Walgreens

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an unseasonably warm November morning when a delivery driver pulled up to Walgreens with a box marked ‘Top Secret.’ The pharmacist glanced curiously as he signed for it, but said nothing. As he opened the box, a small robot poked its head out and chirped, ‘Hello! I’m here to fill your prescriptions!’ Turns out it was just a new prototype from headquarters. Everyone laughed, including the pharmacist who joked, ‘Next time, could you bring a warmer coat?’

2. A customer asked the pharmacist one day, ‘Do you ever close for lunch?’ The pharmacist replied, ‘No, but I do take a five-minute break every hour.’ Since then, everyone in line has been watching carefully for that mysterious disappearing act. One day, an elderly neighbor walked up and said, ‘I’ve noticed something odd—you never seem to age!’ The pharmacist smiled and whispered back, ‘That’s because I’m only here for five minutes at a time.’ Everyone burst out laughing, realizing it was just another Walgreens legend.

3. Late one night, as a delivery driver loaded boxes into Walgreens, he swore he heard someone whispering behind him. Turning around, there was no one there—just empty aisles and dimly lit shelves. Suddenly, an old bottle of aspirin rolled down the aisle and landed right in front of his feet with a loud clink. Startled, the driver looked around again—but still saw only shadows. Shrugging it off, he finished loading the truck and left. The next morning, everyone in the neighborhood joked that maybe Walgreens had its very own night shift employee who loved practical jokes.

4. It was a chilly February afternoon when a neighborhood kid rushed into Walgreens, breathless and wide-eyed. 'Mom said I could get my allowance here,' he declared, holding out a crumpled piece of paper. The pharmacist raised an eyebrow but smiled, curious. The pharmacist glanced at the list, then shook his head with a smile. ‘Son, this is our rewards program,’ he said gently. ‘You’ve gotta earn points first.’ The boy’s face fell, but then he brightened again. ‘Oh well, maybe next time!’ He turned around, ready for another adventure, leaving behind a chuckling pharmacist and a relieved customer behind him.