My good friend lives in this neighbourhood. He told me about his local Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM). I…read moreremember going eons ago. A couple of Saturdays ago, I was heading home from the east end of Toronto. I needed a drugstore and remembered this one and decided to pay it a visit. When driving northbound on Woodbine Avenue, you turn left just before you hit O'Connor Drive to get here. There is plenty of parking in front of SDM. I backed into a spot steps away from the entrance and walked in. At first, this store's layout looks the same as most newer SDMs. You see the beauty boutique first. I looked at all nail polish colours. The variety was great. The vitamins section was nicely organized. There was a sale going on. No complains. Travel items and tech accessories are decent. With the latter, it favours Apple products more, which can be a bit of a downer for Android users. I rarely give any SDM a glorious review, but this store deserves full marks. What sets it apart from others is that it has a mini grocery store. It was my first time experiencing an SDM with fresh produce and more. I wish that Markham had this grocery store subset in any Shoppers. I'd be happy. I reckon that we don't because we don't have a 24-hour SDM. This store is open around the clock. The bread section was awesome. It featured Ace bakery items. I loved the produce section. Everything looked fresh. It was like being in a mini market. I saw T&T bakery goods. They were mainly almond cookies, but I was thrilled to see them. There's even a meat section. Wow! The extra thick-cut bacon was eye-opening. I think of those working rotation shifts and how great this store is for them. I ended up getting a few items: - Armstrong herb garden cheese in stick form - Cucumber Lay's chip - Chicken caesar salad The only weird thing was trying to pay for groceries at the self-checkout. It doesn't work well if you scan the barcode on food. I got an error. Instead, I abandoned the rigidity of scanners for a human being. She was great. I scanned my PC Optimum barcode and then paid with a debit card. Done! I thanked the woman and headed out with my goodies. I had the chicken caesar salad for dinner. I loved that there were separate trays for the lettuce, cheese, croutons, and chicken. You essentially put everything together before you enjoy your salad. It was super fresh. I was impressed. So much for the brief healthy kick. I had half the bag of cucumber Lay's while watching the hockey game a couple of hours later. Delicious! I love cucumbers and to have that subtle flavour captured in chips was brilliant. I ate the rest of the bag the following day. The Armstrong herb garden cheese are sticks that are individually wrapped. I normally don't crave eating cheese on its own, but I love the herbs in this cheese. Delicious! This SDM has a post office. It was doing swift business when I was here. I love this drugstore. I look forward to dropping by again when I'm in the area. (189)

Cheapest eggs in the city, great service and knowledgeable staff. This is not my closest shoppers…read moreDrug Mart but it is my favourite

I decided to change pharmacies as I was changing doctors and my old pharmacy would not give a few…read morepills that I needed since I could not see my regular doctor the day I was booked due to a combination of physical and psychological issues, and that my long time soon to be former doctor was rarely filling the prescriptions slightly before I would need the refills even with plenty of notice, the information on his and the former pharmacys file, and with requests by phone and email to the doctor. Pharmasave Pape Cosburn was extremely helpful in getting through my distress without my needed psychological meds, as I had barely slept the previous two or three nights, by providing an emergency supply of those meds until I was able to see a doctor for an emergency refill. They also have really good prices on over the counter pharmaceutical meds and basic hygiene care, especially compared to the big chain pharmacies. Somewhat limited hours and delivery only on Tuesdays and Saturdays, but if you can handle 10-6, sometimes 7 pm weekdays and 10-2 Saturdays, closed Sundays and you are a reasonable distance away by transit, give this pharmacy a try--for its prices, it gives the SDM nearby a run for its money on over the counter stuff and basic care.

My rating is 3.5 stars. I'm rounding up…read more I used to frequent Shoppers World often when I grew up in the Beaches. Recently, I needed a Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM). I was in the area and decided to visit this one at the mall for sentimental reasons. I came here on a Saturday. It was busy here, but I still managed to back into a prime spot in front of SDM's entrance. I headed in. The lighting felt the same. It wasn't super bright. It had a touch of dimness wherever I walked. I was hoping to pick up a dozen eggs. To my dismay, this store doesn't have any eggs, let alone dairy. Craving milk? You're out of luck. Wanting to make ghee at home with a brick of butter? You'll need to hit the Metro two doors down, or the Loblaws or Fresh Co a block south. I am so used to seeing eggs, milk, and dairy alternatives in the fridge section of any SDM location in my area. It was weird not seeing them at this store. I liked the clearance section that was across from the checkout area. There were some decent deals. I ended up getting some pop. I went for a human at the checkout area to pay for it. I asked this woman how she was doing. She had two hours left on her shift and she was not feeling great. She freely let me know that she was 63 years old and wanted to go home to relax. I hoped that she felt better with some rest and that she was so close to ending her shift. It felt like coming home being back here. Folks are open and friendly. I kind of miss that sort of interaction in Markham. I find that most folks in my area don't take the time to have a quick conversation with others. It was refreshing talking to this woman. I got my PC Optimum card scanned. I then paid for my items with a credit card. I tapped and was good. I thanked her and left. I ended up placing the pop in my car's trunk. I saw a man coming out of SDM and he had dropped something. The cashier who wasn't feeling well came over to pick up the item off the ground. Kudos to this woman. She needs a raise and some rest. She's the reason why this SDM gets four stars. Come here for kindness, excellent customer service, and beverages galore. Don't come here to get your dairy products. (231)

Went to the store to get some energy drinks that Dollarama did not have and this store was…read moreridiculously overpriced with everything !! Candy was absurd,for just a small bag. Everything we looked at was very expensive. We didn't have to deal with Service because we used a self check out so we didn't have to deal with anybody. It is quite a big store. They do have a big variety of things.

Small neighborhood store but well run and same staff who know their customers. Pharmacy well run…read morewith staff who will call you when follow up needed.

Do not go here unless you have no other choice. Was forced to go here to get my daughters second…read morevaccination on Monday since we planned to go out to breakfast for my wife's birthday. Through my foolish confidence and assumption of their competency I did not get a vaccine receipt although being assured by the pharmacist administering the shot she would be in the system and I could confidently download her vaccine QR code that day. I completely forgot to download the QR code till the night before. AND SHE WASN'T IN THE SYSTEM! 5 DAYS LATER!! After arguing (in person with the pharmacist that night, whom for whatever reason was incapable of putting her in. I had to come in the next day at 1:30pm to see the head pharmacist ( who was there the day she got the shot). All I got was " I'm really, really sorry! Sometimes mistakes happen." I'M SORRY THATS NOT GOOD ENOUGH! YOU'RE A PHARMACIST YOU CANNOT MAKE MISTAKES LIKE THIS! WHAT IF YOU PUT THE WRONG PILLS IN A PRESCRIPTION BOTTLE?! WHAT WOULD SAY THEN?? I'M REALLY SORRY I ALMOST KILLED YOU!?" Just don't go there. They really don't take their job seriously.

SHOUT OUT TO BEACHES PHARMASAVE! You guys are amazing at what you do. I cannot say enough about how…read moremuch you care for your clients. I am sorry I did not get you name, but the ginger man, native Beacher cared so much about my son getting is meds he went way above and beyond for us. Customer service is hard, but trust me, this team knows what they are doing. Thank you is not enough, Karen M

BEST PHARMACY IN THE BEACH BY FAR! left shoppers drug mart, night and day. Best move I could have…read moreever made.

This place is an absolute shit show. I have been loyal to this place for more than 40 years simply…read morebecause it is an independent. I learned my lesson. I had a prescription that required 2 creams to be mixed together and the owner/pharmacist was too lazy to do it. He said I could give you both and you can apply a little of each and mix it together as I apply it. What a lazy ass. Then when I said I would come back to pick it up he said that it would take two days. I came back two days later they didn't have it done. Keep in mind I am dealing with the owner. This is the culture he is growing. I normally support independent business, I think I will play it safe and not support independent pharmacies any more. In particular this one.

From the owner: Open 7 Days a week. Holidays 11am-3pm. Free Delivery GTA. Seniors Discount. We waive $2 copay. Gift…read moreShop. Greeting Cards.

Couple of the regular cashiers are cranky and rude . One of them even says she's a supervisor…read more Big turn off . I work in the area so will still go only if absolutely necessary . If I do ; I use the self check out .

Folks -- you need to check out this SDM again…read more It just had a grand re-opening and they have done some cool things to this SDM. They have come up with a new concept here... and added quite a few "grocery store" features. You can buy Ace Bread, buy fresh vegetables, buy prepped meals and all kinds of other groceries and baked goods. Think of it like a mini-Loblaws. So if you are looking to grab something for dinner on the way home and are near Coxwell and Danforth check out this SDM. Also, it has a take out Tim Horton's! Need I say more!

Excellent personalized service! Welcoming staff. Everything you could hope for in a neighborhood…read morepharmacy. Highly recommend.

I've been a customer at this pharmacy for thirty years. I've lived with chronic neuropathic pain…read moreand this pharmacy has not only been helpful and knowledgeable; but they have always treated me like family. They always ask how I'm feeling and after the many surgeries I've had over the years they have always been there for me with words of support and taking time explaining new medications with me. The Danforth is known for being a close knit community and City Pharmacy fits in to the high standards of The Danforth businesses. I would highly recommend this pharmacy to anyone.

Family run small business located on danforth avenue. Very professional and extremely helpful and…read morefriendly. I have been a customer for 5 plus years and wouldn't go anywhere else. I moved further away from the location recently and moved across the street from a huge shoppers drugmart and I STILL prefer to go back to NEW ERA EVERY TIME.

These guys are great. Dr. A knows a lot about meds and contra-indications. Everyone works hard to…read moregive wonderful service.

Mark the pharmacist I spoke to on the phone, couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. Great…read moreservice. They deliver prescriptions too.

I just wanted to give a shout-out to Mark Saleh, the pharmacist at Total Health Pharmacy at 997…read moreGerrard Street East and Dr. Su for providing a calm, efficient and safe Covid vaccination experience today. I first made an online appointment on Thursday after not hearing anything after registering earlier in the week with both Rexall and Shoppers. If you are over 60 and you want to get your first vaccine shot register via https://pharmaconnect.ca/Appointment/ff38dc2c-4b68-479a-a6a5-5c0f6bd992c5