Forbidden Cannabis Club - Seattle

This is my happy place, not much different than being the child in the candy isle. What I've appreciated most is that I've been recommended the right strains for the high I'm looking for, in other words very knowledgeable. To top it off they're familiar with my face and they treat me personally. This is where you want to buy your weed during their happy hour...

Ponder is my favorite shop in town. The service is always fantastic, selection is great and they'll give you great suggestions whether you're on a top or bottom shelf budget.

Very friendly staff with reasonable prices. Much calmer and nice experience than the long line and rushed sense you get at Ike’s across the street. Also they do a 15% off during happy hour from 12-4:20 each day. I stocked up!

My absolute favorite shop. Tiffany in particular is a wonderful person on staff that really lsitened to what I was looking for and recommended 3 really great strains. She used her knowledge of recreational, medicinal, AND stone healing to guide me in my quest for Epilepsy and Anxiety relief. Highly recommended space as well. Bright, happy atmosphere.

Great selection of products, great bud tenders but the security guard was unfriendly, made me feel like I was wasting his time, and mean mugged me the whole time I was there

Very friendly! Loved the overall ambience. The staff holds it down! Love the music and decor

Love this shop! The location is great, inside it's very brightly lit, friendly and welcoming. Everyone from the door person to the each bud tender makes you feel relaxed. I got great personal recommendations that resulted in me finding the best medicine I've been able to access since I've moved to Seattle. This is my go-to shop now, and I highly recommend anyone to check out Ponder, I think you will be happy you did! No one seems aloof or tries to rush your selection, and the shop just feels really safe and cozy. Thanks to everyone who works there for making it such a positive and uplifting experience, the shop is one of my new happy places :)

The door dudes are always friendly. Some of the budtenders are awesome at giving personalized recommendations, and others are still learning, but everyone has a great attitude. Dig the neighborhood vibe -- it's very Central District; I usually have a short exchange with at least the door guy if not other customers. Bummed I didn't make it to their joint rolling workshop... You get decent quality for a good price, happy hour (12-4:20) and usually some cheap options if ya just don't wanna spend a lot. Since they opened, the selection has gotten better, staff is friendly and atmosphere is always improving. (Also, there is a ymca down the block and laundromat/liquor store/post office the next block over so you can really get a lot done in one spot and stop at the neighbor lady for a drink because you accomplished a lot today.)

Tiffany was super helpful! Very friendly environment for a first timer. No annoying crowds of people, security was present but not intimidating. Really appreciate their help and friendly attitude with a total newb like me.

Marcus was great especially for a first timer. Very comfortable place. It's not Disneyland of shops but it's what it should be - professional, safe, friendly

I like this place. It's a hidden gem and people don't know about it yet. Great vibe and really a good looking store. PS... Cortona coffee shop down the block is great. I pick up my thc honeystix (I put it in my coffee), my sativa pre-roll for me and a chocolate truffle for my girl. And then I get a coffee at Cortona. That's my Sunday. Ah life is good in Seattle. :-)

Love this place! Everyone is super chill and laid back. Super knowledgeable. Jordan is my fav.

I have officially found my new favorite store. This place isn't in the best location but overall it's a nice little spot and they have great deals. Ponder has a nice, warm atmosphere and a very friendly staff. They are also dog friendly which is a huge plus.

How a business truly distinguishes itself isn't in just selling you what you want. It's how they handle potential customer service issues. I went to return a vape cartridge that wasn't drawing properly. I was treated like a VIP. Misha (sp?) went above and beyond to explain potential problems with cartridges along with possible fixes, this, before cheerfully exchanging the defective cartridge for a new one (which works perfectly). Ike's (just up the street) is okay, but you feel a bit "processed" there, whereas at Ponder, you feel especially welcomed and valued. Lots of times, you can buy a given product from many stores, so your decision comes down to which store you'd prefer to give your money. I now prefer to give it to Ponder.

relaxed, friendly vibe with top notch products.

This spot is awesome. Nice variety with affordable prices presented to you by friendly employees.

I decided to visit Ponder when Uncle Ike's (down the block) once again had a line down the block. I was pleasantly surprised by a chipper, very friendly, and helpful budtender. Their selection was good, though their sign organized the strains by farmer vs strain type (Sativa, Hybrid, etc). which made it more difficult to parse my options as I was focused on finding an Indica. Prices were average. But overall I loved that the the tender had time to talk with me, and I didn't feel rushed.

Cute, clean store! Very friendly and knowledgeable/helpful staff. Would definitely recommend and will be returning!

I was tired of dealing with the long lines and ridiculously cramped parking lot of my usual pot store when my mom recommended Ponder to me. I found street parking in seconds. The budtender was very helpful, I never felt like I was being unnecessarily up sold and the happy hour pricing was a nice surprise. The pot was also quite good. I shall be back.

really appreciated the friendly service

Friendly people and awesome prices

I love this place! The bud tenders are very informational. They always have good deals. And i just love the atmosphere!

The staff at this store are knowledgeable and friendly. They always come correct with ON POINT recommendations, and have an impressive selection and variety of products. They have great Happy Hour deals, and I would say this is one of the best stores in the city.

Just opened about a month ago so they seem to have a fresher and better priced inventory than the place across the street. Staff is friendly and patient and I liked the non-rushed atmosphere. Pretty solid pricing with quality going for $10/g and less quality $7/g regardless of amount but would love to see some half or ounce deals!