Reviews of Enlighten Alaska
4.6 (20 reviews)

Visited for the first time today. Parking is not a hassle, there are several places to parallel park and an additional parking lot you can use across the street. You enter the store, which is beautiful and subtle on the outside with faded windows, and you are greeted by a clean, gorgeous entry area, where your ID is checked and a huge screen shows the day's specials and prices. No sketchy people and all the people who work here are super helpful, take the time to find the right thing for you and make sure you are comfortable. It's a family run business, and the family is awesome. They have a reward program, which is great. It's clean in the back, and there are a lot of choices - from edibles to cool clothing to beautiful pipes and good quality product. They clearly do everything safely and keep up on regulations and expectations, ordering from only the best cannabis suppliers. Prices fall well within the prices in Anchorage - if you can get it cheaper on the street, go for it, but this business is the way to go if you want consistently good product, friendly and safe service, and really nice and no -sketchy other shoppers. I can't say enough about my experience there (apparently).

*Keep in mind I'm from California!*Our first time in Alaska, wanted to try out the dispensaries since weed is legal here. Also, we're spoiled with great weed and great prices in California so we wanted to see how Alaska measured up to what we were used to. Decided to try out Enlighten Alaska because of the good reviews. Staff was friendly enough. They check your id in the front room before you can go into the actual shop (you must be 21+). Decided to try a hybrid and some edibles, settled on the lemon dreams and I forget which gram. Paid $50-something for 5 servings of 5 mg lemon dreams cookie edible things and a gram of the hybrid. I really enjoy the edibles, good for mellowing out, I've been using them to help fall asleep. Have yet to try the hybrid but I'm sure it's good! The prices overall are a little high, but understandable I guess, and like I said, I might be a little spoiled because of California prices. you can get 15-20 servings of 10 mg THC gummies for under $20 in California, but that's just me complaining. Would maybe visit again since the other shops seem to be way higher in price from what I've read in other reviews! TL;DR: +cheap gear/pieces +friendly staff +good lemon dream edibles-prices a little high

What they deserve is 0 star, I've never been anywhere this awful, woman working there has no manners, rude customer service and soooo pricey! 16$ for a joint! I can go in the details of how I got treated but I leave it all here, go find a dealer and get some California delight, weed here is shit

Great dispensary with a wonderfully knowledgeable staff. I felt immediately welcome and comfortable. Some dispensaries make me so uncomfortable that I want to run out the door. Not the same at Enlighten. It's a cool joint to buy reasonably priced weed.

This is my by far most favorite cannabis shop! The atmosphere is very pleasing and the color schemes are just lovely. (Big bonus on the cooper tone!) but what is even better is the array of products they have on shelf. They have it on a "pastry-like" shelf which is eye-level. It makes everything way easier, I could look at the flowers and ask for which one to smell. The staff is amazing and doesn't seem pushy; they cater to their customers based on their needs. For example: I was looking for something to relieve that "time of month" aches and they gave me recommendations with several options.  I loved the fact that they weren't all indica ;) give this shop a try!

This is my favorite dispensary. Occasionally they do run out but they always have a substitute. They sell oils, vape cartridges and local pot. I love this shop and always feel safe and welcome.

Great shop! The staff are friendly and answered any questions I had. The product is good quality and strength, and even looked better than other shop's. Definitely my new go-to shop!

Super nice people,  nice shop inside.  Parking is a hassle, but that's Spenard for you.  The gal who runs the shop keeps the website updated with prices and varieties daily, which change frequently.  Cannabis product prices are on par with other places in town.  This place is similar to AK Fireweed.  The vibe is upscale,  dare I say classy?  They seem very legit and thorough and safe... I know that sounds weird, but this isn't the kind of place where you'd get hassled if you know what I mean. I would say this and AK Fireweed seem to be nicest cannabis dispensaries in Anchorage.

This place is rad. Great location and great smiles. Always overwhelming to walk into a shop of this kind with all eyes on you. Deep breaths, ask questions and you'll be satisfied.

so out of the shops here in Anchortown these folks do things right! Super nice staff, great prices on utensils and a really good vibe! Great little family run business in Spenard. They have overflow parking in the new BT lot next door so it's not hard to find a space. The prices are on par with the rest of the shops in Anchorage. If you are thinking of stopping by some of the new shops put this place on your list!

God's Gift is the first strain I tried from this place. Sometimes I get used to going to the same dispensary and decide to keep going. Then I feel like trying something different.  It smelled great. The taste was OK and didn't taste bad. I'm fond of indicas and smoke heavily so I need something that packs a punch. It's a very clean establishment and the bud tenders are very friendly. I got a hint of lemon and a hashy,  creamy flavor first hit. It burned clean to ash all the way down. I got instant headache relief and body relaxation.  45 minutes later, I am relaxed and nice and buzzed but still able to function as I needed to the rest of the afternoon.

Nice clean, safe, welcoming vibe.  Coming from Nevada, I thought Alaska would have as good or better selection but I was very disappointed in the edibles that are available.  The employees here are really nice, the vibe was great inside, and they let me take my time, and explained strains and gave me their preferences for what I was looking for.  No candy, no gummies :( which I went in for.  Product is pricey, and not a huge amount of choice, but I don't think that's the dispensaries fault, that is on suppliers.  Also, not as high in THC as NV dispensaries.

Super knowledgeable staff + samples of gummies (sans weed)! Bought a few things as gifts and was really pleased with the experience. Prices are great compared to some other spots we looked at and they had a really nice array of options.

*Excuse about how you don't actually smoke yourself that accompanies most weed shop reviews goes here*Seriously though, I don't smoke.  Weed does not agree with my genetics.I came here because I had family in town from a state with draconian laws about a plant that grows in the ground.I haven't been into many Cannabis businesses, so I can't really compare.  I will say, this place feels really upscale and the people are really nice and helpful.The options are dizzying and the place smells like hoppiest IPA you've ever quaffed.They also have lots of non-THC, CBD products here, as well as some local art.

Been here several times. The employees are awesome. They're friendly and very helpful. A little pricey, but that's the nature of the business; and they have great quality product.I recommend this for anyone who is wanting to try out a dispensary in Anchorage.

Best shop I've been to in Anchorage. I don't buy anywhere else.

Great staff, amazing cannabis and not too bad of prices

Loved it! Eric was so nice and knowledgeable! Super friendly atmosphere, and great looking stuff! Would definitely recommend!!

whoever recommended the bio blue dream was a saint. I’ve always received a great quality product from Enlighten. Grapple and O.G banner are my go-tos. I highly recommend Enlighten ?

Came from Texas for work. One of my first experiences on the legal market.i walked in with my luggage,they did not judge or care they told me to come inside. The two fellas took care of me really good, they actually cared for my experience . Josh gave me his recommendations on pre rolled and they did not disappoint. I also picked up a chocolate bar and it was super tasty and did the trick for the plane ride back home. The mural outside the shop is beautiful and the shop is located on a bus route from the airport so super easy to get to. Thank you very much for the awesome experience and product. I'll drop by next year for sure. I have my stickers as bragging rights too