Gemme Verdi

4.8 (23 reviews)

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Frank B.

When i am in SF, I go here. The people are polite and knowledgeable. They have it all! Flower, edibles, pre rolls ,etc. You need your license to be scanned, and cash is King here. No credit cards

Josue V.

Three blocks down from The iconic street, colloquially called "The most crooked street in the world" Lies a quaint sleek dispo right beside the cafe and across the street from the library. Gemme Verdi which translate to "Green Gem" Is looking to become your new Go-To Weed shop in the North Beach Neighborhood. Take a gander at the nicely illustrated sign, off to the side and maybe take a pic before moving on to your standard ID check process and your met with some some of the most inviting and knowledgeable Budtenders and Staff the cannabis industry has to offer. Don't be afraid to ask questions as they'll work with you and give you suggestions based on your preferences and tolerance level. With a variety of deals and product at competitive prices, There's goodies for everyone regardless of you means of cannabis consumption. (As long as your above the age if 21+ )

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James H.

Killer service and an affordable selection of different products, Justin was more than helpful getting me what I needed. Highly recommend!

This place is great!! Very convenient location. Good Prices! Good. Extremely Friendly & knowledgeable staff!! Amazing l product! "Shout out to Cold Fire Collab with Green Dragon's Malverde & El Guapo!!" The best tasting Carts out there!! I definitely recommend this spot!

Mark Anthony G.

Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Deals are the way to go. Went here for a pre-roll, I ended up with more than I needed and with money still in my pocket.

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Nicolle E.

2 months ago

Great customer service! Ale took her time with me. And showed me what the best deal is. Thank you for that Ale! read more

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William C.

Thank you, Nicolle! Ale is the best at taking her time and making…

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Justin O.

2 months ago

This is a fine establishment. Ale is great and she is standing on business. And there's daily deals

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William C.

Thanks for the kind words, Justin. Ale will be thrilled to hear she…

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Matt C.

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Gemme Verdi is dope! They carry some good brands and the staff knows whats up. Bud tenders really know their brands and products so can help advice people on the proper things for their needs. read more

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William C.

Thanks Matt! Our budtenders take product knowledge seriously so it's…

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Brigid M.

2 years ago

Dont go here. I am having big trouble sleeping. My partner spent $130 on a 35% THC product buying 3 boxes. I opened one box. IT DID NOT HELP ME SLEEP AT ALL. It's a body stone it doesn't affect the head at all no help with sleep. I just called to see if I could exchange the two unopened boxes and they said no. I have been disappointed before but went back bc its close. I will NEVER go back again. Two refuse to exchange two unopened pristine boxes is unacceptable. read more

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William C.

Brigid, I'm sorry the product didn't work for what you needed. THC…

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Frank B.

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When i am in SF, I go here. The people are polite and knowledgeable. They have it all! Flower, edibles, pre rolls ,etc. You need your license to be scanned, and cash is King here. No credit cards read more

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William C.

Frank, glad we're your SF stop! The team appreciates you coming back…

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Jefferson A.

9 months ago

Yeah they have great costumer service and friendly . They have good prices and selection

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William C.

Thanks Jefferson! Glad you had a good experience with the team. We…

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Luke L.

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Good spot, staff was friendly and more than willing to show me all the different choices. Prices are good and it's definitely conveniently located in relation to my work. I will be back. read more

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William C.

Glad it was convenient for you Luke! We try to make it easy for…

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Donny F.

1 year ago

Very friendly staff, great products and affordable prices. There sure are a lot of weed dispensaries in the city, but this is one of the nicer ones located in a great neighborhood. Good choice of flowers and edibles and fair prices.Thanks! read more

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William C.

Thanks Sonny! North Beach really is a great spot for a dispensary.…

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Thomas L.

2 years ago

Love this place! The deals are always great, and the staff has always been friendly and helpful to me. They even all remember my name! Nothing better than a happy, "Hi, Thomas!" when I walk in. Most regular stores are impersonal and grumpy. Not this place! I go whenever I can. Thanks Gemme Verdi! read more

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William C.

Thomas! Of course the team remembers you. That's exactly the kind of…

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Josue V.

4 years ago

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William C.

Josue, love the way you described the neighborhood. Three blocks from…

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James H.

2 years ago

Killer service and an affordable selection of different products, Justin was more than helpful getting me what I needed. Highly recommend! read more

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William C.

Justin will appreciate the shoutout! Glad he got you what you needed.…

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Caleb L.

3 years ago

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William C.

Caleb! Cold Fire collabs are fire, good taste. Glad you're enjoying…

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Karin M.

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3 years ago

Came for a pre-rolled and some edibles but they only had gummies and a small selection of pre-rolls. Nice shop and helpful staff though! FYI It's cash only read more

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William C.

Thanks for stopping by Karin! We've expanded our edible and pre-roll…

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Domingo ..

2 years ago

Great staff great product fair prices great location A lounge would be nice Just a suggestion You doing what you doing If you're ever in North Beach you should check out this dispensary just drop in and say hi see what happens . read more

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William C.

Appreciate that Domingo! A lounge would be cool. For now we'll keep…

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Mark Anthony G.

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4 years ago

Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Deals are the way to go. Went here for a pre-roll, I ended up with more than I needed and with money still in my pocket. read more

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William C.

Mark Anthony, that's the goal. Walk in for one thing, leave happy…

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Amanda T.

3 years ago

My favorite spot! They treat there customers very well, they thoroughly help each customer with patience and explanation about their products, and they're friendly! All 3 of these qualities are very hard to find in most dispensaries around San Francisco. They have really good deals, and they're on the Main Street Columbus! If you're touring down north beach / PIER 39 or you live in this neighborhood this should become your new go-to spot! They have great product variety lots of pre-rolls, flower, disposables, cartridges, and more! Parking might be hard but it's ok because they're also fast here as well in helping with pick up orders or for a quick walk in order! If you have not been here definitely need to come take a look this place is one of the best! read more

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William C.

Amanda, that means a lot. Patience and product knowledge is what we…

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Ethan W.

2 years ago

Justin and Chris were super nice! Really good customer service. I felt like they listened and understood me.

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William C.

Appreciate that Ethan. Listening is the most important part of what…

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Owen B.

4 years ago

Yooo these dudes are killing it, amazing customer service, great prices, not too busy, friendly budtenders and door guy! I used to work at Purple Star in the Mission District for 2 years and Gemme Verdi is easily better in just about every aspect lol. If you need some cannabis and you are in the North Beach area be sure to stop by! Hell, if you just need a new spot for your weed this is the spot. Many thanks! read more

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William C.

Owen, coming from someone who worked at Purple Star, that's a serious…

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Vinny A.

4 years ago

This is our spot!!! Always great customer service, recommendations and prices!! A must-visit if you're out finding delicious food in North Beach and want to spark up an appetite before!! read more

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William C.

Vinny! Love that we're your spot. North Beach has the best food in…

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Alayna L.

4 years ago

My favorite neighborhood dispo in North Beach !! Staff here are so sweet and wonderful they make the place very inviting :) wide variety of products, good deals, & super convenient location!! love everyone who works here !!!!!! read more

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William C.

Alayna! Love being your neighborhood dispo. The team will be happy to…

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Elijah B.

4 years ago

With my experiences in other cannabis dispensaries from shambala to purple star to seaweed, Gemme Verdi BY FAR IS THE BEST CLUB TO GO TOO! Best deals in town, great people to experience the world of cannabis, and just great location. There's parking for your car via meters & there's a liquor store and a cafe for your munchie needs! Best experience is walking in the door and being greeted by the wonderful staff they have! Just remember Gemme Verdi, DAILY DEALS !!! DAILY DEALS !!! DAILY DEALS!!! read more

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William C.

Elijah, coming from someone who's been to the other spots around the…

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Krisha R.

4 years ago

WHAT AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE! My cousin and I decided to try this dispensary out, as we heard this was the place to go to if you are in the City! From the entrance you get greeted by the nicest security guard! Once you step in the ambience is very friendly specially with our Budtenders!I believe his name is Kelvin SO friendly he listened to what we were looking for.He even took the time to talk to us about the deals they have. OMG the best deals in the City so far! Mark the other Budtender was also super cool and friendly also VERY knowledgeable of the Strains! (Like he knew his shit lol!)He knew which type of brand were the best and what he thought we would like. He was definitely RIGHT! We loved all the flower we left with! The vibe in this place was just dope. I would DEFINITELY be coming back and recommend this place to EVERYONE! I don't ever write reviews but I loved the experience! Don't miss out ! read more

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J. D. S.

4 years ago

This place is splendid - the people are professional and have solid recommendations for you. I would visit them today! Great prices will keep you coming back. read more

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William C.

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More info about Gemme Verdi

899 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133
Russian Hill
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(415) 590-7538
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https://www.gemmeverdi.com

Hours

What time does Gemme Verdi open?

Gemme Verdi opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Gemme Verdi close?

Gemme Verdi closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Gemme Verdi take Bitcoin?

No, Gemme Verdi does not take Bitcoin.

Does Gemme Verdi take credit cards?

No, Gemme Verdi does not take credit cards.

Services

Is Gemme Verdi by appointment only?

No, Gemme Verdi is not by appointment only.

Indoor Amenities

Does Gemme Verdi allow dogs?

Yes, Gemme Verdi allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Gemme Verdi have bike parking?

Yes, Gemme Verdi has bike parking.

Does Gemme Verdi have parking?

Yes, Gemme Verdi has parking options. Garage Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Gemme Verdi wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Gemme Verdi is wheelchair accessible.

From the Business

Specialties

Gemme Verdi is a cannabis dispensary in San Francisco’s North Beach, a 10-minute walk from Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39 and near Chinatown and Russian Hill. Shop trusted California brands including STIIIZY, Jeeter, Raw Garden, Kiva, Camino, Cannabiotix, and PLUGplay across flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, drinks, and concentrates. Daily deals and rotating promotions are available. First-time shoppers are welcome; our budtenders take the time to help you find the right product, with no pressure. Community discounts are available for medical patients, veterans, students, and local business employees. Cash only with ATM on-site. Open daily 11AM–8PM at 899 Columbus Ave.

History

Established in 2022.

Gemme Verdi, "Green Gems" in Italian, opened on Columbus Ave in the heart of North Beach, one of San Francisco's oldest and most iconic neighborhoods. We built this dispensary to be a real part of the community: a place where first-time buyers feel comfortable asking questions, regulars know the staff by name, and everyone gets access to California's best cannabis brands at fair prices. Three years in, we're proud to be one of the highest-rated dispensaries in San Francisco, serving both our North Beach neighbors and visitors exploring the city.

Meet the Manager: William C.

We're a small shop in North Beach, and honestly, we're still learning every day what it takes to do this well. Most of our customers are neighbors who come in weekly, plus folks walking over from Pier 39 or the Wharf hotels who find us along the way. What we try hard to get right: never push, never upsell, never make anyone feel rushed or out of place. Cannabis can be intimidating the first time, especially for older visitors or anyone coming from a state where it's still illegal. We just want to make it easy and friendly. If you're in the neighborhood, come say hi. Cash-only with an ATM inside, open every day from 11 to 8. Thanks for reading this far and we'd love to meet you.

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Super friendly staff. Conveniently located. Vape juice and disposables still. Hard to find juices…read morein sf but this is the spot

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This guy keeps raising geek vape prices on me cuz he says there illegal but yet tries to charge me…read moreand my all my friends 45 dollars for a geek bar. Tried to charge my home girl 100 dollars for a weed vape pen?!? Crazy?!? These guys are literally selling everything for the high cuz they know it's illegal and yet laugh at the customers saying we are broke and can afford there prices?!? This needs to be stopped?!? They got all the weed vapes and flavored nicotine vapes too?!? Insane?!?!

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Henry C.

3 months ago

Was up in North Beach for the day and needed to make a stop. Gemme Verdi came up and I'm really glad it did. Zane was patient, knowledgeable, and didn't make me feel like I was holding up the line even though I had a lot of questions. He pointed out a deal they had running that day and I ended up getting way more than I planned for the same budget. Walked out with some Camino gummies and couldn't have been happier with the whole experience. Honestly one of the better dispensary experiences I've had anywhere, not just San Francisco. Would 100% go back next time I'm in the city. read more

Coco L.

1 year ago

How is this place even in business? It is located directly across the street from a library and playground, within 0.5 miles of four elementary schools, and directly in front of a MUNI bus and cable car stop. This place is a blight on the North Beach neighborhood! Contact Supervisor Aaron Peskin to get this place out of our sweet neighborhood! read more

William C.

172

8 months ago

Gemme Verdi always has solid deals and some of the best prices I've seen in the city. The shop has friendly people who actually know their stuff. I've saved a lot grabbing their daily specials and bundles. Quality products, fair prices, and good energy every time I stop by. Definitely worth checking out read more

Leonardo B.

3 months ago

Great service and value - highly recommend William was very kind and professional. He showed me that this company truly values customer loyalty. I highly recommend this place--they have great deals as well. Thanks to William and the staff for the nice treat! read more

Randall D.

4 years ago

So happy these folks have moved into the neighborhood! So conveniant. Lovely store with friendly, knowlegeable staff. Wellstocked with familiar brands, as well as some fun new players! Good sales and competitive prices. Check them out! read more

William C.

3 months ago

Really solid spot. Friendly staff, clean shop, and probably some of the best deals and cheapest prices around for the quality. Didn't feel rushed or pressured at all, and the whole experience was smooth. Definitely coming back. read more

Dylanarod R.

4 years ago

I came into the dispensary knowing nothing and came out very informed due to the amazing staff they have their. Staff was very knowledgeable and helpful, would definitely go back. read more

Harrison S.