Bartell Drugs

Blast from the past. Super dated, not well stocked, but did the job…read more Cashier was unhappy that I walked in 3 min before close. But as promised I was out before closing time!

Stopped by Bartell Drugs and was a bit underwhelmed by the selection, especially in the sweets…read moreaisle, which felt pretty empty. Most of the other aisles looked understocked as well, giving the store an overall sparse vibe. Only one employee was visible, working the cashier, and they didn't seem very enthused. But I get that, sometimes it's just one of those days. They still offered the usual services like photo printing and a pharmacy, so basic needs were covered. The parking lot was available, but getting in and out wasn't the easiest due to its location on a busy intersection. JY review

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Walgreens

1.9(122 reviews)

4.7 mi

I've been to a lot of pharmacies over the years, and unfortunately it's not uncommon to feel like…read moreyou're just another number. That's why my recent experience at this Walgreens stood out, but also why I feel this review needs to be balanced. We actually transferred our prescriptions here from Safeway a couple of months ago, hoping that a larger pharmacy would be more reliable when it comes to keeping medications in stock. At Safeway, we often found ourselves scrambling to locate another pharmacy because they simply didn't have our medications in stock. Unfortunately, even though we've only been at Walgreens a short time, it has still been a stressful experience. It's very difficult to get through by phone, and there have been multiple times where I've been on hold for 20 minutes only to have the call disconnected. Prescriptions are not always ready when expected, which adds to the stress. We've had moments where we're close to running out of a medication and it's still "in progress," leaving us rushing to the store at the last minute. There also seems to be some kind of disconnect between their fulfillment system and the pharmacy itself. To be fair, this doesn't seem unique to this location. Many pharmacies these days appear to be short staffed and dealing with medication shortages, and it's clear the people working there are doing their best under difficult circumstances. I truly don't believe these issues are the fault of the staff, but rather a reflection of how these companies are being run. That said, the reason I'm giving three stars instead of a lower rating is because of Grant, the pharmacist. He truly went above and beyond to help us with several prescriptions. He was not only knowledgeable, but also incredibly kind and genuinely sympathetic. Instead of rushing through things, he took the time to really understand what we needed and jumped right in to help. It was such a refreshing experience and made a stressful situation so much easier. Grant is absolutely the shining light at this location and honestly the reason we're willing to stick around and hope things improve. His level of care and willingness to help is something you don't come across every day, and we're very grateful for him.

WALGREENS @ KIRKLAND…read more Parking is available and had their own parking lot, spacious and has accessible parking on the side of the store. It is also shared with Safeway across. Ordered a bunch of print outs online, realized it was way too big for my liking and the guy at the register happily printed me out a new size that was smaller. Normal aisles, has a lot of items at a normal store. Most of the time it's packed where the pharmacy is, and only one cashier is at the front so it might take time if you're there during a rush. Also came here for an exchange/purchase a new propane tank, the guy came out and helped us, very kind.

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Bartell Drugs

3.4(21 reviews)

5.7 mi

FYI: Pharmacy usually closes an hour earlier than the store. For example, tonight I got there…read more@7:10pm but the pharmacy was closed. But the store was scheduled to be open until 8pm; closing hour.

This is a great Bartell's store located in the Bridle Trails neighborhood. It has all the…read moreessentials and more. I visited this Bartell's while in the area and this being my first time at this location, it was easy to navigate. I came here to get some toiletries and signs were clearly displayed in the store, showing me which aisle I needed to get to. I was in the store in less than 10 minutes, making it an easy and efficient shopping experience. On an afternoon on a weekday there weren't many customers, so there was no line to check out. Parking is a breeze with plenty of parking spots in the shared lot of this business strip. I'm a fan of Bartell's. Unlike other neighborhood drug stores Bartell's actually feels like it's a part of your neighborhood with its local products. Gotta love the Seahawks swag, Theo and Seattle Chocolates products, and even Funko pops! I choose Bartell's over Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, etc...every time!

There's a post office in here.

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Walgreens Pharmacy at Overlake Hospital Medical

4.4(7 reviews)

7.9 mi

I like that this pharmacy is open until 6pm on days that they're open. I do not like that they are…read moreclosed on the weekends. This is not a full-sized retail location so the most you can pick up in addition to your prescription(s) are some snacks and greeting cards.

- I don't like Walgreens in general, but this place is ok -…read more This location is inside of the overlake hospital, so there're many patients that get their meds here. However, I usually don't need to wait for a long time when I come here around 2-3pm when it's slow. There's a Starbucks next to it, so you can grab coffee/pastry while you wait for your med if it takes forever. I think the longest wait that I've had there was like 15 minutes, but it was killing me already... I don't understand why that happened when they emailed you about it's ready to be picked up... definitely not READY for sure.. oh well, it's ok when you compare to the other places.

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Walgreens

2.5(66 reviews)

2.2 mi

Odds are you already know what a Walgreens is, so i'll focus on this location specifically. It is…read morepretty sizable in comparison to many other drug stores. The place is clean and well organized with lots of item selection. I had never seen one with a grocery section, where they have a nice amount of frozen foods for if you wanted to pick up a quick dinner or snack. Prices are reasonable, and it is a good stop in for if you needed something quick.

If you want to get an overpriced soda or bag of chips, this is the place. If you want to be…read morefrustrated out of your mind because the pharmacy operations are horrific and the policies are beyond moronic, yep, this is definitely the place. At this point the PE firm that bought Walgreens has lost their investment completely. Close all stores and sell the carcasses for scrap.

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Rite Aid

2.9(27 reviews)

3.4 mi

Pharmacy - often get grumpy or irritable staff. Thankfully, they've never messed up on an order…read more That's important. Thankfully they answer their phones! I'm very grateful for that. Thankfully they do what they're supposed to do and it's not their job I guess to provide customer service with a smile. But it would be nice since we come here so regularly for our sons medication's. And I will say they are pretty quick to fill prescriptions when I need them to. Love that it's a drive thru. So for all the right reasons, 3 stars. I will say, Ashli is my favorite staff member. She's personable, and smiles

The pharmacy is in chaos and it is apparent that there is lack of oversight. I get text messages…read moreto pick up meds that are not ready when I go to pick them up and to make the matter worse the lady who works the drive through window, raises her voice on me. I can totally understand they are being busy understaffed and mistakes happen, but I can't warm up to their selective treatment of their customers. Times have changed. Better to treat All your customers nice.

Need this drive thru when I don't feel like dragging ass in to the store!

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CVS Pharmacy

3.0(63 reviews)

8.5 mi

neighborhood CVS, hard to find the entrance if you first come to this one. It's in front of the…read morebuilding's parking garage. And you can park free at the garage for 30mins. No need to wait on the driveway. Friendly staff, have everything. Use coupons!

Needed 5mm pen needles for medication. Associate in the pharmacy rolled his eyes at me and told me…read moreI needed a prescription. I walked out and ordered them off Amazon, they arrive tomorrow.

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Fred Meyer

3.1(162 reviews)

3.1 mi

FRED MEYER @ KIRKLAND…read more Parking is available in a huge lot, with handicap spots right out front. It's super accessible, and there's always plenty of space for customers. I've been to this Fred Meyer multiple times, and I always enjoy coming here. The store itself is gigantic, you can find everything from clothing to fresh fruits, veggies, snacks, and so much more. A lot of items are usually on sale, which I love. They always have great deals like "buy two, get one free," and their fruit selection is especially my favorite. They even have a Starbucks inside! The staff is really friendly, and I like that they offer multiple checkout stations. There are two different entrances, and both sides have checkout lanes, plus self-checkout options. It's always a smooth and easy process. Overall, I really enjoy my experience here at Fred Meyer.

We go to the Fred Meyer in Kirkland usually on Fridays about noon till 3pm. There are only 2 to 3…read morecheck stands open and there are 4 to 5 people deep in each line with full carts of groceries, which is ridiculous . People are very frustrated. I did call and speak to a manager and his excuse was he had a lot of people call in sick. We have been there three weeks in a row and nothing has changed.

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QFC Pharmacy

3.3(8 reviews)

4.1 mi

I've used several pharmacies in the Bellevue and Kirkland area over the past several years, and the…read moreoverall experience I've had at QFC Kirkland Urban has been the best. The pharmacy is usually well-staffed with short wait times, and all of the pharmacists have been very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. Thanks for the excellent service!

This pharmacy is inside the new(er) QFC at Kirkland Urban. When facing the back of the store, find…read morethe pharmacy on the right side towards the back behind the non-food area. The scale of this pharmacy is the same as any other inside a grocery store, small but also tidy and neat off to one side. At this location, there is a large bin to deposit unwanted medications. There's also an automatic blood pressure measurement device. They do flu shots too. I typically find they are not too busy with short wait, so that's a plus. Parking is easy, underneath the store.

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Katterman's Sand Point Pharmacy

4.5(51 reviews)

4.5 mi•Laurelhurst

I have finally found my forever pharmacy!…read more I had been a customer of Bartell's for many, many years, and was bummed when Rite Aid bought them and more-or-less put them out of business. It took a long while to find a replacement pharmacy, especially one that would honor my insurance. (The latter bit ended up being surprisingly difficult!). Anyway, no problems transferring my prescription to their shop. Their staff walked me through the process and were very helpful. They honored my insurance, so my regular prescription cost me nothing (as it had at Bartell's). Staff was helpful on the phone and in person. I think a lot of people are transferring prescriptions to Katterman's since the pharmacy staff seemed slammed when I went in. But no problems, they took the time to help me. Only confusing bit: you pick up the prescription at a counter at the back of the store, where the pharmacists work. You then take it up to the front counter to "pay" for it, even if you have no co-pay. I think I understand the process now, but the two-step process seemed a little odd (since, again, I owed nothing). But everyone was helpful, so no worries! My new pharmacy! What a relief to have one, and for it to be a nice little local shop.

I love Katterman's! If you are missing Bartell, give Katterman's a try. They have a great book…read moreselection, an AMAZING puzzle selection, gifts, puzzles, travel stuff- and then also all of the regular pharmacy stuff you could possibly need. They filled a compound scrip for me within a day that they said may take 3-5 days. Love them.

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Great location and the staff are very friendly.

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