About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One foggy morning in an old neighborhood of Chicago, a delivery driver pulled up to Boots Pharmacy. As he approached the door, he heard a familiar voice calling from inside: ‘Hey, you missed our last delivery!’ Turning around, he saw no one but felt certain it was coming from his own truck. Confused and spooked, the driver checked his truck—nothing out of place. Then, from behind him came another voice: 'Did you forget your lunch again?' Turning quickly, he found himself face-to-face with an elderly neighbor, who smiled warmly and said, “I thought I recognized that voice!'
2. One evening in downtown Seattle, after closing hours, Boots pharmacy was unusually quiet until a delivery driver arrived with a mysterious package. The pharmacist took one look and whispered, 'I’ve seen everything here, but this…' The pharmacist opened it cautiously, revealing a small box wrapped in brown paper. Inside was a single red rose and a note that read: ‘To our loyal customer who always forgets to pick up their prescriptions.’ Everyone burst out laughing—turns out, it was from an anonymous neighbor who knew they were busy. Since then, Boots has had a new sign outside: “Forgetfulness Welcome Here.”
3. One night in New Orleans, a delivery driver pulled up to Boots pharmacy with a box marked ‘Top Secret’. The pharmacist’s eyes widened as he signed for it, whispering, ‘I’ve never seen anything like this before.’ Inside, the box contained nothing but a small bottle of cough syrup and a note that read: ‘For your secret client.’ Later, when asked why he ordered such an unusual item, the pharmacist shrugged and said, ‘A regular just called and asked for something top-secret. I guess he wanted a goodnight kiss!’
4. One late afternoon in San Francisco, a delivery driver pulled up to Boots pharmacy and noticed something peculiar. The neon sign above the door flickered on and off like it had a mind of its own, casting eerie shadows across the street. Curious, he approached the door, which opened with a soft click as if greeting him. Inside, an old man behind the counter smiled warmly and asked, ‘Can I help you?’ The driver replied, ‘Just here for some medicine,’ and added jokingly, ‘Guess Boots knows my schedule better than I do!’