Reviews of The Apothecarium - Berkeley
4.1 (21 reviews)

This is a beautiful shop with an very friendly and helpful staff. I came in for a joint and was very happy with the recommendation I was given. Definitely would recommend stopping by.

Trying too hard to look fancy without having the selection to back it up. No high-end extracts, limited flower menu, run-of-the-mill edibles. Kind of a corporate "big cannabis" vibe that doesn't really fit in on this formerly radical stretch of Telegraph ave in Berkeley. They are owned by a large Canadian investment company, after all. No free-browsing as you must be paired with a consultant at the counter. Be prepared to wait a long time as people stand at the checkout making their decisions. Friendly people, boring selection.

I was laughing to my friend and my husband today that I went into THE most classy pot store ever in our fair town of Berkeley! And I've been to quite a few in Boulder/Denver. Then I read other reviews before I started mine here- yes! Agree. In fact, my description was that I thought I had stepped into the front of a Vegas Lounge- no kidding.  Greeting by guard at the door, the friendliest guy behind the counter, awesome art visuals. Oh, and a discount for my great  product?! Need I say more? My weed vendor of choice now, hands down. Or UP!! Bravo.

apoth is the caddy of dispensaries.  nice AND expensive.  I would say roughly16 percent more than sparc.....The berkeley one seems to have a better selection, especially with CBD flower.  Visiting apoth is fine, but i would shop around first.

Takes absolutely forever every time. Gross and corporate.

This place honestly felt so luxurious. The interior is so pretty and service was amazing and efficient. We were helped by Mario and since it was our first time going there, he walked us through the different products and explained what each one does. We definitely felt taken care of and we are happy with what we purchased! We will definitely be coming back!

This is the most beautiful dispensary I've walked into. I absolutely love the aesthetics and vibe. This was my first time and I came around 8:30 PM. I was checked in and recommended to use the Bank of America ATM to save $3 as their machine charges a fee. I thought that was so nice. This location has a large variety of products and the staff is very knowledgeable.I enjoyed the service I received overall, but I was disappointed about the student discount. I was motivated to come here due to the student discount as not many dispensaries offer this. When I placed my online order there was no indication that the discount was specific to only UC Berkeley students, but when I was in the store I was told this. As mentioned everything else was perfect, but I do this they should specifically put on their site that the discount is only for UC Berkeley. I hope their discount can be inclusive to all students in the future as there are several schools in the area and some students are remote living at home.

The hype is real Morgan really is the MVP This location is beautifully aesthetic like their other locations. Their selection is awesome and the pickup service is perfection. Morgan was so friendly and enthusiastic that we felt instantly at ease. This isn't always the case at dispensaries as some employees are not as welcoming. Will definitely be coming back here to restock!

Boujee and fancy. The Apothecarium, when looking at it from the outside and its interior, just feels luxurious. This makes it seem very out of place compared the homeless individuals begging for change and the other shops surrounding it. It's literally right next to Walgreens, Subway, and a Japanese snack shop. Truly an interesting paradox and a bit pretentious in my opinion. For their offerings, prices are average but product selection is very limited compared to other dispensaries nearby. However, the workers do try their best to make you feel welcomed. When you check in, you're sent to a register. The clerks at the registers are friendly and are very knowledgeable. They present a digital screen that shows off the products on their website and ask you what you're looking for specifically. This makes the process straightforward and quick. Great for those who know what they want. But for those that prefer browsing and being able to shop by themselves, this experience may feel awkward and uncomfortable. In that case, I would recommend Hi-Fidelity or Berkeley Patients Care Collective instead. Note: They offer a student discount and $5 off your first visit. They also charge a $3 transaction fee for debit cards.

This place was so nice. It felt so refined. I thought I was shopping for high end jewelry/ clothing. Their presentation skills here are sooo great. It also looks like a hotel lobby. I saw one woman look in thinking it was something refined but walked away once she realized it was a weed dispensary. The workers her are very welcoming and do a fantastic job in helping their customers. I didn't feel pressured to buy anything. It was an amazing experience and I would definitely come here again

How nice, as a grown up, to go to an upscale dispensary and be waited on by a nice girl who was quite knowledgeable. The interior of  this place felt like an upscale boutique. Beats the hell out of a smelly shop with a stoned dude in tie dye behind the counter.

Great experience. The store is absolutely beautiful.

Went here to check out the newest addition to the 'cannabis row' of Berkeley. Sadly, these guys just don't really fit in to the vibe of Berkeley. Yes, it is fancy looking, but it's just got a super corporate vibe. They are owned by a large Canadian conglomerate and it's hard not to see them as "Big Cannabis". Nothing mom-and-pop about it. Anyhow! You can't even browse the products at your own leisure, you MUST talk to a consultant at the counter. For an introvert like myself, this ends up being quite annoying! Be prepared to wait for your turn to shop while others hang out chatting at the counter for far too long. It took me 15 minutes to get in the door with only 2 customers ahead of me. Who's got time for that? Now to the biggest disappointment: the selection! They only had like 10 total concentrates on their menu (not one rosin) and about 15 flowers. Hi-Fidelity down the street has a MINIMUM of 40-50 flowers options at a time as well as a staggering array of live resins, rosins and cold water hashes, a vast edibles selection and a wide variety of cannabinoid-specific products (cbd, cbn, thcv, etc). Sorry, but you guys REALLY need to step up your game.

As a frequent customer of The Apothecarium I must say I'm quite pleased with my past experiences over the course of the new year. The staff are knowledgeable and polite. They offer a sufficient variety of different strains, prerolls, and edibles. The lowest price for an eigth at this dispensary is typically $30 before taxes. With that said they also offer a student discount to Cal students across the street and BCC students a few blocks down. It does seem super corporate, as another reviewer noted, but it's hard not to sense a feel of community when the budtenders remember your name and what you're typically interested in. I'd highly recommend this spot to my friends.

Super efficient! In and out in less than 10 minutes, which is remarkable for any dispensary. Walked in for the first time and received multiple discounts without even asking. Very friendly, great service.

Great experience. The store is absolutely beautiful.

Went here to check out the newest addition to the 'cannabis row' of Berkeley. Sadly, these guys just don't really fit in to the vibe of Berkeley. Yes, it is fancy looking, but it's just got a super corporate vibe. They are owned by a large Canadian conglomerate and it's hard not to see them as "Big Cannabis". Nothing mom-and-pop about it. Anyhow! You can't even browse the products at your own leisure, you MUST talk to a consultant at the counter. For an introvert like myself, this ends up being quite annoying! Be prepared to wait for your turn to shop while others hang out chatting at the counter for far too long. It took me 15 minutes to get in the door with only 2 customers ahead of me. Who's got time for that? Now to the biggest disappointment: the selection! They only had like 10 total concentrates on their menu (not one rosin) and about 15 flowers. Hi-Fidelity down the street has a MINIMUM of 40-50 flowers options at a time as well as a staggering array of live resins, rosins and cold water hashes, a vast edibles selection and a wide variety of cannabinoid-specific products (cbd, cbn, thcv, etc). Sorry, but you guys REALLY need to step up your game.

As a frequent customer of The Apothecarium I must say I'm quite pleased with my past experiences over the course of the new year. The staff are knowledgeable and polite. They offer a sufficient variety of different strains, prerolls, and edibles. The lowest price for an eigth at this dispensary is typically $30 before taxes. With that said they also offer a student discount to Cal students across the street and BCC students a few blocks down. It does seem super corporate, as another reviewer noted, but it's hard not to sense a feel of community when the budtenders remember your name and what you're typically interested in. I'd highly recommend this spot to my friends.

Super efficient! In and out in less than 10 minutes, which is remarkable for any dispensary. Walked in for the first time and received multiple discounts without even asking. Very friendly, great service.