Date of visit: April 25, 2025…read more Selections: Scoop of Chocolate Malted Crunch Experience: Ended up stopping by here with the husband during our walk around of the area. He wanted to check it out since the one by our church had closed down and we hadn't stopped by one in a while. It felt a little bit eerie going in there since everything felt too in its place, quiet, and like a blast in the past because of how long we hadn't bin in a Rite Aid. I was bummed that they didn't have a wall of frozen desserts to pick their Thrifty ice cream from or maybe I missed it? Anyways, we and our way to the ice cream counter and got ourselves some ice cream with my go to always being Chocolate Malted Crunch, but was able to get a taste of my husband's Cherry Garcia ice cream. Would have tried a different flavor if they let us sample ice creams, but they don't. Both were as good as I remembered though we wished there were more cherries in the Cherry Garcia.

I've been coming to this location for more than two decades and unfortunately I've seen a decline…read morein stocked merchandise due to shoplifting theft. The reason we usually come here is to get our fix on a scoop of Thrifty ice cream. The prices have gone up but it's worth the happiness the dessert brings us.

The good: I got a kids' pack of princess nail polish, a…read moreunicorn Lipsmacker ($5), a lipstick for myself and Tweezerman tweezers (the best of the best!). There was plenty of parking here. They have a drive-thru pharmacy. The makeup section was well organized. They have a lot of sales and deals in their makeup section. They sold shoes and fun summer pool toys as well. The bad: A lot of the makeup items have security locks so you cannot remove them to purchase without getting help. I had to press the call button twice to get help. The interesting: They have self-service check-out kiosks. CVS stands for Consumer Value Store.

Medium size CVS Pharmacy located in the heart of South Pasadena, this CVS does a nice job of…read morestocking essentials along with disposables effectively. It is organized as one large square and the signs above are visible enough to see where you need to go. We had some time to kill, so made note of some things that I have not noticed at other CVS before. - hands-on ear piercing: nobody was manning the booth, but it looks like it is operational. Of course it is not very private, so wondering how the experience goes, especially for really young children. - there was a section dedicated to Claire's products. It does look like the teenage accessory retailer formed a partnership with CVS in 2017. - there were still some products locked down, but nearly as much as other CVS that we frequent. - the alcohol aisle was blocked off even though it was the afternoon. - the checkout lines were set-up to encourage the use of the self-checkout lines, with only one queue servicing it and the manned register.

This is my go to store when I need any medication or other house hold supplies. Luckily my work…read moreinsurance covers most of the vaccinations or medicines I might require from the pharmacy. When I need any photos printed I always come here since they have reasonable prices.

Stopped here Tuesday afternoon. Not that busy at all. Wanted some medicine out the locked area…read more Pressed the button, waited. Pressed again, waited. It kept announcing, "customer service needed in the pain and sleep section". This went on for like 10 minutes. Finally went to front checkout, which was empty, and the cashier came back and helped. I dont mind things being locked up. But waiting over 10 minutes for an unlock (who knows how long if I didn't go to the front) is just crazy; especially in such a small store. Would be 1 star, but 2 stars because the cashier was helpful and left her post to do someone else's job.

It is like a bank. Long lines and the customers won't stop talking about their lives to the…read moreemployees.

So very disorganized in the pharmacy... really mess with ones already bothered mood!!read more

I brought my wife here a day early to check on the LabCorp facility in the store. We had never been…read morehere before. A Walgreens employee helped us in getting an answer from the LabCorp technician which resulted in my wife getting her blood drawn a day earlier and to avoid a long fast the next day. Thank you to Valerie for helping us. She was extremely kind and pleasant to me and my wife.

My experience today with the pharmacy technician, Gaby, was completely unacceptable and upsetting…read more I was under the impression I could pick up both of my prescriptions, but instead of handling the situation professionally, Gaby exhibited a deeply disrespectful demeanor. She forced me to repeat myself multiple times and essentially made me yell out the specific medication I needed in a public space, which felt like a massive violation of my privacy. Even after I went and sat down to speak directly with the original pharmacist to sort out the issue, Gaby continued trying to shout things or talk over to me across the room. The pharmacist's excellent customer service AFTER HER was completely overshadowed by Gaby's unprofessionalism and total lack of discretion. I hope management addresses her behavior. Thank you again to the lady after, and I apologize for my part in the matter.

Cole is an awesome ice creamista who makes customers smile from the moment they enter this iconic…read morepharmacy in good ol' Pasadena! From phosphates to milkshakes to 5 person banana splits, Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain has it all. They boast nostalgic candies and have a compounding pharmacy in the back. Sam the other ice creamista is cheerful and it's evident she loves her job too! I highly recommend this festive spot to go back in time to happier days!!

If Willy Wonka needed a secret hideout, then this is just the place you'd find him. Behind the…read moreWhatchamacallits, near the Bottle Caps, past the Bit o' Honey, Yellow Cab-checkered Abba-Zabbas, Charleston Chews, next to the Wax Lips and Fun Dips, and by those explosive Pop Rocks. And yes, I can go on and on with a list of retro candies, but trust me, there's a good candy selection ranging from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and even as early as the 1920s (hint: Boston Baked Beans). You'll also find cool old school vintage gift ideas displayed on their shelves, like authentic tin toys, old fashioned candies, gag gifts, candles, and cards. Besides every candy imaginable and nostalgic games, there's a charming ice cream counter with retro bar seats, fresh soda flavors for unique creations, and a good selection of sundaes. I was feeling adventurous on that particular afternoon so I ordered the YELLOW BRICK ROAD SUNDAE. It's made with Mint Chocolate Chip, hot fudge, whipped cream, lime syrup, and yellow LEGO bricks. If I order this again, I'm skipping the lime syrup -- it's as awkward as one of those weird jello mold recipes from the 1950s. The LEGO bricks are cute and taste like Smarties only much, much harder. My friend ordered the simple FUDGE SUNDAE and it didn't disappoint. It had a good amount of fudge drizzled on top too. And the ice cream cones put smiles on the other kiddos' faces. Probably because the ice cream itself is creamy and premium tasting. As for the historical scoop: Fair Oaks Pharmacy has gone through a few name and design changes since its establishment. Open for more than a century along Route 66, it was first called the South Pasadena Pharmacy in 1915, then the Raymond Pharmacy in the 20's and 30's. This mom & pop shop finally found its permanent name in the early 40's, which brings us to the Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain, still open today in 2026. In fact, this year it'll turn 111 years old, so let's all make a wish that Fair Oaks Pharmacy stays open for another century more.

Great staff, cute gifts, personalized service. A universe better than CVS. Everyone in Pasadena…read moreshould get their prescriptions filled here!

How is this $19.30? I always go there I never had a problem till this. 2 days ago the lollipops…read morewere 10 cents unless they went up 5x times in 2 days. Never coming back this is straight a rip off either the store is a scam or the girl cashier today 8/3/2026 1:20pm doesn't care about This store and its reputation and you guys are ok with it never coming here again rip off

Use the drive-thru very convenient great service easy in and easy out there was no wait in line!…read moreLove the fact that they have parking adjacent to the pharmacy.

Well, I'm up here for my teeth cleaning at my dentist up on Lake Avenue right and across the…read moreMacy's. You know, the historic FRANK LLOYD RIGHT styled structure.. upon my completion I endeavored to pick up extra masks at either CVS or WALGREENS or even RITE AID. Well, I initially tried WALGREENS adjacent to my dental office. But sadly I was informed that WALGREENS is not participating in the national distribution. So I thanked the crabby mgr. I headed up towards rite aid and was greeted with warmth and friendliness. Lol heck, a random employee that was moping up something on the floor, greeted me and walked me over to where they were handing out the face masks out. Far superior service here at RITE AID as opposed to WALGREENS.

Omg I love this pharmacy so much !!! So many cute things and the service is amazing !! I've not…read moregotten any medications here only goodies like small gifts and snacks but they are really cute and so great for the price and value.

Michelle and the entire staff are so helpful and courteous . I appreciate the customer service at…read morethis pharmacy so much. The best pharmacy in the area

The pharmacists are so nice, caring. helpful, efficient & fill my multiple prescriptions very fast,…read moreespecially when they're called in by the hospital I've noticed and that is so appreciated. I just wish it wasn't inside the Target store as the hours are quite limited vs the stand alone CVS's. Tho it can be beneficial if you need to pick up a few things also at Target tho a pain if you're just there to pick up a prescription and you have to go all the way through the store to get it. It's the Pharmacy team that keeps me coming back. Thank you all and keep up the good work!

Went all the way over to the store today to pick up a prescription and guess what? They were…read more"closed for lunch." I guess CVS doesn't mind inconveniencing their customers to save a few bucks. If they did, they would actually staff their pharmacy properly and stop overworking their people. Pathetic.