I can NOT be the only person who feels this way about these large conglomerate pharmacies who trick…read moreyou into thinking because a computerized VOICE takes your order, and affirms in advance that you have nothing to worry about, and your prescription WILL be filled. Yesterday I started to lose my temper, today I treated the pharmacist so badly, I'm embarrassed. But here's my point; I cannot think of one time that I've been able to walk into a Walgreens (CVS, Rite Aid, etc.) AFTER being told via text message, my prescription is ready, and have everything simply go smoothly. There's always a problem, it's NEVER ready, and the price is constantly changing. I have to take a drug that's extremely dangerous. In fact, if this medication is abruptly taken away from me (after using it for over 27 years), I could die. So, I assume any and all pharmacists ALSO know this. Yesterday I went to pick it up, dreading every second I waited until I was to pick it up. At the counter of Walgreens on Fredrickson Blvd. Portsmouth, a pharmacist actually looked me in the eye, and said they were completely out of stock. Not only was this Walgreens, but all the Walgreens in a 50 mile radius was also completely out. THAT HAS NEVER HAPPENED. My next thought was; 'I need to get to an emergency room. OMG how could this be happening?' She goes on to tell me that I should start calling pharmacies OTHER than Walgreens because as far as she knows it won't be until mid OCTOBER, that they will have this drug back in stock. In a daze, I'm completely outraged that I HAVE to call around, that I need to hunt my prescription down, by calling random drugstores, I think to myself, Why didn't they tell me this when they first ran out? Why did they put me in this dangerous situation. And when I say dangerous, I'm not exaggerating. So I remembered how much I love to use Mom & Pop businesses in my community, I flipped open my local YellowPages and the very first druggist I saw, (Drug Center Pharmacy),was still open and they had my medication . Wow, so I didn't have to expose myself to COVID-19 last night in some random emergency room. I was so relieved. I knew they were closing, and I didn't want to hassle them with the "Drug exchange " part. So today I called Walgreens and after waiting on hold for over 13 minutes, I told the pharmacist I found a drugstore and they have my Rx. I began to give the man the phone number and all my information, when suddenly he interrupted me and asks "WHAT'S THE DATE OF BIRTH?" I tell him. That's followed by, "Okay, if you can have THEM give us a call..." I lost my mind!! "YOU WANT ME TO CALL THEM BACK AND HAVE THEM CALL YOU, give me a break." "I can't give you a break ma'am, it's Virginia State law, blah blah blah" Wow, I'm not even a human being to this man. And when I really realized that, I told him he just lost a customer. But something tells me, he really didn't care. And he probably gets that A LOT! EERRRRR! Makes me so angry And I'm easy going, it takes a lot to push my buttons. So if anyone is STILL reading this, and feels anxious about these places like I do, I have some good news. In Portsmouth (a stone's throw away from that Walgreens) exists the sweetest Mom & Pop's true Drug Store, called, 'DRUG CENTER PHARMACY'. I promise you, you will be treated like a person. No lines, and no waiting. Oh and they also DELIVER!! That's right. Free delivery. A beautiful girl name Ariana, helped me. She even listened while I spilled my anger over what had just happened. I'm never going back to Walgreens, CVS or RITE AID, again!

They always have what I need and it's cheaper than anywhere else. There's almost never a wait. The…read morestaff is always pleasant.

I don't live in Chesapeake but I recently started working here and I've been trying for a month to…read morefind my favorite lunch spot that's close to my job. My boss highly recommended Irwin's and I was soooo confused initially ("you're sending me to a pharmacy for food?" haha). I looked it up and made a to-go order. I ordered the philly cheesesteak with a side of ranch. I walked in and the whole place is a vibe. Even the customers in line with me were smiling and friendly. The staff was great and welcoming. The prices are soooo much better than any of the other local places I've tried. My cheesesteak was awesome- tasty and a good size. If I had a longer lunch break I'd dine-in because the place is this adorable diner-style place and clearly has a solid history in the community. The only downside to this is that now I have to admit to my boss that he was right about something (just kidding). Anyways, check it out!

I have been going here off and on for the past 58 years. I went to pick up a prescription on…read more12/27/25 and the price was 81 cents. When I said I was using cash, the price went up to 85 cents. I had plenty of pennies but nope, they round up no matter what. I don't think that is very fair business. Others I have gone to knock the price down to the lowest non penny denominator. They do have a very nice "fountain" with delicious limeade and some cool items for those who want to shop there. UPDATE!!! Randi from Irwin's actually called me moments after I posted the review. She explained they did in fact round up when they should have rounded down. Therefore I have changed my stars and am very impressed that they called asap and offered to reimburse the change. Thank you Irwin's.

Located in the Wards Corner shopping area near Papa John's Pizza and the Dollar Tree…read more Parking lot can be congested at times and there are additional areas of parking a short distance away but many vie for a spot at the door. I have seen this small, black owned female business on the news and made a mental note to check them out. In doing so, I saved myself a 25 minute drive to the beauty supply I had been frequenting in Chesapeake. Fully stocked and reasonable prices for the items I wanted. A military discount is available with appropriate ID. I appreciate that they actually acknowledged customers as they come in. This holds a lot of weight with me. Capable of accepting cash, credit card and contactless payments. An overall pleasant experience and I look forward to returning and hopefully increasing this review to 5 stars.

Ok, i figured that when I seen this place that it was black owned which is where I prefer to go. I…read morewent in and was greeted. Theres no prices on anything but when i did ask the prices they were high. Why am i paying 6.99 for the same hair here thats 4.99 at an Orient owned store? The black lady seemed to have a "stank attitude" when i asked her questions about the weave hair she had hanging on her wall. Im not ur competitor ma'am you can tell me where you got the hair... obviously a vendor. Lol anyway. Support black owned businesses even when they act this way

I liked this store. It was very well-stocked and extremely organized. It made my shopping…read moreexperience very pleasant. The store is located in a shopping mall that is right at the corner of Western Branch Blvd and Poplar Hill road. Wonderful area of town to shop, eat, and relax in. The store personnel was kind and helpful. I WILL be back. I found "my hair" right away. It's perfect. The prices are great, a little lower than most besuty supply shops. Fun fun!

Honestly, they had a good amount of inventory, but do I think they could've had more? Yes, I'm new…read moreto the area, so I just wanted to give it a try, but from leaking from the reviews I should have trusted the reviewers. The atmosphere was not pleasing or welcoming at all. I was asked did I need help looking for anything? But the energy was as if I was stealing or up to no good. Not my first pick.

Walking down a new plaza I found this store. I was curious and decided to take a look inside to see…read moreif any peaked my interest. Upon walking in I was greeted by such a soft yet beautifully aromatic scent. I kindly asked the attendant what I incense or candle or scented oil where burning. It was so heavenly. I needed it for my home. She warmly smiled and said it was a combination of many items that they carried in the store and the store always smelled this pleasantly sweet. I chatted for awhile with Laura as I waited for my stuff crust pizza from Pizza Hut to be prepared. I was so intrigued with all the items in the store that I let my pizza get cold. They had healing stones, stones for your chakras, candles, scented oil, a variation of sage and spices. There was jewelry with good quality stones and sculptures galore. Not only was there a pleasant vibe in the store that made you feel peaceful and serene but Laura was so patient and informative as I began to be more and more inquisitive. Bless her heart. I am sure I bombarded her with questions due to my curiosity. I had never been in a spiritual store of this type. The store was organized and Clean... there were 3 well behaved and well mannered cats in the store. We pet the beautiful spotted cat named Romeo.. They were so calm and in a zen like state. Can I reiterate that this store did not smell like there were animals and it smelled more like the asking thru a field of exotic wild flowers Laura advised that the store also has a reiki master, a tarot card reader and those that can educate you on to heal your chakras. Forgive me if I am not using the proper terms.. This was all new to me. I purchased a sterling silver necklace and a beautiful and elegant polish Rose Quartz Pendant. I may go bad and get the matching ring and use my yelp coupon! In addition this store LOVES Us YELPERS! There was a yelp logo sign behind the register and when I checked in I received a Yelp Coupon for a FREE Table Stone.. As I left I thanked Laura and told her that I really enjoyed our conversation and that the store had a great vibe. She stated the owner desires for everyone to leave the store feeling HAPPY! I will admit I left feeling serene and content. Mission accomplished Kindred Spirit! Great vibe!

A small shop tucked away in a strip mall, this place has a smaller inventory of unique pieces…read more I sought some smudging gear and was on the hunt for a tarot deck. The deck selection didn't have desirable art for my taste but they have a nice amount to choose from. They also have resident cats which I always appreciate. If you are looking for crystals and minerals, they don't have a vast selection. Overall, a quick stop shop that has local appeal.

Very friendly people! I mainly shop here for lashes, nails, and other beauty products; which they…read morehave a huge variety of. The wigs and hair there always looks pretty and the bundles seem reasonably priced but I have never bought them before so i can't vouch for those!

very helpful staff , good quality wigs and wide variety of products , good prices , would highly…read morerecommend stopping by and checking them out

Chesapeake Rx is an extension of Chesapeake Regional Healthcare system. It's a pharmacy with basic…read morehealthcare items that also administers vaccines, located at the end of the shopping strip with the Food Lion. We normally get vaccinated on military installations, just to keep all our records in one place since we move around. However, the military doesn't seem to have a consistent inventory of the particular vaccination we are looking for, so I found the Chesapeake Rx location on the vaccines.gov. They were the only ones in our area that had the particular vaccine AND who would also administer it to children under 12 (pharmacies like Walgreens will not administer it to children under 12, so look out for that when booking appointments FYI). I scheduled an appointment in advance and the staff member was kind and answered all of my questions. The morning of, which was yesterday, however, one of their nurses called me about an hour before the appointment and notified me that the order they had placed did not come in. The supplier had shipped them a different vaccine for children. We were already on our way, so my husband and I got ours. The nurse was the same one who had called and she was super nice and very apologetic. She was very gentle in administering the vaccine as well, as I HATE needles. The process is pretty quick. You have a one page form to fill out (only top portion, then sign at the bottom) and they will submit it to the Department of Health. She was also kind enough to fax over the vaccine record to my military home clinic. She gave me the carbon copy though so I could have it and also filled out my vaccination card. Notes: - they only schedule appointments for vaccinations on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. They go up until 5:30 so you can bring them after school if time is an issue. The pharmacy is very clean and quiet. The inventory for retail items are very sparse, but probably best suited for impulse purchases while picking up your prescription. They have the small private room in the corner to administer the vaccination. She said that she would give me a call as soon as the right vaccine comes in for the kids, so looking forward to going back and getting it done! Stay safe, Friends!

A one-stop shop for everything beauty-related. There are…read moreaisles and aisles of anything your heart desires. It's always clean and well-maintained. The employees and owners are nice and welcoming. They have a rewards system with your phone number so you can get discounts. I always enjoy stopping by here.

I hate when the workers follow you. Yes I'm black however I'm your only customer within 10 plus…read moreminutes. Amazon is the new way but I support small businesses. I can afford anything I pick up. Baby at the counter acting like she fixing things on every aisle I'm on. Real customer service is asking once "If you need any assistance let me know." First and last time in. I'll drive elsewhere...