86 Reviews of Star Buds - Riverside
4.8
Quality
4.8
Service
4.9
Atmosphere
Bernardo was my budtender. he is always very kind and he really takes his time and makes sure that my buying experience is the best. Great selection and deals. Wonderful rewards program too. Highly recommend. thank you StarBuds!
Dispensary response:
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that Bernardo took great care of you — he truly strives to make every visit exceptional, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words.
We're glad you’re enjoying our selection, deals, and rewards program as well. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
Thank you for choosing StarBuds — we look forward to seeing you again soon!
December 11, 2025
Devin and Chris greeted me today and made me feel very welcome. Jessica served me today and was very helpful and kind. Nick is always very pleasant and always makes me feel like i matter. Best buying experience overall. thank you STARBUDS! super daily deals and awesome rewards program too! 5 stars!
Dispensary response:
Thank you so much for the amazing 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that Devin, Chris, Jessica, and Nick all helped make your visit such a welcoming and positive experience. Our team loves making every guest feel valued, and it’s great to know you’re enjoying our daily deals and rewards program too. We can’t wait to see you again soon!
July 31, 2025
June 14, 2025
Friendly and knowledgeable people, fast service, and pretty store. Miguel was great! We'll be going back soon.
Dispensary response:
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the fast service, welcoming team, and our store atmosphere. Miguel will be happy to hear your shoutout! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Star Buds!
June 30, 2025
July 30, 2025
Everyone here is cool for the most part and the products are great. The only thing I really don’t enjoy is when I place an order at this location and the budtenders insist that I ordered it elsewhere. I have also gotten incorrect orders and they do not allow returns. I will not be coming back here sadly.
Dispensary response:
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re glad to hear you’ve enjoyed our products and found our team friendly, but we’re truly sorry to learn about the issues you’ve experienced with order accuracy and the confusion around order locations. This is not the level of service we strive to provide, and we completely understand your frustration.
While we do have strict policies regarding returns due to compliance regulations, we absolutely want every customer to feel confident in their purchase and experience. We’d appreciate the chance to make this right — if you’re open to it, please reach out to us directly at the store and ask for a manager so we can address your concerns and work toward a resolution.
Thank you again for your feedback; it helps us improve and provide better service moving forward.
July 31, 2025
August 12, 2025
Mark was a great bud tender love coming to this location very friendly environment
Dispensary response:
“Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear Mark took great care of you and that you enjoy the welcoming environment at our location. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again soon!”
September 1, 2025
August 11, 2025
Jess was awesome, gave my pup some treats. Great deals great people
Dispensary response:
“Thanks for the love! We’re so glad Jess made your visit special (and your pup’s too 🐾). We appreciate you noticing our great deals and friendly team. Can’t wait to welcome you both back again soon!”
September 1, 2025
August 7, 2025
Awsome experience. Mark is always willing to assist and educate
Dispensary response:
“Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear Mark continues to provide you with helpful guidance and education—he’ll be so happy to know his efforts are appreciated. We look forward to seeing you again soon!”
September 1, 2025
May 22, 2025
Coco was a pleasure to work with
Dispensary response:
Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad to hear that Coco made your experience a great one. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments—hope to see you again soon at Star Buds!
June 30, 2025
April 26, 2025
Good customer service thanks to Diego for recommending me Rythm REMIX Single
( infused). Did not disappoint at all .
Dispensary response:
Thank you for the great review! We're glad you had a positive experience and that the Rythm REMIX Single hit the mark. We’ll be sure to pass your shoutout along to Diego! Hope to see you again soon at Star Buds.
May 15, 2025
April 12, 2025
Today Saturday April 12, 2025 I went to the dispensary starbuds I bought 1 gram of live resin Cresco 3 prerolls I use my reward points every thing was Kool till I got home I open my gram of oil it was a gram but it was ONLY FILL half way only so it only came out to be have a gram
Dispensary response:
Hi there! Thanks so much for your feedback—we truly appreciate you stopping by Star Buds. We’re sorry to hear about the issue with your Cresco live resin. Just so you know, all cannabis products sold in Illinois are prepackaged and sealed by the licensed cultivator, so we don’t have the ability to alter or inspect the contents prior to sale.
That said, we definitely want to make this right for you. Please feel free to stop back into the store with your product and receipt, and our team will be happy to take a look and help resolve the situation. Thanks again for choosing Star Buds—we look forward to seeing you again soon!
April 19, 2025
March 16, 2025
Love coming here ! Service is always great ! Miguel was able to help me out on my last order and did great !
Dispensary response:
We love having you here! 💚 Thank you for the kind words—Miguel will be happy to hear he made your last visit a great one. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
March 26, 2025
March 26, 2025
Miguel & Vicky are my fave budtenders 😊
Dispensary response:
We love hearing that, and we’ll be sure to pass the shoutout to Miguel & Vicky! 🙌 Thanks for your support—we can’t wait to see you again soon!
March 26, 2025
February 25, 2025
Love this place and the loyalty system is amazing!
Dispensary response:
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad to hear that you love Star Buds and appreciate our loyalty system. We strive to make every visit a great experience, and it's wonderful to know you’re enjoying it. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
March 3, 2025
Associate Mark Nino was very knowledgeable and helpful. Very smooth transaction
Dispensary response:
"Thank you for the fantastic review! 🌟 We're so glad to hear that Mark Nino was able to assist you with his knowledge and make your transaction smooth. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him! Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again soon!"
December 19, 2024
I didn’t receive the product I ordered . The North Riverside location didn’t have product in stock. They also didn’t receive the on line order I submitted to Leafly. I probably won’t order from Leafly to pick up product at location near me.
Dispensary response:
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration you experienced with your recent order. Ensuring our customers receive the products they expect is incredibly important to us, and we're sorry we fell short in this instance.
We’ll review the issue with our inventory and online ordering system to prevent similar situations in the future. In the meantime, we’d love the chance to make things right. Please feel free to contact a manager at Riverside location directly so we can assist you further.
Your feedback is invaluable, and we hope to regain your trust. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
January 21, 2025
November 15, 2024
Staff is friendly, helpful and informed on products. There are lots of great options to pick from. Overall, I am very happy to have them in our community. Thanks Mark for your help.
Dispensary response:
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with our team and that you found our product selection to your liking. We'll be sure to pass along your gratitude to Mark—he'll be happy to know he made your visit memorable. We're proud to be part of this wonderful community and look forward to serving you again soon!
November 15, 2024
I have only been to this dispensary once, and I purchased a single unit of product. I went in because Star Buds was open later than my usual dispensary, and because they had attractive discounts. I came by bicycle from about three miles away, having posted an internet order. My visit lasted about three minutes. I seemed to be the only customer in the shop, which was getting ready to close.
The interior is bright and inviting, and the shop area is efficient and clean. The hip hop on the sound system lent the place a "prepare to party" atmosphere instead of the "find healing" ambiance some dispensaries conjure up. The employees were fast, polite and kind. I did not have an opportunity to seek employees' knowledge because I was in and out quickly, and I came without any questions. However, I would return again, especially if the place continues to sell particular eighths at a massive discount.
Star Buds seems to feature certain brands like Kaviar, which are not available in other dispensaries. It's worth looking at their website to investigate their discounts, which are often substantial. What's most notable is that, despite it being the end of the day, the employees provided me with courteous, speedy service without making me feel rushed or like I was annoying them. That's a tip other dispensaries in the near-west burbs might be keen to take.
One tip for Starbuds: I know I'm in the minority, but a bike rack out front would be nice. I had to lock up on a street sign.
Dispensary response:
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're glad to hear you found our shop inviting and efficient. Your feedback about the atmosphere is interesting; we aim for a welcoming vibe for all our customers. We're delighted you appreciated the discounts and the variety of brands we offer. We'll definitely consider your suggestion for a bike rack—your convenience matters to us. Looking forward to serving you again soon!
December 18, 2023
November 30, 2024
Bernardo was such a big help really made the process easy for me
Dispensary response:
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're glad Bernardo was able to make your experience smooth and enjoyable. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him—he'll be thrilled to hear it! We look forward to helping you again soon. 🌟
December 4, 2024
November 23, 2024
Shoutout to Miguel. Great customer service. Always coming back to this place
Dispensary response:
Thanks for the shoutout! We're thrilled to hear that Miguel provided you with great customer service. We'll make sure he knows how much you appreciate him! We can't wait to welcome you back again soon. 🙌🌟
December 4, 2024
November 5, 2024
I love the staff and the the product is wonderful thank you
Dispensary response:
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so glad to hear you love our team and our products. Your support means the world to us, and we’re always here to make your visits enjoyable. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
November 15, 2024
October 30, 2024
Great customer service. Always satisfied with my purchase. Best starbuds store by far. Thank you diego.
Dispensary response:
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you've had great experiences with our team and that Diego was able to make your visit even better. We always aim to provide top-notch service and products, so it’s wonderful to know we’re hitting the mark. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! 🌟
November 4, 2024
Alex was very courteous and informative.
Dispensary response:
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear Alex provided courteous and informative service. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again soon at Star Buds!
October 15, 2024
This Team seems to Always be busting it out for the Customers. Always trying to accommodate us all.
Dispensary response:
We really appreciate your feedback! Our team works hard to provide the best service and accommodate every customer. It’s great to hear that their efforts are making a difference. Thanks for recognizing their hard work, and we look forward to continuing to serve you at Star Buds Riverside!
August 19, 2024
August 2, 2024
Love Starbuds! The staff is always friendly and they legit have the BEST rewards program and deals for those looking to save money.
Dispensary response:
We’re so glad you love Star Buds! It’s fantastic to hear that you find our staff friendly and appreciate our rewards program and deals. We’re committed to offering great value and service. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you again soon! 🌟
August 17, 2024