DISPENSARY
MEDICAL & RECREATIONAL
The CDC
Portland, OR
4.5(382 reviews)
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382 Reviews of The CDC
4.5(382)
4.5
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4.5
Service
4.3
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February 13, 2018
This is my favorite dispensary, (the staff is very friendly, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this place.
December 16, 2017
Very good prices and helpful as well as nice staff.
February 21, 2018
I've been shopping here since they opened. Their product, price and service have been consistently great. John, and the rest of the people there, have been knowledgeable and helpful.
December 4, 2017
I always find very good bud here and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable!
October 2, 2015
First day of recreational sales. The line was long but the staff was great tending and talking to the customers!
March 6, 2018
This location is my favorite little spot and I miss them terribly since moving to the city! I love that they aren't superficial, and that they don't try to make their shop like everyone else's. Always felt comfortable going in there even if they thought they could sell me anything because I always asked for advice haha! They were always personable and dedicated to their customers. Their product was always pretty good to absolutely great(just like everywhere) and they have great deals! Tight parking?! haha umm- have you been to the city of Portland? You either find places with too much parking or none at all. The CDC has deals worth making a trip for, just don't park next door or block the gates and you'll be fine!
August 18, 2016
I love love love this place and their people.
October 3, 2017
This place is awesome, and john had great recommendations! Plus they've got a reward plan!
December 2, 2015
I walk in to what looks like a trailer, with three parking spots outside, to a guy behind a counter full of glass who is semi-friendly. He checks me in and tells me to wait a sec the back room is a little crowded. So I watch up on a little monitor to see when it thins out, and make my way to the back room. Once again two semi-friendly employees, helping other customers. I wait my turn while looking at their menu then she asks what my selection is I go with the Mango Kush, it's a hybrid with a decent thc level 20.2%. I purchase a quarter and walk to my car to check it out. I pop open the top and I'm surprised that there is little to no smell, get home and take a picture with my flash, I zoomed in and there's hardly any crystals. So I loaded a bowl and began to medicate and there was literally no taste or cough. Needless to say I will not be returning and I was not satisfied!!
December 3, 2015
What do I think about this places LOCATION?
Well, it's close, convenient, and carries a constantly rotating stock of superb sticky icky icky! Then again, claustrophobia can be crippling with too many customers cars crowding the cramped parking lot...honestly, that's the reason for the 4 star "atmosphere" rating. (just keeping it real, in sure they can't do anything about that, but hey I'm reviewing what i experienced)
I can't recall the door man's name, but the whole process from checking my ID to walking out grinning took little more than 5 minutes, with a line of several other patients/customers in front of me.
While I cannot seem to recall the curly haired young man who checked me in, my actual Bud tender was banned Tyler, and--quite literally--had the answer to every single obscure question I could think to ask, from cbd/thc ratios to upcoming specials and discounts.
Tyler was the real reason I was able to get in, out, and, on my way in the short time it took me... thank you, CDC! You've got a new "loyalty card" holder in me!
October 12, 2018
Started coming as a med patient before rec was available. This place has come a long way and is full of dank buds and some of the best deals in town. On top of that, the customer service is epic! Dylan, Kevin, Jman, the whole crew plus the product will keep you coming back for sure. Keep it up CDC, I digg it
January 2, 2017
Great location, easy access, Friendly service and Outstanding Products.
October 2, 2015
Very accommodating and friendly staff! Could use a little bit of sprucing up on the inside.
October 23, 2015
This was a neat little shop. The menu was fairly small, but I enjoyed my visit. The lady who helped us seemed unfamiliar with the process, like she was newly hired.
December 19, 2015
Lots of good deals and good product. Kind of cramped and uncomfortable, and just an OK selection.
September 23, 2016
it's not roomy but it's great. got some of the stardust 99.9% THC! I can't feel my teeth
November 11, 2019
I went to CDC yesterday and Ty helped me out. Ty is the nicest dude and really listens to your needs. If your on a budget, he gets it. If you just want indica cause Sativa isn’t your thing, he gets it. I really like how I always feel welcome and the indica is on point.
Thank you guys for the great vibes!
December 7, 2016
Great stuff and good prices on some quality product. They have an excellent loyalty system, and always offer great deals. I usually stop in once a week, and I always walk away happy.
December 16, 2016
my favorite dispensary to visit. I will say that I don't necessarily enjoy the sarcasm I get from some individuals when I'm asking about strains, but nevertheless I understand. Still enjoy coming here though.
October 7, 2017
Their selection is great, and the staff is friendly and quite knowledgeable. I've been going there for years and their rewards program really makes a difference.
January 26, 2018
This place is a great re-up stop, catering to those in the Washington Square area. Small parking lot and small floor, the staff are helpful and not pushy as they help you get your gear and go on your way quickly. Friendly staff like Dylan are on hand to answer questions and problem solve to ensure the best value for the customer. On a busy day expect a line and not a lot of room to wait, but a well stocked inventory and a low pressure sales environment makes for a reliable and consistent experience for local customers who know what they're looking for.
April 19, 2016
I decided to give this place a second chance, and they actually stepped their game up. While the parking is still a big issue, the quality of their concentrates was decent. I didn't really look at the flower. Maybe next time. They had a lot of familiar products, and I liked that. The service was great. I could tell my budtender was working hard to be informative and helpful as best he could. The other budtender assisting my friend was also very friendly and funny (he had really curly hair and a cool hat). Atmosphere overall felt a little bit cramped. I felt like I was blocking the display when other people came in to browse. I'm glad I gave you guys a second chance. Cheers!
September 25, 2020
I loved this place. It was just down the road from my house, the staff was always friendly, the selection was good, and their prices were okay.
Today, bought a cartridge on their recommendation, only to discover about an hour later that it was defective. I returned with my receipt to exchange the cartridge and was told that "because of Covid" they could not exchange or refund me.
I have been told repeatedly at multiple dispensaries to keep my receipt in the event of getting a defective cartridge to exchange them. As recently as last week, a dispensary in N. Portland reminded me when I purchased one.
There is no logical reason why Covid should prevent them from exchanging a defective product. Your inability to get your money back on it should not be passed to your customers.
My household have been regular customers for the last two years, but that ends today. I suggest if you want to support a local dispensary in the Tigard area, you patronize Juan and his crew at the Magic Castle. They know how to take care of their customers. Clearly, whoever is making policy decisions at the CDC dispensary, does not.
September 17, 2017
I stop here all the time!! The staff is super friendly and it's on the way home!! Keep up the good work guys!