Paper and Leaf - Bainbridge Island

Great attentive and competent customer service beats fast rushed service, every single time. As soon as I walked through the door I knew I wasn't in a typical retail pot shop. I was first greeted by a gentleman with direct eye contact, who stated his first name, then encouraged me to look around, and to please ask if I had any questions. And, he didn't miss a beat as other customers came through the door, as he also greeted each with direct eye contact, letting them know the same, and he stayed present and attentive, with a keen ability to read the customer and to anticipate what they were looking for. He was very professional and very knowledgeable about the available products. It always makes the shopping experience easy when there's someone available to ask for help in finding that right product, rather than just watching from behind a glass wall. My first impression was not only that he is very good at what he does but that the store is very nicely layed out. This place is very nicely displayed. Well organized and clean, with beautiful custom natural wood display cabinets. The layout is comfortable and relaxed, with a similar familiarity to strolling through the aisles of any retail store, where you are able to compare similar products with price comparisons, but Paper and Leaf does it with an elegance of meandering through a museum, viewing masterpieces hung on the walls protected behind a glass case and these glass cases themselves are just as beautiful as the art it's protecting. It's very nice, and it really helps the customer to compare different manufacturer's products by name, of which are all clearly priced, nicely labeled, and displayed in well-lit display cases. Great layout, great people, great service, and great products, a great experience! This is not your typical retail pot shop. This is a five star cannabis retailer, and what I truly appreciate about the whole experience was not just how organized this place is, but unlike a lot of other retail stores where there's one long line, with just one budtender, with all the product hidden from view behind either a poorly lit display case or not in view at all, I felt more involved in making an informed decision, after being able to see what was actually available, and the overall experience was made better when I was able to get needed answers to make a more informed purchase of the right product from a true professional. If you're ever on Bainbridge Island, make this your must see destination. Seriously, this is the fine wine of the pot world. A fine establishment. Great job Paper & Leaf!

This is my favorite go-to shop for sure! The staff is truly amazing; so welcoming, extremely knowledgeable, takes the time to explain and educate, and will give even more consultation to those desiring so in order to find what best suits your needs. Some people mention not liking the mild 70’s rock, but I like it. It’s in the background, not too loud and doesn’t give an overwhelming vibe, which I personally feel would detract from the professionalism and ability to focus on what you are there for. Maybe that’s just me though. I REALLY love the recent addition of the CBD focused Paper and Leaf shop next door! They carry everything from water, to dog anxiety treats, to clothing...and even have a coffee bar. Amazing coffee btw people!

Paper and Leaf is a great looking shop with a nice quality selection. It's also the only place on the island to purchase cannabis. They are priced fairly, but with the caveat that other places a bit further away (a shop in Bremerton offers sales of 30% the entire store on Fridays) so I find myself saving more by shopping off island. Great for a quick re stock, but outside of a random 10% coupon, it's not my go-to.

Congratulations to the staff on the Best of Kitsap County award for Paper & Leaf. There are numerous reasons they won. Too many to list here. I travel past at least one other store to get there. Why haven't you been there yet?