Target

At first only reason I went there was to use the pharmacy services. But sometimes due to wait I ended up shopping around. It is very clean target and employees have been helpful to me while I shopped. Although I can’t say the same for pharmacy. Sometimes I feel like they don’t know what they are doing here which scares me. One time I went there after my doctor sent in prescription, 3 hours later they said they didn’t receive it. The next day when I went to the doctor and told them the situation they called to confirm and the pharmacy said the medicine was ready. I went to pharmacy and two of the technicians couldn’t find my medicine ready, than the senior pharmacist finally was able to help me and apologised and said that it will take couple days to get my medicine since they didn’t have in stock. After a long wait and 3 trips they figured out.

Great location. This place has almost everything and has a great staff. I went in for 2 things and literally spent the day there buying almost everything for my new house. You think of target as some cheap place where poor people go but in truth they have so many really nice things that you’d expect to pay a lot more. I plan on going back a LOT.

Although this is the last place on earth I would ever want to go too, The only place where my hatred is allowed to run free, a place that one cannot escape. I have to give it 5 stars for respect for the shear numbness it creates in my soul. Nothing causes me more pain then target. I feel like all the light goes out, like a black hole that sucks out all time, space, reality, thought… that all I have is a list of things that never ends. pain, searing through my brain as I cant find the right cat litter, needles stabbing my eyes as I try to find the soap my wife likes… Oh! The humanity!!!

Today, a cashier by the name of Sam took me by surprise for actually remembering I signed up for a Red Card with her and asked me if I were going to use it. She also remembered to take 5 cents off my purchase for bringing my own bag. From my previous experiences, quite a few cashiers forget to take that off my purchases, even when I bring it to their attention. Loved her service. It’s the little things like these that make customers feel much appreciated.

Covered parking makes this Target a sweet spot. The store is pretty clean, but far from perfect with some dirty shopping carts or bathrooms sometimes. The shelves are neat and organized, and the layout makes it easy to find what we are looking for. You can combine sale prices with discounts on the Target Cartwheel app. I also have a Target Red Debit Card so I save anothe 5%. There is a Starbucks as well as Peter Piper Pizza and other snacks available. This location has liquor and the one on Howard, last time I checked, does not. This location is also relatively newer, so it just feels nicer shopping here than the Evanston location.

I’ve been here twice and I must say the service here is pretty good and the store location is on the way to my grandparents so that’s a plus. My wife seems to love shopping here and so do I. I think we will be a regular at this location because so far we’ve been very pleased with the overall service.

This review is specifically for the CLINIC.
I have been to this clinic twice in the past year, once for a flu shot and once for a tetanus shot. I have a wonderful primary care physician, but his office was out of stock so he said to check out one of the retail clinics.
Both times I got shots at Target there was no wait to get in and the staff was super friendly. Also, they accepted my Blue Cross insurance, so I did not have to pay Target anything for the shots.

THIS IS SPECIFICALLY FOR THE TARGET CLINIC–
I couldn’t find where to check in to the Clinic here, but I have to review. The Clinic at Target is just what the Doctor Ordered (ha)! I have been here 2 times now, both for nasty viral infections I get constantly from the kids I work with. When I can’t fight it myself and need documentation I am sick, I come to this clinic. Yes, I do have insurance this time, and it’s an HMO so I have a practitioner, but he couldn’t get me in today and quite frankly, I like the clinic better in these situations.
It’s clean, orderly, well documented, everything is explained and best of all the «bed side manner» and care from the Nurse Practitioner, Morgan, is surprisingly good. I feel my health (even for my nasty kid cold) is important, and she gets to take her time unlike my doctor.
Yes, it is more expensive than my Doctor, but I don’t have the time. My time will always be worth more than that, and I actually really like this clinic.
If you’re debating, go here. You will be given the care you are hoping to receive and even what you might not be expecting. I hope Target recognises this gem of a clinic in a busy urban store.

This is only for the Target Clinic not the whole store. The people who work there are very friendly. Unfortunately they are being so nice while explaining that no matter what you came in for they simply can’t help you. They’ll smile as they point you to CVS. Say they’re sorry as they hand you a list of sketchy urgent care clinics. Lovely people all of them. If you’re at Target and just want to see a friendly face go and say hi. But if you are looking for any medical help, no matter what the ailment they will be of no help for you. I don’t think they actually have any medically trained people on staff. But they sure are nice about it.

Just got back from the health clinic at this Target. If you are sick and can not get in to see your regular doctor this is the place to go. The receptionist and nurse practitioner were great. Very efficient and knowledgeable. Much better than those other store clinics. Thanks ladies I feel better already.

A Target is a Target, so why do I need to review each one of them? Did you know not all Target locations are created equal? Well, if you drive your own vehicle and don’t want to struggle finding a parking space, this one has a large garage.
However, this one isn’t so friendly with shoppers who rely on public transportation. CTA buses 84 (Peterson) do run by, but this particular bus isn’t running with a schedule of high frequency, on both weekdays and weekends. During snow days, flurry days, and post-​snow days, the pedestrian walkways are left icy. I’m pretty sure that people who are in either heaven or hell are not concerned with your walking well-​being (the cemetery is across the road from this Target).
Once you’ve overcome any transportation issue, this Target is one of the better ones in the city. The organizations in apparel departments are decent. We all know that their clearance racks are always a hot mass. Well, the clearance sections here are a little «colder» of a hot mass, if that makes any sense.
If you’re a fan shopping for clothing at Target, you got to follow their fast-​paced markdown schedules. I once was interested in a Yoda beanie at the men’s department, yet I could never find it anymore one (1) week after the first time I saw it, in any Target location. I wonder if Yoda used his force and escaped Target for a better life… perhaps!
Every Target location always has some «close-​out» items. I often check out their non-​perishable items for their close-​out deals. If you have a manufacturer’s coupon that matches the item in the close-​out section, I believe you can still use it for a better deal.
Target is a good place to shop for apparel, accessories, groceries, and even electronics when they have some sort of gift card deals, as long as the sales associates are not edgy or having a crappy day.

You really learn about a place on the last Saturday before Christmas, and busy as it was, the place was reasonably clean, orderly and the check out time wait was minimal. I was startled by one almost hysterical «CAN I HELP YOU FIND ANYTHING?» by a harried worker who looked like she was about to have a nervous breakdown, but a bad joke from me and she visibly relaxed. This location has its own parking below, you take an escalator up, and there’s another escalator for the carts. I was able to conduct some exciting scientific experiments involving carts and the escalator until a polite safety minded security officer requested that I desist and go shopping instead. If you’re a kid, or still in touch with the inner child, shopping here is worth it for the escalator alone.

So as it turns out, Target did something about the poor service at this pharmacy and it’s been much better. They hired some new folks who are friendlier and more helpful and I haven’t had any issues with my prescriptions. So good job, Target. You can continue to have all of my money.

Not all Target Stores are the same, yes this is true!
Now, I had become accustomed to the insanely busy store in my old
hood of Uptown and honestly, it was so busy constantly at all times it
became irritating…
But now, since living in a different area I have discovered this new Target
location on Peterson Ave and I sure am liking it.
The nicest employees I have ever seen at a Target Store, they actually seem
to like their jobs. Hey, Hey!
They don’t act all miserable and disgruntled, they are courteous and helpful.
Like a breath of Spring Air. Way better than the Spring Air we aren’t having
in Chicago that’s for sure.
The store is a pretty good size but yet, everything is merchandised well
and things seem to be organized and stocked.
They have a good sized parking area as well.
And, I was so excited cause in the grocery department yesterday I found
Thomas’s Banana Bread Bagels, oh, be still my Heart. seriously folks,
they are here for only a limited time, grab em while you can!
Okay, so yes, my Dr. says I need to stay away from bananas but hey,
a banana bagel? different story.
I thought I saw people also drinking coffee at Starbucks in Target so you
all can get your Frappé’, Mochachino fixes whatever…
I’m so glad I never drank coffee, saved me big bucks, seriously.
Now, if only they had a Hot Chocolate Bar. Ahhh…
Truly, one of the best/​nicest Targets I have seen yet.
And you can find some great finds.
Like. Banana Bread Bagels!
Need I say more?
Me thinks not…

One of my problems with this store is the cashiers are forever dumping anything into the bags — frozen food with dry items, heavy items on light items, just anything to fill a bag. I once watched a cashier stuff my bag, it ripped and she just doubled the same bag full of all wrong items. I regularly put everything on the belt the way I want it bagged in hopes they’ll take the hint, but I’ve watched multiple cashiers reach over the belt to pull something way from the back just to stuff the bag. I don’t understand why it’s so complicated to put frozen items in one bag, dry items in another, chemicals by themselves and light items alone. Easiest rule in bagging and I’ve worked for two retailers previously. I gave up on dropping hints and just reach right into the bags to start rebagging. They always catch the hint and do a better job. Or, at least until I leave.
Outside of the bagging issue, I love this store and am a regular. I wouldn’t recommend it for photo development because I’ve had the wrong photos put into my envelopes at least three times. I’ve had lost photos and photo reps who didn’t have a clue what the number to Shutterfly was. I regularly see reps have to go into the photo drawer and look at each envelope one at a time because someone didn’t put them in in alphabetical order or put my 4×6 with the 5×7 and 8×10 for an inexplicable reason.
The cosmetics lady leaves really early (like 8 or 9) and they don’t have any tester lipsticks so this is not a cosmetics department I’d recommend shopping in. Go to Carson’s or Kohl’s or somewhere where you can test the products. Come to Target when you already know exactly what you’re buying because even the managers won’t budge on having test items.
Now outside of the terrible bagging, the cosmetics department testers and the photo department that may as well shut down, the actual customer service is pretty decent. I’ve had a couple of bad cashiers but none worth commenting on and a manager dealt with them immediately. The rest are friendly, helpful and easy to work with even on their bad days. The store is clean. The items are easy to find. They carry vegetarian items on a regular basis, which is important to me. The location is convenient. And their reception is really good, which works out well for me since I adore Shopkick.

My local Tar-​jey, oh how I love thee! This location is awesome. Parking is a breeze and the store is very organized and well-​managed. The customer service is also pretty darn good too! The home goods section is top-​knotch — I visit weekly and always find great markdowns. I’m also a fan of the beauty section. They carry a lot of haircare lines for curly hair and ethnic/​highly-​textured hair types. Thank you for respecting diversity Tar-​jey!
FYI: This location also has a Starbucks. It overlooks Peterson and has a creepy view of the Rosehill Cemetery.

My local target. Very helpful customer service! Never had a bad experience in the many of times I’ve gone.
The Starbucks overlooking Peterson is a great place to get work done!

This location is clean, large, and has plenty of parking in the garage downstairs.
Typical target with a Starbucks, Pizza Hut, produce, and frozen food.
One star less bc it’s overlooking a cemetery.
I would avoid shopping here at night…

This is my go-​to Target. This store is always clean and there are always accessible associates to help you.
Make sure you check out the end caps in all departments, this is where all the sale items are and there is usually lots of great deals (as if Target wasn’t full of great deals already).
If and when you are ready to depart, the associates are always guiding you to open cashiers or telling you where the shortest lines are.
One great thing about this store, they have strategically placed stacks of shopping baskets so that if you buy more than you expected, like I always do, or forgot to grab one on the way in, like I always do.

With a Target store, you should pretty much know what you’re getting. The floors are white and the carts are red. You go to Target because you can get anything there, including a Starbucks on your way in (or out, or both). I hope that this review can point out not the merits of Target the corporation, but rather this specific location’s benefits and drawbacks.
This is my favorite Target store within a reasonable radius of my home. I like that it is less busy than the Uptown location, particularly during the day. Parking is convenient and on-​site. The store all fits on one floor, which is impressive for an urban Target. All in all I recommend this location… they’ve served me well.