My girls had their ears pierced by Katia at Grove Pharmacy, and the experience exceeded our expectations. KATIA was SUPERB! She's professional, calming, and incredibly precise from start to finish. She thoughtfully explained every step and executed their piercings flawlessly, leaving my daughters smiling from ear to ear for the rest of the day! read more

I utilized Grove Pharmacy for 30 years and was quite satisfied by their service. The staff was friendly and would do whatever possible to accommodate all your needs. Once it was taken over by Better Health, everything changed. The service became flawed - they lost track of two of my orders. Despite my express instructions otherwise, , they were refilling prescriptions that I didn't order. I'd receive a prescription before needed, and even received a refill on a prescription I hadn't taken in 6 months, Worst of all, the staff could be rude and even nasty. I'm so happy now that I've moved on to another pharmacy. NOTE : WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A COUPLE OF REVIEWS OF EAR PIERCING, ALL THE 4 AND 5 STAR REVIEWS ON THIS SITE ARE FROM PRIOR TO THE TIME THAT BETTER LIFE TOOK OVER THE STORE!!! read more

As more and more places seem content to accept mediocrity from their staff, it's disheartening to see even a pharmacy--where professionalism should be non-negotiable--fail at something as basic as opening on time. My schedule is tight. I can only realistically pick up my prescriptions before work, which means I need to be out the door by 8:30 AM at the latest. They also close well before my workday ends and are now closed on Sundays--my one other potential window. So here I am, writing this review at 8:47 AM on a Friday morning. I've been standing outside since 8:30, waiting. The doors are still locked. Staff are clearly inside, walking around, doing their thing--without so much as a glance or an acknowledgment that someone is waiting. Not even a polite nod. This kind of indifference is exactly why people stop supporting small, local businesses. I wanted to support a local pharmacy. But when you make it this inconvenient and this dismissive, don't be surprised when customers take their business elsewhere. I'll be transferring my prescriptions to Walgreens--it's more convenient, and at this point, likely more reliable. read more

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So poorly run it's mind boggling. Every customer in the place is pissed. I went back for prescriptions that now won't be available. Gave them my insurance information for the 3rd time. I'm done. Run in the other direction. Go anywhere. CVS. Rite Aid. Anywhere. This place is a total dump. read more

I went to Grove Pharmacy to get my ears pierced. Katia was the one who pierced them. She did an excellent job. She was very friendly and sociable . I highly recommend anyone who needs there ears pierced to go to Grove Pharmacy! Mary Jo read more

They are now closed on Sundays. Sure wish they had thought to post that change to their yelp account and website. Both still say they are open today. read more

My daughter got her ears pierced today. Katia was professional and great to work with. She has a lot of patience!! I highly recommend her. :) read more

They charge more than the price on the item and don't apologize when caught out. The lack friendlyness and integrity in the NEW staff (not the one remain from Grove Pharmacy days) is notable. read more

Since new ownership, its been horrible Not only are they closed on Sunday, They close earlier or don't open at all. I changed from going to cvs pharmacy a while back because of their lack of professionalism & rudeness. I have been with Grove Pharmacy for a minute now & I loved everything about our neighborhood pharmacy. Now it's just horrible & it's an inconvenience. I went to get my prescription today only to see it's closed ‍. Not happy at all.. read more

Very friendly and helpful staff. That also have a scratch off that gives $2.00 off your next purchase.

Grove pharmacy is now under new ownership. They are in total disarray now. I have used this pharmacy for over 20 years with excellent service. last week when I went there to get my monthly rx, I was lied too by staff saying my meds were out of stock. after waiting a week I finally got to talk to manager Chris who told me they will no longer fill my meds because they are of narcotic nature. this put my health in serious danger needlessly. while waiting in store multiple days trying to discuss the problem with my rx. Many long time customers complained about the confusion and poor service now the norm in this store. try calling the phone number and you may be on hold for an hour, like me. I rate them a ZERO! read more

Tendency to not explain reasons for not filling medication on time, and one particular pharmacist is extremely rude. When they were not better life the staff was compassionate and caring, now rude and don't care about clients. read more

Grove Pharmacy has a new owner as of Fall 2024, and the dropoff in the quality of service since is appalling. I've been prescribed the same two medications for perhaps a decade, and before the new ownership I had little trouble getting these refilled per my healthcare provider's prescription. Most recently, I requested a renewal from my provider per usual and when I hadn't heard anything from Grove after a week I called them and learned that they're no longer ordering or stocking the medications. These aren't exotic, high-priced biologics; they are generically available pills. Grove hadn't bothered to inform me that they didn't want to fill prescriptions for these drugs anymore, nor apparently did they notify my provider. If Grove doesn't care to fill prescriptions for certain drugs or drug classes, they should disclose this upfront on their door or on their website or in their communications to doctors, so patients' drug treatment isn't affected. They're running a pharmacy, not a liquor store, and should act responsibly. For people who prefer to use an "independent" pharmacy, there are others in the area. read more

Forget this pharmacy. They are rude, unhelpful and impossible to get on the phone. I moved from Manhattan and was looking for a new pharmacy, thinking that Grove would be better than the big chains. They are awful! Try Rose Pharmacy in Wayne right at the entrance to Willowbrook Mall area. They could not be nicer! They deliver, they compound, they'll order hard to get medicines. It's an amazing small pharmacy, with service you think you'd get at Grove but won't. read more

Grove Pharmacy staff gives you the personalized attention like "way back in the day". Employees are knowledgeable about their medical home products for post surgical patients and the elderly. Products such as cast coverings for bathing are available. They have toiletries and other drugstore related items that are a little on the pricey side. However, if you need a particular product, they're gonna have it!!! On a lighter note, they have a section with great cards and adorable gifts (balloons, candles, chocolates etc...). Unfortunately, I don't think Pam (who used to bake the Yummy cookies) is there anymore :(. Check out my earlier review. Grove Pharmacy is located at 123 Grove St. Montclair, New Jersey. Parking is available on the street and in their large back lot. read more

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Had my 5 yr old daughters ears pierced yesterday with Katya. She was not only the kindest and professional person but also has the most precised accurate eye . Very careful gentle and has the knowledge abt it all. She did pierce a 3 month old baby'a ears right before us and you should have seen how happy the baby and her family was too. She took care of so well we cant stop recommending ! read more

I hate to publish a bad review of a business, especially one for an independent retailer. We used Grove Pharmacy for years, chosing to support them over large chains. We love their personalized service and sang their praises, until we learned how much they were over charging us for our prescriptions. When they wanted to charge me over $300 for one of my prescriptions, Grove told me that the cost was due to my insurance insisting that a generic not be used. I called my doctor's office to ask if there was a less-expensive alternative and they were shocked at the price I called a different pharmacy and was told that the charge would be $10 for exactly the same medicine (not the generic form). I then asked about the cost for my other prescriptions. Grove charged me $70+ for a medication that the other pharmacy charge me about $3 for, and so on. I struggled over writing this review, as I try to avoid doing harm to any local business, but ultimately felt it was important to bring this issue to light. I would expect to pay a little more at an independent retailer, but was flabbergasted to learn that Grove Pharmacy marked up my prescriptions 180%. Shame on me for not checking this years ago. Shame on Grove Pharmacy for grossly inflating prices. read more

This place was fine, then apparently assumed new management, and the place has gone to heck. Long lines at the counter, can't get anyone on the phone, misplaced RXs, discourteous sales. It's a pity. Now I have to find a new pharmacy. read more

The weekend pharmacist Jonathan is so helpful & knowledgeable!! I love the truffles too & the homemade chunk cookie.

Okay... this was my first visit here and it wasn't because I needed to purchase meds. I actually visited this pharmacy because it was recommended to me by my child's pediatrician to get her ears pierced. Upon entering they greet you with a good ole fashion smile, it reminds you of a neighborhood Pharmacy which no longer exist because of the chain pharmacies. Jeanine escorted me over to the Cosmetics section and showed me a whole line of gold plated ($45)and 14K ($75)gold earrings. I asked Jeanine how much experience did she have when it came to piercing ears and she replied "Thirty Years". She was in her late 60's but I trusted her over a teeny bopper in Claire's. Jeanine was warm, friendly, and knowledgeable in assisting us in selecting the right earrings for our daughter. There was no pressure and she reassured us that our child was in good hands. It was worth every penny that we spent. You can't compare Grove Pharmacy to your local chain pharmacy. Thank you for leaving a life long impression in our minds Jeanine. read more

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My child got their ears pieced here. She got a helix piercing, which is a piercing at the cartilage part of your ear. We should have probably gone to a professional place, but I thought it would be better to go here, since she got her first piercing here. Anyway, she had gotten a piercing before, just not a cartilage one. They didn't give very good directions on the aftercare, because after doing some reaserch on the piercing, you actually are not supposed to twist the cartilage piercing. They never said anything about that. Luckly, she told me that her piercing was hurting when she was twisting it, like a week after, so we stopped twisting it in time before she could have gotten an infection. But other than that service and ear piercing was good. read more

I wanted to use this pharmacy because they're a "mom and pop shop." However, medications that I fill monthly are frequently not in stock, and no one bothers to tell you that until you go to refill your script, causing me to have to go another pharmacy. That frustration could be avoided by my calling a week before needing to refill in their defense. Today, though, I tested positive for COVID and was prescribed the antiviral RX by my doctor at 3 pm. The script was electronically sent at 3:15 pm. At 4:30 pm I was advised by Grove that they don't carry the medication at all. I asked them to please call CVS and have it sent there as soon as possible because I am really sick and desperate for any relief. It is now 7:15 pm and CVS has advised they never got the script from Grove, despite calling on my behalf. After ELEVEN calls to Grove by me I finally got through to a gentleman in the pharmacy. I asked what the issue was and he advised that the pharmacist was on the phone with CVS and quickly hung up on me. I understand I am not the only patient at this pharmacy, and that my scripts were not the only ones they received today, but an almost three hour delay to simply send an e-mail when I'm bedridden with a high fever is inexcusable to me. I will never use this pharmacy again, and I advise anyone reading this review not to use them either. read more

Grove Pharmacy Montclair NJ The New Indian Pharmacist Owner of Grove Pharmacy for a few years now has no respect to his Pharmaceutical Obligations, and to the Oath that he took to take care of his customers! He is A Disgrace for someone that carries a Pharmaceutical License!!! Instead of taking care of decent sick people and maintaining the health of those that are on regular medications, giving everyone "poisonous" generic cheap medications filled with colouring and fillers that you will not even give to your animals! In order to save a couple a dollars they keep changing the generics to cheaper and cheaper generics if you take to a lab the generic that Grove pharmacy gives you you will find the lowest percentage by law of the medication that your Doctor Prescribed you Exists in The Pill they Gave You! Eventually you will become chronically sick from taking these "poisonous" cheap medication filled with fillers, Colours and other foreign objects that are NOT RECOMMENDED FOR YOUR LIVER KIDNEYS OR STOMACH! In large quantities are not even approved by the FDA for human consumption! Grove Pharmacy in Montclair will Sacrifice Your Health In Order to Save a Couple of Dollars!! Pay Attention how your cheapest Generic medication keeps changing for even Cheaper ones as soon as they come up on the market! However Did your prices ever went down for your medication? read more

This is a Pharmacy that has been in Montclair. For many years and you are sure to find what ever you are looking for they. They carry a lot of items that some Pharmacies do not have on there shelves or ever heard about some things you are specifically looking Grove Pharmacy. Will have it . And a nice gift shop to purchase from a candy selection of old school candies any kind of balloons for that special occasion. Very huge selection of greeting cards each card you purchase you will receive a free mailing stamp for that card. Small parking lot directly behind the store is free for Grove Pharmacy customers only. Staff is always friendly if you are a regular they always have a conversation to talk about something. And they offer a delivery service for the customers that are not able to come in to pick up there prescriptions. It's a nice go to Pharmacy.... read more

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Grove Pharmacy is such a great pharmacy with a personal touch that you do not always get with chain pharmacies. Went to Grove Pharmacy to purchase my ankle brace, after I sprained my ankle, the man who assisted me was so helpful, measured my ankle to ensure the size. In addition, to being a pharmacy they have a great selection of other gifts, cards, medical supplies, cosmetics, journals etc. When I was a kid they sold delicious peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies... read more

Never fills my prescription accurately, even with a file of specific requirements and needs, reminders, phone calls etc. Will never use them again!!!!!! read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Grove Pharmacy. I personally have been going there for about 20 years (probably more). Not many places will go out of their way to take care of pharmaceutical/insurance issues. Grove always goes above and beyond to assist any way possible. Each and every sales rep & pharmacist have helped me in the past, but today Dave (pharmacist) really helped me more than you can ever imagine. It's a shame that insurance companies are pushing/shying away from walk-in pharmacies and favoring mail-order. I have a choice to pay a co-pay at a walk-in (Grove) or do free mail-order prescriptions. I've been and plan on paying to give Grove my business. No amount of money compares to the family-oriented business and quality that Grove Pharmacy displays. Thank you for being my #1 pharmacy! You're all the absolute best! read more

I do not have ANY good reviews about this place. I walked in thinking I was in good hands. 5 minutes later my life drastically changed. I Don't know who it was ( man who pierced his daughters ears 6 times) made it look like my earring was falling off my ear. Second of all, as I was paying ( unhappily) he overcharged me and i know this because my friend was with me and had purchased more items than I had but we were still charged the same price. All in all, I am traumatized to say the least and I will NEVER go back. Thank you read more

This place is absolutely fabulous in my experience. The people are just lovely, every single person. I'm so grateful to them for putting in the protections necessary to keep us, and them, safe these last many months. Thank you! read more

Grove pharmacy is very small and gives you personalized service. They are very ethical and get you your medicines right away. I've been going there for so many years. read more

"if they served chicken soup it would be like being taken care of by Mom" After a disastrous experience at another pharmacy during the heigh of the January 2013 cold-flu-crud that hit just about everyone I called Grove Pharmacy. I spoke to a pharmacist about my order to make sure my OTC purchases would play nice with others. They led me in the right direction. Since they have Mary Jane's at the candy counter I asked to include them in my order. Woo Hoo! The good people at Grove know that taking care of people is about more than chemistry and pharmacology - its about people. Love this place and regret having gone to that other place for the convenience. (I have since learned there is free parking behind Grove Pharmacy so they are much more convenient that I ever thought) read more

I just have to add that these guys have earned my lifelong consumer loyalty. I had to take my daughter in to the doctor on a Sunday, and the pediatrician faxed a prescription to Grove Pharmacy at about 2 PM or so. As I was driving home from Tenafly (the only open peds office), my husband got a call from Grove saying that they were about to close so we'd have to pick it up right away. Being a one car family, that wasn't going to happen for at least 20 minutes. One of the employees (owners?) drove the prescription to our home so that we could have it that day - despite the pharmacy being closed by then. It wasn't their delivery service person either. We were amazed and very thankful. We love you Grove! read more

A Montclair institution it may be, but Grove Pharmacy is a bizarre place. The merchandise is out of date, the service lackadaisical, and a malaise pregnant with the end of an era hangs over the place like a pre-storm cloud. Still, I love it. Where else in town could I buy one dozen helium-filled latex balloons, a bedpan, Hello Kitty lip gloss, Spanx hosiery, a Grandparents Day card, ear piercing (including earrings), and birth control all on one tab? The other reason I don't want to see GP go is for fear of what the space might become; this time next year, Montclair will be host to a Cosi, a New York Sports Club, and a third Starbucks. What would fill the hole in the heart of the Montclair-Glenridge border-- a Barnes and Noble, perhaps? Or a Benihana? I shudder to think. read more

The bad service at Grove Pharmacy makes it clear why most other local Pharmacies have gone out of business. I try to patronize local businesses - even though Grove could not fill everything, but the bad services has become unbearable. CVS will get my business now. Rude employees and bad service. read more

I recently brought my 8 week old daughter in to have her ears pierced. The woman who performed the piercing was amazing. My baby was as comfortable as she could be, given the circumstances and the whole process was very quick. The candy counter is also great. The whole place has a great vibe. read more

They are just plain awesome. The staff treats is friendly and knowledgeable. They treat my family like their family!

I love this place! Fast turnaround on prescription and you can do a little shopping for those occasions where you need a quick small gift. Love it. read more

I have been having my prescriptions filled at Grove Pharmacy for 30 years and never have I appreciated them more than in the past few weeks. My husband has been undergoing cancer treatment which requires a great deal of medication and the staff and pharmacists have been wonderful in filling his prescriptions promptly despite supply difficulties and road blocks put up by our insurance company. I really appreciate the personal service; they address me by name and remember the details of my husband's myriad prescriptions and go out of their way to help. read more

I went to doctor Saturday and was using CVS but had so many problems I decided to change pharmacy in north Arlington nj however I reside in Bloomfield and was on my way to Willowbrook mall. I dropped off at Grove and said cash. When I went back 3 hours later the pharmacist told me they ran out and were expecting that dose Xanax 1 mg sat and never got it. They had scribbled all over the script. They said my husband could bring script in. Welllllllll he went back today Monday in and they kept the prescription and said they were mailing back to doctor making my husband feel embarrassed causing a problem between him and I. Now I wish I would have waited and brought to pharmacy that I switched to. They told my husband I had gotten the Xanax filled recently but failed to look at the dose that was INCREASED!!!! I am suffering tremendously at my job understaffed told my doctor and he said no problem to increase. I figured insurance would not cover so I said I will pay cash. BY NO MEANS AM I A DOPE FEENED BUT THATS WHAT GROVE STREET DID TO MAKE ME FEEL LIKE ONE!! Now I had to call doctor and explain what happened! AWFUL!!!!! read more

i wondered whether my very first Yelp review would be positive or negative. Well, this is it and it is wholeheartedly positive. It was accidental that I came to use this pharmacy. I normally fill my prescriptions at a chain store near my home. Today, however, after I'd called in for a refill of a common medication I take, they phoned my doctor's office to say they couldn't fill the prescription as there is apparently a national shortage. (It's a blood pressure drug, so it makes me wonder just how stressed out is our country?!) At any rate, my doctor's office called to tell me that Grove Pharmacy had it in stock. That's positive point #1. Positive point #2 is everything else in the pharmacy, from a dedicated candy and cookie stand, to an extensive greeting card selection, to gift items and typical drug store supplies. The candy section had some classic items, such as Turkish Taffy and violet gum/mints. But the most important positive point, #3, was the staff interaction I had. Even though there were many customers, there was also a large staff presence behind the pharmacy counter, so no one had to wait long. The young man who helped me, Alex, was unfailingly polite, professional and informed. His expertise was particularly useful when my insurance at first refused the request to fill my prescription saying it had already been filled. I explained the situation and Alex immediately knew what had to be done (getting the prescription transferred from the other pharmacy.) To top it all off, the cost of the generic prescription, which had already been pretty low at the chain, was about a third lower at Grove. I also take a name brand prescription which costs quite a lot, so when I'm due for a refill on it, I'm going back to Grove. I don't know whether or not I'll realize similar savings on that prescription, but I'm confident I will have a good customer experience. read more