Origins - West Seattle

The displays are organized by mood/effect, are set up to look very lovely. I will hand it to merchandising, it looks great! Wish pricing was more apparent, the teeny tiny font in each display and no labels near products means playing a match game to figure out how much a strain costs. The good news is the budtenders are very nice and will explain pricing/effects/offer suggestions. At the same time, they will probably try to upsell you even if you tell 'em you want to spend X amount. Just make it clear you will not spend more than you came in to spend and you'll be fine.

The budtenders are very helpful whether I'm looking for flowers or for a CBD tincture.

Overall, I liked this place. However, they put far too much friction in place on the deals that you get on sms. the budtender never seems to know about the deals, doesn't tell you about them and when you ask they have to ask someone else. It seems their marketing tactic is to lure you in with a special and then get you to pay a higher price for something else. Makes you feel like your trying to get one over on them just for asking about the deal they send to you. If you're going to have specials, the customer shouldn't be the one having to ask about them. Then they give you a card so a friend can get 15% off, but you get nothing in return for the referral. I'm starting to think it's all a shady setup.

First, I am a relatively "new" smoker. I was never really into it until the the laws were passed and the stores started to open. My first experiences, buying, were in SoDo because it was somewhat convenient with a bus I take to work. It was fun while it lasted... and then, a few weeks ago, I saw an article about Origins on Reddit. I was intrigued. Here's the thing, I might be a little biased because this location is a 10 minute walk from my house. This is awesome. I will try to leave that at the door, because convenience is not everything (and it might not be convenient for everyone). The prices here are great on some things and the same on others. I haven't found a product here (or a comparable) that was higher than any other store I have been to. In fact, I purchased some awesome kief (just this week!) for about $6 less than the stores I used to frequent (same brand, same weight). It is a pretty big discount if I were to look at it as a percentage - like 30% off. I am more into concentrate/catridges (vapes), and while I can't exclaim 30% savings there... the prices are about the same... but the product/brand I am now in love with has higher THC (if you think it matters) and didn't have that "chemical taste" some of the cartridges have. So, a better value (to me). The staff here are all very friendly. I have seen mostly the same faces the 3 times I have been in. This is important and I wanted to note this... many of the other stores I had been to have so many staff members its hard to see the same faces and people that you are familiar with. I like familiar faces. They really take time to explain things here and tell you what separates the products they carry from others on the market. One of the places I USED to frequent in SoDo was more of a "get 'em in and get 'em out" kind of place. That's fine if that is what you want, but I actually like the education and the time... newish smoker and all that. I wish I could remember names but there is a gentleman who is always wearing a hat that just loves to talk about the products, recommend things, and basically just keep people engaged. He's very friendly. They all are - and they all seem to want to help you find what YOU are looking for. The space itself is very nice. Its open and, again, unlike other stores I have been to, it feels very "welcoming" (it's in a converted house so maybe that helps...). Simple designs. No gawdy 420 stuff... just nice and clean. One of the things that kept me from going to another store nearby was that it is (apparently, I haven't been) all about the 420 culture stuff which isn't really my thing. They do a great job of showcasing the product here... and if you look at all of the flower stuff they carry it is PACKED with "crystals"(trichomes), which is awesome. I am not really that into flowers but from the appearance, at least, it looks like great stuff. I read about, and was told that they used to be a medical place. So that is one of the reasons they know all the good stuff and suppliers. I was also told they have strong relationships with their vendors - and even require additional paperwork from them (above and beyond what WA state requires). I dont know if other stores do the same, it has never been mentioned, but they took the time here to tell me that. It is something I have never even considered, but I now think its more important than ever (especially with all the illegal pesticide stuff in the news lately). There has gotta be some bad stuff, right? You wont take me seriously if there wasn't. There is -- but it is all so minor to me. Parking is VERY limited (there is space for maybe 4 cars)... there are some other places close by that you could probably park at but this might be a big thing for some (I don't have a car so I don't really care). There is a bus stop in front for several buses 60, 113, and 128 I believe. The 120 is about 2 blocks away... so this place does have that going for it... and as a lifelong pedestrian I think its awesome (you might not). Other bad stuff... its not really in the best area. I find it to be safe and everything but the general vibe of "downtown white center" across Roxbury is nothing to write home about. That is changing REALLY fast and I actually think this store will HELP with that. I think that's it. Seriously. I did have a problem with one of the items I purchased. I was really bummed out. It was taken care of very quickly and, again, education was provided during. That's important to me. This was long but I wanted to get everything out (educating anyone reading this!). TL;DR: This place is great.

decent quality flower most of the time, however these guys are out of their minds with some of the prices they charge. I cant justify spending as much as they charge, which is a shame because i'd shop here quite often otherwise.

Love coming here . the store is beautiful, selection and deals are great . the people who work there are super friendly and warm, I actually get excited when I need to pick up .

good but a little pricey

I went here fairly regularly for a couple months and just recently got turned away since my ID is from out of state. While I understand that they have the right to do that I'm 23 and found it pretty frustrating since all the other places in the area were closed for the night. They told me to come back again tomorrow but I am not going to do that. The quality of the inventory at Origins is high however the prices are even higher. Certain budtenders here are friendly and knowledgeable but a majority of them are either a little rude or too friendly to a point where it feels fake. Only go to Origins if everywhere else is closed (they have good hours) and do not go Origins if you are visiting from out of town and looking for a good place to buy your first Seattle bud.

Origins is my new dispensary. I will come here for my main purchases from now on because all the buds in house are extremely high quality. They take their time choosing what they stock, and the Origins line is fantastic. I feel like no matter what, when I go in there I can't miss. Even if it's not my favorite strain when I get home, it's still high quality buds. I mean, HIGH QUALITY. Everything is packed with trichromes -- they don't push THC content. It's labelled that way legally, but these budtenders are more concerned with how you want to feel than how fucked up you want to get. They also explained to me that the THC:CBD ratio is more important than just THC% when determining what the effect will be like. The staff I have come in contact with have been very educated and give great options, considering what you like to do and feel like when you smoke as well as budget. Super friendly, ready and willing to spend lots of time making the right decision even when its busy. I'm coming here from now on.

Go there every week since I moved here. I'm from out of state and honestly wish they would allow tips the staff have helped me so much from choosing the right bud for me to telling me the cool things to do around Seattle. Happy I live nearby. Would highly recommend it.

Just stopped by Origins for the first time. A well curated inventory, super friendly and extremely educated staff. A beautiful store as well.

Unfortunately I can't leave a positive review because I couldn't get inside. It was not handicap accessible due to the five or six steps in the front door. The worker there was really nice though seen me and came outside to explain why it was not accessible due to some codes where they where not allowed to change or alter the building.... Nice employees for sure but it just blew my mind how they would have opened a weed dispensary business that wasn't accessible smh...

I just moved to the area and was SO pleasantly surprised to stumble upon Origins. I was there at their Grand Opening last weekend as they converted to a rec shop from a medical shop. These guys know what they are doing! The staff was warm, welcoming and quite knowledable...no weird vibes at all.. I left with some Tangie, Cherry Sherbert and Trainwreck. The Tangie was some of the BEST I have ever had..WOW! The nose, taste and effect were all a 10! The Cherry Sherbert was spectacular and exotic as well. Must try. The Trainwreck was good..not great but I still enjoyed vaporizing the classic and getting a nice sativa lift when I needed it. Keep up the excellent work Origins! I will be back for sure :-)

I freakin' love this place! I come here every time I'm in West Seattle or before I head to Alki Beach. My third time in and my new favorite store! They give the best recommendations and I always feel at ease here. They have live music on Saturdays.

Really nice shop, selection was wide but not overwhelming, and its so nice to have a neighborhood shop near the West Seattle Junction. The staff was super friendly on a Sunday afternoon, though I somehow got handed off to four different people to actually make a purchase. Prices are for sure a bit on the high side here, but I guess you're paying for the convenience of not leaving the peninsula.

I have visited Origins five times now and I really love that place. Really cool, laid-back people and great deals on great flower. So glad to see this in West Seattle.

I really like Origins. I shop at other stores in Seattle as well, and I even have some other favorites in West Seattle - but I keep going back to Origins. Top notch product naturally, but the service has always been superb. Friendly and knowledgable budtenders. I have made purchases there at least 20 times. One of my happy places :-)

Great selections and super nice people!!

This place is my favorite weed store to go to. The weed is always great and the employees are very helpful. Payden always helps me find the exact type of weed I'm looking for.

I used to run into this place really quick while I was on my way to the freeway, and I liked the inside; but $$$ & not much of a selection. One day like 4-5 months ago, I went to go get something & it was locked and all the signs were down. I thought they shut down, until recently I saw that they are now located in the junction. It would have been nice if they put up a huge sign or wrote on their web site that they were moving to " this address" & will be open for business And give the date they will open..." a sign with that info or a simple post on their website would have been helpful & probably give them more business too!

I've been to quite a few different dispensaries since moving to the area last year. A few I frequented and considered my "usual" places. Nowadays Origins is about the only place I go. The staff has always been very friendly staff and you can tell puts an emphasis they put on customer service. From the way you're greeted to the personal attention you get at the counter, you feel like more than just a quick buck. And after having gone here near weekly for over six months, the only time I've had to wait more than 30 seconds to be helped at the counter was on 4/20. This place is worth your business.

I've been here a few times now & the staff is super friendly & knowledgable. Erin helped me pick out some great dense nugs! Thanks girl! They don't have the biggest selection, but what they do have is good bud & regular deals going on, which is better than having to sift through shabby herb for the good stuff. I would totally recommend them to friends!

First of all, if you're in west Seattle YOU HAVE TO stop by origins. Rico, a budtender there is one of my favorites out of the many many tenders I've come across. Very knowledgeable, and represents what the culture is about. The one time I went and he wasn't working Tyler stepped up and hooked me up with some great flower. Overall the stores aesthetics make me feel like I belong, the flower and oil they have are just beyond anything in the near vicinity. Hard to find shops like this these days.

Good location. Busy so felt a little rushed.