Maribis of Springfield (Recreational)

I gave the "quality" a one star because they can not seem to maintain a consistent supply of the bud everyone wants. Why do you keep getting bedford grow stuff? Nobody buys it, it sits in your inventory for weeks (sometimes months?) at a time, it's the same price as the superior growers (ATX, Rev, grassroots, etc), and it's always dry and just overall not very good, and yet it's the same price and it's always there. Please, I think I speak for everyone, drop them. Nobody wants their stuff. Especially for the price. Second thing, is what is up with all the edibles? Seriously. You have 60 different types of edibles, and again, most of them have been sitting around on the menu forever. Do you really need more than 15 types of brownie, cookie, gummies, etc? As I write this you have "57 edibles" and "40 flower" choices. Seriously? Even if edibles are popular, and they are, why would you have so many different types? Perhaps investing that money into things people actually want would be a good idea. But what do I know? Also, what's up with the deals? You guys really need to work on your "deal game." They're awful deals. One day you had a deal for "five dollars off Maribis shirts..." come one. We're not here for shirts, we want bud. Stop with these "5 dollars off an eighth of X strain." How about "5 dollars of all eighths." If you have to make a deal to try and sell a specific strain/product, please never get it again. We clearly don't want it. Also, maybe a rewards system? I am coming here quite often, I think there should be some sort of rewards system, IMO. I've spent over 5 grand in half a year and would appreciate a rewards system. And another thing, why are you guys always out of the "free" (it's actually a dollar, but whatever) prerolls we're supposed to get when we spend over 100 dollars? Every time I go it's always a coin flip if you guys have them or not. The staff is great, they're all very nice and helpful. I just really wish you guys(or whoever is in charge of inventory) would get the products in that everyone likes, and keep them in stock. Nobody wants these wacky garbage strains that are just as expensive as something that we know will be good, but we can't get the good stuff because you're out. I'll give you some hints: Grassroots, ATX, Pharmacan, Revolution, and Natures and grace. SCCS is good too. Drop bedford grow. They suck. Unless you can drop the prices, or get them to drop them. They are too expensive for the quality. Drop IESO. They also suck. Oh, and another thing, start getting more shake and popcorn nugs. They are reasonably priced and great for people on budgets, but again, like with everything else, it's incredibly inconstant when you have them, making it hard to portion out my bud when i get it. If I get a half ounce of shake, it may last me a week or so, but when I run out, there is a good chance that you won't have it when I go to get more, and I'll have to get the more expensive stuff, when I don't really need to, it's just my only option. In summary, please figure out your inventory. I'm sure all your customers would really appreciate a consistent menu. It's the only thing holding you guys back, and if you don't fix it before it goes recreational someone is going to steamroll over you guys.

Date of Review: 3/26/2019 Date of Current Review: 7/14/2019 Note: I am in no way associated with Maribus, so all opinions below are mine; I am not a corporate shill. Please see my first review for my initial impressions of Maribus and its staff; it is lengthy, but I hope that it is informative enough to help anyone reading this now to make an educated decision when selecting their dispensary. After five months of being a patient, not much has changed since writing my first review; in fact, things have gotten better the more that I have gotten to know the staff, all of whom very much care for every patient who walks through the door. Before discussing the staff, I will reiterate that the store is well-lit, secure, and always clean; there is a professionalism extolled by its manager(s) that goes into the dispensary's maintenance and presentation. It is always clean; the security guards are always friendly; and the atmosphere reflects the medical / healing nature of a proper medical office. The waiting room is fine, and actually allows for a 1:1 interaction with your budtender without disruption; the sales floor, therefore, is never crowded with people waiting behind you in a queue like dispensaries in other states. As for the staff, there have been additions and subtractions, but the people whom they have and continue to hire are exceptional. The staff take the time to get to know each patient, greeting each by name and, time permitting, have a conversation with you; of course they are knowledgeable and will answer any questions about strains and what will likely work best for your body. Also, they will recommend their favourites and provide candid feedback, both from personal experience and comments given by their patients; it is not all about the "sale". However, the conversation about which I was referring above is a casual, friendly, back and forth exchange that you would have with a friend, making the service more than a simple transaction. The quality of the service coupled with the knowledge of the budtenders is consistent and what you would expect at an established dispensary ... irrespective of location. The only "complaint" that I have is that they are a victim of supply and demand. Maribus has seen an uptick in patients, so your favourite strain may go quickly. However, they are great in the quality and variety of their product offerings and price their products slightly cheaper than other dispensaries. If you have a strain for which you are looking and they have sold out of it, your budtender will suggest comparable strains. As for suggestions, as Maribus scales its business, I would highly recommend implementing an online ordering system to help streamline the process; for patients who know what they want, this would be a fantastic value-add to its service offering. Maribus is a well-managed, well-staffed dispensary that provides value-added customer service to complement its ability to leverage its vendors to deliver variety and quality products. Cheers!

I always have a wonderful experience when I go to Maribis! The sales associates Go above and beyond every time! The products are always top notch and I appreciate all of their knowledge! I think folks need to do a little more research about how the medical and recreational marijuana programs were set up in the State of Illinois! Everything is controlled by the State Legislature. It was purposely setup this way! They put a cap on the number of cultivating and sales resources! My understanding from what I have read was a need to keep a cap on the system for control and to see where the program went! Little did the legislature know that Illinois would more than support recreational and medical marijuana sales! The problem is what we currently don’t have enough cultivating centers in order to keep up with the demand we have in Illinois! Until things are federally passed across the board, there can be no cross sales between states to help support demand. You have to realize that as the state adds new cultivators, it will take anywhere from 3-1/2 to 4 months for their first crop harvest! And it is important to note that not only are the cultivating centers limited in number, but the amount they can grow is also controlled and limited at this point! This creates a shortage! I just wanted to lift this up because I don’t believe people understand how the system was set up by our state legislature! I sure didn’t understand it to this depth! And it makes a lot more sense after what I have researched and read!Any changes have to be made by the legislature through laws! So Please know that shortages have nothing to do with the people that are trying to grow or sell! I would imagine the reason Maribis runs out of products is because they have a very high-volume in sales! It’s apparent by the way the associates treat the customers that the business is booming like it is at Maribis! So the next time they’re a little short on what you usually get, be a little patient! Because it’s not their fault! Why would they hold onto product if they had it to sell that’s the business they are in! Two years down the road we’ll look back and realize that these were growing pains. Let’s just be thankful that we are on the right path! Onward! Happy Halloween Everyone! Be Safe!!

I've been here several times. Def my go-to spot. Always friendly and helpful. Never too long of a wait. Online menu stays very up to date (as soon as something runs out, the site is immediately updated). Great product. Awesome specials. Definitely look into their specials on the site. They also have an early bird special (7am-9am) and twilight special (7pm-9pm) where you can buy 3 of anything and get a 4th for $1 which can help bring down the cost but you can't combine it with other deals. Right now they have the best deals in town on grass (Lula's and High Supply) and concentrates (Lula's and Bedford Grow)

First let me start by saying this is my go to dispensary, Been coming here since they opened. I've never had a bad experience, It just gets better and better as time passes. The staff is truly amazing, Very helpful and knowledgeable. Always quick to help and or answer questions and educate if needed. Always a good selection, I've personally never left disappointed. This is seriously the place to go for all your medical/recreational needs. Also want to give a BIG shoutout to Dylan, He's always so helpful and his vibe makes you feel comfortable instantly, Especially if you suffer from anxiety. He's hands down the best bud tender that I've had the opportunity to meet. Ty, Dylan for all you help me with 😊 Again!!!! Great staff, Atmosphere and most importantly great products 💨 I HIGHLY recommend Maribis 👌

So I just can't stay away. Made it in for the Black Friday sale and despite the crowd, Diamond, my budtender, made me feel right back at home. She helped me navigate multiple sales and discounts and made a suggestion on a vape that was SPOT ON! (still need to fix parking lot and get an online ordering system that jives with the inventory) I realize it is difficult to keep an inventory, especially for popular items, but you've kept your pricing down and your sales and discounts really add up! Please keep having those wonderful sales!!! Much respect to the staff.

I'm a medical patient too and sure it was inconvenient but do you remember what we did in the old days when our friends were out and supplies were dry? We didn't go down the block and get it legally. These guys didn't do this on purpose and they lost a lot of money. I totally ran out. I lost sleep and was in a lot of pain but I'm not mad at them. I had to go downtown and side step the bums like everyone else. We are so lucky we live in a state where it is legal. I never thought I would live to see the day. I still remember the Mexican dirt weed and the hemp from Greene County they passed as the real stuff. Maribis I hope you get everything worked soon. In the meantime, I still love you and I'm still here.

I’ve been coming here almost 3 years. (Medical) The staff is usually very friendly and helpful. Today was the first time I had come into the store since recreational has become available as my husband normally picks up what I need, but as I was having a “good day,” I went in myself. Oh boy- what changes have been made! It was nice to see everyone wearing their masks correctly, and most People were practicing social distancing. They are also keeping my go-to’s in stock for the most part. Lots of new staff to keep up with the recreational side of the business, as well as staff allowing me to skip the line as I was the only medical customer present at the time. Those are the good points. Now for the not so good. That parking lot...oh my! I didn’t think it could possibly get any worse, but I was wrong! But even that is not anything that would stop me from shopping at Maribis. It’s the noise. Or should I say music. It hits you as soon as you enter the waiting room. And it is loud. I must say it was good music, but very loud. And once you enter the store itself, it just continues. It used to be that if you asked/explained that you have a neurological disease, they would apologize and turn it down/off. Not today. I explained that I was a medical patient and the loudness was starting to bring on a flare. I was told that I was the only one who has ever complained about the music, and then she just shrugged her shoulders. Really? I’m the only one? I could see that if I was the only medical patient frequenting this dispensary, but surely that is not the case? I love music. But I can no longer listen to loud music. And this was apparently loud enough to set my head and involuntary movements off for the rest of the day. I don’t want to be “that person,” but if you’re going to sell to medical patients, maybe you ought to be a little more understanding of their needs. Or at least try to fake concern a little better. I am now going to have to try the other dispensary in the hopes that it is more considerate of medical patients needs. Which is unfortunate as the staff here has normally been very understanding.

Again I've just read a "review" that asserts that all flower sold by Maribis tastes terrible? Really? Have you cleaned your smoking appliances in the past seven to ten years? The statement implies that none of the professional growers in Illinois can grow any marijuana that will satisfy the taste of this one malcontent? Maribis and Bedford Grow especially, continue to produce superb quality, fine marijuana. Taste is extremely subjective, and every strain is different, so logically taste will vary from one to another. For the record, I have never experienced any brand or strain of flower from Maribis that could be said to taste "terrible" or inferior to any other, in four years of Maribis marijuana purchases. These kinds of blanket critiques "it all tastes terrible" or Bedford Grow is inferior are dead wrong. They are more a reflection of the specific reviewers limited knowledge and experience IMO. Thanks.

Great service, a little over priced

I love Maribis of Springfield! From the moment I get out of my car the staff are great. The guys at the door are so professional yet friendly. I always feel safe when I'm at your store. The budtenders are friendly and helpful and always have great recommendations. I would recommend fixing the parking lot especially for the disabled customers, it could become an issue. Otherwise, I think you're doing fantastic! There is a great selection to choose from and I have been getting some great relief. Keep up the great work!!!

The staff has been great both times I visited knowledgeable about the products and friendly. They have a limited selection for recreational but they do have good products. And it's always better to have smaller selection good products than lots of terrible product **ahem yeah I'm looking at you ozone/ascend/cresco** Strangely my Verano mag landrace vape cartridge didn't have a rubber cap on the cart but it was fine no leaks and not dried out or anything. Also it was still labeled as ATX instead of Verano. Prices were reasonable I saw a lot of complaints in other reviews and maybe prices have changed since I just now visited this dispensary. The tax is included in the prices so it is about $10 per flower 1/8 cheaper than the other springfield store and about $20 cheaper than the bloomington store. I think the staff is biggest asset and increasing the selection should be the main goal. Not sure how some stores can have so much flower avaliable and some receive so little.

nice ppl, informative, good selection

Maribis Springfield is the best dispensary for a good 100-mile radius. The fact that Maribis (Springfield & Chicago) put patients before an immediate payday (I'm looking at you & your one line for med & rec, HCI) is significant and sparks loyalty from me. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful, and I've never walked out of Maribis feeling ripped off. Maribis is a for-profit business that does an outstanding job of balancing client needs & well-being with profit. I'm glad they're in Springfield, and it's the only dispensary I will frequent here.

First of all the parking lot is a little better but not much. As a medical patient I have to agree with the other med peeps that med patients should be served first. Especially since we can’t shop at the other store as it is Rec only. Shout out to both Sam’s who have helped me understand the differences in each product and how to use them. I cannot smoke as the coughing fits do me in. They introduced me to the Bedford Grow dablicator which is a godsend. However the online ordering is a bit of a hot mess. Even though it is the same store the products available differ between med and rec. I would like specific texts or notifications for the days the products I use are the deals of the day. The difference between $60 and $40 really makes a difference It takes me 45 minutes to get there and it makes it more worth my while to go there on the day what I need is a “deal”.

Kenny is super chill and knows what he’s talking about. I picked up some miami punch by revolution. It goes crazy the smell is like berries and citrus. overall super nice experience

Maribis in Grandview, Illinois continues to be a well run friendly place to get your needs met. They are knowledgeable and great at assisting those with questions. Deals make medications much more affordable.

I've only been to two dispensaries in central Illinois but I had the best experiences here by far. The only time I switch is when they are out of the live resin vapes and then next time I need a different type of product I go right back. Compared to other dispensaries with their deals and vet discount I save the most here so I can spend more on trying out different things. The only time the price seems to be higher here is if it is a product that a grower sells at their facilities own dispensary and then it maybe $5 different. To me the customer experience is worth that little extra the few times it may be higher price. I will definitely recommend Maribis to anyone looking for a new dispensary to try out.

Staff are helpful, friendly and easy to work with. Products are described/explained well from staff. Security is great, friendly and very aware. Flower selection is very good, much better than last year and they are working hard at keep prices reasonable! That’s huge here in IL!

I recently visited Maribis and had an extremely unsettling experience. As I entered, I saw a homeless man at the front who was visibly distressed, screaming at customers and acting inappropriately. It was clear he was struggling with mental health issues and needed help. However, the front desk employee’s response made the situation even worse—she was yelling back at him, even shouting, "Get the fuck out of my dispensary." The entire encounter was jarring, and it created a hostile and uncomfortable atmosphere. I understand that situations like these are difficult to handle, but there are more professional and compassionate ways to address them. I left feeling deeply disappointed in how poorly this was managed.

tge staff is the best in town! I've been going here since opiate program started. I will not go anywhere else. I had a issue with my card and they went above and beyond to fix the issue. Best dispensary in the area. They really take care of their patients.

Very helpful staff spent time with me to explain everything I needed to know. Marabis Springfield has an incredible variety of flower and other forms of cannabis. I was in Maine recently, which has a reciprocal program where people with medical cards from other states can purchase from dispensaries there, and I visited two of them. One did not have any high CBD strains, and the other had just one. At Marabis I had a choice of about 8 high CBD strains in flower form and several others in cartridge form. Dispensaries in Maine are about a third less expensive than Marabis, but the quality of flower was also lower. Illinois regulates its growers and dispensaries more than Maine does, and I think that is why there are more medical strains and higher quality in Illinois. All in all, I am happy so far with Marabis. It may be more expensive than places in other states, but if I’m paying more at least I can actually get strains that work for me. Marabis isn’t more expensive than other Illinois dispensaries, so one can’t complain about that. I expect with legalization prices will come down in Illinois as they have in other states which legalized recreational after medical marijuana programs were in place.

I love the people at Maribis. They are a major part of why I would recommend Maribis. The stock rotates quite a bit, and they keep a good selection (unless they are a little dry, but that is more the suppliers than them). I've been going for about a year and a half and have been really happy here. Recreation sales have slowed down the line a bit, but I think everyone should've expected that to happen. I usually wait 15-35 minutes. I can't speak to anything recreational since I have always been a medical patient.

The new store on north dirksen sucks! They allow you to put thru an on-line order the night before but it is always deleted before the store opens. When I got to store the employee who took my money for order read my order off of the receipt and did not even take product out of the bag. I asked if there were two rso's and two preroll packs and she said "Do you want me to read it again?" and I asked her to take it out of the bag. About that time an employee came from the back room because all of my order was not in the bag. They should show you your order as well as check the receipt. They treat you like you are high and stupid. However they don't want to be bothered to double check your $200 order. No wonder their inventory is off more often than not. You guys used to be great now you are just sloppy and rude. I won't come back.