How can it be eight years since I wrote my last review for Crestwood Pharmacy? And how can it be…read morethat in all of that time there hasn't been a single other review of the place? One reason is likely that the pharmacy's clientele seem to be an elderly population who live in the neighborhood. But could it also have something to do with my initial tentative review? At the time I praised the business for being one of the only independent pharmacies in the area. But I didn't have a lot more to say. Now Crestwood has been my family pharmacy for almost a decade, and I wouldn't dream of going any place else. Perhaps if it weren't for our sabbatical year in Princeton, I might not realize just how good we have it with this local independent operator. But while in New Jersey, I got to experience what it's like to fill prescriptions at a chain pharmacy. In a word, it was dreadful. And Crestwood was one of the things I missed about life in Albany. Not too long ago, the schools were having a lice epidemic, and my kids got the bugs. There was a local shortage of the prescription treatment, and Crestwood was out. But Jay helped me track some down by calling around to the chain pharmacies in the area. That's service that cares. And while some businesses might be reluctant to send you to their direct competitors, this move solidified my loyalty to Crestwood even further. Yes, I have to drive past several other pharmacies to get there. But I'm happy to do it. Independent pharmacies are a rare and precious thing. I hope this one keeps the faith and never sells out.

Crestwood Pharmacy is amazing. The staff is wonderful. No complaints with my past experiences.read more

Why go to chain pharmacies when we have an awesome independent one right here in downtown Albany?…read moreYou're nobody at CVS or Walgreens but at Lincoln Pharmacy, they get to know you by name and offer quality, personalized service. Sadly, I have to deal with one of those 'online' pharmacies for my long-term prescriptions. But for everything else, including my pups' Rxs, I go to Lincoln Pharmacy. At Lincoln, they actually answer their phones. They call you back when they have questions or updates. They treat you like a real person. That's the kind of service that's lacking from so many other pharmacies. If you want to feel like your health actually matters, go to Lincoln Pharmacy.

I am super happy with this pharmacy! I take a medicine that needs to be compounded monthly and…read moresince they currently were not compounding this specific medicine, they took the time to research it and came back with the options. The service from the lead compounding pharmacist (and everybody else I have spoken with) has been stellar; I feel comfortable that he knows what he is doing. He has gone out of his way to make sure I am happy with the final product. I really appreciate it as it is a rare medicine for a rare disorder and few compounding pharmacies want to work with it. You can pick up in the store, go thru the drive thru, or have your meds shipped (and shipping is very affordable, only $4 for 2-3 day). Unlike my old pharmacy, they do not spam my phone when my RXes are ready (thanks muchly for that! :)). Getting ahold of them is super easy, you can either call and press option 4 or text. This is the fifth compounding pharmacy I have used in more than a decade for my rare disorder and I could not be more pleased. Please support your local, independent pharmacy rather than a chain (especially evil CVS!). Thanks again!

Sam - the owner- is by far the BEST pharmacist we've ever had in our lives!…read more This is old fashioned personal service at its best. They even deliver if you are in the gender vacinity. What a vast difference between Caring Wellness Pharmacy and Cohoes CVS!

I hadn't found a "hometown" pharmacy in a while but this place exceeds my expectations. I love that…read morewhen you walk in the pharmacists know who you are and fill prescriptions extremely fast. Other pharmacies in the area tell you come back in two hours but I've never waited more than 5 minutes here. The employees are very knowledgeable and courteous. Also, in this time of COVID-19 I feel safe going there. There are barriers and I know there are precautions being taken to keep us safe. A+++

Been going here for years. Everyone knows you by name after a bit, they're very fast even text you…read morewhen a prescription is ready. Never had an issue. Will never use another pharmacy. 5 stars

Recently discovered this gem after being disappointed with other local pharmacies. Exceptional…read morecustomer service. Quick courteous service and very knowledgeable staff are always available for questions or concerns.

Perfect REAL pharmacy. No diapers, no beer isle, no groceries or hodge-podge of school supplies…read more Just an exceptionally efficient, very friendly specialty pharmacy focused on refilling prescriptions and nothing else.

Do not sign up for Walgreens Rewards program. When you do they send you daily newsletters,…read moresometimes more than one. I find them annoying and have tried to unsubscribe but they KEEP COMING. I have tried to stop them but they KEEP COMING. I have marked the as spam; I've marked them to be Blocked and I've even called them BUT STILL JUST KEEP COMING. I've stopped buying from then and go to CVS. I actually find CVS a better store.

I am already looking forward to doing business with them! RESPECT is the best option right from the…read moreget go and they have mine already! I'll never use Walgreens again!!!!

Pharmacist is nice. The women who work here not so much. Very rude. We only pickup meds for a…read morecouple of elderly people in the community I would never use them for my own meds. Truly need different staff.

Why is it that every time I come up to Albany, if I have to head to Troy and cross back over I find…read moreCumberland Farms gas stations on what seems like every corner? Today, that happened again when I came back to Albany. I couldn't of complained; it served my needs in more than one way; not only did I get a successful (no frills gas fill up) with my GasBuddy card here, but I also had to come in and use the men's room. If only other stations would work as solidly as this fill up took. Although the men's room was a little disorderly when I arrived, it seemed like this place was on top of things. I got greeted when I walked in (though I didn't exactly see the employees who greeted me from the door) and just seemed welcoming here.

I give this place 5 stars for the laughs my daughters and I enjoyed from the cashiers. I needed gas…read morebefore I took the long drive back to queens so I stopped here. I walked in a instantly noticed the slushee machines which was music to my eyes lol, the machines weren't ready so that was a bummer but no one's fault, we grabbed some snacks and pizza and headed on our way home.