I visited the CVS at The Wharf on September 22 and 29 to grab a few items for my hotel stay. While…read morethe location is convenient, especially if you're staying nearby and need quick essentials, there are some things worth noting. Pros: * Great location for travelers and locals in need of last-minute items. * Open late and within walking distance of hotels, restaurants, and the waterfront. Cons: * The store is often busy and disorganized. Shelves are not front-faced, and items can feel scattered. * The checkout process is chaotic. While self-checkout is available, most customers avoid it, and there's usually only one cashier, which slows everything down. * Prices are high, but that's expected in tourist-heavy areas. Still, it would be nice to see more effort in store presentation and customer flow. Final Thoughts: If you need something quickly and you're in the area, this CVS will do the job. Just adjust your expectations--you'll likely wait in line, pay a bit more, and find things slightly out of place. I recommend it only because there aren't many other options nearby.

This is a convenient location on The Wharf and you never quite know the situation you're in for…read more Sometimes it's incredibly busy and crammed with people. Other times it's not. I usually find what I'm looking for here -- this recent visit I was surprised to find what I came for -- a swiffer mop. But almost every single time there's an issue with the self checkout machines. This time one machine was out of service and one was being serviced.

Great experience at this location in Washington DC. We grabbed some waters, snacks, and other…read moreessentials. It was a nice respite from the cold Washington days. The footprint is on two levels.

Great selection. Good customer service. Had everything we needed while we were vacationing in D.C.read more

There seemed to be a staffing shortage as only one worker. TheSelf Checkout seemed to have an issue…read morewith recognizing some customers rewards. The coupon kiosk was out of order so unfortunately this quick resolve was not an option. Despite pressing the help button, one staff walked to the back after holding a 5mins convo with another customer yet ignored those at the self checkout awaiting help.

My only negative public review and I would give 0 stars if possible. Staff treated me like I was an…read moreidiot and was completely unwilling to attempt to help/remedy the situation. Nobody at the store at 10:30am on Tuesday 3/31/26 knew how to process an OTC credit and nobody was willing to try to figure out how. I've used the OTC credit at this store many times before and they refused to call the CVS a few blocks away that I told them just processed an OTC credit for me an hour before. The pharmacist wouldn't even share his name with me when I asked.

This is one of the best Walgreens I've ever been to! Anita was the lovely lady checking us out, and…read moreshe was very kind! I appreciate the kindness even when it doesn't matter! Thank you Anita!!

A good, basic pharmacy with primary convenience items on the first floor. Be sure to go down to the…read morebasement level for the pharmacy. Only one person working the check-in desk, but it loved fast. Great location just across the street from the Chinatown Metro station.

Walgreens, 50 Massachusetts Ave NE - This Walgreens branch is an excellent example of a practical…read morecity store. I always found everything I needed here, from food to toiletries and medications. The shop is clean, well organized, and the staff appear friendly and professional. A big advantage is its location near the station, making it easy to stop by quickly and take care of everything without losing time.

On the bottom level of Walgreens, this location gets a bad rap, but I appreciate it. It's spacious…read morewith all the necessities, including grab-n-go food. There's even a FedEx kiosk inside!

DENEEN was very nasty and distasteful out of her mouth !!! I pressed the button for her to open an…read moreaisle glass and spoke to her ignorant self and said "good afternoon" she looked and said "What you want, I'm tired hurry up" and I just walked in but wether I was in there 2 min or a hour YOU DO NOT TALK TO CUSTOMERS THAY WAY..... then I proceeded to say I don't want it I'll be calling corporate and she began to make slick comments very distasteful and ignorant and more..... it's really sad that our kind is very rude and nasty ALL THE TIME AND WONDER WHY PEOPLE JUDGE US..... she has really pissedme off for the day

Unprofessional cvs pharmacy employees talking about food and talks very aggressive won't recommend…read morethem they are very unprofessional

The store is near the convention center. Metro is a few blocks away. If I were attending an event,…read moreI would grab a snack at CVS or Safeway. There is a limited amount of makeup. Sometimes there are promotional deals that allow you to earn CVS bucks if you buy certain products.

I don't know why the people that work at this CVS move so damn slow. It truly amazes me! It always…read moretakes at least 1 hour to fill prescriptions...1 hour, seriously? I have never waited more than 20 minutes at even the worst CVS's. The pharmacists and pharmacist techs could also be a little friendlier, although they are not outright rude. Also, don't even think about getting here right when the pharmacy opens, because the staff won't be there yet- they are usually late. I am happy that they have self-checkouts here since the workers like to move like they're being forced to walk off the plank. I guess I'm happy that they also have security here since there are often many kids that used to come here and act rowdy and steal stuff; and also run around the store like it's a playground. This CVS is definitely a major upgrade from the little tool shed/trailer that they used to have before they revamped the Waterfront metro area.

As a contracted shopper for Uber Shop & Deliver, and Instacart, I frequently visit your store at…read more1201 First Street NE in Washington, D.C. I must commend Valencia and Ursula for their exceptional customer service. They consistently demonstrate professionalism, efficiency, and cheerfulness, which greatly enhances the overall shopping experience.

This location is convenient if you are in the area. Parking is free for 90 minutes with purchase…read more There is a Starbucks and small seating area. I prefer the selections at First street NE (sandwiches, daily specials, more grab and go items). The guards and cashiers are nice. You can validate your ticket at the customer service desk (scan the parking ticket & not your receipt).

I LOVE Grubbs. They are so great with vaccines. Especially with kids. We go there at least once a…read moreyear for shots.

Not willing to fill my Rx without purchasing $30 of extra merchandise that I did not need and…read morewasn't in my budget. This system is messed up, for pharmacies and customers but getting less than 24 hours notice that I needed to have my Rx switched to a new business isn't best practice for customer satisfaction or the health of the patient either. Maybe if they sold things I need (milk, produce, peanut butter...) I could do the $30... but I don't need $30 of lozenges and Knick knacks. Side note: I really hope we vote in some people in that will fix the mess insurance companies, big pharmacies like CVS, and others have made of our medical system.