Posted October 9, 2010

BPG does have a far wider selection then the little places closer to me, but it's in the edibles that the bay really shines. I don't know if Green Pi stopped making those little toffees, or did BPG stop carrying them?

Posted September 30, 2010

Having lived all over california, this is the only place with decent 15 and 20 dollar 1/8ths. You could go somewhere else and get their 10 dollar an 8th of that brown aztec crap, but this is the place for people on a budget. Not only that, but free food, indoor medication lounge (with seriously cool and zany people), and a huge selection of clones, pipes, and other marijuana related articles for purchase. The only bad thing I can say about this place is the lines. The secret is out of the bag, and they do not always run the express line which baffles me. 4/5 stars.

Posted September 15, 2010

This place has horrible medicine that's moldy, mildewy, and musky. It has spider mite damage. I picked up a dank treat edible that tasted like moldy pot. The staff is extremely rude and impatient, and they hurry you out the door. I felt like just a dollar sign. I will look around the east bay for better locations. One love.

Posted September 5, 2010

This is the first club I have ever gone to and I must say I like it. Overall, the people are friendly (one time I had a rude employee help me). I am looking forward to the day when I am not in a rush and can kick back and use a vaporizer. I have been to another club in Vallejo and there is no comparison. I will only use the club in Vallejo if it is an emergency. Go BPG!

Posted August 4, 2010

Great place to acquire the best pot you can get in the east bay. Don't even think about it, you're not going to get better meds anywhere else, even if your friends recommended it.

Posted June 9, 2010

Ok, for those of you who actually use marijuana for medicine, avoid this place if you can. Yes, it is big and has a wide selection, but their staff is completely clueless as to what they are selling you. I have a medical condition where I need this to be able to live my day-to-day life, but the problem is, I am highly allergic to sativa strains - to the point where I have to go to the hospital because I can't stop throwing up. Every time I go into this club, I explain my situation and that I need a pure indica. Some of the people know their head from their ass, but 90% of the time, you will get two completely different answers from two different people.

For a club to claim they are dispersing "medicine", they clearly are full of it! When I called to complain that I just wasted my money on medicine that made me sick for two days, I was told that some of the growers lie about what they are bringing in and rather than take any responsibility for the budtender's mistake, the manager told me that I might want to grow my own. Wow. Insightful. Maybe instead of telling customers to make their own product, they should try to maintain their clientele and do something to rectify the situation. Not only did the manager conduct terrible business practices, she also let the customer know that what they sell might be something completely different than as advertised. And they obviously don't test their own product, because I got some Grapes from them that tasted and smelled like burnt rubber once I smoked it. The taste was so powerful that I didn't even want to smoke it. And that taste means the grower didn't properly flush it, which also means it was full of chemicals. And if he wasn't smart enough to flush it, I can only imagine what pesticides he was using and not cleaning afterwords.

So the next time you think you are getting, "All Star Chem Dawg," you might really be paying for a high and a flavor you really don't want. There are plenty of other clubs in the area who can get my business and who know their product.

Posted June 2, 2010

The check-in lady was a nightmare. She was barking orders at people -- and these are (at least some) sick people at that. Jesus christ -- how's that for compassionate health care?

Other than that -- no real problems. When I confronted the afformentioned security person, a nice guy told me she's like that to everybody. Pretty exorbitant prices make me think this place's primary purpose is to make money -- but a non-profit collective is probably too much to hope for at this place.

Overall, a very unpleasant experience. I'd probably go back, because there's noone else around.

Posted May 17, 2010

I've been to this place several times and I can't say I've been impressed by the meds.

The check in lady is completely unhappy and negative. The coolest people there are the security guards. I like the Volcanos on the tables as well as the glass pieces on loan.

If you're there to vend, good luck. It seems like they just try and talk you down and make up some B.S. reason why they don't want to buy it or why they can't pay a reasonable price.

It comes down to the fact that there are too few clubs and too many growers. So they can offend and waste the time of whomever they please, since there are always more growers behind them. If they cared about quality product, they wouldn't do this. Truth is, they know people will pick something, if they already went in there.

All I can say is grow your own, support a friend, or buy it on the street. It beats supporting these people.

Everytime I see a club with compassion, care, health, etc... in the name, I can't help but laugh, since that could not be further from the truth. The best part of it, is just laughing at how ridiculous it all is.

We need more clubs.

Posted April 1, 2010

I buy my medicine almost exclusively from BPG and I absolutely love the place. The selection is wider than anywhere I've been and ranges in price from $5-60 for 1/8s.

They provide many free services and always have coffee, tea, and basic snacks like cookies or crackers available for patients in the smoking lounge. They recently added a few digital volcanoes to the lounge and you can always check out a bong, a pipe, or get some papers from them.

Their feature that sets BPG apart from other clubs, in my opinion, is the points reward card. For $2 you can buy an RIFD card that builds up a small percentage on the dollar for whatever you buy. I can't remember the exact percentage but it basically works out that you get tax back. It may not sound like a lot but if you buy medicine weekly or more often it really adds up.

The staff has been incredibly helpful for me, for the most part. While they do try to hurry you through if the line is really long, they are always willing to help you find a medicine that will work for you. However, some of the staffers are much more knowledgeable about cannabis genetics.

I recommend the All-Star Jack Frost, if you're into sativas, that they almost always have. If edibles are your thing, try one of the on the rise brownies or gingerbreads; they are very potent and sativa based so they don't just knock you out.

Posted March 26, 2010

Good club, good people, good selections.

Posted March 3, 2010

Out of the very many clubs I have been too, Berkeley Patients Group (BPG) is by far the best in the bay. The city of Berkeley is the only city in the bay that lets patients medicate in the lounge. They have amazing deals ranging from 10 - 60 eightths. All ranging in potency. Edibles, drinks, volcanos, accesories, extracts, a whole plethora of items.

If you are a card holder, you should definitely make this your club, if not, you are not worthy of the card.

Posted February 23, 2010

I've been going to this place for awhile because it's so convenient, but it's only the second place I've been, for what it's worth.

Truth be told, I really think this place could be better. They provide a TON of "perks" for free (this is reflected in the price of the medicine, of course), but it's most important to me that I get my medicine, and I think the process of getting it isn't that great.

The exterior is kind of crazy, with barbed wire and tons of ominous guards outside. I actually drove by about 6 times on three different occasions before I finally drove onto the lot, because I was so put out by the look, and lack of any indication I was in the right spot.

I typically feel pretty rushed getting medicine, even on my first visit when I told them I hadn't been there before. I would like to get in and out quickly, but they sell a lot of products and they don't always have my favorite strain, so I must choose alternates.

Unforunately, 100% of the advice I've taken from the budtenders there has been a complete waste of money. If I ask for one strain, and they suggest another (based on our short conversation about my needs), I take their advice because they're more of an expert on these strains and edibles than I am, and every single time, I've been disappointed. I've wasted a lot of money on medicine that just doesn't work, and there's nothing more disappointing than expecting some relief and not even getting a mild buzz, let alone pain relief.

Someone suggested starting with the cheap stuff because the expensive wasn't any better, but I disagree. I bought one of their 2.5star items just to try today (after buying lots of 5+ star strains), and it literally looks JUST LIKE the "cooking blend" I bought awhile ago. In my experience, the mid-to-high range strains seem to be the best, the low-end strains are terrible, and their high-end strains aren't much better than the mind-range stuff.

It's terrible I had to spend so much money to figure this out, but hopefully I know better. And I know to go on my own instincts, not their suggestions trying to hurry me along.

Posted February 12, 2010

Overall it's a cool club. I enjoy going there and the coffee is just great and free. Some of the bud tenders are great and have an idea of good smoke from 10 dollars on to 60 dollars. I wish they showed everyone the same respect whether you're buying all star or chocolate thai, but I love going there, in fact I'm on my way there right after I write this review. Keep up the good work!

Posted February 11, 2010

I just wanted to thank BPG for all the great work and the fight that they do for us everyday. We the patients appreciate all the effort, time and finances it takes to provide us quality medicine, safe environment and a voice in the community. I also wanted to thank them for all the great upgrades that have taken place in the dispensary to make it a place to spend time with other patients and further my healing. Also, wanted to let you know that I love the new awning and the paint job of the building. Keep up the great work!!

Posted January 28, 2010

Nothing says "this should be illegal" like cortina wire on the exterior fencing. Exterior appearance is disrespectful to the surrounding neighborhood and overly visible security guards make the place look more like a drug lord's compound than a dispensary of medicine. Take some lessons from Oaksterdam colleagues to the south and become a community asset, not a blight.

Posted January 26, 2010

Love, love, love this place! They are very safe, rule-abiding and well-mannered people who are very responsible. This is not the place to go if you are a druggie hiding under the guise of medical pot. If you are like me and have a real doctor, who really advises pot for a chronic condition, then you will fit right in. My own doctor recommended it based on it's reputation amongst the medical community - he is a Kaiser doctor too.

Posted September 26, 2009

The Berkeley club's owners have snotty attitudes.You can tell most aren't interestedin the patient's needs. They rush you like a street dealer looking out for the cops. I have seen african american people treated rudely, and I am caucasian. We are all sick people, and the treatment by the snobbish workers almost seems racist. The prices and limits are terrible. The quality of the meds was not worth the time of my half an hour wait in line. The security was nicer than the budtender, and I wish I could pick my budtender because I didn't want to go to the guy who was treating theafrican american patients poorly and caucasian patients nicely. I hate underlying racism. I voted for Barack Obama who is half caucasian.

Posted September 20, 2009

Very busy shop, lots of return patients. Everyone seems very happy. I get good advice from workers. Very relaxed environment. When I told them what my doctor recommended for my symptoms, they were able to instantly recommend the right strain to help. And they have everything: edibles, smokes, drinks, clones, tinctures, hash, oils, capsules, etc.... so no matter how you take it, they have something to match your needs. One of my favorite clubs in the entire SF Bay Area!

Posted August 5, 2009

I've been there 2 times, while my other half has been for a couple years on and off. The first time was nice - they went through the procedure, did the confirmation that I was indeed legal. I went to the dispaneary (which was crowded) and waited in line, and the budtender was amazing. So far, so good, right?

I went back a few days ago, and it was a totally different scenario. I went to the counter with my other half (which I guess is a no-no), got my meds, then saw something else I wanted - and because I didn't follow some rule (which is neither written or told) and I had to leave immediately to wait for my spouse outside, and instead I decided to wait for her to make another purchase, I was somehow breaking a myriad of rules, making "them look like some impropriety" was going on.

I felt like I was not buying meds from a dispensary. Super not cool. I mean, I didn't want to go wait outside with my bag of meds, in violation of the rules they gave me (don't loiter outside). I hope that that was an anomaly, but seriously, telling me that I can't be there with my spouse; they treated me like a 3rd grader (now you have to take your meds and walk in a straight line outside to wait for your friend) is like, totally, absolutely incompassionate. Sorry, this turned me off to this place. I hope it changes, and quick!

Posted July 18, 2009

The BPG is a horrible club, in no way is the BPG compassionate. In fact, BPG should be an anti-compassionate club. I’ll give you my story. I was a loyal customer to BPG for 3 years. Yes, I tolerated the snotty attitudes from the employees. I have seen despicable things inside that dispensary.

The medicine is actually good; it is just unfortunate that they are on a mission to drive away patients with their service. Every time I go there it seems to get worse and worse. I am sick of being treated so badly. So, if you like 30 plus minute waits, horrible, horrible treatment, uninterested budtenders, go to the BPG. I would rather drive a half hour away to an SF club to be greeted with a smile and be in and out in 5 minutes, then drive 5 minutes from my house and spend a half hour there.

Posted June 30, 2009

These guys are the absolute worst! Only the security guys are nice, and if you are a grower, they make you wait 40 minutes, or longer, before they see you. And then, the will talk you down in price, or say something negative to pass on the deal. Please, I implore you, to stay away, save your time, and go someplace else! Good luck to you all.

Posted June 2, 2009

People never fail to surprise me. You bring your doctors report to this club and the desk attendant explains clearly and unambiguously the club proceedure. They cover their reputation & fulfill the obligations they have as a cannabis club functioning "above ground," and safely by contacting your doctor to verify the paperwork is legitimate. They offer to call you as soon as this is done, or let you call them. This is because they don't sell out the back door, they run a safe and clean spot, they offer a huge variety of additional free services and social events (poetry slams, open mic, classes on your rights & the law, etc.) And what do people say about this club and the free services they offer? That the receptionist is "a bitch," and that BPG is greedy. If you really feel so negatively about it I suggest excercising your right to take your money elsewhere. I've been mugged in Oakland walking back to my car from a club there - not in any way typical but it would *never* happen at BPG. My only regret is that they no longer sell clones. It's ok they always had spider mites.

Posted April 30, 2009

Tuesday April 14, 2009 was my first visit and my first experience using the club, I was very impressed by all of the staff, from the security officers, receptionist, budtender, and the display case of nicnacs. The other patients were friendly and helpful. I suffer from mental health issues, and chronic pain and was taking 150 Norco 10/325, morphine 30mg and at night a sleeping pill. I have run out of medication more times then I care to remember and i have had pain that none of the narcs would relieve the pain that I wanted to committ sucide in fact I did twice and if it didn't touch the pain that meant i didn't even fall asleep to go into a coma. Since Tuesday I have been able to sleep very well,in fact all night without much pain, in the morning before work I take everything except the narcotics and my MM and I am good for my 10 hours shift. I can now safety get my medication without fear of losing my job or my life in a back alley.

Posted April 17, 2009

I live near Sacramento, so that is where I normally go for meds, but I was fortunate enough to drive through Berkeley and gave this place a try. It was amazing! This blows all of the Sacramento dispensaries out of the water!

A customer favorite I was recommended was the all-star Jack Frost. This stuff will take your head off (in a good way of course). As a matter of fact, all of the all-star strains will annihilate you.

The staff is very friendly and kind, and the whole buying process is very easy and smooth.This is by far my favorite dispensary I've been to. Too bad I live 1.5hrs away

Posted March 23, 2009

I was in town visiting and decided to stop by. Verification was easy and the front desk was very cordial. The whole process took just a few minutes--being from out of town I greatly appreciated this. When I was escorted to the medicine section I was totally blown away. Fully stocked in every way! Great edibles as well at great prices. I got some Humboldt Purps--Oh my god! I don't get this quality in Orange County. Great purple kief, great hash, great prices. The Humboldt would be $70 an 1/8 in SoCal.

Just a great experience in every way. My Disneyland!

Posted March 13, 2009

I was in aahhhh the kindness of the staff. Very helpful, I mean pros! The selection was great and the price's perfect! This place made me and my wife feel right at home! The snack bar outta site! Can't say enough good things about this place, truely a wonderland for folks in pain and I need of good meds!

Posted March 6, 2009

I have such mixed feeling about this place. Just yesterday, I was at the club and they attempted to overcharge me by $18.50. When I asked for a manger, they said " We do not have any managers." So I replied " Is anyone here in charge?" After they all looked at each other a few times someone finally stepped foward and we cleared it up.

This raised a point, The BPG is blood thirsty to make us all poor. They do not lower the price in times of difficulty in fact they raised it and taxed us. Also it is illegal to charge sales tax on Medicine. So they are robbing you everyday. And believe me they have registered as a medical despensery making them exempt from paying tax. That means they keep every dime. Remember the good ol days when medicine was cheap and if times got hard the medicine got cheaper. To bad bloodsuckers are in control. I still attend the Club , but keep your guard up for the thiefs on the other side of the counter.

Posted February 28, 2009

Very good staff, their high grade aka their all-stars, the meds grown by themselves is $60 bucks which I know is a little extreme but the thc content of them is worth it. Favorites are all star Bubba Kush, recently just picked up some all star Black Purps, when popping the top smelled exactly like fruit loops. A definite must to go to if your in the Berkley area, huge selection 20+ strains.

Posted February 19, 2009

I have been going this club for the past month and love it. They have a great selection to choose from. Their edibles are very good my personal favorite are the Green Pi Sativa Snickerdoodles. When the line gets long they pass around complimentry joints. All around this place is great.

Posted January 22, 2009

Ah...Berkeley...The undeniable magic you find in the city across the board clearly applies to this wonderful place. The selection is excellent and counter staff are very helpful. The large power point type screen gives you the pricing details which is helpful. Security staff are really nice and make you feel both safe and welcome. Other features make a visit here even more user friendly: books and equipment for sale as well as a clean bathroom.

I thank and praise the free snack bar, a very special touch! I also appreciate the clientele. A true diversity of friendly fellow ganga smokers of varying ages, socioeconomic levels and ethnic groups. Again, that's part of the Berkeley magic coming at ya. Having a smoking lounge is great and of course I'd prefer an Arab style chill room instead of harsh lighting and sparse bare-bones furniture but let's not be too greedy and entitled. Just to have a place to medicate on-site is great.

The only downside of the place as many people have pointed out is the sour woman who checks IDs when you enter. Here's an idea: let's direct our appreciation for all the wonderful aspects of this club back at her and maybe she'll come around. Always greet her with a smile and leave her with a sincere thank you. As Buddha Sakyamuni says, "May all beings be well, may all beings be happy." After all, that's what this is all about.

Posted December 19, 2008

The BPG is sick. They definitely do sell ounces - you can get up to two per visit - and clones. They have a legit points system also, when you buy, you get x amount of points per dollar. Each point equals a dollar. Definitely worthy to check this club out, I just picked up an ounce of White Widow, and some dank Maui Wowie.

Posted December 8, 2008

This club actually does sell ounces, ranging from $115-$350...you can't buy top grade ounces however which doesn't bother me and they sell very nice clones when they have them. If you are looking for the best overall club experience in California make a stop at this shop. Most diversity by far.

Posted November 17, 2008

They do not sell ounces, or plants. The inner and immediate surrounding environment is like the NY Port Authority of the 70's.

Posted October 22, 2008

First and foremost, the club is brilliant! Organic Coffee for free 1-100 cups! Polite staff, smaller security and the manager is incredibly cool. The melt's are awesome and all I can say is this nice young man with ink helps out the homeless sometimes. Berkeley Patients' Group rules! The best strains hands down there are hazes, oprahs and kushes. Edibles kick rooster butt too!

Posted June 23, 2008

This was the first club I went into after receiving my card. The staff was very friendly with me and that was a big plus. They helped me completely through the process. The menu had a good amount of variety, with 8ths priced from $20 to $60. However, I did feel a bit rushed to make a selection once I was at the counter. Otherwise this place was great. They let you smoke inside too.

Posted June 16, 2008

I originally got my prescription through BPG in 2000. Patient numbers were low and I was actually "recruited" to be patient. This was before the beloved founder passed away. BPG has survived in the same location for many years now and you have to give them their props. They feel they've earned the right to be snooty sometimes. Great counter staff though!! I too saw the pouty woman at the front upon my last visit to the club, but that All Star White Widow (in a glass medicine jar for $65) was all worth it! Delicious and mindblowing! Uhhh this Grandaddy H20 pressed keif- not so impressed- will have to go for some butane hash next time. BPGs lines can be really long, but like I said, thy've earned their good reputation among patients, and is the only place one can medicate on premisise in the east bay.

Smoke shop a def plus!! I always like to buy a new glass peice with a really good strand- tastes so crisp! Hate having to hit two shops to do so. Want to taste your stuff before you go? Ask to borrow grinder and roll one up with their free papes- ANY kind you want!! From pineapple to pure "Raw" papes. or use their volcanos! This place has always been an absolute playground for me! Love the community smoke atmosphere, you'll feel like you've left here and are someplace free! :-D See you there!

Posted May 9, 2008

This is an excellent dispensary offering an “Amsterdam” experience as waterpipes or vaporizers are provided for patient use in a lounge area with free coffee. There is a wide variety and price-range of meds, the staff is very helpful and they sell smoking devices and books and magazines about medical cannabis. Two thumbs up!

Posted April 21, 2008

The Berkeley Patients Group happens to be one of the most professional MMDs I've ever been to. It is a positive environment and the staff tries 100% to help you find and understand all that you need to know as a patient. This is definitely my favorite dispensary to stop in at. A plus is the awesome security they have outside. It makes you feel safe and protected. It is so awesome!!

Posted January 3, 2008

If you like dispensaries that allow for smoking, this may be the place for you. And while the selection may be good, some of the "care-givers" are less than compassionate. There's a sour woman that performs customer in-take, and the shop won't accept even debit charges under ten dollars.

I also took part in a women's group at Berkeley Patients Group, run by a dynamic advocate who did a great job, but was canceled under suspicious circumstances.

Bottom line, Berkeley Patient's Group has a few bad vibes.