Flore is a more recent addition to the Duboce Triangle & Castro neighborhood and we had been impatiently waiting to know what they were cookin' up as they renovated the space. Ah-ha! A dispensary, not just any dispensary, but one that champions local growers and cultivators. Now that's the cannabis spirit we like to see from our neighborhood dispensary. It gives it a local charm, and the staff are very helpful to guide you through some options. They have good promotions here and there, make sure to come on an Wednesday afternoon/early evening during the summer for Castro Farmer's Market deals. hate the dispensaries that everything is behind the counter and you feel like a pain asking questions or looking at product. Flore has everything on display and they encourage you to smell and look at the bud, even offering coffee beans to neutralize your senses between sniffs. My star rating: 5 -I would be a regular customer 4 - would go back again 3 - probably try a different place 2 - not very satisfied 1 -turnaround and run

Their prices are so high compared to many places that support farmers, I'm not sure how they survive. Quality is good. Still, a nice shop.

On a planned trip was to the beach, I hopped off the N Judah MUNI transit street car at Noe Street. A short walk later, I arrived at the Flore Dispensary. As part of my trip, I was there to pick up some select items, one to entertain and amuse myself at the beach. I was greeted by a very friendly person, who took my information before I went in. Upon entering the store I felt very comfortable and at ease. I was immediately approached by a salesperson. I explained I had bought a short list of items, I had acquired from their online menu through Weed Maps. Unfortunately I forget my list. Relying on memory, I remembered all items but the one, I was going to enjoy at the beach. I started describing what I was looking for, as to what I wanted: euphoric, aware, energized etc. I settled on the Red Dragon pre-roll. I was off to the beach to try this item out. Unbelievable, I underestimated the effects of this cannabis. It was awesome! I was running along the waters edges with sandpipers playing tag with the incoming waves. Thank You Flore!

This is my favorite dispensary in the city. The ambiance is so relaxed and welcoming. This is not your average pot shop. These folks are carefully curating the best cannabis products in the market. If they don’t have it it’s for a good reason. The staff is the most approachable in the industry. They take their time listening to your needs and then recommend the their best option to achieve your desired effect. I’ve shopped all over the city and their prices are about 10-20% lower than the rest. I recently bought a delicious Blueberry Indica that was delicious. Great tasting and heavy on the body for that after work break. I highly recommend Flore Dispensary in Castro to all my friends.

Convenient location and nice folks inside the store are outweighed by the fact that the security guard (after many visits) refused me entry because I didn’t want to give them my phone number so they could spam me. To be clear, there is no state/federal law that requires giving out your number. It’s only for SPAM/marketing. There are plenty of other spots in the near vicinity that don’t operate like this. Eureka Sky, Apothecarium, and SPARC are all good spots that don’t require giving your number. These alternatives are also less expensive across the board. Five months later and I haven’t been back, despite the fact that it is my closest dispensary. Vote with your money and refuse excessive data collection and spam.