Emerald Fields Manitou

Overall I love this place, there are three spectacular employees but I haven’t caught names, it’s always hectic and busy when I come in so they’re pretty busy. I however had a rough experience the last time I stopped in, which left me super upset! I had been ready to place my order, it was quite busy and I knew to be patient, but people walked in and were immediately accommodated even though it was apparent I was waiting and ready, I decided to ignore it. But then when I finally am ABOUT to get my order in a young lady who had just came in was instantly taken instead, it only gets worse as he said he’d be right back, took care of her and then ANOTHER young lady came in, and I was once again pushed to the back. I waited 30 min to place my order. It was ridiculous and then I spend another 20 in line, when I should’ve been in sooner. But I don’t think this is a normal thing as I said I usually have a pleasant experience, but that one time left me quite upset!

Great atmosphere, great people, horrible prices. I usually go to Denver whenever I buy rec. But, was in the Springs visiting my kids and decided to check them out (not alot of choices around Colorado Springs). The store is clean, bright and easy to navigate and browse. The people that I talked to were hella cool and reasonably knowledgeable. But... And this is a huge but... The pricing is insane. I wound up making a purchase (like I said, limited options) but I felt like I needed a shower and a cigarette when I left. 50 bucks for an 1/8! Come on, those are Ohio prices!

The security a little " over the top" I mean damn, I ain't out to dupe this joint for a joint but hell standing in line not at proper posture is 5-8 years! Other than that this place is top shelf, the very best bud in the world

Just stating 'This place is too expensive.' Is glossing over — and allowing for, a myriad of missteps, and miscalculations to go both unnoticed, and unanswered for — it's time for a fitting review. Firstly, there is an adequate selection, but not the 'best' selection. They have similar products to everyone else, but I have yet to speak to a budtender that knows much-if-or-anything about the products, their origins, or how they could help you. Most of the 'floor' staff are either unknowledgeable, or inebriated, or perhaps both. I have to repeat myself, they seem generally confused by the iPad in their hand, and they wander aimlessly until you try to track them down. A word on price. To get to a recreational dispensary from where I'm located, it's approximately 37 miles. Which means, I could either head to Denver — or down to Manatu. From here on out — it's Denver. I went to three different dispensaries over three days, to try to decide product-and-value. On average if I go to this dispensary, versus three other (random) places in Denver I will pay 48% more for 50% less product; additionally, the products in Denver are higher-quality and more affordable. In all three (random) Denver locations, the personnel was crisp, knowledgeable, included other team members when they didn't have answers — were friendly, and space wasn't dominated by militarized, armed guards. They made using my veterans benefits benefit easy, and all provided a very unrushed, competent, and comfortable experience. Something I have yet to experience at this Manatu location... do yourself a favor; plan ahead, drive to Denver, and enjoy the experience the way that it was intended. As a healing, helpful, and nourishing time — not a nerve-wracking, frustrating, and overly expensive time!