Sparc

Review for flowers and edibles:
My second time at SPARC I was able to judge ambiance, service, and product (have been to SPARC before for a non cannabis event). I came in with a small entourage and we were well received. Registration was a breeze and we got the green light to proceed towards the weed. We viewed most products and asked many technical questions that our bud tender was able to manage. We purchased a variety of Flowers, Edibles, and Topicals.
The flowers were displayed behind glass in small vials. My friends asked to see several samples, one after the other. I also got a good look and upon closer inspection the buds left a to be desired, a lack of fresh trichomes, no smell, and almost no bag appeal made me not ask to see any of their buds. Their line up consisted of mostly mid-​grade but were asking top shelf price. SPARC had over 25 varieties on deck and none looked appealing. It seemed like they had pre weighed flowers in plastic baggies as well. Its tough to say when the buds went into the bag but it is well known that plastic degrades cannabis rather quickly.
We took interest in SPARC’s ‘MariGold’ line, which is low impact, conciously grown, greenhouse/​sun grown cannabis. This type of conciously grown marijuana has been given a new name, it goes by the name ‘Artisan’.
No different from the stuff that has been coming down from Humboldt and Mendo since the 70s, however, Artisan quality offers a ‘know your farmers“‘ approach where you know where the Cannabis comes from and what went into making it.
We purchased an ¹⁄₈ th of unknown herb (dont remember name) from Marigold, the weed had been grown to its fullest potential, but had no smell. It definitely didnt smoke good either and I passed on a second toke. This was a case of poor genetics, very unfortunate.
We picked up edibles as well, and Kiva chocolate bites stand out. Quality berries coated in chocolate will get you layed out in no time. When it comes to edibles it can be a little complicated, it is good to know yourself and your tolerance as well as the milligrams used, and whether cannabis or concentrates were used in the process. California has a new dosage system for cannabis edibles and it is 10mg per dosage.
Our budtender was a little two dimesional but he succeeded in being informative, polite, and patient. SPARC does feel a bit too sterile and was tough to make myself at home in a lab-​like environment, specially walking over to that sink for a fresh cup of H2O. The volcano bar they have is a huge plus, but not sure if one can light up.
Not so sure if I’ll return to SPARC anytime soon, I’m all for experience and ambiance but with the content to match. It really is a safe place for folks who want to purchase their medicine safely, but are also sacrificing consitency and quality.

Unlike a lot of places, the vaporizers at Sparc are extremely well maintained. They are always in perfect working order, immaculately clean and the vape kits are presented in nice clean organized little wooden boxes. The vaping area tables and benches are also kept very clean and the whole place has a high-​end Norwegian minimalist feel. For patients with suppressed immune systems this is very reassuring. The only knock I have on the place is that it’s located almost right next door to one of the seediest clinics in the city, a liquor store and there is quite a bit of drug activity and prostitution in the neighborhood. It can be dicey walking back to your car, but the security out front at Sparc is pretty good.
The product is consistent and very high quality and reasonably priced. They have an unique — though not particularly diverse — selection of high end edibles (Igzactly 420 definitely has a wider selection of edibles). The flowers and extracts are incredible and I have reason to believe that they are working with a reputable lab to test the cannabinoid profiles of their products.

I have been going to sparc for a few years, and have never once had a bad experience. The space is aesthetically interesting, and upscale without hinting at exclusivity.
If you haven’t visited a cannabis dispensary, SPARC provides good hand holding to get you started.
The staff is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and helpful. They know their cannabinoids, trichomes, and terpenes. Management is extremely responsive to concerns or questions.
Ah, and the Pot? From top shelf flowers, to their proprietary sun grown Marigold strains, all are lab tested for thc, cbd percentages, as well as unwanted pesticides and molds. Everything is worthy of your money and time.
Having tried several other dispensaries in SF, SPARC is clearly the model of excellence.
Seriously, nothing else comes close. Why go anywhere else.

Poor quality flowers and super high prices with bad attitudes from bud tenders. I will take my business elsewhere.

Great Staff, Great products. They are have the best medical cannabis. Robbie the manager is very helpful.

Great staff: knowledgeable, polite/​friendly, and with a sense of humor. The facility is clean & comfortable. A very pleasant and comfortable place. It’s my new store; I highly recommend this place.

Let’s just say this place has it all. If you are the type to be active or even lazy. There are tons of services this place offers. From lounging to even other activities for fitness. Sparc has it all. Do not pass this place up, check it out and see the difference this atmosphere has to other shops.

my first time coming to sparc was a success. the budtender that served me was extremely accomodating to my needs & questions. i mentioned to him that i was on a budget, he was understanding & helped me pick and choose plus calculate everything i needed to add up to my budget.
however, this last time i came i had a different budtender who was completely the opposite. when i walked up to the counter i got no greeting what so ever, im not even sure he even looked at me until i said something. i explained what i was looking for & literally this guy was not paying any attention to me AT ALL. instead he was lurking behind me at some chick in the line. (you can hit on her when i leave! f*ck)
it was like talking to a wall with this guy and that was the most annoying part.

«A bit overwhelming, lacking humor or charm, SPARC is the anal-​retentive spot which cannot cope with the dirty reality of bare survival outside its perfect scientifically sterile walls which change color with the collective aura of the room. „Oh! It’s turning muave… someone must be getting a free acupuncture!“ Its like going into a car dealership and a college recruitment fair. Too corporate, or should I say, the Business degree gone berzerk wears it in its sleeve. Noone to blame, but there be demons out here. Kinda pushy about selling a strain. Almost like it wasn’t selling enough (one can’t tell – all the flowers are in a wall of modern bins. The flowers get crushed in plastic bag – big no-​no. I go to Barbary Coast where they ask what I want, and show me a jar full of healthy uncrushed flowers from which one may partake…»

Let me start off with saying this is one of the nicest and most professional dispensary I’ve ever been to. The feel of the actual dispensary is nice and welcoming and the staff is knowledgable and helpful.
The flower selection here is good but I wouldn’t say they’re the best quality. Their flowers are decent I would say but I have yet to try a strain that really stands out from here. I would say every flower I’ve tried here is about average. They are a little pricey compared to other dispensaries in the area but not by that much.
I would recommend using
first to order a free eighth with the promo code eiib first to try out their flowers of you’re hesitant about this place. Eazeup delivers to your door fast and free and they use SPARC as their only vendor. Use promo code eiib for $ 35 free credit on your first order.
Overall if you haven’t tried this place I would recommend giving it a shot. It’s not my favorite or first choice but i would go here from time to time.
Update: They have more strains now and several unique strains. Still like this place even though it’s a little pricey.

Terrible customer service despite an excellent selection of products in an upscale environment. In addition to not being able to answer some basic questions around cannabis classification, the budtender who assisted me, Casey, decided in the middle of serving me to yell instructions over my head to the waiting line behind me, rather than wait until after he’d finished serving me and answering all of my questions.
When I asked about cannabis genetics, I was treated like I was an idiot who objectively knew less than he did. Rather than take the time to explain things to me, Casey was curt and called for the next customer before I felt finished with my transaction.
All in all, a rude and disappointing experience at this dispensary. They have an impressive selection of high quality cannabis flowers but I won’t be returning anytime soon and if I do, I’ll avoid being served by Casey ever again.

As much as I would love to love Sparc, they do not provide great medicine. It is neutered and mediocre the both times I have got bud through Eaze. Let me explain. You look at the bud and its furry but the little balls, (tricolms) that sit on the end of the furry hairs are mostly all missing. That is the medicine. Its either old stock, keefed buds or mishandled product. Whatever the reason, it is a deal breaker for me. 3 stars weak buds at high retail prices. The place is awesome as far as look and feel but unless something is done about this, I will be going elsewhere.

SPARC is in a great location just off The Wiggle, making it easily accessible to cyclists. Parking is no easy feat though they do validate (with purchase) at a garage a few blocks away.
The staff is professional and knowledgeable about their products. You never feel rushed talking to them. I have had some great recommendations from Casey, Perry, and Bobby. Their bud is admittedly on the pricier side but it is quality stuff. Good selection of edibles as well.
SPARC truly keeps me coming back because of their patient resources. Complimentary tea while enjoying the well maintained vape lounge. Free massage and acupuncture. Jazz Night and Bingo Night that bring together a wonderful community of people. Edible tastings held weekly. They really go above and beyond for their members… and I thank you for that, SPARC! Keep it up.

Really great operation they’re running here! They have it down; the nice brick and mortar store downtown, the super convenient delivery service, and amazing staff members for both! By far my favorite place to go, especially since I’ve started seeing a bud tender regularly who’s hooked it up on more than one occasion! Now I wave-​off all the other budtenders just so I can talk to Krystal and see what she’s got.
Seriously, make sure Krystal’s your bud tender!!!

Simply put: It’s a really well run clinic. Professional, clean, and everyone there is very nice and friendly. They have classes on how to roll joints, massage therapists come once a week to heal people, and the selection is great.
I’m not a huge fan of the extra card I have to carry around, but hey — if you want extra goodies, it’s worth keeping.
One morning as I was checking in, I was given a great recommendation by Bobby, who is an expert on various strains and their physical effects. I have a hard time sleeping on occasion, and he helped me find a strain that knocks me out cold before bed. Thanks, man!

Go to SPARC. Go to Eddie. Go to Volcano. Try to go home.
That’s the gist of it, but since you are probably looking for details; SPARC is a high-​end dispensary one block from the civic center BART in a not so high-​end neighborhood. (They typically have the doorman with two other employees roaming that side of the block just in case I suppose). This place has a lot of free sample events, free massages, acupuncture, etc. There a row of volcanoes to enjoy too. I’m using one right now.
The bud ranges from decent for the cheaper stuff ($ 35 – 40 per 8^th) to fire on the expensive and ($ 60 – 65 per eighth). All the edibles and extracts and stuff you’ll need which range very widely in price.
I’d highly recommend the place. It’s really nice in there, volcanoes, friendly staff (The Eddie guy knows all. Get him), volcanoes, free sample days, volcanoes.
I personally go during sales, which they have every month or two generally? Holidays are often the targets of these. As other reviews say, this place is pricy. But if you ship during their sales and just buy enough for a month instead of a week, you will walk away with a better deal then most other places.

I recently joined this club and I am absolutely impressed with my experience (s) so far. First off, registering was fast, easy and informative. The décor is inviting, with a modern feel, digital menus and a nice lounge. I want to especially thank Casey for taking care of our group of 3. He didn’t seem annoyed or impatient from all of our questions, you know being new members and all, and was extremely helpful. He made a lot of great recommendations.
Aside from their great customer service, their lounge is what really makes me want to come back. It’s really the little things sometimes, like providing free Numi teas, and having your choice of a volcano or pax vape. Really cool place to chill, and you don’t need to buy anything in order to sit there. They are also dog friendly.
Getting there is also pretty accessible, as its on the end of Market. There is plenty of street parking, as well as parking lots that validate for you.

Five stars for the atmosphere and amenities. Five stars for their pricing (among the best in the area), but four stars because of their policies.
The staff is always, ALWAYS friendly but they are NOT accommodating. Silly policies create frustrating experiences. For instance, if I want a quarter and they only have two eighth bags, they won’t give me this bags at the quarter price. You’re telling me that even though you have the quantity I want just not in the specific pre-​weighed quarter bag, you can’t give it to me for the quarter price? Cmon guys.

PROS:
1) Conveniently located downtown.
2) Clean modern building.
3) Friendly Security.
4) Some knowledgeable staff.
5) Wide selection.
6) Open early til late. (9am-​9pm)
7) FREE literature & magazines.
CONS:
1) Overpriced.
2) Earned rewards expire.
3) Lots of mid-​quality weed.
4) Their affiliate delivery service «Eaze» is outrageously expensive.
5) Located on skid row.
RECOMMENDATION:
In my experience if you don’t buy the absolute most expensive top shelf glass jar ($ 65 an 8^th) brand, you might be disappointed.
Now that nearly every club in SF delivers fire medication cheap & fast, SPARC has sort of become non-​relevant.

Hey SPARC–
What about us Patients?
As an old tIme SPARC patient, I could never find a way to renew my membership on their website each year, so I began using delivery services even though I wanted to support SPARC.
Most places allow you to upload your new recommendation anytime before visiting the dispensary and they call and confirm with your doctor and then email you the approval of your membership renewal.
NOT SPARC!
To support the 420 sale today, I walked down to Mission Street to renew my membership at the shop and I found out this is the only (and most extremely inconvenient) way that they do renewals!
Immediate membership renewals come from a select list of pot doctors only!
My ‘regular’ Dr. signs my rec so they cannot get in touch with him right away and I am supposed to just sit there and wait in the hopes that he may call back sometime. REALLY!!!
I was unable to purchase and was turned away!
Shame on you for not putting patients first!
Shame on you for turning a simple procedure into the most inconvenient for patients ever!