Garden of Eden

This place is ok the only reason i come here is because they have 30 $eights other than that i wouldnt come here they have no parking and everytime its hard to find a parking spot sucks

I love this place with all my heart. Good healing place and nice people!!! I like being helped without them judging you and just being nice. I feel welcome and have a good day afterwards every time. I couldn’t ask for more.

Seems like the staff looks for reasons to harass patients about little stuff. Do too much policing, should let the police handle that. Otherwise, decent meds semi-​high prices

Good quality stuff, priced accordingly. You get what you pay for. Love their $ 25 8ths of shake. Bummer city of Hayward doesnt allow them to sell edibles and concentrates. Wait times vary, I’ve literally have had no wait before or an opposite with a 30+min wait.
All the workers are awesome. Super sweet and always an interesting convo. Front door guys are real gentlemen.
Im going to give 1 less star, as they no longer have the free patient services, dont have reward systems and also parking is a pain.

Last night I was present when a security guard got into with a young girl in the entry lobby it was very uncomfortable situation to say the least!!! not how momma taught you to treat a women Mr. guarantee that I am old school kinda guy! Good bud always G.O.E! thanks to the dope tenders in the back!!! Keepin it real! won’t complain there

Hello. keep in mind I’m a 63 year old white female. I work in Berkeley and lived in Oakland until a few months ago. Finding the building was hard, like the previous review says… but as soon as I called for directions (half a block away), they were all friendly and helpful. It’s a sketchy looking building for sure, and so is the inside! I’m used to Oakland and Berkeley dispensaries I guess. I have to say… the huge men that worked there made me scared and feel safe at the same time. In the product room, the sales person, a darling young woman, was a contrast in atmosphere but I was relieved. I let a few people go ahead of me because I needed a few minutes to take in the boards with information and get my bearings. Everyone was super nice and friendly.
Maybe a few pictures, plants around… it would «feel» more comfortable. I don’t imagine many dispensaries can do that though, with society still making it such a burden to legally enjoy marijuana for medicinal and recreational use. Purchasing marijuana… It shouldn’t feel like you don’t belong there, but I get it. I’ll be back to support you. Thank you.

At Goe I’ve had some good along with bad experiences. Products are fire depending on what you get top/​low shelf but that’s with most places. Wish bartenders knew more than I did of strains they held.

I am over 60, a veteran and take my suggestion and go somewhere else, like a few streets away at We R Hemp.
This place is not friendly. It’s shady, you feel like your in a high security shoebox. I doubt if the security «guards» could even chase anyone. The weights are not always correct, underweight often. Sometimes they have premium grade other times not, inventory is inconsistent. No discounts for quantity.
I spend upwards of $ 800‑1000 a month, asked for discount, they said prove your vet. I did the right thing, I left, no longer go there. They lost $ 1000 of business for refusing to offer a 15% discount that Harborside now gets. It’s just stupid business.
If you are a vet, go to Harborside for major discounts, friendly helpful service. They appreciate your business.

I stopped in today for the first time. It felt shady from the start. Four big guys, clearly defined in security shirts, at the front door/​front desk area. They asked for my marijuana license and drivers license. No phone number or email usually required. I was whisked in. Do not even no the bud tenders name. Did not get what I asked for. He seemed very «slick» I just scooted out of there scared shitless. Just my perception. I won’t be back

Great hours and friendly staff! Best selection the only draw back was no pre rolls or glass ware. Definitely worth coming back!

Great selection of medicine. Very high quality medicine thats mostly tested. Now that they have the menu online I can see what I like in advance. convenient hours for me since this place is open till 9pm.

They don’t accommodate if u have a po box on your drivers license. What if I were homeless? Sounds like a moron made that rule

One star because the top shelf is fire… I’ve always had issues with the weight! Always .1 to .4 off always disappointed but the quality is good. Loopma Farms is one of their main vendors but other than that accredited name I wouldn’t come back. Recently started to carry concentrates which is on point but haven’t weighed those items out. All in all good quality crappy service and the staff think their the S***t MOST OF ALL tree is never to exact weight

Only frequent this place because of convenience. Just about it for the Hayward/​Castro Valley area.
If you are used to buying from street dealers & gangsta thugs, this will be a familiar step up.
However, it’s location is not for those desiring some form of seclusion. It’s right on the street, cops always patrol. Watch parking in front.
They are bordering ghetto. But hey, it’s the hood.
For those who are true patients, not recreational tokers, try elsewhere. I hear we are hemp is good. GOE has no edibles, oils, deals or frills. Just flowers preweighed.
Go there and put your thug life on. Holla.

I sometimes like to go into a local dispensary for a larger selection and to simply being around other people who are using medically just like you. ANYHOW…
SHORT REVIEW
— hard to find from the street because there is no signage. Look for the guy opening the door repeatedly. Seriously.
— not a smooth check in process. Friendly staff though with quick smiles and the body guards are huge that made me feel safe. And this place didn’t always do that (read the long review for details)
— bud tender was knowledgeable, friendly, quick and easy check out.
— the flowers are great. Smooth. Excellent quality. Good cookies.
LONG REVIEW
It was hard to find. It is on Castro Valley rd but you zip past it you miss it. There are no exterior signs or anything that could tell you it was a dispensary except the small open sign in the bottom corner and the imposing 6’6″ security guard opening the door every now and then to let people in.
I felt like I was going to some illegal drug house. That feeling stuck with me through out the visit. I smiled and went in, a voice shouted from the right, «what’s your number?»
I honestly was trying to make sure that I did go into a LEGAL establishment. The door enters into a blank white wall room with steel fold up chairs around the rectangle shape of the room. About 30 chairs. It was scary.
There was a second room with a black door. one person would come out and one person goes in. Totally sketched me out. There was no music, no noise, no signs, no art, nothing except this big giant black with white block lettering signage Rules plaque that was 10′ tall.
Seeing I was a woman the voice was kinder and asked if I was new. I finally zoned in on this kind looking man behind another imposing 6’5″ security guard and a fortress solid black wall. He smiled and was kind, asked me to fill out the paperwork and have a sit. In a haze I did. Finally sitting there I felt more at ease.
Then I went into the «other room»…and it was wide open like I was shopping at a comic book store. I did not like it at all. Again I felt very unsafe. The staff who helped me was awesome, knowledgeable, kind, but it felt odd for me to move behind someone and they move behind me when I’m talking to someone about my ailments. The set up felt more like a deal going down then an individual consultation with your bud tender.
The bud tender was great. Personable. Funny. Knowledgeable. I also liked that they had the physical med bottles in different weights was helpful. It made it easier to sample. Completing the Purchase was easy.
Coming home, the smoking is good. I would go again for the quality flowers I received.
Oh and one last thing — no thank you gift for first time visitors??? Seriously that’s not cool.

Been here twice in a month. Place is beyond ghetto. Anyone who has spent a lot of time in a penitentiary might feel at home. Both times i’ve been here i’ve bought their «preweighed» bud. It’s always light. The first time i bought an eighth that was closer to 3 gs and the next time i bought a quarter that was a ¹⁄₁₀^th gram light. Moving on, their tree isnt even quality. After smelling some of the bud i can honestly tell you that it’s old and quite possibly moldy. Their prices are absolutely outrageous. I can get better bud from a guy on the corner for half the price. I wish i could say something nice about this place but i really cant. Nothing good has come of me going into this business.

Yes! Found my new dispensary. I’m so genuinely impressed. I found Garden of Eden on Instagram recently after having a bad experience with Harborside.
* Garden Of Eden Staff: I love your pictures on Instagram and website. That’s what brought me to you guys.
I decided to take a drive from Oakland to Hayward and the commute was surprisingly short. Directly off the 580 E and bam! I parked directly in front. I walked up to the door and was greeted immediately by a security guard who checked my recommendation and welcomed me in.
I didn’t really get the same vibes as other reviewers. I was treated well by the security guards and felt safe in there. I understand there are strict protocols that might need to be enforced. If it has to deal with matters of my safety, I’m not going to be upset by that. Anyways, I had a question and the guards were genuinely helpful to me.
Although this dispensary might not look fancy, it’s not a reflection of their medicine.
**NOW** the important stuff:
* Impressive how each strain that’s offered is lab tested and statistics are offered with a really nice photo.
* 5 stars on menu options. Everything from bottom to top shelf is top notch. Great cannabis for every budget. And if you’re more of a cannabis connoisseur, there are always top shelf varieties that are rare and impressive.
* When I arrived, they had every strain they said they did on the website.
* The Quality.*** Just like their photos, their flowers are glowing with trichomes, and smell amazing. Even the bottom shelf I bought, really impressive.
So far, Garden of Eden has provided me with the largest varieties of kushes and hazes. The only place I’ve EVER found Blue Mazar in the Bay Area.
Thank you for the great experience! I’ve already been back multiple times since my first visit.

The entire menu is straight fire. Reasonable prices. Come here if you are ready for a loud pack! Og kush is on point. Too bad it feels like a prison when u first come in. The security guards are also a bit on the rude side but whatever. They would be 5 stars if the customer service was on point.

When it comes to quality, flowers, and customer service, I undoubtedly give Garden of Eden five stars. You really can’t compare their flowers to any other! Also, I always appreciate a company with an excellent website (I mean, we are in 2015), especially one that updates the menu to reflect what is available.
Continue being awesome Garden of Eden! Merci

This place is on POINT.
Always get my Meds from them, great selection and excellent quality. The best around hands down. Friendly staff, never had any issues. I highly recommend this place to anyone.