I didn't go to the actual pharmacy part of the store so this is for the main drugstore, but I had…read moresuch a lovely interaction this evening! I went in, mostly just for contact solution, but as I always end up doing when I'm in the CVS, I definitely roamed the aisles and ended up with way more than I bargained for! For one thing, and this is mostly across all CVS locations, I love the store. Some of their things can be expensive, but I live walking to a different location, and I find that when you're a consistent shopper, there are always an abundance of coupons and opportunities to save some dollars. And the convenience is worth it to me. For example, tonight my total was about $64 or so. By the time I had added all of my coupons and signed up for their monthly program, I paid less than $40. Sami helped me out and he was so lovely and kind! He helped me reactivate my ExtraCare membership. I ran in quickly initially without my card since they take Apple Pay, but I needed the physical card to activate my membership. It was truly no issue to run out for my card but he profusely apologized for the inconvenience. Sami was just so friendly and kept up the good natured conversation during our whole interaction whilst still maintaining good efficiency. Overall I left in the least amount of time but feeling completely taken care of. I feel like this is kind of across all locations, but specifically this store did not feel super well stocked. I don't really think that's their fault though. That kind of seems to be the model across most locations. But I will say this specific CVS had a lot more buttons around the store to call the staff since a lot of items are locked up now. My usual CVS definitely doesn't have as many as it needs and it can feel frustrating trying to get help. I needed something today and found an accessible button, and a staff member came very quickly to assist me. Overall, a 10 out of 10, and next time I'm in the area I would definitely stop back here again!

Service was quite mediocre, but in the pharmacy section, they're actually useful and kind. It's the…read moreother clerks by the cash register and around the store that act as if you'd entered into their house, uninvited, and started asking them about where the bowls are, so you can help yourself to some of their food, haha, yeah, they're THAT lackadaisical and disinterested. Even my constant polite phrases along the lines of "thank you so much" was met with coldness and indifference. I get it, customer service isn't where you wanna be in life, but if you do such a simple job in such a poor fashion, who would be dumb enough to entrust you with something more complex or involved? Anyways, mid service, but for the most part, the store is well stocked, and the people at the pharmacy have slightly better social skills, so not that bad.

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

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.

Loving the assistance and approval outcomes from Kelli! Such a doll, continuously keeping me…read moreupdated with patients medications. Keep up the amazing work Kelli! Xoxo

Phenomenal service! They transferred my rx and deliver typically the same day. I have one unusual…read morerx that Walgreens did not carry. 986 is a specialty pharmacy and carry everything! They take my insurance and are so very very kind ALWAYS!! Delivery is always on time!

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.

Great pharmacy.... Very mom and Pops they call you to refill your prescription. Really great…read morecustomer service trust them with everything.!!!!

They closed for 4 days because of Thanksgiving. Thur-Sunday…read more Sadly, this is why you have to use large corporate pharmacies. I need a refill and am frozen out. If I had used CVS, I could get it today.

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.

I just love Berry and Sweeney Pharmacy. They have been in the community for many years and when you…read morewalk in everyone knows your name. Its always like a family reunion when you go in there. Today, I was blessed with a cookie that had a rose on it. Not to mention they know when your medication is due before you do. Thank you all for always making my day so extra special. By the way when they have me my cookie it was a whole perfect cookie. Smile

Barry & Sweeney I love this pharmacy they have been there for me since day one. They are a truly…read morespecial place I've never been out of my medications thanks to there reliability one time I thought for sure I would not get my medication and I was worried because I'm diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension so I rely on these pills. It was late all of a sudden I hear a knock on the door mind you I live all the way in Fontana, California Barry &Sweeney's in Pasadena when I open the door, they had personally delivered my medication. I don't know how anybody can compete with that thank you Barry &Sweeney thank you Veronica you're the best.. and everyone else that works there you guys are awesome and it's appreciated thank you again..