Longs Drugs

I love this store. I always find exactly what I need (the essentials) and its easy to find what I’m looking for because they actually know how to layout the sections right, unlike some stores where the layout makes no sense and the dog food is in the make up aisle !! The location is really convenient for me too, right by the bus stop. I kind of wish they had more cashiers working though, sometimes there is a long wait and only a few cashiers are open, but not bad compared to other drug stores.

They have updated some of the store since they changed to CVS ownership.
There are now 2 lines instead of the real mess that it used to be when it was really slammed at rush hours.
Now you get into 1 of the 2 lines like some banks do and then you go to the next available cashier/​teller.
In theory it works out better but I have waited a few times in lines and it seems like the airport side line goes faster than the diamond head side line.
Same old stuff at LONGS–
holiday items seem to go on sale more quickly at this longs since there is so little space compared to other Longs. Because everyone knows– you have to get rid of Halloween items before Nov. 1 so that Christmas items can be put up right then and there in 3 Isles.
Still– it can get really crowded– so avoiding peak hours is best.

This is a smaller CVS/​Longs Drugs location right near my office so I’m giving it 4 stars but taking out 1 star since they don’t stock everything they have at a regular store. They have a good variety of ready made foods for lunch or snacking. All the sales clerks at this location are always super friendly and smiling which makes the visit pleasant.

You might think all Long’s store are the same, but they are not. This one is not your normal Long’s — not because it is wall to wall carpeted, but mostly because they don’t have the Long’s sales items marked on the shelves in the store. Lots of people mistakenly assume that they don’t honor the sales prices because of this (including me!) — but one day I felt bold and… I asked! Yes, they do honor the advertised prices from the weekly Long’s ad, BUT, you have to bring it to their attention. They have the ad/​insert from the Sunday paper at each cashier so all you have to do is… ask!
They have pretty much everything else you might find at a regular Long’s store. Things here might be a bit pricier than you might find elsewhere because the location but when you are desperate you either fork up the dough, or walk a couple long blocks to the Long’s on Hotel street.
This particular Long’s caters to the downtown crowd so there is a pretty large selection of pay n’ take items to eat and drink, including a plethora of cheap beer and wine. There are several self check outs which make it quick and convenient during the busy times.
I recently bought an item here that turned out to be broken when I got home. I was able to exchange it without waiting in line (no hassle!) — I was pleasantly surprised. This location is right across the street from where I work so recently I changed my prescription to this location and thank goodness I did. The line here is never ever long (if there is one!) — I have never waited longer than 2 – 3 minutes)! The staff here are super friendly (using my name to thank me, etc) and quite helpful.
Make Long’s apart of your day!

These guys are awesome and their associates go out of their way to help you. I literally see them everyday because I work upstairs and I’ve gotten the same service since they opened.
My only criticism is they are often sold out of some things I wish I could pick up there regularly but I like them much it doesn’t bother me.

I like this location because of the deals I find here… they always seem to have things marked down! Nice store, spacious, clean, never too crowded… good selection of things… I try to stop in if I’m in the area.

they do honor the weekly adds! but you gotta remember what’s on sale. the workers have the adds at their registers, so they know what to ring it up for. anyway, I still like this location and the workers are really nice here.

*stuff you should know before you go to this location
What is the biggest reason people love longs/​cvs? The weekly ad, I like having one in walking distance from work, BUT they don’t seem to recognize the weekly ads. I don’t carry the ad with me, and I couldn’t find the posted longs ad on the wall you would normally find at any longs/​cvs. I was sad when I got back to work to find I paid normal prices. I was told by my cheapskate Ch****** friend If you don’t tell them that an item is on sale they will just charge you the normal price. I don’t understand why they don’t change the prices listed to the sale price. Who wants to pay regular prices when you could pay sale prices at any other longs/​cvs automatically without having to show proof? Humbug this longs because now I have to go back for price adjustment.

Long’s pharmacies are a good place to come for home items, some foods, Hallmark Cards, etc. These are essentially CVS Pharmacies of Hawaii (Long’s proper was bought out a few years ago). Their prices are typical, store brand is more reasonable. They have a good alcohol selection. The stores are generally clean and organized. I like the seasonal/​holiday items, especially candy. They have a lot of sales before and after each holiday. The CVS Care Card works here, so always remember to use it.
This is the best Long’s in town. The store is new, clean, and bright. The shelves are always filled. Employees are helpful and friendly. I never have to wait in line; either for a cashier or self-​checkout. The location is also perfect– right on Bishop Street near lots of weekday lunch restaurants and within walking distance of work. If you need a place to stop to get the typical items a store like this has, this is the location to come!

If you work in the downtown area, you probably already know about this Longs Drugs/​CVS location. But since I don’t, this was a relatively recent discovery. We were actually on our way to Ice Forrest to get a shaved ice treat when we noticed this Longs/​CVS on Bishop Street. I had assumed that most stores in downtown would be closed on the weekends, so I surprised to find that it was open. We went in out of curiosity and I’m glad we did:
+ No crowd. No lines. Other Longs/​CVS locations can get wicked crowded. At the Ala Moana location, you have to fight through all the tourists. At the Pali location, you have to fight through all the people buying sale items. When we were at this Longs/​CVS (albeit it was on a Saturday) there were only two other people in the whole store. It was great not having to worry about our 4 year olds being run over by someone’s shopping cart.
+ Self Checkout. OK, so if there aren’t any lines, why do you need self-​checkout you ask? I don’t know. But it’s still a cool option to have. Plus, it allows my 4 year old twins to «help» with the shopping.
+ Incredibly friendly staff. Very willing to chat and «talk story» as you shop and pay for your items. Very different from the harried and harassed employees at other Longs/​CVS locations.

Big store with ice-​cold air conditioning, which mattered the day I was there. I’d walked a mile from the Straub Hospital to get my scripts filled.
Friendly pharmacist and a nice open, clean, tidy store. All good…

I usually go to the Longs on Hotel & Bishop Streets, so when I found out that another Longs was opening at the Davies Pacific Center, I was a bit skeptical. I mean, why was another Longs necessary, especially so close to each other?
I really like this Longs over the main Downtown Longs because it is so clean and everything is displayed neat and orderly. I especially love to peruse through the makeup aisles because the selection is better and better stocked. This Longs isn’t crazy busy like the other one and the staff is friendly and helpful. This Longs even has three self-​checkout stands available that makes purchases a snap.
So why only four stars? Mainly because this Longs doesn’t have the weekly sale items we all search the newspaper for every Sunday. This Longs has instore specials, but only a few. Thus, I go to this Longs when I need something in particular and I don’t feel like fighting the crazy crowds at the Downtown location.

Best Longs Ever. It’s basically a CVS. Rarely a line, express self checkout. Decent fresh food selection. Quick pharmacy.
It’s not large, icompared to the Bishop, but it’s a 100 times better.

Never would I have thought to leave a review for Longs, but here I am. Why? Because every single person that works here makes my day just a little better. I’m inspired. Even the pharmacist was great, and they travel from one place to another.
I was walking out of Longs today having bought a $ 6 umbrella of my favorite color, and an employee stopped me when she saw me trying to rip the plastic loop off with my bare hands. She then tried it with her bare hands just to help me, then we both laughed cuz it was impossible. She grabbed some scissors, but the point is, the staff here always does things like this. Make a joke, try to help, recommend me what I need and take me where I can find it.
Love it. Oh, also self-​service checkout machine is the bomb. It’s not finicky like the ones at Safeway. Those things are the devil.

Nice longs. Not a big store. But a perfect store for the downtown area. At least it’s still open when people get off work just after dusk.
Only issue is parking when not working or living in the downtown area. However can park for free after 6 or so and all day Sunday.
The store is nice and has some fresh foods as well as some u can heat up. It’s def. better than the average Longs in terms of convenience, as they are trying to compete with Walgreens and (gasp) 7-​Eleven.

Pros:
–conveniently located across the street from work.
–wide aisles
–self service check outs
–good selection of grab and go foods: sandwiches, salads, wraps, fruit
–not as crowded as the other downtown Longs
Cons:
–smaller selection of certain items, e.g. cleaning items, housewares. It seems like the other Bishop St. location has better selection overall incl. weekly sale items

LOVE this location! Well, after the location in my neighborhood. This particular Longs is definitely cleaner, and set up better than the Longs right up the street by Ross’s on Hotel Street. And I love that it has self check out kiosks. Will definitely make it a point to visit this particular location on my lunch break during the week if I need anything.

7.30.13.
Like any other typical Hawaii resident, I had to check out this brand new Longs location not because I really needed anything but because I just had to come to this new spot.
Of course since its brand new, it looks fabulous! Also like most of the newer Longs Drugs stores, the CVS/​mainland aesthetic is more present – bright, white lighting, etc. There is a pharmacy here also & this store has those plastic baskets with wheels; similar to the ones that Ross recently provides for shoppers. What I did find odd about this location is the flooring – this store is completely carpeted with this wooly carpet… very interesting in my opinion haha
I think this is another great addition to the downtown area & is conveniently located for a «lunch break» on this side of downtown :)
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Here are the reasons why I love this Longs.
— spacious aisles
— Essie nail polish
— OK beer selection at decent prices
— Avocados were on sale this past Thursday (1 for $ 1!)
— Another aisle with an overhead label «10 for $ 10» (say wha??!)
— musubis, salads, fruit cups, bentos — all looked fresh and tasty
— pharmacy with large waiting area that feels separate from the rest of the store (i don’t want sickly people who are waiting for their medication breathing on my sterile goods!)
— and best of all, self-​checkout. Thank you, Longs. This option shows that you value me and my precious time.

This second downtown Longs Drugs location is perfect for those who work in the area! The other downtown Longs is always so crowded and there is always a line, at all times of the day. This Longs is very clean and is conveniently located in the Davies Pacific Center. They even have trolley type baskets with a pull out handle and wheels for when you need to buy lots of heavy items.
Since it was opening day, there were a lot of employees around the store, offering help to find things, and one gal was even handing out freebie pill cases. I bought a few things and scored a freebie reusable Longs bag and travel pack tissue (see photo).
There were also some fresh fruit– bananas/​apples and food items as well. There is a pharmacy located in the back.
The best part is the three express checkout stands! No waiting, just scan and pay for your own things! There were employees to help with the process which made everything very fast! (see photos)
It is usually such a hassle to go to Longs in downtown, with the crowd and lines, but this Longs is such a pleasant place.
The only thing that was missing for me, was the UCC coffee that was in this week’s ad. However, one of the employees did offer to price match another coffee brand, which was nice!
There was also a shelf where everything was $ 1. I would have taken a photo but there were too many people checking out the shelf. The shelf was mostly cereal, snacks and instant noodles. A good deal nonetheless.
This is my new favorite Longs store!