Greenside Recreational - Des Moines

Was surprised another weed store had finally opened closer to home. I stopped by during my lunch break and was met by a courteous and helpful staff. Compared with my only other experience at a recreational pot store, the supply and variety was much larger and the pricing was lower. I am happy stores like this exist, and I'll be back.

Awkward store setup but extremely helpful and friendly staff. Definitely worth a visiting again.

I love this place. Staff is chill and friendly... They offer a friendship kind of vibe where others seem very corporate almost. I really dig the space and the conversations. If you're looking for somewhere to have an experience, I would say this place does that. I'm grateful. I know you will be too!

This place had one great thing: accepting cards. They no longer accept cards of any kind; so why put up with a bad parking lot, lack-luster service, and pricey bud?

I was definitely pleased. Super close to my work and the bud was very solid. Yay!

EPIC FAIL!!- Well I Thought This Was A Good Shop To Buy Weed, And I Suppose It Could Be If There Were No Other Choices, But Fortunately For Us, The Bud Consuming Public, There Are Other Choices. Most Of The Gram Sakks Here Are On The Average $5 Too High..That's Just $5 More Bucks Going Into The Owners' Pockets..I Noticed That They Would Carry A Decent Strain Of Weed For A Little While, Then Switch It Up With Some Dog Sh*T..(They Actually Had A Strain Called "Dog Sh*t"..LOL !, Prob Goes Good With "Cat Piss")- Anyway.. .. When You Can't Get High On Their 'Mediocre At Best' Weed, Then The "Bud Tenders" (Oh They Must Think They Are Certified "Bartenders), Hence The Obvious In Your Face "TIP JARS" !!--YEP YOU HEARD RIGHT....TIP JARS!! Strategically Placed And Just Overflowing With Bills ( Of Course Also Strategically Placed) Will Tell You To Spend Some More Money On Extracts And Oils And Pre-Rolls And Etc., Etc., Etc., Well You Get The Message.. $$$ Is The King And They Will Take What You Will Give Them...I Mean Who Is Actually Selling Grams Of Leaf For Over $20 These Days? Greenside Is YAY!! ....AUTO CORRECT=NAY!!----EPIC FAIL!!

Love the service and the people here - really friendly and they start to remember your name when you come in enough. Wish the selection was a little bit bigger with more options and deals but I can't complain. Great place!

Got helped by the same budtender today (twice), and he was just super slow, showed no motivation in helping me and couldn't care to smile. Plus he was unable to give me what I was asking him for. Even though they had it stocked and on the shelves behind him. So bummed! This place usually has great quick service with friendly budtenders. Walked away with nothing just to hear the door guy say you should smile more... Also, they are not consistent in the products they have along with their pricing. Certain days you can get good deals on 8ths ($25) other days the cheapest they have is $45. Tired of this place The only reason why I added a star was for the budtender manager David that handled my complaint like a pro over the phone. Rumor says there is a new rec store opening up close to them. This might have them brush up on some basic customer service and sales.

I really like to go to this place, everyone is really nice and friendly and, they always have quality products. The only thing I'd say is that the online menu is not updated. I went today with four different strains in mind that I wanted to buy, but they had none of them, even though they appear in the online menu. just a friendly comment to see if they consider to update the menu.

If I can give zero stars I would! I was told to leave my purse at the door because it didn’t meat the requirement size. Mind you I’ve been here a plethora of times and not one time have I been asked to leave my purse. I explained to him it was my purse and had all of my personal items inside. Security did not care. I asked him if he asked females to leave their purses to which he couldn’t even say anything but smile. At this point I’m irritated, because I have spent A LOT of money in this establishment and now I’m treated like a criminal. This experience did not make me feel good and I will not be coming back.

dope ass shop

We were pleasantly surprised to find Greenside packed, on the day before Mother's Day. There are going to be many happy Mommas, not including our Bud Tender who said he wasn't a Mother even though the guys up front said he was.

Awesome pricing, they have stuff at every dollar value. I don't review unless I am not happy but this staff was so awesome that I felt the need to. Great shop, I can see why they were voted best in the state.

This review is specifically for Glenn! I went to this shop during last weekend’s President’s Day sale and it was slammed. Lines were crazy long but was moving quickly. My friends and I were helped by Glenn (who was staying overtime to help with the rush) to get our product. The lines were crazy but it didn’t even phase him. His attention was ours and he was an encyclopedia of knowledge on cannabis. I’m talking he knew how the flower and concentrates were harvested and prepared. He did not make me feel stupid for asking questions and set me up with the best strains for me and my anxiety. Such a friendly dude who you can tell cares about the industry. This isn’t just a job for him. This is his passion and it was clear through his customer service. As for the shop itself, it is always clean, tidy and well stocked (for the most part). Some products are over-priced compared to other shops. But the location is convenient and the staff is friendly.

I am very new to smoking. For years I had a very rough reaction to most pot and figured it just wasn't my thing. Well I also have a lot of pain. I was a professional athlete for the first 15 years of my life, this ended with a total knee replacement at 14 and have dealt with that pain most of my life. Once it became legal in Washington State and I read more about the over all benefits. I went in and told the staff I was brand new and open to trying different types of methods. I've learned so much from the staff here. I never feel like I'm being "sold something" It's clear they have daily deals and brands they are pushing for. But when I let them know what I needed help with they walked me through all the types and ways to "smoke". They helped me find some really good CBD strains that work for what I need. My pain and stress is so under control now. I'm also off a lot of meds I was depending on to just live. The staff here is just so knowledgeable and really care about what they are doing. They're all stoners but really combat the "stoners are all lazy bums" line really well. They know what they care about.

I've been to this place twice now and both times the staff was amazing, friendly and knowledgeable. Namely one of them turned me on to silicone pipes and I have to tell you Tristan was right. Then when I came back the manager couldn't have been more friendly and accommodating. I will definitely be back.

Good spot, it gets busy though.

i like the location because its close to work and i don't even mind the wait which there is almost always one here. the staff still are cool and helpful with all my needs even in the glass room. i love the selection that is always changing so always stay open to new things here!

Too damn expensive! to be honest.

service could be quicker but over all an amazing location will be coming here for all my herbal needs from now on!

Great service, selection, and friendly staff to help you with your purchase. Also, the ability to pay with a card is very convenient (small $3 fee at the time of this review). Although the store is easy to miss when driving by, the signage is good, and there is plenty of parking in the gravel lot just past the store. When walking in, it is not clear that there is an ID check right by the door. A sign there would be a nice addition.

I absolutely love Greenside. They have the largest selections I've seen in a recreational store thus far. The budtenders are incredibly knowledgable, and friendly. They even have a full service glass shop in the front of the store so you can get everything in one place!

don't think about coming here within 30 mins of closing, that is unless you want to be treated rudely. prices are average. lines are always long. can't browse products before hand. some employees are cool but can't speak for all of them!

What a selection! The place has some the top strains. Edibles and concentrates of all types. I got the Strawberry Cough and it is incredible. The smell when I opened the package was incredibly sweet with a earthy soil hint. The high was mind blowing! No wonder this strain was a cup winner.😎