Walgreens

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In an ordinary Walgreens pharmacy, after hours when everything seemed quiet and sleepy, a regular would often hear a young boy whispering in the aisles. The boy never approached anyone or took anything—he just trailed behind the shelves, pointing at bottles and packages with wide eyes. One day, a delivery driver noticed the boy and asked him what he was doing. With a shy smile, the boy pointed to some cough syrup and whispered, 'Mommy says I should ask nicely.' From then on, whenever someone heard the boy’s voice, they’d see a friendly neighbor waiting outside with a box of chocolates for the staff.

2. In a typical Walgreens late one night, a delivery driver muttered under his breath as he struggled with a heavy box. ‘I’ll never understand why they always send these things so late,’ he grumbled, not realizing that someone had been listening closely from behind the counter. Suddenly, an elderly gentleman emerged from the shadows and asked for some cough medicine. The delivery driver, startled but smiling, realized it was just another late-night customer. They chatted briefly about how busy everyone seemed to be, then parted ways with a friendly wave. Back in the parking lot, the driver chuckled, thinking, 'At least tonight wasn’t too boring.'

3. Late one night in a busy Walgreens, a delivery driver struggled with a heavy box. Suddenly, he heard a voice whispering from behind the counter: 'Careful with that—you might break my heart.' The delivery driver turned pale and slowly placed the box down. A moment later, an old lady from the pharmacy aisle called out, ‘Son, you’re scaring away our customers!’ Everyone burst into laughter, realizing it was just her usual late-night joke.

4. In a small town Walgreens, every morning around sunrise, a curious little dog would appear outside the pharmacy doors. No matter how early or late you arrived, there he was—sitting patiently, staring intently at the closed sign above the entrance. One day, an enthusiastic delivery driver noticed the dog and decided to leave his package on the doorstep as a treat. From then on, whenever anyone approached the pharmacy, they’d see not just one but two happy faces: the dog waiting eagerly and a smiling pharmacist greeting customers with a bag of treats for their furry friend. It became such a warm tradition that even new neighbors stopped by to say hello to both residents of Walgreens.