I started coming to Varda at the tail end of 2023. I'd just moved to the SGV when one of my…read morehousemates had come home with a big bag of weed and poetry to lay down about Rustin's service because my friend was that charmed by his care and knowledge that had our whole household blitzed out of our minds that night [Positive, always with that guy]. As my life has gravitated closer into the area through my work and studies in academia, research, and natural science niches, Varda has become a household staple and a place I've looked forward to stepping into across my day-to-day. Now, it's not at all difficult finding high quality product in Los Angeles for more affordable prices. I'm originally from a place where cannabis was very violently criminalized, so in terms of accessibility, it's great having an abundance of local options. What's kept me coming back to Varda as a choice though is an experience that has complimented my lifestyle, and that is entirely a result of the staff and the care they pour into their craft. If you ever have the fortune of working with them, Rustin and Aliyah alone are worth the trip over. For myself, my friends, and my colleagues that have passed through, both of them are incredibly thorough in terms of working to understand what their clients are looking for. Whether you're trying to slip in and out or looking to learn more about the products that are right for you, both of them are great for accommodating those details through whatever experience, abstractness, or specificity you come in with. Both of them have helped me find products that consistently meet my needs and preferences- be it celebrating my joys, releasing my grief, encouraging my introspection and creativity, managing chronic pain, relieving overstimulation, or just softening me up through the hostility of late-stage capitalism. :P They're well-versed in the science and industry behind the products as well as navigating details to match each person's budget and preferences. Aside from those two, Jordan, Amy, Shane, and the tall bearded guy with the golden doodle whose name is slipping me have also been a part of the dispensary's charming formula that keeps me enthusiastic to return to an environment where I know I'll be met with care, listening ears, and good company. The downside is that since the change of ownership, the store has lost its open-concept design (along with many beloved staff members) that once allowed customers to browse at their unique pace without the pressure of a single-file line. This set-up was a really great experience that I immediately missed as I typically visit at the end of a work or school week when I'm seeking mellowness and rest. Having that open-concept allowed me to take my time learning more about the store's products as I could leisurely sift through the shelves and discuss with the budtenders. In a city filled with botanic gardens, museums, libraries, and walkable charm, it was a really nice compliment to the local vibe. Through growing pains like these though, the staff continues to be the draw as they've continued to work to understand how to meet customers where they're at despite the high traffic flow. Check 'em out if you're ever in the area! It's a short walk away from the Sierra Madre Metro rail and right off of Colorado. They've got a wide variety of products and price points and some really cool people that can answer any questions you have.

When this store was owned by Gramlin, the prices were the lowest in town. Now STIIIZY owns it and…read morethe prices reflect jt. The workers are friendly, but there's one issue. Don't bother using Online ordering ahead. I have ordered ahead about 4-5x now and not ONCE have they been able to find my order in the system or had it ready, even an hour later.

Came to the new spot and treaty hooked me up with dope deals. She's really nice! she also let me…read moreknow about PAD. They have amazing deals

Their team is super helpful and they always have a great selection for whenever I get in the mood…read moreto bake! Great prices every time.

Great experience. The staff were polite . Budtender ..CC or CJ ? Was knowledgable and helpful…read more. would recommend! Ryan

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Good, fast service. Mia helped me out, best cannabis store near me. They have dabs and right near…read moreRosemead and Colorado Blvd.

Horrible *FAKE RAW GARDEN*** smelled like straight pits and piss when I walked in raw garden was…read morehorrible fake product

I order from here frequently and have for years. Stephanie, one of the co-founders, is the reason I…read morecontinue ordering from here. She is so friendly and genuinely cares about customers. There are some newer people, who clearly have been trained well. I absolutely recommend this for anyone, but especially those with chronic pain. The edibles help my chronic pain but also with my anxiety disorders. Thank you Transcend!

Omg flavor town. Strong and smooth. This place never fails and great staff always friendly.they…read moreneed. Around for years like 10 years. Yelp suddenly deleted this business. No one knows why not even the actual business. But there are horrible places and unlicensed places still posted on Yelp. I think they were getting great reviews and attention and some people didn't like that. Shame on you Yelp! Look up this company on Google, you won't regret it!

This place sells counterfeit plug and plays. There's some good fakes out there but this was the…read moreworst attempt. Worse than the dude in high-school who would sell Chinese cookie karts. QR codes didn't scan, no ca weed warning sticker, no scratch off verification code. I wouldn't mind getting f**ked if they were a bit more creative with it. 2/10 star trap house

From the owner: Home of the 14 G 1/8.read more

Ghost vapor bomb as weed was 60 an ounce smells good looks great sedated relaxed not dried outread more

Possibly will give another star if the product is good... but unfortunately the customer service in…read morea whole was very disappointing. I use local delivery services very often and spend $90 + every time....My last text message to the delivery service was... ...." Yup, just got it.. very disappointed with the service. 2-3 hours turned into 3 1/2 hours. No update until I reached out. And then the ETA was still not met. Even after the fact, this issue is simply blown off/ let go. It would of been better from the customer standpoint to at least have a curtesy call/ text. Thank you for getting the delivery set up, stay safe, and have a great weekend." No response .... or care. Unfortunate way to treat patients. I honestly know and believe that I was more than patient..... I highly doubt these 5 star reviews are from regular patient's that are experiencing similar situations.

Really like this shop wen there is no other options they look out for u. They also have good…read morequality flower

This location has been operating under various business names, such as the latest "420 Altadena",…read moreand before that "420 Pitstop", this owner has shown his/her creative genius. To have been running this illegal cannabis dispensary for several years now, they've got the fake cartridge supply chain hookup. Every fake thing in the fake box is not only dangerous (obviously... wtf where does the oil come from? What're we smoking JFC). The Stiiizy brand is the only thing I've bought here since it reopened. Before they had real stiiizy products but today I got a blatantly fake cartridge. They refuse that their items are fake and absolutely refuse exchange or refund. My old review was about the same thing with different scenarios. Just get delivery. It's literally the same price per cartridge at $25/each. You can see the boxes in the case and compare them to the boxes in the picture. The cartridge rattles around in the box when you buy it bc the fake packaging doesn't hold the cartridge securely. I got 5G of their best flower in Cereal Milk hybrid strain. It crunched into powder when I packed my first bowl. It was smokable but a mess and it burned too fast. And it honestly didn't do much for me. This place is garbage. Serious health risk to smoke garbage.