Team always helpful and accommodating. Pharmist works quickly to feel prescriptions if you wait.

This is our neighborhood Rite-Aid, and we can always pass by here when walking back from downtown Long Beach. We discovered last year (yeah...took us a while) that they have an ice cream parlour inside of it, serving hand-scooped Thrifty-brand ice cream for a really, really value price. Well...due to a plumbing issue, it's been closed for months now...but we stopped by yesterday, and it's baaack. The counter is located right in front, left of the registers. Since there is usually nobody there and it's no different at Rite-Aid to find someone to help you, the right move is to stand-in line at the register and pay first. They will then call somebody over to help. It's $1.99 for one scoop in a cake or sugar cone, and they have a great selection of interesting flavors. I get the mocha almond fudge or rocky road, while other interesting flavors are coconut pinapple, medieval madness. It's scooped using a unique cylinder ice cream scoop, and they are very generous with the portion (one scoop is plenty...some staff will choose to give 2 smaller scoops to make the one 'scoop'). The ice cream is probably a bit below average in terms of taste and creaminess for a gourmet ice cream (reminded me of the ice cream you can serve yourself in a chinese buffet), but it's $1.99, folks. One can't beat the experience of walking back to your home on a hot, sunny SoCal afternoon, trying to lick the ice cream in the right places at the right times so it doesn't melt all over your hands. Ice cream trucks/carts don't seem to serve hand-dipped ice cream anymore, so this experience really reminds me of an earlier time. Now only if I could find a walkable Rite-Aid near one of our favorite beaches... read more

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Yikes. Said online this place was permanently closed, no wonder why. Everyone I spoke to had an attitude and all I wanted was to use the bathroom. It took about 20 minutes for two people to find the key to help me use the bathroom. I almost peed myself. On top of that, bathroom looked like the backrooms and the toilets were clogged. You all could use some more employees. Thanks. read more

There's one pharmacist here who is very rude and snarky. I came in some time ago to fill a prescription while visiting a friend who lived in the area. My insurance wasn't covering a certain medication so I had to pay full price, related to an auto immune disorder. The manufacturer's website had a link to some discounts so I decided I may as well try. The pharmacist shook her head and proceeded to verbally slap my wrist for wanting to afford the medication without paying the extortionist full price. Like hello? I didn't choose to have this condition, and I certainly didn't choose the insanely high price point. But she acted like I was shirking a responsibility to pay a massive pharmaceutical conglomerate over $1000. I kept my cool in the moment but then I saw a different review detailing EXACTLY what happened to me and thought I'd say something. If I caught her name I would report her to corporate. She should not be working in healthcare when she openly prioritizes profits over the health of her community members. Disgusting. read more

Went to pick up my prescription which was transferred without my knowledge to this location. The line upfront was very long as was the pharmacy line. They announced that the people were waiting in line could go back to the pharmacy. So that meant the people in the pharmacy had to wait because only one person can be at the counter due to privacy issues. I will be transferring my prescriptions to another location read more

Located right around the corner from the apartment. One stop shop for all my emergency needs.....they even have beyond meat (vegan options) in the freezer section. I was impressed. read more

Rite Aid - a sign on the side of a building - Drugstores Near Me - Long Beach, California

The manager Robert here is beyond rude disrespectful and down right shouldn't be a manger i work customer service and have been for ten years this was the worst rite aid i have been too in my life !!! RITE AID PLEASE GET YOUR TEAM TOGETHER !!! Your always short staffed because that's what your manager Robert Said !! read more

Rite Aid - the back of their cash register... - Drugstores Near Me - Long Beach, California

This is very frustrating to have to write about this again, but I showed up at the front doors tonight at 8:52pm and the doors were locked with the metal gates down. I'm very curious to know, what time does this location close? Obviously it is not 9:00pm as stated right on their doors and online. I could see two associates through one of the windows and they were just chatting next to the registers. I decided to try calling to inquire about the closing time and it rang through and as it did I saw one of the associates look out the window at me, look away, and then the call put me back through to the automated line. I called back again, and mind you this was now 8:56, still before the listed closing time and the automated message had changed to "this location is closed for the night." It makes me wonder if they hadn't shut off their phones even though they decided to lock up and close early. I really hope someone from corporate sees this message because they either need a new night crew, or they need to update their hours. If a place is listed as open until a certain time, it should be open until that time. People need last minute items from stores. This is also coming from someone who has worked in customer service and hospitality and when working in a restaurant if some one came in 5 minutes to closing we still had to go through the entire service from start to finish. At least they aren't stuck in a situation like that. Hopefully they fix this issue... read more

Rite Aid - Doors lock and gates down at 8:52pm - Drugstores Near Me - Long Beach, California

I've come here a number of times: for ice cream, random drinks, health/wellness items, and most recently for a COVID shot. They did the COVID booster shot really well! I called ahead and they were able to get me in for an appointment and the women who gave me my shot was really pleasant and personable. If you're looking for a snack, water, convenience item, or a pharmacy -- or even for a COVID shot, this Rite Aid on Pine is a great option! The closest parking is metered and paid, but you can do 15-minute free parking at the meters by pressing the "OK" button on the meter if you need to run in for a quick grab and go. read more

This is my go-to local pharmacy for any quick purchases and for my prescriptions. Everyone who worked here has always been so helpful and offered great service. I want to especially thank Chharvy in the pharmacy department who was so sweet and patient in answering my medical questions and getting me the proper medicines. read more

The store hours are posted incorrectly. Yelp and the sign on the door says the store closes at 10:00PM. I got to the store at 9:20PM and the gate on the door was already lowered. read more

Hands down the GREATEST Rite Aid EVER! All due to their incredible staff. I cannot say enough about the people there. And no I don't work there and none of them are relatives of mine. Lived across the street from this location for 3 years and they literally made us feel like family. If you're ever having a bad day, go there and they'll make everything better. read more

This is by far the best pharmacy I have ever used and I have had allot of relocating home and pharmacies but I truly love the staff at this location. The pharmacy and the pharmacist are always fast and efficient. I love that I get the alerts via text and phone call for amazing communication about your RX updates. Please support this store and treat the store employees with kindness as they are all amazing read more

So I walked over to my favorite convenience store to get some snacks and I was met with piercing eyes coming from behind the register. Of course, being accustomed to haters I continued on with my journey, grabbed what I needed and lined up to pay. The cashier scanned my items and moved to speak to another customer. A tall handsome veteran from the old folks home with vintage aviators. He called my dog fat, but I just smiled politely because I was raised to respect my elders. The cashier finally came back to help me and asked me if I wanted a bag? I said Yes and then I paid and she pushed my items forward but I interrupted her and said I wanted a bag and she responded with "you said you didn't want a bag, it's 10 cents" I pretended not to act shocked at the fact that this lady was trying to gas light me in a rite aid. I realized I didn't want to engage in a power struggle on my day off so I scrambled through my purse and managed to find two Thomas Jays and handed them to her. In my opinion the evening staff is way nicer. read more

Feeling a little parched, I dropped into this Rite Aid to pick up a bottle of water and indulge in an ice cream cone. As my luck would have it, I walked up to a lone cashier named Tatiana to check out, followed by three separate customers. Not wanting to let Tatiana leave her register unattended to serve me my once cream cone, I suggested Tatiana whittle down the line by clearing out the awaiting customers. That's when Tatiana went into "turbo mode" by manning two registers to speed through the line of customers! As one customer waited for their debit/credit cards to process through, Tatiana would take the next customer on the other register! Although an associate of Tatiana's arrived soon after to serve me my cone, I was very impressed by Tatiana's adaptability and efficiency. Rite Aid should be proud to have such a hard worker in their employ! read more

Pharmacist was incredibly unprofessional and rude to me because I used a GoodRX coupon. I have a sleep disorder. I fall asleep within minutes of sitting down. Sometimes I fall asleep while driving. This medication is supposed to help with that. Even though I have pretty good insurance, it costs $900 for a 30-day supply. The pharmacist asked me "Why do you even need this medication?" and make comments such as "We're losing so much money by only charging you $30." She kept repeating that they were losing so much money and that if I came back they wouldn't fill my prescription again with the coupon. She said she would fill it one time as a "courtesy" but not to come back. I'm trying to get more affordable medicine for a chronic condition. Clearly this pharmacist cares more about her company's profits than people. Never coming back here again. I'm getting my prescription filled at a different pharmacy from now on. read more

Nice people. The only comment I have is pharmacy closes at 9 not 10. But that's more of a comment on the app I suppose for not having a spot to Clarify. Other than that. Rite aid dtlb is full of nice helpful people. read more

I've been meaning to write this review for a while now. I've been going to my local pharmacy for years. The people there constantly go out of their way calling doctors and making sure that my prescription is correct. Today especially, Ccharvy and Rosa came through for me! I waited ( as usual) until the last pill to reorder. Thank you! read more

The worse customer service in the back of the store , Pharmacy there are the most rude "Asian " women attending customers and whom they. Give themselves the reading on the stars , they don't know how to explain or have a descent conversation, if you ask a question they answer defensive! This not the first time this happens I will never go there again! They just list a customer If you see the same thing report them! They don't deserve to be in the pharmacy department! read more

I was on the the pharmacy the other day because I had to get the covid shot for work. The pharmacist there is very knowledgeable every time I go Charvy pharmacy technician is very kind and helpful. Great service and good prices read more

My boyfriend and I went in there today and saw a guy get racially profiled by the guy at the registers. I was wearing a backpack and other people were wearing backpacks but once the person walked in (bipoc) also wearing a backpack he was immediately told to take it off and leave it at the counter. There was literally nothing wrong with his backpack or anything? We left and will definitely not be back. read more

Yummy Thrifty ice cream! Almost as good as when I was a kid, only triple the cost, but it was worth it to walk down memory lane read more

Rite Aid - Good ole Thrifty Ice Cream - Drugstores Near Me - Long Beach, California

I was racially profiled by the pharmacist. I went to Rite Aid Pharmacy to buy a box of Primatene for my asthma. Primatene is an over the counter drug but it is kept behind the counter and you have to have an ID to purchase. The cashier at the pharmacy said, after checking my ID, that the transaction needed a Pharmacist approval. The pharmacist walked over, looked at me and said she wasn't going to approve the transaction. She didn't ask me if I was sick or even if I had asthma. She just told me, no. I explained to her because of the recent California fires and the air quality that my asthma had been terrible this week. She replied that if I want a box of over the counter Primatene, which I found out you can buy on Amazon, she said I would need a prescription, which is false. I'm a sick person trying to purchase medicine and was not able to because of one individual's perception of my character. I was able to go to CVS and purchase without hassle. Please train your staff to do and be better than this. I won't be shopping at Rite Aid any longer due to this experience. read more

Absolutely recommend this pharmacy!! After realizing I'd forgotten a much needed medication- they called my pharmacy to work with them and quickly get me my medication I needed before departing on a cruise. They were fast and very friendly! Thank you! read more

The cashier over charges things and the gift cards there don't work tried getting a new one and ended up sending me through a harder process. read more

The staff seem nice and friendly. It's a quick stop for minor things we need. The exterior could use some help...but you can't keep the homeless away. Poor people. :( Well, the pharmacy is great but you have to come early in the morning to get what you need the same day. read more

Rude Indian cashier. No manners, no customer service and no etiquette. Wouldn't recommend shopping here but if you do you will probably see her. She'll be working there forever. Doubt she can do better. read more

I'm not sure where else you can get a 40oz bottle of whisky and an old school Thrifty's ice cream cone, but whenever I need them, Rite Aid's the spot. Rite Aid has everything you need. Great deals on liquor, but it's a little expensive-y on everything else. And the colorful homeless outside add local Long Beach charm. read more

Most of the staff is really nice and personable and that's the only reason for the 2 stars. Otherwise, the speed of service is the absolute worst. read more

Not the cleanest or most logical organization wise BUT it's a block away so I don't mind! Usually walk over for whatever odds and ends I need. The staff is really friendly, they have good sales on vitamins and pregnancy tests lol, and who could forget world famous thriftys ice cream! Beware though, the later you go the stranger the crowd :) read more

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Rite Aid does a great job of keeping track of your prescriptions and notifying you when they are ready. And their pharmacy is top-notch. I have gotten all my flu shots there for years. Never had a problem. read more

I contacted the rite aid store manager and it was basically a waste of time. My complaint was with the homeless that walk in and harass the workers and the employees. He stated that it's the employees job to monitor the homeless. That's sad. They need a security guard considering the homeless that are building tents around the store and walking in stealing and harassing people. Joe acted concerned but was basically telling me there was nothing that he could do. Rite Aid you suck at how you treat your customers and employees. read more

I had the worse experience in a store at this location and the manager at this store (#05518) is the dumbest person I've ever met. I bought an hp cartridge (60) from them today and as soon as I got home and checked my printer, I realized I had bought the wrong cartridge (should be 61) so I returned to the store immediately (within 15 minutes) with the aim of exchanging the 60 for a 61..the manager looked at me and told me the cartridge (they sold to me) is empty and that I had gone to empty the cartridge and brought it back..how can I empty a catridge that's not even compatible with my printer??? And how does he just shake it and know that its empty??? That means they sold an empty catridge to me! This is just $30 and I could have bought a new one but this manager decided to treat me like a thief..Please save yourself this embarrassment by not going to this rite aid location on Pine! read more

This location does not open til 9am and does not have a parking lot so it forces you to have to pay for parking by not opening before the meters start at 9am. Huge rip off!!! read more

Despite its relatively convenient location, this is possibly one of the worst Rite Aids ever. Perhaps dealing with local riff raff has simply jaded the employees, but this is no reason to be treated with rudeness and general disrespect. Only one or two staff members seem interested in helping customers at all. The pharmacists consistently skip over people who have been waiting and the employees working the photo print and Western Union are completely rude. Most recently, we were greeted with a sneer and were told simply, "It's going to be a while." Considering this location is just one in a chain of hundreds, I know businesses as such are disinterested in these reviews. Regardless, if there were more options in DTLB, this Rite Aid would always be passed up. read more

The cashier took some time doing other stuff before getting to me. She apologized for the delay. I was in a hurry going back to work. But I appreciated she said so because I understand it can happen. I had only one item to buy. The problem is she called another customer behind me to next cash register while I was punching my membership number on the card machine, which took just a few seconds. I had to wait again until she took care of other customer who was behind me in line. Once the cashier apologized to me, she should not have delayed serving me again. cashier #55184070 read more

Typical rite aid. Nothing special or different. Lines for check out are usually long with few cashiers up front to help. Pharmacy staff is good and moves customers through fairly quickly. Plenty of parking available read more

I come here because of the cheapest beer specials in DTLB. Sure, you can't expect the greatest variety or selection but sometimes cheap beer is a must. I usually stick to Modelo, Sam Adams, or Pacifico. The lines are very long and they test your patience. Good thing I have a lot of patiencefor situations like those. read more

I had an unfortunate situation which is too long to explain but Maria (I believe is her name) was able to get Mario to assist who was more than accommodating. Both were extremely friendly. I work retail and understand the importance of customer service and I was pleasantly surprised with the service I received especially considering my issue was not a problem or responsibility of their own. I always visit this Rite Aid as it is across the street from my home and I appreciate them! Great people and the whole staff is friendly! read more

The pharmacist named Cindy at this rite aid is an angel! She waited for me when I needed to pick up my antibiotics and if it weren't for her I would have been without them for over a day and therefore at risk of the infection that was in my jaw, coming back. Never gonna be late to pick up my prescription again. Thanks Cindy! You're the best. read more