Reviews of A Green Alternative
4.1 (58 reviews)

5 YELP STARS for being the first to open legal medical marijuana facility. Many of my friends who use medicinal marijuana have prayed for this day to finally arrive. A legitimate SDSU professor owns the business and he followed all the various city demands and requirements to the letter. People who utilize services like this should be thanking their lucky stars that a legal dispensary is now open and available for them instead of complaining about the location. I will gladly drive down to buy some medical brownies to thank this place for getting it together and being a great example of how a medicinal businesses are just like any other business and not some druggie hothouse that will ruin everything else around it!

I have been going here since day one.  The quality is excellent and staff are knowledgeable. I bought some Clones that grew like weeds.

So the manager Donna reached out to me after my review was discovered and she went above and beyond to make this right. She replaced my product and went as far as taking the date and time I called to make sure the employee who spoke to me was counseled on A Green Alternatives expectations for outstanding customer service. Now I'm all set up and good to go! Thank you Donna!

Love this place ! Always go here for the best quality meds. One of my favorite things there is the service that I get from Jhonny Tav ! He's Super helpful and knowledgeable because most times I have no idea what I'm ordering . I highly recommended this place for your meds and recreational purpose.

They also got those SD Strains, Im Not saying to grab some before you head to Mexico for a surf trip, but you won't find better down there that's for sure! Ask for SD Strains, not some stuff from NorCal.

Great customer service!  I wasn't sure what I needed but wanted something for sleep and the guy was super helpful.  We couldn't go in due to Covid but the place is in a nice strip mall, clean, plenty of parking and friendly security.  Highly recommend.

Just based off the customer service of a person named "Zach". Contacted and asked about the legalization and when they will not require a doctor's rec(mine expired and felt no need to renew since the prop passed.Saw online that this location was listed as a "Recreational" marijuana storefront. When asking was told it was not till next year and before I could explain that online has false information the guy hangs up on me.Might contact local legislation and have them research this location as online shows it is and no taxes has been posted and I know locations are selling and pocketing the "tax" they charge.First off horrible customer service and information. Not likely to recommend this location solely on customer service. No room for rude associates to push potential clients/patients away.

First time visiting this place was a blast. Good security and the staff inside were super friendly and helpful for a newbie like me.They had exactly what I was looking for and I got to spin a prize wheel :D I won a free bong for my gal from it. Can't wait to close e back again

Thrilled to finalky visit this historic recreational and medical cannibus dispensary. I now have a new favorite!

Security guard is not wearing a mask and he stands close to you while talking. Why they allow this is beyond me. Please make him wear a mask. This is unsafe.

Great customer service and knowledgeable staff. I came in knowing ABSOLUTELY nothing about medical cannabis and looking for a high potency CBD topical balm for my hip pain. The gentleman who helped me made me feel very welcomed and helped me decide what would be best for me. He recommended the leg revive balm and papa and Barkley releaf balm 3THC/CBD and I must say He couldn't have made a better recommendation! I will be a returning customer for sure!

Best meds and customer service down south Bud-tender Johnny is upbeat, knowledgeable, truthful and always a pleasure to speak to. He even knows me by name now and always fills me in on the new and latest strains and products out. Don't hesitate to visit and ask for Johnny! He's the man!

This place is legit! Excellent service and amazing environment! The craziest place I've seen since the legalization. Kyle and John were the coolest dudes here for the first experience and very kind

This is one of my go to spots! For many reasons. First, the staff - always smiling, friendly and beyond helpful. They're very knowledgable and help me make decisions faster but simply explaining the product.I often come during the Heavy Hitters deal! When they rep comes by, they put the carts on special and hook you up. I highly recommend coming by during one of these little promos. They almost always have every strain to choose from, so you can easily have variety and so much to choose from!

Very organized and clean spot. Johny was the employ that helped me. I asked him for something to help me sleep. And he showed me a variety. Johny is very knowledgeable of his product. And they have different types of battery for vape pins. I'll defiantly be back.

Buyer beware! Prices at this place are out of control.Now on third owner i guess they figure why not charge 30% more then anywhere else. No specials for spending any amount.Nothing you cant get 10-20 dollars cheeper in eastlakeAlso don't expect any deals.

Ordered from this store many times for delivery and each time the response time and delivery time can be more than 4 hours regardless of what time you place the order. Today I placed an order online before 4:30PM and received a text confirmation it would be delivered between 6-8pm and at 7:18pm Zach called and said that due to their high volume of orders they couldn't deliver to me at all until the next day. I told him I was very disappointed-he said "how can I make it better" I said that better communication and following up with good customers and he responded by saying "it's not like ordering a pizza and we don't have a lot of employees"-he was on speaker phone and my two friends heard as well and were appalled how rude he was-I told him March & Ash has much better customer service-he said they aren't as big as him-I terminated the call and very unhappy with the poor treatment and rude attitude in a highly(pun intended) competitive industry. If you want to deal with a company that doesn't deliver on what they promise and poor communication and rude employees-this is the place. If you want kind treatment and great customer service, spend you $ elsewhere!

They have some of the best prices in San Diego and I'll sometimes drive 40 minutes from my house to shop here. It's a small shop but there's never a wait. Heavy Hitters is in at least once a month with a cartridge deal and if you sign up for alerts they'll send you a text whenever there's discounts and promos. My boy John will take good care of your cannabis needs!

A Green Alternative is a great, centrally located shop that's always stocked full of products from flower to vapes, and so much more.Each of the budtenders is friendly and really takes the time to understand what you're looking for; they cater every product choice to your needs and it's always nice to see.The RAD vapes team adores this store! :)

I went to this storefront a few weeks ago for the first time. The store was extremely clean and well stocked with a variety of products; especially for edibles. The staff was very knowledgable amd helpful. The icing on the cake was the store accepting cards and not just cash. I will definitely be going back to this store.

What a pleasant surprise! The 1st legal dispensary for San Diego! There were two armed security guards in front when I arrived, one asked if he could look In my purse before I went in, I complied, he just glanced to make sure I had no firearms, etc., which is very understandable considering the number of dispensaries that have been robbed. I hung out in the waiting area for about 3 minutes while my info was verified by the staff. The waiting area is very nice and clean, not like your average dispensary. Any other dispensary I have visited, all I could think of was how bad I just wanted to get my product and get the hell out. I did not get that uneasy feeling here. Once I was allowed to go in to select the product I wanted, the staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about the various items available. I chatted with the lady behind the counter, and made my selection. I went with a sativa, which I really like. The prices were fine, and when I got home I found that there was a cute little glass pipe in the bag included.  This will be the only dispensary I will be visiting from now on, top notch customer service!

Excellent and professional service. Staff was very polite and took time to answer and find your exact need. Only place to go!

This place is awesome!! Dina helped me out. Good quality stuff here, super great service!!! Totally recommend this spot if ur in the area :)

If you're looking for a good buds this is the place to go really recommend fast serving time close to freeway close to auto border very convenient positive vibes here and check it out good deal also I want to recommend Denise as a bud tender she has a great taste and good knowledge of the place

This dispensary has a huge variety of products. The staff are very helpful and friendly. I recently discovered that they sell cannabis oil for dogs! Home delivery service is available.

This is my second time and I have nothing but nice things to say. Parking. Security. Professional. Clean. It's nice to go in and the representatives are not medicated and the dispensary as a whole are friendly. The only down fall is its so far south. So for me this is close if not at a two hr event. 20 mins both ways. The wait time on a good day for them is about ten mins. " I'm sure the rate they are going it can get longer" not saying how long it will take me to shop is about another 10/15 mins. As long as they keep a smile on my face and remain professional. I will return. Thank you #AGA. I'm leaning more towards edibles. I can monitor my mg's. I highly suggest the Kiva bars. 180 mg sounds pricy but you don't have to take the full 45. One night I did have of that dose. I was able to sleep. Once again thank you #AGA!!! Good job! #2016 ballot!  Vote! Sí Se puede!!!

Since it has been legalized, I've been coming here for my green needs. I've visited 5x (the products I bought always lasted me a month or so, so this is not an indicator of the store itself) and have had positive experiences in all visits.  Very friendly atmosphere and knowledgeable staff. I appreciate the customer service.  Sign up for text message deals because they're pretty damn sweet.

I'm pretty sure the guy at the register  tried to shortchange me on purpose. It's sad because I was really starting to like this place. Anyway so I call to let them know and they didn't really seem to care too much at all. When I went back about an 12 mile drive by the way.  The guy simply said here's your change. Then made a shitty joke about how if he  was short $10 I can expect a call by the end of the day. I don't know about you but that's not that funny when you just had to drive back like 8 miles to get $10 back. I guess it because their a legal dispensary.

Hands down my favorite dispensary in all of San Diego. Such nice staff and great products!

Awesome customer service John answered all our questions, took time to listen, first time visit and I'm a very satisfied customer!!

Still holding judgement on the rating .Service was fair but hampered by the fact that there was no comprehensive menus in store . Rather than resort to pulling up their web page (which dose have one ) I chose vape oil as an easy out . That said they have everything I've seen at any other collective .  Prices are slightly higher than the last few places I shopped but lower than the pricy places I've walked out of .   The distance from the city center makes it prohibitive for the seriously ill but that is caused by the district attorney and the city council , and the endemic refusal to see a state legalized pharmaceutical as that rather than a recreational drug . In a city with three liqueur stores or bars on every commercial block the fact that a clean pharmaceutical can not be distributed before the middle of the day or near a church or park Is reprehensible .     That said the store is trying to find a way to pay taxes which I respect so I will continue to shop here until something closer opens up .  What remains to be seen is if the council will use taxation to make things more mainstream and easier for the ill using these services or find a new way to punish us with it .As to other reviews some clarification is needed.  I'm hoping you are in-correct about a professor "owning it" and also about it being a business . As I understand state law A medical dispensary is required to be a collective run by members .

First LEGAL MMJ dispensary in the county! The staff is super helpful, knowledgable, and friendly. Great selection and reasonable prices. I wish they had a menu/pricing board but I know the last time I was in, they said they were working on that. You've got a friend in me.

Awesome products, for great prices!The staff and owners are very friendly and knowledgeable. They recommended a couple of strains for me, and I'm very happy with them.They are also very discreet, and always on time with my deliveries.I highly recommend this dispensary! :)

AWSOME! Always a good selection . Hardly ever a wait. Awsome customer service. Some of the security guys are a little harsh but other than that. Perfect.

Have been using this dispensary for months now and ive never had a bad experience,the employees are easy to talk to,parking is easy,security guards are always nice and their products have always been very good.

In store may be awesome but delivery is sorely lacking. 115.00 for an eighth? Better knock my socks off. Ordered a 60$ eighth( minimum) an they were out. Still listing it on their menu. Wtf? Bait and switch , don't know, but shady nonetheless.

Progress! This place is a great sign of progress for the city. Following the rules, setting a good example, they are doing everything right. The staff is super friendly, educated, and understand that taking the time to get to know a customer's needs is a very important part of creating a return customer. They have excellent product and are always getting new stuff in. It has been a bit since I've been into the store due to its location; however, they offer free delivery, so that helps. If they haven't already, it would be nice if they had a board that displayed the different products and prices. I'm a visual person, so it's hard for me to follow along and remember the different prices and sizes as I'm shopping.

Small but extremely helpful. The staff was knowledgeable, wait was quick and facility was clean if small

I went to get a 1/4 of some Pacific Stone and got home weight it and it only had 5.8 grams not 7 so I was pretty disappointed on getting skimped out worse than the streets

Tried to give this place a chance one last time and they failed once again. Online menu and ordering is useless. You will have to wait about 30 minutes just to get in. Once I was in they told me they did not even have what I ordered online after I drove 30 minutes. So if you want to waste your time and money this is the place.

The employees are so knowledge, helpful, and educated about the products. They are the reason I return. The management on the other hand- I believe he's male- because only a man could take the brand they had and destroy it. This was one of the FIRST legal retail  outlets for this niche product in SD. As a college grad, and doctor of my field- and now working professional I would like to think I could come to a place that was known for its brand, professionalism and discreetness. I don't shop for a single pre roll at a time like many do on main st in Chula Vista. I don't need the CBD and DISPENSARY signs to let me know where it is. What's next big floppy car dealership floppy men? Why compete with illegal retailers when you have the keys to the kingdom. Makes no sense- yes it cost most for customers the other way, but now you have attracted the bottom of the barrel customers that tarnish your brand and make your regulars uncomfortable. Management has driven your higher end clientele who spend real money North. And if you think taking back credit cards for purchases over $70 will fix things, you actually made them worse. ** CHECK OUT HIS RESPONSE BELOW. Check out all his responses. This guy can't handle criticism. Classic response....  the poor employees have to work for this guy. The good part? They can read this all.....  But I'm sure they already know.

They're very misleading and taxes are very high. Website is useless. Only shop here if you're desperate.  I feel I wasted my money.

We love this place and my spouse stops often for basics. Today I needed to go in and ask questions (had spouse drive since the last time I tried to find it by myself, I would up crossing the border by accident with no passport with me). Young lady who helped me was SUPER nice and knew exactly what I needed for pain relief for some pretty serious knee issues. Was in and out in ten minutes. Yes there's a wait if you go during happy hour or on a busy day on the weekends. Be patient. It's like any other place you go to (be it a restaurant or shopping)...you might have a wait or you might not. The staff is really nice and they are well stocked. We've been going to A Green Alternative since it opened and we've never been disappointed.

Just ordered again and got "MAILE" and She was so helpful in educating me about paraphernalia I was not familiar with.  Thankz for the great Customer Service !!And once again Delivered by Totally Kool "ADRIAN" !! TANKZ EVERYONE !!Dan C.

Rude af. There's this lady with short black hair like a Karen and she rude. They give you a attitude and don't expect to receive it back and get mad. I'm just here to buy my green and if you mad that's on you boo leave me out of it

Very disappointed. Came here for my first time my buddy told me about it. I met them there and they proceeded to tell me that since it's my first time, i have to come in by myself, without my friends. I don't understand when we are seperate coming in at different times what would be the difference of two separate people coming in, I'm not sure. Just seems like they didn't want to   Serve me as soon as I was about to check in, he just looked at my ID and said it's the new store policy. So confused

Just don't even come here trust me you'll save time and money the manager is a fucking joke acts so childish and rude, does not know how to talk to people will definitely be filing complaints over to the city about the unsafe manners of some employees wearing no masks inside the building (IT DOES NOT MATTER IF YOU WORK THERE) rules are rules.

Today I wasn't able to drive down to pickup my supply. I picked up the phone and had my order delivered. Let me tell you about how awesome Pablo and the delivery team is: ordered was placed and delivered within a 90m time frame. Super easy to communicate with and dedicated beyond what is expected. It's also super important to express that they had what I wanted in stock, very cool. I 100% recommend AGA and if you need delivery, ask for Pablo.  Thank you AGA for being the best dispensary in the Southbay!

this was a good store. but they removed their phone ordering service... thats the only thing that made them different from the rest... very dissapointing...

Probably the best place for home delivery. I hate the lines. I’d rather have the professionals take care of me. Highly recommend these folks.

This dispensary is one of the best I've ever been to. The inventory is impressive and diverse. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable; I always have questions about things. I can't recommend this dispensary enough!

Really nice customer service, they always give me great info on new products and things I have never tried. Hoping soon you will have the left coast extracts pods here also!

I'm from Northern California, where I enjoy many dispensary's, as well as grow my own. I recently found myself in San Diego, on my last travel adventure in my van and out of weed. I found, A Green Alternative online and was able to easily locate them. I had a short wait and talked to a very pleasant girl that had a total Southern California look and got exactly what I was after. I liked it and will visit again the next time in town.

this was a good store. but they removed their phone ordering service... thats the only thing that made them different from the rest... very dissapointing...

Probably the best place for home delivery. I hate the lines. I’d rather have the professionals take care of me. Highly recommend these folks.

This dispensary is one of the best I've ever been to. The inventory is impressive and diverse. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable; I always have questions about things. I can't recommend this dispensary enough!

Really nice customer service, they always give me great info on new products and things I have never tried. Hoping soon you will have the left coast extracts pods here also!

I'm from Northern California, where I enjoy many dispensary's, as well as grow my own. I recently found myself in San Diego, on my last travel adventure in my van and out of weed. I found, A Green Alternative online and was able to easily locate them. I had a short wait and talked to a very pleasant girl that had a total Southern California look and got exactly what I was after. I liked it and will visit again the next time in town.