Forbidden Cannabis Club - Seattle

How a business truly distinguishes itself isn't in just selling you what you want. It's how they handle potential customer service issues. I went to return a vape cartridge that wasn't drawing properly. I was treated like a VIP. Misha (sp?) went above and beyond to explain potential problems with cartridges along with possible fixes, this, before cheerfully exchanging the defective cartridge for a new one (which works perfectly). Ike's (just up the street) is okay, but you feel a bit "processed" there, whereas at Ponder, you feel especially welcomed and valued. Lots of times, you can buy a given product from many stores, so your decision comes down to which store you'd prefer to give your money. I now prefer to give it to Ponder.

The workers are helpful and I always love what they recommend

Met budtender Ryan B. Excellent service great product selection and reasonable prices. First time buyer deals are awesome. Will bbs.

Love this shop! The location is great, inside it's very brightly lit, friendly and welcoming. Everyone from the door person to the each bud tender makes you feel relaxed. I got great personal recommendations that resulted in me finding the best medicine I've been able to access since I've moved to Seattle. This is my go-to shop now, and I highly recommend anyone to check out Ponder, I think you will be happy you did! No one seems aloof or tries to rush your selection, and the shop just feels really safe and cozy. Thanks to everyone who works there for making it such a positive and uplifting experience, the shop is one of my new happy places :)

The door dudes are always friendly. Some of the budtenders are awesome at giving personalized recommendations, and others are still learning, but everyone has a great attitude. Dig the neighborhood vibe -- it's very Central District; I usually have a short exchange with at least the door guy if not other customers. Bummed I didn't make it to their joint rolling workshop... You get decent quality for a good price, happy hour (12-4:20) and usually some cheap options if ya just don't wanna spend a lot. Since they opened, the selection has gotten better, staff is friendly and atmosphere is always improving. (Also, there is a ymca down the block and laundromat/liquor store/post office the next block over so you can really get a lot done in one spot and stop at the neighbor lady for a drink because you accomplished a lot today.)

A wonderful dispensary! Tiffany was extremely helpful, patient, inviting, and aware. She was like a bartender at a bar...alert and ready to provide a service, NOT obviously under the influence and a step or two behind you. Both Marcus and the gentleman at the door were very nice and helpful as well. The place across the street could learn a few things about customer service from here! I also like how everything was displayed. Unlike many other dispensaries, it wasn't just a bunch of cases showing the same thing over and over again . You viewed something at a case, and moved on to another one to find something else. The quality of everything is fantastic! The pricing is also great! Overall it's definitely worth going to BEFORE you go to the "other" place (in my opinion). Ponder will give you a FANTASTIC boutique experience with great selection, great service, great attention to detail, great prices, and great smoke!!!!! Carry on!

This is my happy place, not much different than being the child in the candy isle. What I've appreciated most is that I've been recommended the right strains for the high I'm looking for, in other words very knowledgeable. To top it off they're familiar with my face and they treat me personally. This is where you want to buy your weed during their happy hour...

Very friendly staff with reasonable prices. Much calmer and nice experience than the long line and rushed sense you get at Ike’s across the street. Also they do a 15% off during happy hour from 12-4:20 each day. I stocked up!

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This location is great! If you live in Seattle anywhere from Capitol Hill to Madison Park this is a must check out. Very relaxed, don't feel as rushed as some of the other locations in Seattle, it's kind of a hidden gem. Haley the Budetender was super cool and patient and took time to talk to me about CBD Flower. She recommended some Cinex because I asked what's the best Sativa at a reasonable price and she hooked up the Happy Hour Special. If you like Cannabis, stop by this location. 🍃🙏🏽🍃

Absolutely amazing

I've never been a stoner, and getting to know stuff about mmj has been pretty intimidating. I haven't had any really bad budtender experiences, but they've always been knowledgeable dudes who really didn't add to my confidence. All the budtenders and the manager at Ponder were women, the one I talked to wasn't at all condescending about my cluelessness about vape pens, and she was well-versed in CBD (although she did initially recommend indicas when I said I wanted to treat pain; I think the price is a lot lower for them, so that makes sense). This time around I did leave feeling a bit more confident about things. A+ experience at Ponder, and it was the first time I've ever gone to a weed store, bought everything I wanted, and got out for under $50. Definitely going back when the time comes.

My absolute favorite shop. Tiffany in particular is a wonderful person on staff that really lsitened to what I was looking for and recommended 3 really great strains. She used her knowledge of recreational, medicinal, AND stone healing to guide me in my quest for Epilepsy and Anxiety relief. Highly recommended space as well. Bright, happy atmosphere.

Ponder is my favorite shop in town. The service is always fantastic, selection is great and they'll give you great suggestions whether you're on a top or bottom shelf budget.

Ponder for those Seattlites that live south is a best kept secret; especially given that it exsist along with other bud bars in what is historically known as one of the rougher parts of the city. The budtenders are down to earth and welcoming which gives the feel of those individuals who are indigenous to also being a consumer of this wonderful plant It has a real sophisticated relaxed vibe with the rich sounds of jazz music playing in the background while you mingle around looking to discover something different or going about to pick up your favorite go to strain. There is nothig to ponder about when considering making a visit to Ponder #seeyouthere

Everybody is pretty nice.

Amazing spot packed full of kind, relaxed but ready to help people as well as plenty of amazing product. Definitely a true Seattle gem.

Cute, clean store! Very friendly and knowledgeable/helpful staff. Would definitely recommend and will be returning!

I decided to visit Ponder when Uncle Ike's (down the block) once again had a line down the block. I was pleasantly surprised by a chipper, very friendly, and helpful budtender. Their selection was good, though their sign organized the strains by farmer vs strain type (Sativa, Hybrid, etc). which made it more difficult to parse my options as I was focused on finding an Indica. Prices were average. But overall I loved that the the tender had time to talk with me, and I didn't feel rushed.

Great selection of products, great bud tenders but the security guard was unfriendly, made me feel like I was wasting his time, and mean mugged me the whole time I was there

I really enjoyed visiting this store for the first time last week. It has a great energy inside the store, and unlike nearby competitors, I actually had a pleasant experience being able to ask questions and peruse the vast amount of product and options they have! Very conscientious to Clean Green standards and pesticide free bud, I was impressed! Such wonderful, nice, and friendly staff. Really glad to see a truly friendly neighborhood store. I am seeing big things in their future.

I like this place. It's a hidden gem and people don't know about it yet. Great vibe and really a good looking store. PS... Cortona coffee shop down the block is great. I pick up my thc honeystix (I put it in my coffee), my sativa pre-roll for me and a chocolate truffle for my girl. And then I get a coffee at Cortona. That's my Sunday. Ah life is good in Seattle. :-)

Like others have said, awesome little place. It's on the backside of Capitol Hill and the CD. Totally top notch staff. Incredibly friendly, awesome selection. What is listed on the website kind of pales in comparison to walking into the shop. Just super friendly, like I can not state that enough. These guys blow Uncle Ike's out of the water for support and atmosphere. Totally will be here again!

I was tired of dealing with the long lines and ridiculously cramped parking lot of my usual pot store when my mom recommended Ponder to me. I found street parking in seconds. The budtender was very helpful, I never felt like I was being unnecessarily up sold and the happy hour pricing was a nice surprise. The pot was also quite good. I shall be back.