Accepts Credit Cards: Yes Bike Parking: Yes Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
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$$ Price range Moderate
4 reviews
Fermin Hewey
This Duane Reade, located a hop skip from Whitehall Terminal and 1 New York Plaza has all the usual Duane Reade stuff, conveniently sold all on 1 floor. This is nice for those with kids, limited mobility or just lazy. Judge not a Duane Reade on the content of their pharmacy, but instead, their beer selection. This one's isn't half bad. I'm not too proud to say what I came in for, a set of fake eye lashes. Their choices were abundant with several brands, length and styles. I was really impressed. The other cosmetics nearly displayed with lots of products and colors. Is this superficial? Sure. What I like most about this Duane Reade is that it is clean,well lit and elevator free.
8:50 Saturday morning. It was a cold morning and my gym wasn't open until 9:00, so I needed a place to kill some time. Duane Reade was the only place open. I knew I needed something; a guy always needs something at the DR, so I went inside.
A dame with legs that went all the way up greeted me, like only a gal in a Duane Reade can….wearing a blue smock.
She: You look like you need something, mister. Maybe I can help.
Me: Where are your greeting cards, dollface? And while you're at it, why don't you tell me if you have any of those small umbrellas.
She: I like that, a man who knows what he wants, unlike most of the wimps we get in this joint. Cards are straight down this aisle; umbrellas around the corner. If you need anything else, just whistle. You know how to whistle, don't you, mister? You just put your lips together and… blow.
Me: Funny, that's how I call my cat*. I'll let you know if I need anything.
I got the greeting cards; got the umbrella to replace the one I lost at the American Craft Beer Festival. That was a Totes mini and I had it for a long time; I miss that damn umbrella. An umbrella like that stays with you; it won't dump you on Valentine's Day and leave you heartbroken.
I go to the checkout
She: Did you find what you needed?
Me: Maybe what I needed, but not what I wanted.
She: What is it that you want, maybe I can help. Maybe we could have a few laughs. You look like a nice guy.
Me: I ain't no nice guy, sister. Do yourself a favor and avoid me like discounted sushi. In either case, it's going to end badly. I gotta go.
I turn up my collar to head back into the cold.
She: Don't you want your change and receipt, mister?
Me: Keep it, toots. That's my good deed for the day.
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* I don't have a cat, that was for dramatic effect, but the rest is completely true
I been here a couple of times since it's near the SI ferry. The store is usually very clean, organized and empty. The lady in the cosmetic section is usually nice and asks if I need help. However, the cashiers are usually rude and slow…sometimes they just straight up ignore you. The pharmacy staff takes forever to fill a prescription. They said 15 minutes once and it took almost 45 minutes…at least there is a Starbucks nearby.
The only time I come to this location is when I need something in a hurry since they are located close to my office.
The staff here is rude and constantly having personal conversations while ringing up customers. The food section sometimes loses a/c during the warm summer months. The food selection is iffy. Their beauty selection isn't worth checking out. Honestly, it's good if you need a soda, a prescription, or a Hershey bar.
This Duane Reade, located a hop skip from Whitehall Terminal and 1 New York Plaza has all the usual Duane Reade stuff, conveniently sold all on 1 floor. This is nice for those with kids, limited mobility or just lazy. Judge not a Duane Reade on the content of their pharmacy, but instead, their beer selection. This one's isn't half bad.
I'm not too proud to say what I came in for, a set of fake eye lashes. Their choices were abundant with several brands, length and styles. I was really impressed. The other cosmetics nearly displayed with lots of products and colors. Is this superficial? Sure. What I like most about this Duane Reade is that it is clean,well lit and elevator free.
8:50 Saturday morning. It was a cold morning and my gym wasn't open until 9:00, so I needed a place to kill some time. Duane Reade was the only place open. I knew I needed something; a guy always needs something at the DR, so I went inside.
A dame with legs that went all the way up greeted me, like only a gal in a Duane Reade can….wearing a blue smock.
She: You look like you need something, mister. Maybe I can help.
Me: Where are your greeting cards, dollface? And while you're at it, why don't you tell me if you have any of those small umbrellas.
She: I like that, a man who knows what he wants, unlike most of the wimps we get in this joint. Cards are straight down this aisle; umbrellas around the corner. If you need anything else, just whistle. You know how to whistle, don't you, mister? You just put your lips together and… blow.
Me: Funny, that's how I call my cat*. I'll let you know if I need anything.
I got the greeting cards; got the umbrella to replace the one I lost at the American Craft Beer Festival. That was a Totes mini and I had it for a long time; I miss that damn umbrella. An umbrella like that stays with you; it won't dump you on Valentine's Day and leave you heartbroken.
I go to the checkout
She: Did you find what you needed?
Me: Maybe what I needed, but not what I wanted.
She: What is it that you want, maybe I can help. Maybe we could have a few laughs. You look like a nice guy.
Me: I ain't no nice guy, sister. Do yourself a favor and avoid me like discounted sushi. In either case, it's going to end badly. I gotta go.
I turn up my collar to head back into the cold.
She: Don't you want your change and receipt, mister?
Me: Keep it, toots. That's my good deed for the day.
___________________________
* I don't have a cat, that was for dramatic effect, but the rest is completely true
I been here a couple of times since it's near the SI ferry. The store is usually very clean, organized and empty. The lady in the cosmetic section is usually nice and asks if I need help. However, the cashiers are usually rude and slow…sometimes they just straight up ignore you. The pharmacy staff takes forever to fill a prescription. They said 15 minutes once and it took almost 45 minutes…at least there is a Starbucks nearby.
The only time I come to this location is when I need something in a hurry since they are located close to my office.
The staff here is rude and constantly having personal conversations while ringing up customers. The food section sometimes loses a/c during the warm summer months. The food selection is iffy. Their beauty selection isn't worth checking out. Honestly, it's good if you need a soda, a prescription, or a Hershey bar.