CBCB (Cannabis Buyers' Club of Berkeley)

I want to like this place.. but the Oct. '22 employee mask mandate is a no-go for me.. even worse.. multiple managers refused to talk (again) about the situation.. and got major attitude defending "our choice" to have a mask mandate for all employees for a weed shop.. they're incredibly tone-deaf to good health and a positive customer vibe

I really love the CBCB. It is modern and fully stocked. The prices are great and they often have specials. They give a preroll or edible for every fifty bucks purchased. The service is hit or miss. The security guys are quick to recognize you by face, and checking in is quick and easy. The check-in atmosphere is a bit rugged. Service is 90% hit, 10% miss. Nine times out of ten, the bud tender is quick to make recommendations, ask questions about personal preferences and experiences, and walk you through something if you only kind of know what you're talking about. The other one time out of ten, you get Shruggy McShruggerson shrugging his way through the transaction. The quality of bud hasn't let me down yet. They have everything. A great rotation, a great variety of methods to take cannabis, an organized menu, quality paraphernalia, and helpful bud tenders. Highly recommended for a visit.

I have been a medical patient here for years, but since they have been serving adult non-medical customers, the service has deteriorated. They separate the lines from medical to recreational, which results in extremely long waits. I was there this morning, and the recreational line was moving quickly, but the medical line wasn't moving at all. Instead of calling a medical patient to the counter, they called and served five adult recreational patients while the medical patients waited in a line that did not move. I asked if I could move to the shorter line that was moving, but I was told by a security guard that I could not do that, in spite of the fact that I am an adult resident of California. When I finally reached the counter, they called me to the adult recreational line, so clearly they can take medical patients on that side of the store. It appears that CBCB is NOT interested in serving the medical community any more, and instead is focused on making money on the recreational side. I'd rather drive to the city. A simple solution would be to make one line and serve customers in the order they were received, but that apparently is too complicated for this place.

This is by far my favorite dispensary. Amanda is wonderful and so knowledgable. If you are looking for something different/new, you can sit down with her and get recommendations based on what you have tried. Either way, all the staff knows their stuff 100%. They grow their own products here as well, but have a truly large and varied menu. They also do product demos frequently. It can get a bit full since its so popular. So be sure to visit during low traffic times. Several lines and you can order online and pick up at the store. There is also a line for people who know exactly what they want to order.

It’s like a party in here. Probably awesome for recreational users and pretty annoying for someone coming because they’re in pain. The line was super long and I asked someone if she could let me know if they had a specific thing so I didn’t wait only to find out they don’t have it. She directed me to their mobile site, which is a jumbled mess. You can’t search by brand, by type, by potency, by anything. It’s just a long, scrolling, no -alphabetical list with headings. And you can’t search by heading either. Apparently the web version is better. I’d do pick up here again, but probably won’t walk in again.

They screw over berkeley customers compared to phytolog. customers. example can get 35 1/2oz indica special at phytolog, but no deal at CBCB even though same owners etc if you go to their other company in oakland much better prices and services. its a shame CBCB screws over customers charging them more

Terrible service. Rude desk employee. I have brought in my new paperwork several times, only to have that information "not be in their system" so I have to leave and come back with my paperwork, even though they tell me every time that I don't need to anymore. Today was the last time. The lady at the front was rude to the person in front of me, just because he was asking a lot of questions and was clearly new to the MMJ scene. She snapped at me saying that I lied about coming in with my new paperwork because my account expired. It hasn't. CBCB will no longer have my business. In the growing market of delivery and dispensaries that attitude and way they treat people is unacceptable. 0 stars and I will be using one of the MANY other options in the East Bay.

The menu isn't updated enough to show the frequently changing lowest price bud. They also don't offer the student discount on their lower/lowest price items. CBCB isn't located near the freeway and parking is mostly residential, not to mention difficult to find during busy hours. But here are some reasons, you may want to come to CBCB: - Consistency & Quality for Top Shelf Options - Quality & Variety for High-Mid Grade Options - Usually have a $15 1/8 though you may not see it online - Quality concentrate options & good variety (Including Gold Drop) - Wide Range of Edibles & Solid Selection of Topicals - Service varies from great to satisfactory, although frequency & familiarity with staff seem to affect the level of service you receive - They offer many other services & groups/events both informational & otherwise

Hi there! I haven’t visited yet, but do you guys have free classes or pamphlets?

Street parking sucks. They can’t handle their lines at all. Offers have even been made to help them handle them and they can’t even get it together to call people back! Product is pretty good. Have a good variety of edibles etc. Its rare that I get someone who I feel confident knows the answers to my questions. Pre-order online is a good idea. Have someone drop you off and circle if you are in a hurry! Seriously....parking sucks.

Good location. Crap atmosphere. Bait & switch on their menu. Said I’d get more than what was said but when actually purchased was much less.

Folks here are so attentive and helpful. Nice and spacious, so my agoraphobia is barely triggered. I'd go again.

It has a broad selection of edibles, concentrates and flower. It's selection of quality accessories is excellent. The staff is good but they won't be a proactive salesperson unless you ask them. It'd be nice to be greeted and the staff start the sale with some info about what's on the board's, what's hot, the specials, or that there's a workshop that starts in 20 minutes so patients might attend. You know, communicate. The lounge and DJ setup are under-used. The parking is a disruption mess for the neighborhood - I wonder how long before the neighbor's start causing a ruckus over it. More than anything it needs to make it policy to not serve anyone that brings someone along to stand on the corner or sidewalk or sitting in the car -- it's turning the neighborhood into a weed hang-out zone. I have a love hate relationship with cbcb.

I have been to CBCB at least ten times. The service is really terrible. I know we are working with a dispensary here. However, a lot of the employees are super stoned, rude, short, and extremely unhelpful. The guards are bad people to deal with if they have to do anything regarding traffic in their own parking lot. They can't even maintain their lines during peak hours. The only thing this place has, is a large selection of product. Good luck.

Dope place. Nice people. fast lines...

I usually pick CBCB when I'm in a rush but I also love the staff, the security and front desk remember familiar faces and I usually skip the hassle of checking in, any time I haven't been satisfied with a product, I've been able to exchange with no problem.

patient and helpful staff, great specials on 1/2 oz mid 20% and large variety of affordable shatter

All the workers were so great and nice very friendly environment and helpful

First time going to a dispensary so I didn't know what to expect. Sign-up process was simple. I waited a minute or so to be helped and the guy who helped me was able to recommend two strains right away for my panic attacks and depression. He even gave me some pipe screens for free that they had just lying around. Cool people, cool vibe. Parking is a bit tough.

Love this place staff is helpful place has a very hippie 60's vibe prices are good selection awesome a

I thought it was totally Awesome and all. It was super fast and easy, they had really top line Marijuana and the people were super friendly. Location was easy to get to, near the freeway by the coledecot tunnel. But traffic is a total bitch. gotta go at the right time of day, seriously. Lastly I bought a Klone of Super Sour Deisel of of them but the dude didn't know the gender or how old it was. they also couldn't give me a packet on how to grow and the website that they recommended wasn't good either. I'm a first time grower and totally have no idea what I was doing, but for $14 the price was AWESOME.

The location is ok, service before walking in the actually dispensary wasn't very help full and none to bright also ladies at the front desk are the "best at their jobs".

Lex At CBCB is the person to talk to if you want an awesome experience here. Seriously some of the best customer service out there! Medicine was quality as well.

I GET MY MEDS FROM CBCB MOST OFTEN! WHY?! FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT, KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF, AND A NICE SELECTION OF FLOWERS, EDIBLES, etc.. I WAS GIFTED WITH A HALF-OUNCE BOTTLE OF PROF. SNOOK'S CANNA SALVATION ON MY LAST VISIT(WORX WONDERS ON TIGHT MUSCLES, TENSIONS). I'M A COMPASSIONATE CARE-PACKAGE RECIPIENT. WHAT THEY "GIVE" US IS NOT TOP SHELF, BUT IS SUFFICIENT, IF A BIT SHORT IN QUANTITY. NOW, FOR YOUR $$$, THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERY BUDGET. I APPRECIATE CBCB FOR ITS STAFF/VOLUNTERS... WONDERFUL! GOTTA CHECK THEIR CHESS CLUB, THOUGH... LOVE N THANX, CBCB. KEN MORRIS.