This is one of the newer Duane Reades in the city.
The manager sucks here. I wanted to grab a couple of items on my way home. I had already lined-up in the pharmacy line to check-out my items, the Manager at the desk (May 30, 2012 around 8:30pm) told me that I needed to check-out my items at the front. First of all, I had like 5 items; and second off, why couldn't you tell me sooner as I was lining up (not when I had been waiting patiently for a good 3 minutes as you were inputting someone's driver's license information into the system)?
Now, I had to walk to the front, and I had to wait in another line for another 6 minutes. Apparently, everyone else was just grabbing something on their way back home. Finally, my cashier lady was so eager to go home, she was super quick with trying to get me out of the store. I like the efficiency. Eff you manager who made me walk all the way to the front of the store! (What? It's a big store, and you should be able to check-out wherever you have a freakin' cash register).
My daughter's boyfriend said that these drugstores are so prolific in NYC that they actually have created a phrase "the Readification of NYC" to explain just how this drugstore chain is taking over the city. Well, not quite, but you can pretty much find a Duane Reade on every corner…….or every other corner. No matter what, I had never been in one until my most recent visit to NYC. I have to say, at least this particular location is very nice……. esp. for a drugstore. It's quite nicely stocked with above average brands of toiletries and make-up, and shelves are displayed in a very attractive manner. Sure, it's still a drugstore, but they have so much more. This one's open round-the-clock, which is great if you need something late/early…. or whatever.
Anyway, if you live here, you know the store…….and even for those of us who don't live there, yah, we know the store too……it's EVERYWHERE.
If you're a fan of megga drugstores, this Duane Reade is your store. If you're a fan of cosmetic smorgasboards a la Sephora, this Duane Reade is your store. If you're a fan of 24-hour, one-stop shopping (they have everything from a pharmacy to toys to prepared foods to produce to a manscape aisle), this Duane Reade is your store.
If you're prone to bemoaning the lack of convenience in whatever city you're living in at the moment that isn't New York, this Duane Reade may make you cry.
I don't think I've ever seen such a bright and shiny cosmetics section and medical section of a Duane Reade like this one. It's very new, and very bright.
Ironically, it felt more like that was the entire store rather than anything else, but the shelves wrapped around to the other side of the block and more aisles with food and more. Doesn't feel like a great use of space, too used to the cramped, taller shelves (you can see over these) and though I like the spacing, I shudder to think how much rent they would be paying. Definitely trying to catch the younger crowd, some food items that are trendier and towards the healthier end rather than just salty and sweet snacks.
I'm a night person and this Duane Reade is open 24 hours and is basically a little Walmart in terms of item selection (not so much on the prices).
My favorites: make your own Starbucks mocha decaf for like $2 (I think its okay that I mix them) Blockbuster movie rentals (haven't done it yet but I appreciate the option) They have gluten free and organic selections!
I'm actually writing a review for a Duane Reade. This store just opened, is 24 hours, and it spans the whole block. I know a lot of DRs are expanding and doing this… but I never thought I'd ever see a DR selling romaine lettuce and Siggi's yogurts! There's fresh vegetables/fruits, lots of dairy products, a whole row of cold beers, prepared food kiosks, etc. I mean, the block is not as nice as it used to be when it was a fancy furniture store, but for those in the neighborhood, it's very convenient since the closest supermarket is many blocks away.
This is one of the newer Duane Reades in the city.
The manager sucks here. I wanted to grab a couple of items on my way home. I had already lined-up in the pharmacy line to check-out my items, the Manager at the desk (May 30, 2012 around 8:30pm) told me that I needed to check-out my items at the front. First of all, I had like 5 items; and second off, why couldn't you tell me sooner as I was lining up (not when I had been waiting patiently for a good 3 minutes as you were inputting someone's driver's license information into the system)?
Now, I had to walk to the front, and I had to wait in another line for another 6 minutes. Apparently, everyone else was just grabbing something on their way back home. Finally, my cashier lady was so eager to go home, she was super quick with trying to get me out of the store. I like the efficiency. Eff you manager who made me walk all the way to the front of the store! (What? It's a big store, and you should be able to check-out wherever you have a freakin' cash register).
My daughter's boyfriend said that these drugstores are so prolific in NYC that they actually have created a phrase "the Readification of NYC" to explain just how this drugstore chain is taking over the city. Well, not quite, but you can pretty much find a Duane Reade on every corner…….or every other corner. No matter what, I had never been in one until my most recent visit to NYC. I have to say, at least this particular location is very nice……. esp. for a drugstore. It's quite nicely stocked with above average brands of toiletries and make-up, and shelves are displayed in a very attractive manner. Sure, it's still a drugstore, but they have so much more. This one's open round-the-clock, which is great if you need something late/early…. or whatever.
Anyway, if you live here, you know the store…….and even for those of us who don't live there, yah, we know the store too……it's EVERYWHERE.
This isn't just any Duane Reade, people.
If you're a fan of megga drugstores, this Duane Reade is your store. If you're a fan of cosmetic smorgasboards a la Sephora, this Duane Reade is your store. If you're a fan of 24-hour, one-stop shopping (they have everything from a pharmacy to toys to prepared foods to produce to a manscape aisle), this Duane Reade is your store.
If you're prone to bemoaning the lack of convenience in whatever city you're living in at the moment that isn't New York, this Duane Reade may make you cry.
I don't think I've ever seen such a bright and shiny cosmetics section and medical section of a Duane Reade like this one. It's very new, and very bright.
Ironically, it felt more like that was the entire store rather than anything else, but the shelves wrapped around to the other side of the block and more aisles with food and more. Doesn't feel like a great use of space, too used to the cramped, taller shelves (you can see over these) and though I like the spacing, I shudder to think how much rent they would be paying. Definitely trying to catch the younger crowd, some food items that are trendier and towards the healthier end rather than just salty and sweet snacks.
It is a Duane Reade: very clean and equally efficient to all to all others. Not much more one needs to say.
I'm a night person and this Duane Reade is open 24 hours and is basically a little Walmart in terms of item selection (not so much on the prices).
My favorites: make your own Starbucks mocha decaf for like $2 (I think its okay that I mix them)
Blockbuster movie rentals (haven't done it yet but I appreciate the option)
They have gluten free and organic selections!
Late nice service has been good as well.
I'm actually writing a review for a Duane Reade. This store just opened, is 24 hours, and it spans the whole block. I know a lot of DRs are expanding and doing this… but I never thought I'd ever see a DR selling romaine lettuce and Siggi's yogurts! There's fresh vegetables/fruits, lots of dairy products, a whole row of cold beers, prepared food kiosks, etc. I mean, the block is not as nice as it used to be when it was a fancy furniture store, but for those in the neighborhood, it's very convenient since the closest supermarket is many blocks away.