
DISPENSARY
MEDICAL & RECREATIONAL
NETA - Brookline (Boston) - Rec
Ratings and reviews of NETA - Brookline (Boston) - Rec
(500 reviews)
4.4
Quality
4.4
Service
4.4
Atmosphere
Reviews 265-288 of 500
March 14, 2017
From meeting Kelly outside who checked my ID to having Dej as my budtender and some help from Steven along with many smiling and helpful others this place was extremely welcoming my first time.very helpful and I loved the connection Between employees. Great people grow and sell great weed. I got a Kuli vape and Buddha sister wax, amazing chill high and I got ghost train haze in flowers and that was such a euphoric high. Great potency. Also the $50 off your first time was an amazing deal.
October 18, 2016
Pretty much love everything about this place.
The employees are super friendly and happy to help and talk. This seems to make everyone else also more friendly and just ... the happiest place on earth.
The selection is pretty great IMO and while I wouldn't complain about more consistency I am impressed with how it's been done so far.
Pricing is comparable to others in the area. I do hope that the selection in the Boston area forces dispensaries in general to compete a little better in terms of pricing. It can definitely be improved across the board. I do like NETA's first timer deal and the 20% off on shake is great. I also appreciate their pre-rolls are a bit heavier than 1 gram for the same price. All of those things are great.
The quality of their menus and packaging is lightyears ahead of other places I've been. This might seem like a small thing but it really makes the experience A+.
I really enjoy how knowledgeable they are about the product and go through the effort to display it and show it off before you make your final selection. It's marijuana guys --- no shame in having a bit of fun shopping for it. Excite my eyes.
The actual building and facility alone makes the trip worthwhile. It's really beautiful and a joy to just hang out in.
Excellent!
November 5, 2016
It takes me 1+ to get here bur it was worth it every time Ive been. Was honestly an amazing experience coming here especially as a new patient. The only thing I can say is I wish they had shatter available more often, I found myself calling for a week before they got it back in. Other than that I felt comfortable and all my questions were answered with compassion and confidence, all around everyone working there really seems to enjoy what they are doing and they have no problem helping you with whatever you need.. I even forgot my card in the car and one of the workers held onto my items for me until I could come back to pay for them. They love to let you smell the dank bud and its overall just a really great experience, don't know if any other dispersary i visit will compare. Just wish there werent only all the dispensaries in Boston! Need more on the south shore.
February 29, 2016
I went to this place for the first time the otherday and it was awesome! Not only did my friend get 49 off for bringing me i got 49 off for being a first time customer.
So i tried literally everything they had at the time, i was not overly impressed with most and a few where really bottom buds but a few notable ones where, flo og, amnisia haze, grape ape was good but had seeds, grand flora was good also. I found the tangerine haze to be racy and the waler, facewreck, chemdawg where all skimpy bottom buds so i dont think i really got to feel the tru effects because it was not fully developed imo and or beat up shaky bottom buds.
That being said they do show you each batch and you totally have the right to say no thanks but i live far from here and wanted to experience what they had and now i know just say no to tiny bottom buds they just do not have the potency so technically you are short changing yourself.
I also tried the 50 mg candy sativa, and same type brownie, the candie did nothing for me and the brownie took 2 hours to kick and made my eyes sooooo heavy.... great natural sleep aid if you dont mind mouth fulls of sugar and butter to get it.
The vape carts where ok but they seem amateurish, if you look in them its all sort of chunky and some other carts are super clear and smooth so im not sure whats up with that.
Price wise they are decent and if you buy this and that like i did they give you an auto price like as if you got a z so that helped me sooo much at the end.
Staff was awesome of course everyone loves what they are doing and actually wants to be there.
Dispensary response:
Hi there, thanks for the great feedback! We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the lozenge. We do have all of our products thoroughly tested and patients report that these are quite effective, so it’s difficult to say why that didn’t seem to work as well as expected for you. Please feel free to mention this next time you’re in the dispensary and we’ll see about making this right for you. Just a note about the vape pens: these should be clear, but if you happen to notice that this is not the case, this is likely just a small amount of cannabis concentrate that has resolidified and should not be an impediment to the cartridge’s function and effectiveness. As always, if you’re not totally happy with any of your purchases, we guarantee our products 100% and you may bring them back for an exchange or credit. We hope to see you again soon.
March 2, 2016
March 12, 2017
Love everything about this dispensary - gave only four stars simply because I didn't enjoy the quality of the pre- rollers I bought - they didn't burn well and were heavy on the paper, which is a shame because the flower used (Master Kush) was smooth and I would have enjoyed tasting it rather than the paper. Also, poor burn (side burn predominate in these rollers) wasted flower, and I ended up snuffing them out and pulling the remaining for a pipe.
December 9, 2017
bud was ok. awful environment though. very crowded and when I finally got to the counter, I felt rushed
Dispensary response:
We appreciate you taking the time to come visit us at Brookline, and we are sorry to hear that the wait time made your visit less than satisfactory. Regardless of how busy we are, our focus is the patient experience. Based on feedback such as yours, we have developed two pathways to reduced wait times. The first is our Express Counter. The process is simple: fill out an order form, hand it to any member of our staff and have a seat in our lounge chairs. We will call you to the counter when your order is ready. The second option is utilizing our “Is there a line?” widget available on our home page at http://netacare.org. This real-time app, viewable on your smartphone as well, will tell you whether there is a line and how long of a wait there is.
Pro tip: Monday - Wednesday tends to be our quieter days, while Thursday - Sunday are significantly busier at times.
Excellent patient care is our top priority and feedback like this helps ensure that we hit that mark. We apologize for any inconvenience this caused you. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. Thank you for being a patient.
December 11, 2017
March 23, 2017
Great location and dispensary, love the atmosphere and the quality of medicine! Acdc is one of my favortie strains I hope they can keep it in stock for a while. Otherwise great would love to see more high CBD strains coming in! Overall they have served me well, managers are friendly and staff i have dealt with so far are friendly patient and kind. Thanks neta!
July 5, 2017
Quality was pretty good. Weighed out in front of me. Some of the buds were larfy but did the job. Beautiful inside. My budtender had a slight attitude but maybe just having a rough day. It's forgivable.
Dispensary response:
Hi 420brobro - Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We wanted to let you know that patients are able to choose their flower - feel free to ask for the exact buds you'd like on your next visit. We apologize that you felt you were not treated well during your visit. Staff is trained extensively on both the products and compassionate care, and a rough day is not an excuse. We work hard to give our patients a great service experience with top quality product and will continue to strive to do our best.
July 6, 2017
July 6, 2016
It is a great place to go to if u need bud and can't find it on your own . Prices are steap and I know they can lower them and still make a profit that is worth it but if they can charge up and people still pay they will . I noticed they charge cheaper for the bud that nobody wants or buys often and they limit the amount of good quality bud u can buy 1/4 . Their shatter and vape cartridges are on point I think and their thc pills are a plus . Being lactose intolerant I wish they made a edible without milk but no biggie . I'm sure the ones they got are delicious. Parking totally sucks there they need to figure out something soon before people start crashing there all stoned after getting their medicine. First time buyers 49 dollars off is a great way to bring people in the door and I recommend every one in mass with a license go there atleast once and take advantage of this deal .
Dispensary response:
Hi Mr. Dias, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We wanted to address some of your concerns. Prices - we closely monitor other RMDs for prices and make sure we have competitive pricing. Limits on flower - we want patients to have equal opportunity to get the medicine they need. By placing limits on our flower, we can serve a larger portion of our patient base. Edibles without milk - you'll be happy to hear we have several dairy-free options, including lozenges, brownies and chocolate bars. Parking - we have both a parking attendant and police officer to assist with the flow of traffic and parking in our lot. Being located in the city, we are fortunate to have a parking lot available for patients. There are also several free street-parking spots nearby and garages within walking distance. Here is a great guide to parking around our Brookline dispensary: http://netacare.org/pdf/Getting-to-NETA-Brookline.pdf. We're happy to hear you were able to benefit from our New Patient program, and you've found products that work well for you.
July 12, 2016
November 12, 2016
I like the location however I was not prepared for the amount of people packed inside I went on Friday and it was overwhelmingly packed and as someone with severe anxiety that was aweful. The staff was very welcoming and friendly took the time to explain everything on the menu to me and helped me find what may help best for me. There was only shake in the two strains I requested however I also got two pre rolls and two vape cartridges and a vape pen so far the vape pen has been amazing as has a pre roll all I've tried so far I hope to come back again on another day where there is actual flower not just shake. Love the vape pen though one hit and I was feeling good already and they taste amazing!
May 3, 2016
Last Saturday was my first official visit. I heard from a friend that went here before that it was amazing, and it is.
There is a small side parking lot that holds about 10 cars, and I think they have valet parking on weekends (not sure saw a guy with a shirt that said valet, didn't ask though)
SUPER secure, with 2 locked doors that you have to be buzzed into first. (Don't forget your IDs)
You go into the old bank, and are greeted by the smell of cannabis and a very friendly greeter that hands you a menu, and checks to see if this is your first time.
You have to fill out 3 pages of info, and then get in 1 of 2 lines. Express (few items, scanned and packed and you are on your way.
Or, you can go for the regular line, where you can talk about the product, smell and see your options.
I went with a friend and we both got the $49 deal (each) and has the nicest association (I believe her name was Laura, a total doll)
I can't wait to come back and pick up some new product.
December 25, 2016
Cool strains and good deals... I had some horrible reactions to their flower, across multiple strains, and this doesn't normally happen. Apparently they use plenty of pesticides or chemicals which may have bad effects. Beautiful and nice smelling flowers though. Just very commercial.
Dispensary response:
Hi tlultuce, Thank you for the review. We are sorry to hear about the reaction you had. We guarantee our products 100%, please feel free to bring in any unused flower and our staff will work with you to make sure you are happy with your purchase. To address your concerns: fully-organic indoor cultivation requires a tremendous amount of additional inputs. Therefore, we use only the highest quality nutrients and choose rockwool as a medium to help minimize our environmental footprint; we do only use certified organic pesticides, as required by the DPH, and we undergo frequent check ins by the regulators. Additionally, all final product is required to be tested for numerous substances, including heavy metals. Our results for these compounds are extremely low (parts per billion), if detected at all. These results provide a good benchmark for the quality of our cultivation practices. High metal numbers = poor inputs and practices.
December 30, 2016
February 14, 2016
It is incredible to think that a place like NETA Brookline exists considering the sluggish and disorganized rollout of the Massachusetts medical marijuana regulations. The NETA Brookline property is a sight to behold. They truly invested so much time and resources to restoring an austere, yet underused building. They actually achieved at making a former stale bank so fudgin' cool! I really like how they tailored their natural, zen-like brand into the building's interior. Their security were so friendly, and led me straight in. Absolutely nothing shady about it. Once you're buzzed into the dispensary floor, just wow! The staff is incredibly inviting and authentic. They truly love making a connection with fellow patients and sharing a little bit of knowledge about cannabis. I was shown a great resource handbook and finally arrived at the dispensing station!! The associates who helped me were very professional, sympathetic, and kept abreast of the latest scrutinized cannabis research. The staff seems to rely on each other very well to feed on each others' talents. I felt like they listened to my concerns and provided excellent advice. I was shown showed a wide assortment of flowers from Flo OG, Facewreck, Tangerine Haze, and Walker Kush. The flower nuggets were perfectly medium sized and well trimmed and manicured. SO MANY AROMAS! Muskiness, citrusy, flowery. I got small samples of the 3 strains above (except Flo OG) and they all serve great purposes for my well-being. This organization is trailblazing the way for medical marijuana in Massachusetts and the East Coast. Thank you! 5 STARS!!!!!
May 4, 2016
NETA Brookline is fantastic:
- Quality is quite good.
- Prices are eh. Not listed on the menu, but there is also a QP discount you can ask about. (Menu only shows price breaks up to an ounce.)
- Has its own parking lot with a cop there. So no worries about safety if you are carrying a lot of cash to buy with, or coming out with a lot of weed.
- I have gone 3 times now. The first time I didn't know about the parking lot and parked a block and a half away at a meter. 2nd time I went on a weekday in the early afternoon and the parking lot was pretty empty. 3rd time the place was PACKED (I think it was a holiday), but I still found a spot (the last one).
- When the lot is full they close it off. I would just circle a time or 2.
- If they aren't busy, the normal line is probably 15 minutes. Even if there is no wait it takes a bit cause they have to package and label everything for you.
- When busy I've waited 45 minutes in line, then 15 at the counter (got a buncha stuff though, so it took a while to package).
January 22, 2017
Went here yesterday. I purchased some shatter, wax, a vape cartridge, and an 8th of Hurricane flower. EVERYTHING was AWESOME! I I am usually very skeptic when I visit a dispensary in this state because it seems like everywhere the weed is too dry and the prices are too high. I was very pleased with the freshness of the the flower and the high was pure happiness. The shatter and wax was also incredible. I will absolutely go back when I have the time.
December 2, 2016
NETA is a very good dispensary in my opinion. Meds are good staff is good Only think I would say is I've tried a lot of they're strains and like maybe 3 of them that I purchased went out very fequently in a joint like 9 10 times. Im wondering what it is that makes some weed do that. I've purchases on the street before and ive had strains that don't stay lit in a joint. So im actually very curious as to what makes marijuana do this. But all around NETA is the best dispensary in mass and a phenomenal one also. They also have a great refer a friend program that I would recommend to anyone.
November 19, 2016
The Sativas here are generally mediocre. Anything that is decent quality generally goes very quickly.
Slow service and long wait. It could be a lot faster if the product were prepackaged. Personally, I don't need to smell it beforehand.
The tiny parking lot gets filled up and makes it very inaccessible for the patients with disabilities. Sometimes you have to park on Washington St., which can be very dangerous because of the narrow space and all the traffic.
On the plus side, very friendly staff. Perhaps some of the accessibility issues could be alleviated.
Also, it's a shame that Brookline requires that they have a fulltime policeman whose job is to basically tell patients that there is no room in the parking lot. Hopefully they can change the regulations to not require an officer, and pass the saving to the patients, who are already paying too much.
Dispensary response:
Hi databass2000, thanks for your feedback. You will be happy to hear that we offer an express service: when you arrive, just fill out a quick form with what you would like to purchase, then sit back and relax while we fill your order. This will expedite the process and can save you from having to wait in line. Also, please note that our parking and facility are in fact fully handicap accessible. Please let our parking attendant know if you need any help next time you visit, and we will do our best to assist you in any way.
November 22, 2016
February 3, 2017
I didn't realize the facility was amazon👇🏻😂
May 24, 2016
This place was.........awesome!!!!!! Everything you could ever imagine in a shop. I went on a Saturday, and I had to wait in line for about 20-30 minutes, but it was well worth the wait. I was able to review the menu while it smelled like 30 chocolate cakes baking in front of my face. The aroma of the place is absolutely unbeatable. The service was outstanding. Simone had me laughing nonstop with her witty comments, and the rest of the staff was knowledgeable. They were able to educate me on what was the best fit for me. I felt at ease the entire time. And their product is a homerun. For someone who's been smoking for 16 years, I know the product quite well. And this was fantastic. I personally think the Rempen will change everything for me. It's a vape pen that looks like an e cigarette. You are legal to use this product everywhere, as long as you aren't driving. It doesn't smell like anything when you smoke it, and it's ok for your health!
I love this place and would recommend it to anyone!!! Can't wait to go back!!!
My first visit changed my life! :-)
April 23, 2016
1st time at a dispensery, ever. Didn't know if I'd see the day in my lifetime, but here it was in my 33rd year. So it would have been hard to not have a good experience buying bud, the best bud around, legally! Overall awesome experience. Top qual flower and customer service in Brookline. I got Master Kush, Flo OG, GSC, and Grape Ape. Prices are fair when buying small amounts, would be nice of they could give you a break when buying more than 1/4, or more than an ounce. or give out something more than a pack of wraps for spending over 3 bills. or make applying for financial hardship waiver easier for us struggling to afford the meds we really need. I asked 3 different people in there and got the runaround on how to just get on a waiting list to be able to apply for any financial assistance at all... However, the girl who helped me seemed wicked chill, and being so overwhelmed by the quality, variety, and picking up my ganj legally, i ended up spending a bit more lute than initially intended... I got a stupid headstash though. all this top notch bud with 4 awesome different strains. hope it stays good a while because this head stash gonna last months!
February 25, 2016
Absolutely the best MMJ experience I have had so far in the year I've had my medical card. Forget the glorified drug deals posing as caregivers, you won't get shake, thick stems, or seeds from NETA, you see what you order before you pay, no shady delivery guys or mixed up orders, poor excuses for missed appointments, and so far some of the best quality herb I have found here.
Prices are a little higher, $100 for a quarter and $350 for a gram, but I am fine with paying that for the time being given the quality, active % breakdown (THC, CBD, TAC, CBG, CBC, CBN, and THC-V), and tons of nice plump trichomes!
I'm quite comfortable stating here that I will never use another caregiver as long as NETA keeps operating at this service and quality level, with the exception of concentrates, but those should be coming soon.
April 15, 2017
Seems like NETA only focuses their attention to their top THC producing strains because those are always dank. I've tried their CBD strains and it's nothing but B-Grade popcorn nugs.
Good place for stoners, bad place for people seeking real treatment.
Dispensary response:
Hi BeantownBudz,
Thanks for taking the time to write this review. We are sorry to hear you are not happy with the CBD flower quality. High CBD flowers are some of the most requested strains and we work hard to deliver the best quality to our patients. Next time you come in, feel free to ask to choose the buds that you wish. We also want to mention that we carry many other high CBD products - right now there are 14 CBD edibles on the menu in Brookline. We strive to bring the highest quality products in the varieties and strains that our patients are looking for and feel that we are making great strides doing so.
With care,
The Team at NETA
April 17, 2017
February 14, 2017
Gotta love it. By far the best dispensary I've been to. Good product, good people. I pass two other dispensaries on the way. NETA is worth the extra drive.
February 12, 2016
I received an "early invitation" e-mail for the grand opening of the new NETA dispensary in Brookline the next day. I was there less than two hours after they opened their doors for the first time. Great location! Easy to get to by train. Free parking in adjacent lot or along their street. The unique building used to be the Brookline Savings Bank when it was built in 1919. It is of the Beaux Art style and constructed of Buckeye grey sandstone, with an incredibly well restored interior with rose marble, mahogany woodwork, large ornate columns and a 20+ foot ceiling with glass dome, all of which lends wonderfully to the most amazing, comfy and welcoming atmosphere I've seen in a dispensary. Great, friendly and knowledgeable service. Their flower is very good. I picked up their Facewreck and Amnesia Haze, both great! I'll follow up on their vape oil cartridges later, but so far so good! Overall extremely pleased. This is officially my new go-to spot!