I live in Little Italy and am so happy that we've transferred our Rx's over to this pharmacy from…read moreCVS. The pharmacist is always kind, helpful and happy, as are anyone else at the counters. Way better than than previous pharmacies we've used. This store gets a bad rap because of all the homeless looting the store - emptying its shelves. It's a daily battle, they've tried security at the doors, but for whatever reason they don't have it anymore. They should permanently close off the door on Kettner and create a booze only counter with the liquor behind it, not accessible to the customer unless they are buying it at the booze counter.

While in San Diego this was the first place I went to gather supplies for my room. I did stop in…read morehere again at least once before departing, so this review will be a combination of the both visits. Coming here I expected more of a selection. It appeared that the wide variety of selection was set for libations rather than other items in the store. For the footprint of the store it seems that there just wasn't enough room in house to accommodate that. Like I said, because the libations took up a solid two aisles. That meant that the rest of the aisles were left to have items fight for counter space. Unfortunately on both of my visits here I did not find what I needed and had to venture elsewhere to get those items. Customer service wasn't too bad here, they were attentive to the needs of those in the store, but at some points they appeared to be bothered to help you at first. It is what it is. I view this more as a community convenience store than a Rite Aid. I suppose if you live in the neighborhood it is better than trekking to wherever to get a quick item.

A typical CVS, average size but a bit larger than the store a few blocks away on C Street…read more Staff aren't exactly rude but not very attentive or friendly. In this area, you may have to dodge a few vagrants in order to get in and out of the store.

I left this place sobbing and feeling absolutely terrible about myself when I did absolutely…read morenothing wrong. Jesus and James (the manager) are genuinely the rudest people I have ever met and I hope they face serious consequences after I get in contact with corporate. This was the worst, most childish, power-tripping and dismissive behavior I have ever encountered at *any* establishment, let alone by a manager and his team member, in my 34 years of life. I came to the store to stock up on some makeup I needed and saw a bunch of stuff I haven't been able to find at other stores so I knew I was going to be spending $150 minimum. Everything is locked up in cases and for whatever reason Jesus didn't ask to hold any of the makeup items I picked out so I put them in my basket which somehow lead to me being treated like absolute shit. I have severe ADHD and slight autism and have a very specific way of shopping. I tend to grab a lot of items and then go through my cart as I continue shopping and put things back here and there as I go (I put 90% of things back where they belong). I just can be really impulsive and have spent a lot of unnecessary money in the past but through therapy have learned ways to be less impulsive when it comes to shopping. Anyways, I stopped in one aisle and put two things back on the shelf from my basket. After that, I wandered over to the seasonal aisle at the Halloween items. I had both my reusable tote that had some items in it from the store I was at just prior to coming to CVS and the basket both on the ground and I was not touching them. I never even crouched down. I did nothing suspicious. However, James did a call over the loudspeaker for a security check. He then kept hovering around my area to see what I was doing. Again, I was nowhere near my basket and bag. They stayed on the ground while I wandered other aisles (because I'm genuinely just naive about the idea of people stealing from other people and I have severe inattention issues). A few minutes later, he then called ANOTHER security check over the intercom. He then came down my aisle, and I asked him if it was safe to leave my bag in the basket together on the ground and then he said he would just take the basket upfront. I explained that I have ADHD and a very specific way of shopping (grab lots of items impulsively and then rationally assess what I actually want/need; I generally spend an hour or more at any store I go to) and he said he didn't want to have to deal with putting things back (even though I said I would do it) and I explained how inconvenient this all was becoming and how uncomfortable I felt. I asked if I could just have them hold my personal bag behind the counter while I kept the basket and he said they didn't do that. I decided that I was just done shopping around because I could tell that James was just going to continue to act like I had attempted to or was planning on shoplifting (simply because I had a lot of makeup that Jesus allowed me to put in my basket) and therefore treat me with absolutely no respect. I said that I needed to check prices on a few items so I asked if I could please take the basket and go look and he said that he would just check them at the register so after he checked prices on a few things, his demeanor and tone of voice made me feel like I was such a burden so I told him that and he said nothing back. I then told him that I just was going to leave because he was treating me like a criminal and he just said "okay". I asked if he was the manager and he said yes so I said I wanted his district managers number and he said he didn't have it. I then asked for at least his email address and he said he didn't know it. He then literally tossed a CVS card at me (the one that you keep on your keychain to scan your ExtraCare card number) and said "here's his number" (I'm assuming there's probably a corporate n phone number on there but didn't even bother to look). I called him an asshole and he walked away from the register. Jesus then walked behind the counter and I asked him what James' name was and he said "I dunno" with a grin on his face. He walked away so I asked the only nice employee I encountered for James' name and he gave it to me. I walked back to find James and Jesus and said that I would have spent at least $150 and said sarcastically thanks for being so nice to me and he and Jesus just acted annoyed and James said "Yep. I have things to do. Bye". I ended up going to a different CVS a few blocks away and only spent $80 because they didn't have near as big of a selection. I told their assistant manager that I just had a really bad experience at a different CVS and the employees were mean to me and he said, "well, thank you for being a loyal customer of CVS". I explained my ADHD/autism issues to this manager and he was kind and empathetic.

Employee was nice, but the store was dirty. Someone needs to clean this place up. I'm glad it was…read moreopen late.

Close to the convention center if you're there and need something, but their hours are not as…read moreadvertised on Google/their website, so call before you go. Cashier/manager was friendly enough.

Three stars for another CVS! Yes, I'm a long-time shopper! Where there is a CVS, Shayne will be…read morethere! Location/Ambiance: *Convenient downtown location, about a 14-minute walk from Cortez Hill and close to the trolley and Ross. *Be aware of your surroundings as there are many suspicious eyes, transients, and homeless people. *Prices are a little friendlier than 7-Eleven and some other neighborhood markets. *Larger, well-stocked, and reasonably priced especially when using your CVS coupons! *The outside is worn and not particularly inviting, but the inside is bigger than expected, and what I call "organized chaos." *Most items are locked up especially the snacks I frequently buy. Felt like a treasure hunt looking for my usuals. *There was a good selection of snacks, drinks, and CVS essentials, though the grocery section is limited and some of the aisles felt cramped. Customer service: *Staff were friendly (one cashier and one I saw on the floor). They were quick to assist me. *Self-checkout was easy (3 machines); stress-free and in/out in 10 minutes. It's the best option if you're in a rush. Overall: *Nothing special, but it's convenient, generally well-stocked, and gets the job done. Not the prettiest CVS, but useful when you need something close by.

The employees for a starter. 70 yr old woman standing in line using a walker, should have been in a…read morewheelchair and employees in pharmacy kept calling people up behind me. I had been patiently waiting for quite some time.

I personally want to Thank Rob Parrish and Sydney in the pharmacy for being so diligent efficient…read moreand helpful in getting me my medication today. I am forever grateful for all of your help. That's why Walgreens is my to go for my Pharmacy needs !

First visit to Walgreens in San Diego. I lucked out and got the last parking spot. This was on…read moreFriday afternoon. Needed to stock up on condoms, specifically Magnums and SKYNs. I was impressed by the variety stocked. Prices were reasonable too. I was surprised by the amount of items that were locked up. I'm guessing for Loss Prevention. I grabbed my boxes headed up to the register. Karen was friendly, she asked if I needed a bag which I politely declined. I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. Easy breezy, that's my kind of shopping. Will bookmark this location for future quick grab items!

Located in Downtown San Diego next to light rail trolley station, this CVS is on the older side…read more While the building is also on the older side, management of this CVS has kept it nice and clean as possible. I came here several times in order to buy supplies, and prescriptions from the pharmacy. One challenge of this location is fairly large number of homeless nearby. That has resulted in theft from this store. This CVS now has continuous armed guard at the door keeping this establishment safe. I have witnessed first hand experience of shop lifting attempts while guards have actively prevented it from taking place. As not much can be done to prevent present societal conditions, alert management does make a difference...

MARY such an incredible pharmacist PROfessional !…read more After conversion of my private insurance to Medicare my prescriptions changed really significantly in pill number and price. Mary made an awesome effort to reduce this very unexpected increase in medical expenses a LOT more than I expected per CVS specialty coupon offers. She's an amazing reflection upon CVS pharmacy service!!!!

I've been getting my prescriptions from Remedy Holistic Pharmacy for quite some time, and I've been…read moreextremely happy with both their service and care. The women who work there are always friendly, welcoming, and willing to help with rushed prescriptions whenever they're able to. It's refreshing to have such a wonderful neighborhood pharmacy that truly cares about its customers. I highly recommend Remedy Holistic Pharmacy to anyone looking for personalized service and a friendly, knowledgeable team!

This pharmacy is odd. I cannot seem to put my finger on it to reveal what it is. It is actually…read moreseveral things. IMO, the staff seemed like they were putting a great deal of energy in promoting their business. It seemed to already be promoted but that was not enough. I remember picking up my prescription and the Pharmacist sticks her head through this tiny port hole like she was on a cruise ship, commenting on what i was questioning the cashier about. It was very impersonal: The clerk at the counter reminded me of Pippi Longstocking; her physical characteristics. One last observation, it is female owned, which is not bad in and of itself, but they seemed to be more inclined with female issues. Everything I wrote here are my perceptions.

This pharmacy is awesome. They are super helpful and friendly and responsive. Seems like they value…read moreour business which is also refreshing!

The service everything they are accommodating, professional. They are a pleasure to work with and…read morealways go the extra mile.

My first impression of this store is that the front entry area seemed somewhat unkempt, especially…read moreconsidering this is a pharmacy. Then I went back to the pharmacy to ask for help from the pharmacists regarding several post-op wound care items that I needed to buy, and was unsure about which item to choose. Basically, I just needed some hand holding while figuring out what to buy. Although there were 3 people working in the pharmacy at that time, and there was no one waiting in line, no one had time to come out of the pharmacy to help me. They did tell me what isle I could look in, and I eventually found the items I needed by myself. But it just seemed strange that they couldn't come out to help a customer, even when there was no one else in the store. On the good side, this is a convenient location to downtown San Diego, near the Southwest corner of Balboa Park. Free customer parking in their lot.

Worst CVS I have ever been to in my entire life holy shit. My girlfriend submitted a card to be…read moreprinted (ONE piece of paper). They said it was ready and she waited here for over an hour. They "couldn't find it" and "couldn't print it". Eventually she just had to leave. The next day she sent me back to get it and I was there for like 45 minutes because they "couldn't find it" again. I have literally never met more incompetent people in my life. They said it "somehow got deleted" and they have to pull it from the archives but they don't know how long it will take. I talked to the manager and he just said "it's just our system" and walked away. Most dismissive manager, can't think of anyone more unfit. I literally cannot believe how much time I've waited in this fucking CVS. If I could give them negative stars I would. I have no words..... I'm so mad.

The people there are really caring.Rena is a real caring ,pharmachist,she would explain,she is…read morereally,smart

This is a story about the dispersal of a smalnified team at the old Hillcrest Pharmacy as it…read moreexisted throughout the 90s until about 2002, Then some pharmacists from other cities realized there was a lot of money to be made dispensing HIV meds Suddenly, three new pharmacies opened in the area, They hired people from the Old Hillcrest pharmacy, made it less friendly more anonymous and clinical. The grey spotless wall, the great spotless floor, the big counter, nice and hight to keep the riffraff at bay. Now the pharmacy situation got more and more dispensed that I went to Hillcrest pharmacy and didn't recognize one person working there. I'm so glad that the best, most knowledgeable, and friendly pharmacist , Ivy Rooney went and started her own pharmacy called simply, "Ivy Pharmacy" on 4th Ave downstairs from Martinis Cocktail bar and directly across the street from the entrance to Club San Diego. It's fabulous.