Walgreens

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when most Walgreens were still closed, an elderly gentleman would quietly enter one in New York City. He’d buy just one thing—a single pack of chewing gum—and leave without saying a word. No one knew why he came or what became of him. One day, a young delivery driver noticed the old man and decided to follow him. To everyone’s surprise, the gentleman always bought his gum right next to a park bench occupied by the same homeless man every morning. They exchanged glances but never spoke—just like our mysterious customer. The city whispered that maybe they were best friends who communicated through shared silence.

2. One morning, while waiting for his prescription, a regular noticed something peculiar on the shelf above him. 'Why does every Walgreens seem to sell invisible Band-Aids?' he asked aloud. A delivery driver overheard and laughed, replying, ‘They’re not really invisible—just the sign says they are. They’re just regular Band-Aids.’ A regular nearby nodded knowingly, whispering, ‘That’s why I always buy mine from the backroom…’

3. In the early hours of every Sunday morning, just as the sun was peeking over Chicago’s skyline, a mysterious voice crackled over Walgreens’ intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised that our store is now open twenty-four hours for your convenience.’ The staff never saw or heard anyone making these announcements. One day, an eager delivery driver arrived before dawn, hoping to catch the elusive announcer in action. As he waited, a sleepy neighbor walked in, glanced at him curiously, then muttered, 'Hey, aren’t you supposed to be working somewhere else?' Turns out, everyone had been hearing each other's late-night announcements all along.

4. In the late afternoon, when customers had long gone home, a little dog would appear outside the pharmacy's back door. It always approached the same spot, sniffing intently and wagging its tail. One day, an elderly delivery driver noticed the dog and decided to follow it. He saw it dash inside the pharmacy, run up to the counter, and sit down expectantly. The pharmacist looked puzzled but reached under the counter and pulled out a small bag of treats. The dog happily ate them and then trotted off into the sunset. Since then, everyone knew that Walgreens kept secret canine snacks for their furry visitor.