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Ordway

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Ordway Ordway Drugs and Medical Supplies is one of Monterey's oldest operating businesses. At the beginning of the 20th century, Frank L. Ordway commissioned noted architect, W.M. Weeks to design an office building with retail space on the groundfloor, located at the corner of Alvarado and Franklin Streets in the downtown area. The building was completed in 1903, and Ordway's Pharmacy opened in July of 1904. At the time, Ordway's was one of five pharmacies in the downtown area, offering prescriptions, sporting goods, curios,... read more

Location details

499 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tue8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wed8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thu8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Fri8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sat9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sun10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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13 years ago

Customer on and off since the 1980's – I was first a customer of Ordway as a kid in the 80's, buying bubble gum and candy bars. Then as a teenager stopping in for makeup. As an adut I visit Ordway regularly anytime I am home visiting the peninsula. From having prescriptions temporarily transferred, prescriptions filed for my kids untimely illnesses, to first aid, pedi-ped shoes, novelty items, touristy clothing and yes still bubble gum and candy bars! I find everyone at Ordway behind helpful and professional and always happy... read more

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anonmyous 
15 years ago

Horrible Customer Service – This pharmacy staff told to my doctor's office that they would stock a few dosages of a hard to fill prescription. When I tried to pick it up, however, they told me they needed 24 hours to fill it. After confirming with my doctor's office I still needed the medication, my doctor's office called the pharmacy to confirm that the medication should be ordered. I called the next morning and confirmed that the prescription was in. When i tried to pick it up, I was told it hadn't been ordered becuase the... read more

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perryman 
15 years ago

Argumentive Employees – I bought, in addition to many other items, a new walking cane tip for better support (grip) for my aging mother at the Ordway Pharmacy past July. Unfortunately, the cane diameter was too large and did not fit the tip. I took this cane tip from Monterey all the way to Europe where my mother lives and back to Monterey to return it. I miss-placed the receipt and finally found it past weekend. When I tried to return it today the lady (Chrissie / Christie??) started arguing with me that the purchase is mor... read more

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How is Ordway rated?

Ordway has a 3.9 star rating with 27 reviews. 

When is Ordway open?

Ordway is open now. It will close at 4:00 p.m.  

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