8/7.....I hate writing bad reviews. The non-manager , uninspired, irritated, 'what does the back of the bottle say?" , stocking clerk, not only couldn't convert 3400 mg to grams, but was deadpan uninformed about MCT pile versus Fish oil. Isn't there product training? My first and last time at a Vitamin Shoppe if all employees are not screened for curiosity and don't try to be more informed than a no-knowledge, health-ambitious customer. read more

I suppose in the end it turned out ok but it was still rather annoying. I needed some calcium supplements and it seems like most of the stores are out of them. Luckily, the Elston location had them so I placed an order for pickup. When I arrived, there were no parking spaces except for one for the Verizon next door. Since it was before 6 pm, I called the number in the email I received saying that you could call for curbside pickup. The guy I spoke with said that technically he wasn't allowed to bring it out... which was confusing since the email I got just a few hours prior saying that my order was ready for pickup said otherwise. So I asked about why it says they offer curbside pickup before 6 pm and after a moment the guy said he would bring it out. So like I said, turned out ok in the end. I'm one who thinks curbside should be here to stay--it makes things significantly easier for folks with disabilities, parents with little ones in the car, someone who can't find a place to park, or someone who just doesn't want to get out of their car--but if a place is going to offer it, it would be great if local shops didn't try to change the rules of it. read more

The Vitamin Shoppe - Vitamins & Supplements Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The people are rude. They will cheat you out of your money. They are argumentative and they are very incompetent.

Fred explained all the different kinds of magnesium to me. Very friendly staff and I didn't have to wait in line to pay,

i found was i was looking for but the service sucks the guy in the counter prefer joking to the coustoumer then show me where is the stuff i was looking for o well i waa thinking to walk away but i was all ready there read more

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If you're new to the fitness game and you have a million questions like I did, Nick is your guy. Super knowledgeable kid. The rest of the staff was also very kind. I definitely will be coming back to this one. read more

Didn't particularly feel good after shopping here , just saying, lack of professionalism to make it short . Not gonna go in to specifics for the obvious reasons . read more

This was my former Vitamin Shoppe store location when I lived up north a couple years ago. Although I no longer frequent this location as much, I do occasionally stop in if I am nearby. As background, I have shopped at Vitamin Shoppe (a bit redundant, yes) since college, so more than 15 years! In any case, this location had an incredible store manager and staff, which truly made shopping there enjoyable. A few years ago and right before Thanksgiving, the store manager anticipated that I would stop by for a product I purchase frequently. Since they only had one left, he set it aside for me and stored it inside a cabinet behind the registers. As expected, I dropped by the evening before the holiday and he had the item waiting for me. I will never forget that story and the type of customer service shown to me. Anyway, Alan and Ronnie were/are rockstar employees, although Alan has since moved on. There's good reason this is Vitamin Shoppe's flagship Chicago location; it is spacious and inviting. It is also typically well-stocked and staffed by good, personable employees. It's a shame I no longer live as close by. read more

Yeah, I probably won't be coming back here any time soon. This was my first experience with any vitamin store of any kind (I've never even been to a GNC) but the Vitamin Shoppe doesn't carry a lot of name brand stuff. Case in point: They do not carry any Centrum "One-A-Day" products, even though those are probably the most popular and most purchased vitamins ever. When I asked an employee about the One-A-Day vitamins, he blankly looked at me and explained that he had no idea what those were. What?! Doesn't everyone know what these are? There's at least one commercial per day about them on every channel and everyone takes One-A-Day. Disappointment, to say the least. I wasn't really interested in any of their weird off-brand one-a-day vitamins, especially since they didn't seem to have one to help with weight loss/weight management. The one employee that was wandering around didn't seem to know anything about vitamins. He sounded like I would if I just started working there tomorrow. Sort of full of BS and trying really hard to make it sound like he knows what he's talking about. He attempted to help me with sleep supplements and had no idea what melatonin was. Umm... it's a very popular sleep supplement that occurs naturally in the body. I definitely felt like no one knew anything about vitamins in this store and I didn't feel comfortable asking any more questions about products. They had a ton of weight loss, protein, muscle milk, meal replacement, etc., which is appreciated. However, they don't sell any Slim Fast or Special K products, so I don't really know what they have over in the diet section. I ended up buying one sleep supplement and doing the rest of my vitamin shopping across the street at Target. I probably won't be back. read more

I just did a review on GNC and can say that while these two stores carry similar products, the Vitamin Shoppe is way better. When walking into GNC, you get a cramped, dark feel and are left without much choice. Then, you walk into the Vitamin Shoppe. The lights are crazy bright, and the store is huge. The shelves are stocked with tons of different products, and they sell things for certain activities (biking, camping, etc). Camelbak endorses there, so the stuff has got to be good. Not only does The Vitamin Shoppe offer more, is bigger, and is displayed nicer, but the products are about $2-$3 cheaper than the prices at GNC. That's just good news all around. The guys who helped us here was very helpful, and he sounded like he knew his stuff. John asked his about some random vitamin questions and the guy not only gave thorough answers, but pointed us to the right products and told us what to avoid. I think I found my new protein shake store. read more

I will NEVER be back. Not to this store or ANY of their locations. I am sooooooo pissed off by their poor customer service strictly towards my spouse and I. We were not greeted, but other customers were. They asked other customers if they needed assistance, wouldn't even look at us. We went to pay and the woman was so rude and disrespectful to my spouse that I about threw a fit. Basically threw the bag at him. Didn't thank him and gave me a disgusted look. We did absolutely NOTHING to deserve that treatment and I honestly believe they were being racist/ prejudice towards my spouse. People like this should not be In sales or customer service. read more

Stopped by to get some protein powder and I'm glad they had the plant based option. The sales person was helpful and got what I came here for, it's conveniently located and have free parking as well as street parking. read more

The employees here are characters, usually in a good way, but they are also sometimes very poopy pants for ostensibly unknown reasons. And there seems to be a new manager few months for ostensibly unknown reasons, but my guess is that their employees might be treating new managers (and customers they think are square, or thieves, or I'm not perfectly sure) like teachers' subs because "we're done with work right now" or by actively getting rid of them like they to do customers / potential thieves like me. I prefer to be left alone to peruse and not have my psychology interrupted with "still good?" or "finding everything alright?" more than 3 times for the huge 20 minutes I'm there (every 7 minutes is like a gong). Instead of getting too frustrated by shopping, which is too easy to do at this intersection, I go to a different vitamin shoppe every other time to break up my ironic vitamin shopping experiences. But honestly, every vitamin shoppe seems to have at least one uniquely annoying character whose forehead I'd like to knock on just to verify it's residence. They get 3 stars because of the curve, but they deserve only 2.5. read more

I've found that their prices often rival online stores, at least if you have their free "membership card", which is easy to get. I like this place better than their competition because they aren't pushy at all. I can go in, get what I need & get out. The people are there if I need them. They always greet me, & I'm generally asked if I need any help, but they don't start giving me unsolicited advice & trying to sell me things I don't want or need. read more

The Vitamin Shoppe is in a good location. There are a variety of selections of vitamins and supplements available. There are cold energy drinks available. There is always a sale on the tables in the front of the store, The staff is friendly and informative, read more

The Vitamin Shoppe - Vitamins & Supplements Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I use herbs for just about everything: migraines, upset stomach, inflammation, etc. so I'm really glad this store is here. I usually check online before I buy anything to see if I can get a better price. When you factor in shipping & handling, I'm better off to visit the Vitamin Shoppe. Between their website and their store, something I need is usually on sale. There is more than 1 brand of most items at varying prices so you can save money. The other reviewers mentioned inadequate staff. Personally, I've never had a problem, but I've always known what I needed before going into the store. I have the VS preferred card which awards you points after each purchase that can be redeemed for free stuff. What's not to like about this store? read more

So disappointed in the service at this particular location on 2/24/16 at around noon I decided to purchase from another location. Fellow with short dark hair arms folded across his chest mumbled a dry greeting and did not ask if I needed any help. Didn't offer to help me find anything or say anything as I walked out the store. Not sure if his mate broke up with him but he was clearly over doing the duties of his job which was to offer intelligible service. Shame. I've been shopping with TVS for over a decade and am used to friendly service and have always received info on what I was buying. If I could offer zero stars for this visit I would. read more

Recently shopped there and met a sales associate by the name of Joe. He made good recommendations without being overly salesy or pushy. He seems sincere and genuinely interested and knowledgeable about the products at the store. read more

If I could give zero stars I would. I will never shop at another Vitamin Shoppe again because of my experience here. I'm not one to usually write reviews but my interactions at this location were too bad to not write a review and contact corporate. Honestly the MOST rude employees I've ever met who try to pressure you into buying products you're not at all interested in. I understand and have experience in retail, so I know it can be difficult but I would never act like employees I dealt with in this store. I am truly disgusted and offended. Do NOT shop at this location!!! read more

Nothing too fancy. Its a Vitamin Shoppe. Carries a pretty good selection of brands for herbs, mineral, greens, vitamins, exercise/nutritional supplements, and I know several other things I don't pay attention to. The store brand hasn't done me wrong and they usually have SOMETHING on sale. Plus you can earn points. And the standard prices are competitive. read more

Manager won't price match Internet site? Need copy to verify? There's a computer behind her that says check prices? Will be writing to corporate! Never coming here again! read more

It's not hard for me to be able to tell at all whether or not I am genuinely welcomed in a business or franchise location I am visiting for the first time.The first words out of the mouth of this male employee were not friendly or cordial words.The way he said "may I help you" definitely was not a welcoming vibe to his greeting.The only reason I didn't walk right back out of this location was because I was trying to buy something for my mom and sister.The fact that they didn't even have what I was trying to surprise my relatives with really doesn't help their cause either.The employees at the Roosevelt road location have a totally different vibe fortunately from the vibe of this male employee at this Elston avenue location.However,the male employee did check to see if other locations had what I was looking for,but he might as well shouldn't have ever did this;because his vibe is definitely not the vibe of the employees at the Roosevelt road location period. read more

BAD EXPERIENCE VITAMIN SHOPPE!!! I called this store I talked to the store assistant manger about a specific product that it was on sale that they were out of in ELSTON LOCATION VITAMIN SHOPPE it was on sale for $16.00 they told me they were out but the store on Harlem had it. I drove an hour to get it I got to the store the product was for $45.00 where I specifically asked the store on Elston if it was still on sale they said yes, BUT unfortunately wasn't I had the sale associate on harlem call the store on ELSTON VITAMIN SHOPPE talked to the Indian lady that I hardly can understand she said sorry can't help you!!!! I'm busy with other clients in her store but we made a mistake and I can't help you. I will NEVER GO TO VITAMIN SHOPPE Again read more

Fun team of sales representatives always willing to go the extra mile to educate and help out. Nice selection of everything from vitamins to essential oils. It's worth the traffic along Elston and the crowded parking lot:) Thanks guys! read more

I had a great experience here. I'm starting a cleanse and needed to pick up various supplements, all of which were completely foreign to me. After fumbling around the store on my own, I asked for some help and the manager immediately recognized all the names of the supplements. He helped me find all but one, which he recommended I search online for the concentration my cleanse required. I wish I remembered his name; it was so refreshing to be in a store with genuinely knowledgeable customer service. They also weren't pushy at all and made me feel completely comfortable. I'd definitely come back. read more