Always a wonderful experience to shop here! This morning, I was enthusiastically assisted by Mimi…read more Such a positive, efficient and helpful person. I will continue to highly recommend RISE Dispensary on Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena, California to anyone who asks. Peter

I've been smoking and shopping locally for cannabis for the last year at least. In my experience,…read morerise is a joke for dispensaries everywhere-- don't even bother at this place. The bud tenders at Rise don't care about their job, they're straight lazy! They want you to go straight to the computers and order or do an online order because they are ill informed on their own products. When I first started going to the store there was an attentive staff member named Steven, he was my main. But now I heard he's gone????? I have not have a genuine experience with one person that works there BUT that guy. Your loss. Sweet Flower is far superior when considering where to buy dro from whilst in Pasadena. The kicker for this post was that Rise has a wonderful new "point system" no one EVER BOTHERED TO TELL ME ABOUT. APparEntLY the only way to actually receive your rewards from such point system is if you scan a QR code BEFORE every purchase. Why does it take me asking about my points for someone behind the counter to consider that I may want rewards? Why won't they do their job, and idk, ask about my points, even? What happened to work ethic and Trying? I don't see any of those bud tenders ever actually attending to the people nor care if they get their money's worth. To the man with long dark hair, your curtness did a job well done. In any sense, I'm never shopping here again. That point system bs was not cool and I've missed out on a LOT of rewards because of the incompetence of a few people working at this dispensary.

The staff was helpful and courteous. I have been to several different stores and have had some…read moreunpleasant experience

I'm Sweet Flower's newest fan!…read more I have an upcoming vacay and needed some discreet edibles to pop while doing my thing. I was in Pasadena and saw some good options at Sweet Flower and in I went. The staff was soooooo friendly from the security to the register, which I always appreciate in my dispensaries. Prices are good and their sales are even better. I actually placed my order online before going in so everything was all set & I could scope out the deals. Picking up was seamless, easy and fast paying cash in person. I was able to find street parking outside without a problem on a weekday morning. I'll definitely pop back into Sweet Flower when I'm in Pasadena!

Velvet is a vibe. Great atmosphere, stylish space, and amazing drinks. Perfect spot for a fun…read morenight out or a chill hang with friends. Always a good time here.

They were very professional what a great set of people. I would definitely recommend this place to…read moreanyone.

Good buds good staff like the selection of og strains in indica price is good can't beatread more

It's closed!! Drove here and it's closed I should've have just stopped at one next to the DMV when…read moreI first saw it.

I started coming to Varda at the tail end of 2023. I'd just moved to the SGV when one of my…read morehousemates had come home with a big bag of weed and poetry to lay down about Rustin's service because my friend was that charmed by his care and knowledge that had our whole household blitzed out of our minds that night [Positive, always with that guy]. As my life has gravitated closer into the area through my work and studies in academia, research, and natural science niches, Varda has become a household staple and a place I've looked forward to stepping into across my day-to-day. Now, it's not at all difficult finding high quality product in Los Angeles for more affordable prices. I'm originally from a place where cannabis was very violently criminalized, so in terms of accessibility, it's great having an abundance of local options. What's kept me coming back to Varda as a choice though is an experience that has complimented my lifestyle, and that is entirely a result of the staff and the care they pour into their craft. If you ever have the fortune of working with them, Rustin and Aliyah alone are worth the trip over. For myself, my friends, and my colleagues that have passed through, both of them are incredibly thorough in terms of working to understand what their clients are looking for. Whether you're trying to slip in and out or looking to learn more about the products that are right for you, both of them are great for accommodating those details through whatever experience, abstractness, or specificity you come in with. Both of them have helped me find products that consistently meet my needs and preferences- be it celebrating my joys, releasing my grief, encouraging my introspection and creativity, managing chronic pain, relieving overstimulation, or just softening me up through the hostility of late-stage capitalism. :P They're well-versed in the science and industry behind the products as well as navigating details to match each person's budget and preferences. Aside from those two, Jordan, Amy, Shane, and the tall bearded guy with the golden doodle whose name is slipping me have also been a part of the dispensary's charming formula that keeps me enthusiastic to return to an environment where I know I'll be met with care, listening ears, and good company. The downside is that since the change of ownership, the store has lost its open-concept design (along with many beloved staff members) that once allowed customers to browse at their unique pace without the pressure of a single-file line. This set-up was a really great experience that I immediately missed as I typically visit at the end of a work or school week when I'm seeking mellowness and rest. Having that open-concept allowed me to take my time learning more about the store's products as I could leisurely sift through the shelves and discuss with the budtenders. In a city filled with botanic gardens, museums, libraries, and walkable charm, it was a really nice compliment to the local vibe. Through growing pains like these though, the staff continues to be the draw as they've continued to work to understand how to meet customers where they're at despite the high traffic flow. Check 'em out if you're ever in the area! It's a short walk away from the Sierra Madre Metro rail and right off of Colorado. They've got a wide variety of products and price points and some really cool people that can answer any questions you have.

When this store was owned by Gramlin, the prices were the lowest in town. Now STIIIZY owns it and…read morethe prices reflect jt. The workers are friendly, but there's one issue. Don't bother using Online ordering ahead. I have ordered ahead about 4-5x now and not ONCE have they been able to find my order in the system or had it ready, even an hour later.

Really like this shop wen there is no other options they look out for u. They also have good…read morequality flower

This location has been operating under various business names, such as the latest "420 Altadena",…read moreand before that "420 Pitstop", this owner has shown his/her creative genius. To have been running this illegal cannabis dispensary for several years now, they've got the fake cartridge supply chain hookup. Every fake thing in the fake box is not only dangerous (obviously... wtf where does the oil come from? What're we smoking JFC). The Stiiizy brand is the only thing I've bought here since it reopened. Before they had real stiiizy products but today I got a blatantly fake cartridge. They refuse that their items are fake and absolutely refuse exchange or refund. My old review was about the same thing with different scenarios. Just get delivery. It's literally the same price per cartridge at $25/each. You can see the boxes in the case and compare them to the boxes in the picture. The cartridge rattles around in the box when you buy it bc the fake packaging doesn't hold the cartridge securely. I got 5G of their best flower in Cereal Milk hybrid strain. It crunched into powder when I packed my first bowl. It was smokable but a mess and it burned too fast. And it honestly didn't do much for me. This place is garbage. Serious health risk to smoke garbage.

Great experience. The staff were polite . Budtender ..CC or CJ ? Was knowledgable and helpful…read more. would recommend! Ryan

I went there at the beginning of LAST YEAR and they said if I signed up for text that I would get a…read moredeal so I did. Fast forward to now, they have been blowing up my texts every other day, and whenever I reply "stop" like it says I can to stop the messages, they still come in anyways. I've tried calling them multiple times in the last month and they have never picked up but finally, I was able to get on the phone with them today and a young woman picked up the phone. I asked her if there was a manager in, and she said no, and I explained my situation and how frustrating it is. Do you know what she did? She hung up on me before I could even continue talking. I will be going there in person to speak to them about this and I will continue calling them until I can reach a manager because this is so unbelievable and unprofessional, I will never be spending my money there ever again.

Came to the new spot and treaty hooked me up with dope deals. She's really nice! she also let me…read moreknow about PAD. They have amazing deals

Their team is super helpful and they always have a great selection for whenever I get in the mood…read moreto bake! Great prices every time.

I order from here frequently and have for years. Stephanie, one of the co-founders, is the reason I…read morecontinue ordering from here. She is so friendly and genuinely cares about customers. There are some newer people, who clearly have been trained well. I absolutely recommend this for anyone, but especially those with chronic pain. The edibles help my chronic pain but also with my anxiety disorders. Thank you Transcend!

Omg flavor town. Strong and smooth. This place never fails and great staff always friendly.they…read moreneed. Around for years like 10 years. Yelp suddenly deleted this business. No one knows why not even the actual business. But there are horrible places and unlicensed places still posted on Yelp. I think they were getting great reviews and attention and some people didn't like that. Shame on you Yelp! Look up this company on Google, you won't regret it!

Thank you, Willy, for taking the time to help me find the perfect low THC, high CBD products for my…read moreanxiety. Your knowledge, patience, and kindness made the whole experience easy and stress free. I truly appreciate your help!

Love that that uplift small regenetive farmers! everyone is so educated and knowledgeable. i always…read morerecommend to my friends. great selection and prices!!!!!!