Walgreens

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while checking out at Walgreens, a regular asked the cashier, ‘Do you ever notice how some people always buy exactly one item?’ The cashier shrugged and replied, ‘Yeah, they’re like zombies on autopilot.’ Just then, an impatient delivery driver growled from behind, ‘Actually, I’m supposed to pick up two items!’ Everyone burst into laughter, realizing that even Walgreens employees sometimes fall for these mysterious shoppers.

2. At closing time one night, an anxious delivery driver rushed into Walgreens, frantically searching for something in his bag. The pharmacist raised an eyebrow as he approached the counter. ‘I need it now!’ he whispered urgently. The pharmacist smiled knowingly and pointed towards a small door behind him. ‘It’s right here,’ he said softly. The driver darted through, only to emerge moments later holding a tiny box with a sheepish grin. Turns out, it was just his neighbour’s dog that needed some calming drops.’

3. At dawn, when most pharmacies are still quiet, a sleepy Walgreens employee noticed something odd in the parking lot—a mysterious figure wearing a long coat and carrying a large bag. Curious, the worker approached closer and saw that the bag was filled with old newspapers and magazines. Turned out it was just an enthusiastic recycler, a neighborhood retiree who delivered his weekly haul early every morning. The two shared a laugh over coffee, and from then on, the Walgreens employee always looked forward to seeing him.

4. At midnight, when even the late-night TV shows had given up, a lone Walgreens employee heard a soft thud behind the counter. Peering around, they saw nothing but an empty shelf and a small pile of forgotten candies. Curious, the worker picked up a candy and popped it into their mouth. Suddenly, another thud came from deeper inside the store. Turning around quickly, they found themselves face-to-face with a sleepy-looking a neighbor who’d accidentally walked in through the unlocked back door. The two shared a laugh over the mix-up, and from then on, the nightly candy sampling became a friendly tradition.