Greenside Recreational - Des Moines

What a terrible experience. This is the worst setup of any shop I have been to yet. There are about 6 glass display cases or "stations" with various types of bud and each station is identical, so you wait in a line and wait to be called to a station. They have other cases in between those cases with other products as well. Down at the end of the counter are the concentrates, etc. and then there is the register with an ATM next to it which seems kind of awkward to me. I almost just walked up to the counter but I didn't realize the way their little system worked as it wasn't very clear to a first time customer such as myself. I waited in line and was called up by a younger guy with like reddish facial hair and I think a couple piercings in his face or mouth. He didn't listen to anything I said and didn't make any sense when he responded to me. The whole time I was looking, I felt pressured because people are in line and this guy is staring at me while I try to choose a strain. The whole time people keep coming up and fist bumping him and saying what's up to him, which is making the fact that he isn't paying attention to me even worse. It feels like they are just trying to shuffle you in and shuffle you out like cattle and it isn't a nice relaxed environment where you feel comfortable selecting a product of your choosing and browse at your leisure. A seriously disappointing experience. I just left without even buying anything since I just did not feel comfortable in there, and the Budtender helping me was just awful... I mean he was a total dick. I actually spent more time in the front room looking at the pipes and stuff because no one was in there breathing down my neck while I browsed. I'll never return here.

dope ass shop

great service along with product knowledge good pricing.. well recommend favorite spot

I love this place. Staff is chill and friendly... They offer a friendship kind of vibe where others seem very corporate almost. I really dig the space and the conversations. If you're looking for somewhere to have an experience, I would say this place does that. I'm grateful. I know you will be too!

By far the best retail marijuana shop. I've been to 4 other shops in the past month and there is nothing like the customer service and selection at greenside Rec! Faithful customer

I just had a great experience here, I was short a couple bucks and the manager, I think his name was Josh, gave me a couple bucks to buy my gram for the day. thanks guys keep up the good work and the positive vibes!! KKB!

decent, i will be back. wish the online menu listed thc/thca/cbd contents. stop hyping the 'total' thc content.

Stopped by here the other day for a quick pickup. The bud tender got the strain I asked for along with 3 more preferences. Variance of choices and I will definitely stop by here again

Nice shop, cool selection.. a lil over priced but good quality. would go if you live in the area.

First time. Weird vibe at door but got better quickly. Gentleman in front very nice and helpful. Waited in line about fifteen minutes or so. talked with Pat. Pat has a degree in botany and was not only very knowledgeable and helpful but very friendly as well. more expensive than a medical despensorie but that is the situation in washington now. One gram stock was low but still got some good high cbd to try but cbd only products was only in oils. Apparently hard to keep up with demand especially with more medical patients coming. They had good selction but I would really like to see e-liquid concentrates for e-cigarette devices like the Dank Tank out of California. only criticism I have is not being able to get information for new customers without having to hold up the line. To browse u would have to get out of line then get back into line again and that would be awkward with the current setup as it would look like you were cutting in line. Other than that, very good, friendly place with true experts on staff.

I tried a different shop while in Tacoma the other day, never again. Greenside is my favorite. They always have great deals and suit any budget. I love buying my weed from the people who smoke it before they buy it. One of the Best stores in the state!!!

It's very convenient to have a recreational pot store close to home. I'm new to Washington, so I don't have any other option. Some people complain about the cost. where I come from, $60 an eighth is a common price. And you don't usually get a quality selection to choose from. The staff at Greenside are very friendly. Policies and rules are put in place for a reason, so quit belly aching people. If you don't like the rules of a recreational store, then get a medical card and go to a clinic. I'm happy with Greenside! Thanks for coming to my neighborhood. :)

My first time in the shop was on 4.20 and they were giving out grams of Blueberry for $4.20 (naturally). After getting home and looking up the strain I found that it had great reviews and had won a number of awards. Props to the shop for not passing out cheap sh**. This is my ho to shop now and they've always treated me right. Great product, great people. Layout of the shop could use some optimization but it gets the job done and the longest I've had to wait is about 15min. Parking is a little awkward also.

EPIC FAIL!!- Well I Thought This Was A Good Shop To Buy Weed, And I Suppose It Could Be If There Were No Other Choices, But Fortunately For Us, The Bud Consuming Public, There Are Other Choices. Most Of The Gram Sakks Here Are On The Average $5 Too High..That's Just $5 More Bucks Going Into The Owners' Pockets..I Noticed That They Would Carry A Decent Strain Of Weed For A Little While, Then Switch It Up With Some Dog Sh*T..(They Actually Had A Strain Called "Dog Sh*t"..LOL !, Prob Goes Good With "Cat Piss")- Anyway.. .. When You Can't Get High On Their 'Mediocre At Best' Weed, Then The "Bud Tenders" (Oh They Must Think They Are Certified "Bartenders), Hence The Obvious In Your Face "TIP JARS" !!--YEP YOU HEARD RIGHT....TIP JARS!! Strategically Placed And Just Overflowing With Bills ( Of Course Also Strategically Placed) Will Tell You To Spend Some More Money On Extracts And Oils And Pre-Rolls And Etc., Etc., Etc., Well You Get The Message.. $$$ Is The King And They Will Take What You Will Give Them...I Mean Who Is Actually Selling Grams Of Leaf For Over $20 These Days? Greenside Is YAY!! ....AUTO CORRECT=NAY!!----EPIC FAIL!!

Love the service and the people here - really friendly and they start to remember your name when you come in enough. Wish the selection was a little bit bigger with more options and deals but I can't complain. Great place!

I love Greenside, they have great selection, and variety of products. Their staff is friendly and informative as well.

I have been shopping at Greenside since February 1st. Once a week customer. Always greeted with a smile. HUGE staff always on duty. Extremely large selection. Might be the only downside actually. Almost too many choices to explore at once. Great parking. Great hours. Open very late even on Sundays. Defiantly already have and will continue recommending Greenside. I even brought my brother from California to explore the shop. He loved it

good service good supply good customer service

I felt like I was walking through airport security, very uncomfortable atmosphere. selection was decent although the bud tenders seamed a bit absent-minded. personally I'd skip this place and drive further just for better service.

The prices are a bit up here and there but considering the legal ramifications, I can't say I am disappointed. Afterall, they are the closest shop and the only means to the strain i enjoy.

Great selections. Friendly staff.

Being a new customer and not knowing anything about marijuana I was a bit nervous going to Greenside Recreational. My concerns were quickly overcome with how well this shop is organized and run! Upon entering the building you present your id to a friendly security guard. No big deal! You can then browse through the supplies in the front of the store. At the back of the store is where the marijuana is sold. Kind of reminds me of being in line at a bank. They have glass counters setup with a person that actually sells you the product. The few times I have been to Greenside, I have been met by a friendly, knowledgeable, and professional sales people (bud tender). Not pushy or rude at all! They answered all my questions, educated me, and got me all setup to enjoy the my first experience with marijuana! They have kits that have everything you need to get started! This was great! Over the last few weeks, I have been back to Greenside to try more of their extensive product line and my experience has been outstanding! WOW folks, I strongly recommend Greenside Recreational!

I always shop at Greenside Rec!

You don't need to go anywhere else!