Posted March 3, 2011

this place is purely out for profit. I will never do business here again.

Posted February 15, 2011

I did not feel one bit safe at this location and I will never return.

Posted February 13, 2011

This place has really gone down hill from the first time I came here in April. The meds are super dry. The crystals break off like powder. There's mold on some of the buds and the worst part was the fat chick sneezed on my doctor’s note and left germs all over it.

Posted February 7, 2011

This place is the worst ran collective in the area as it is ran by unprofessional stoners. I went in for my weekly visit and while asking questions about the products he in formed me several times he hasn’t yet tried it and one product in particular was rolled in a giant size joint which he kept in his ear only to pull it out to brag to other patients that he’s medicating on his lunch hour. Why is that this place went from great to good to horrible so quickly? Being "older" I tend to be drawn more towards professional than stone-rific. Not recommended to the older crowd.

Posted February 5, 2011

I am very unpleased with the rude secretary boy with snoop dog hair and thug clothes.

Posted February 3, 2011

Horrible location, terrible medicine, ridiculous staff, dry meds, powder mildew and mold. spider mites on clones.

Posted February 2, 2011

At first this was a great place but recently it has new people working and they don't know their product and are not very professional.

What happened?

Posted January 27, 2011

They have low quality super dry bud with over the roof prices and very unknowledgable staff. Located in a dangerous neighborhood. Be careful.

Posted January 21, 2011

I came to sign up here and there was a rude thug at the front desk with braided hair. He was completely ignoring me. After going into the back there was another young man sitting there. The whole process was unfriendly and the boy did not stop texting on his cell while I was trying to be helped. Overall not a convenient place to go for cannabis.

Posted December 24, 2010

Boo. This place is horrible garbage not worthy to be called a club. It's street grade with no quality control. Much love, -CannyBiz

Posted December 23, 2010

Wow! Great Attitude with absolutely thebest quality herbs I have seen since 2001-2002 at the Third Floor in Oaksterdam, or SFPRC in San Francisco (and I was a Master Grower for collectives in Sacramento, in 2004-2005). Alternatives are a compassionate, sympathetic, concerned collective with medicine that will target symptoms, to aid you in making life better. Check out their website for more info including recent Farmer's Markets, film screenings, legal forums, cooking and candy-making classes, and more to come:

Much Love,
CannyBiz

Posted December 23, 2010

I come down here every other day from Cloverdale ever since I found them. It’s for sure the best club around my area and I do not have to drive to San Francisco anymore.

Posted December 23, 2010

Cool spot, have like 40 different strands and they know their stuff. Always leave with something dank. This has got to be the best spot in North Bay

Posted December 23, 2010

There were 42 different strains and all of them were good and I got hooked up fat at the dopest club in the whole bay.

Posted December 20, 2010

They made me feel like I was gonna be robbed. They had way too many strains. The edibles were poorly presented, and the budtender was extremely high. Santa Rosa please open a Todd RD club without theTodd RD people.

Posted December 19, 2010

I will never return after purchasing a moldy brownie and cannabis with powder mildew on the leaves. This place is a health hazard. Mold and mildew are not good to digest or inhale.

Posted December 18, 2010

I found powdery mildew on the purple I got here today! This is very unhealthy to consume. If you have purchased the purple please inspect it for white powdery like substance on the leaves.

Posted December 17, 2010

I used to frequent this facility daily until I noticed one day it was a completely different atmosphere. I didn't recognize a single person working there, I'm guessing new ownership? The buds were not as good as they were a month ago.Very dry and the purple did not even get me medicated. I was pretty dissapointed and I don't know if I will ever come back here. I really felt like I wasted my hard earned money on an eighth that did not work even after three bowls.

Posted December 16, 2010

Patients beware! I came here to check out the hype from the reviews here and I caught the guy at the front desk writing good reviews for their club on this same website!

Posted December 13, 2010

Sadly when this place first started up it was not being run under good management. They didn't have great strains or that much to choose from. I went to check it out a couple of months ago and it’s under new management. I was warmly welcomed in the front room. Once I had reached the back room I was amazed at all the changes. They had so many things to choose from that I felt I was there forever. Everyone could answer all my questions that I had andI have even started vending there and I have never been so happy. I recommend anyone going by that area should definitely check it out. I will be doing all my business here from now on. Thanks Alternatives!!!!!!

Posted December 13, 2010

4-gram 8ths and freebies every time I visit. Its truly a compassionate place. See them giving free herb to poor patients and I always get something good. They helped my brother and me with our room design and educated us down on everything we needed to know.

Posted December 13, 2010

Oh boy they got that bomb Green Crack and Kush. It had me all day and got me lifted and never came back down from the clouds.

Posted December 13, 2010

Hands down the best dispensary in the city. It doesn't really matter what strain you choose, you will definitely be surprised with how good of quality the product is. The best selection I've seen so far.

Posted December 7, 2010

Nice friendly people there and they really helped me pick the best medicine. I told them what I needed for my condition and they pointed me in the right direction. Too many choices but easy to decide once you chat with the staff for awhile.

Posted December 7, 2010

On the way to Hempcon we checked our iphone for clubs in Santa Rosa and chose this one. They had nothing but top notch options of definite medical quality. It’s too bad I live far away but so far so good.

Posted December 1, 2010

I have been a patient provider for six months here and have always had nothing but pleasant experiences. They are very fair with me and I get very good feedback for my clones. Trusty genetics with results are my main interest.

Posted October 1, 2010

This place takes things on consignment, and then doesn't pay. They owe me money! I have called and left messages for their owner, with no response. She knows nothing about the industry. She is in it to make money, not help people. I think that's disgraceful! Someone please close this place down!!! The meds are old and poor quality! No patient should waste their time supporting crooks!

Posted September 29, 2010

Quality, quality, quality! The new management is tight and the new staff is chill. The new meds are bomb! I love this!

Posted September 26, 2010

Hands down the largest variety of only the best. I came almost at closing time. They treated me nicely and I saw more high end strains here than anywhere else. Only about three or four low end grades and about 30-35 high end grades. Very overall satisfied.

Posted September 21, 2010

I went to the last farmer's market and it was packed. There were alot of good specials, and I even won a few prizes. I can't wait for another one!

Posted September 6, 2010

This is the worst place I've been to. The farmer's market was a joke. If anything, their poor organization fails them again. What happened to this world class baker and master grower demos? World class? I don't think so. Try young and misinformed or internet taught. Only patients who have never been to a well established facility would be impressed. I'm no fan of their pushy practice but it's better then going into a place that is ran by people who seem more interested in money and false advertisement then being honest and true to helping patients.

To top all this off, this place owes vendors money and haven't attempted to pay them. Their vendors are patients and local community members. This is how you treat sick, local people? That's kind of shady.

Also, this wasn't the first ever cannabis farmers market. In LA they have been happening for years. Also, there have been local markets as well.

Posted September 1, 2010

This place has the best quality bud in the whole north bay. I regret not coming sooner. I only found out about them yesterday through this website. Great!

Posted August 25, 2010

So my husband and I had an interest in growing our own medicine. After hearing different things about how to accomplish this, we decided I would go to one collective and see the genetics available, and he would go to another. I chose Alternatives as mine, which I now regret. He chose a much larger and more established facility. All the clones were doing fine, so we thought, then about a week in we had noticed spider mite damage. We read up on how to treat the problem. We tried and tried to get rid of these creatures but had such a bad infestation that we had to throw them away. All of my husbands clones are very healthy and, best of all, bug free. My review is this: I felt like this place was very nice looking on the outside, but on the inside they were unknowledgeable about the genetics and their answers sounded scripted from a High Times Mag. Their security was extremely poor and the meds looked like last year's outdoor harvest. Not to mention the used car salesman behind the counter. I'm not recommending this place for anyone, unless you're desperate.

Posted August 22, 2010

This place gets a 4 star from me. Clean place with a nice staff. The budtender was most knowledgable about the product they had. I got a free half eighth for being new. The only reason it is 4 stars instead of 5 is because the clone selection was not huge. They had 5 different strains and some moms. Overall good.

Posted August 2, 2010

Worst bud I've had. The 1/8th i got had specks of mildew on it. It was cheap but very very poor quality. I got some toffee and it tasted like granulated sugar.. No quality control, unsafe old edibles, no security. If you want healthy medicine this is not the place.

Posted July 29, 2010

I went in and bought beautiful clones yesterday. They had a huge selection and I got 4 varieties like purple and blueberry kushes and AK 47. They have a great blue dream that's priced below top shelf- all their prices beat the competition (and include tax). I don't do edibles but there was a large selection of muffins, cookies, candy and toffee. The tender wasn't pushy but knew what he was doing. Good energy in there.

Posted July 17, 2010

What happened to this place? It was the new up and coming and now they don't have anything in there. No clones. Poor edibles and these new people that don't even know what's going on. I went in there and it was chaos. I chose to go here because of the professionalism, now I can't say I will return.This place is the new joke of the town.

Posted July 15, 2010

Great club. I got a four gram eighth of sour diesel and they gave a discount and points card so I can get a free gram. This place rocks!

Posted July 11, 2010

Very relaxed and clean atmosphere. Good help, good meds. The edibles were just what I need.

Posted June 21, 2010

My friend recommended this cannabis club to me. He said it was the best in town, but I regret even stepping foot in there. I went on a Sunday and the secretary was too busy checking her appearance constantly seemed very distracted. I was very annoyed by this since I went with my wife and daughter. I Finally got to check out their herb and surprise, it was like any other club nothing special. I asked the bud tender what herb would help my illnesses and he didn't seem to know the difference from Indica and Sativa.

Posted June 20, 2010

Great place, great people, and great meds. I suggest every one check this place out. The prices and meds are very good. I got a 8th of mango kush and a 8th of bbk super fire! :)

Posted June 19, 2010

Man, what a relief going into a place that's not like a jail or a backdoor bodega. 1/8ths were capped including tax! I picked up a Red Zone edible and it put me exactly where I wanted to be. I thought the budtenders were very helpful. The herb was the best I've seen in a while. You go to a medical club to get the best quality. I highly recommend this place...

Posted May 30, 2010

My first visit was on Saturday. Everybody was exceptionally polite from the front door to the register. Great edibles. Two thumbs up.

Posted May 29, 2010

Finally Alpha edibles in town, need more selection but, very nice inside and outside is like the greatest stripmall ever! Get a tat, buy a piece, have a few beers while playing pool, pick up your meds and head out, hell yeah! Seriously though, my favorite local club.

Posted May 25, 2010

I parked out front and was greeted by a friendly gentleman who checked me in. Inside I was greeted by a friendly lady who checked my ID and papers. I went in the back and was again greeted by a friendly budtender. I walked out with a nice 4 gram eighth wich was very sweet. I will be coming back.

Posted May 24, 2010

They got the bomb. Their clones are the rarest in town. Better priced than any other club around by 5-10 dollars. Don't waste your time anywhere else. Go to Alternatives. A little hard to find but just look hard and it's worth it.

Posted May 15, 2010

Good place with good strains. I've only been to a few but I liked what I saw.

Posted May 13, 2010

I went to Alternatives for the first time (also my first cannabis club) and I wasn't sure what to expect but as a club virgin I was pretty happy with my initial experience. Although they are a small dispensary, they had a nice selection of about 25-30 different strains and all the 1/8ths were nicely priced for the top shelf strains! Edibles selection was small and not too appealing. Clones looked pretty good although they were out of most of them. After buying a 4 gram 1/8th of "Razzberry" and a first time discount, the budtender gave me a free THC pill! Needless to say that Iwas a happy camper and will be returning soon.

P.S. Discounts available for seniors veterans and students

P.P.S Would suggest increasing edibles selection that's my only complaint.

Posted April 22, 2010

I came here on 420 for the 1st time. Super cool little club. Nice cats working there. Very good meds that worked wonders.

Posted April 11, 2010

Low quality and over priced. There are better clubs around the area very close, sir.

Posted April 9, 2010

I just switched from another local club that I found to be too big and uncaring. This club is very small, but they offer a good selection without being overwhelming. The atmosphere is peaceful and calm, and all of the staff treated me like a customer, and didn't treat me as if they were doing me some kind of big favor. Registration was quick and painless, and the product that they recommended was exactly what I wanted, excellent quality, and priced right.

Posted March 30, 2010

Great people, nice atmosphere, good medicine.

Posted March 27, 2010

Very nice building, looks cool inside and has a nice atmosphere. When I asked the staff which was their strongest sativa, or indica, or what they liked about them, they didn't really seem to know, and when I purchased some top shelf Headband, I found the buds to be hermied. It was both externally and internally when I looked through my 420scope. Cool place to check out, but the medicine just isn't up to my standards.

Posted March 21, 2010

Just went in to this place. It is beautifuly set up. Great edibles- the carrot cupcake is a must. Fantastic out of this world! Their prices beat the competition and the quality is the best.

Posted March 19, 2010

I am so glad to have this shop. Knowledge and help (which I need), and clean and modern so for me this store is a breath of fresh air.

Posted March 18, 2010

I have been to a dozen coops. This one has the best cannabis. They recommended a strain I haven't tried- an indica mix I wasn't familiar with. But it was smooth and superior. Very mellow but strong. I didn't have to use as much. This is my new club. There was a welcoming atmosphere, as well, and the employees are very helpful and knowledgeable.

Posted March 16, 2010

Great prices, great medicine, I would recommend this club.

Posted March 15, 2010

Great quality cannabis at the lowest prices in Sonoma. Mellow, no stress atmosphere (I like the fountain inside.) Knowledgeable staff. Fabulous brownies with bubba kush cannabutter.

Posted March 13, 2010

I love this collective! The people are very kind and it has an awesome vibe. They are just starting out, but they have a lot to choose from with great quality herb and good prices. I also love the selection of edibles to choose from. They even have soup! I'll definitely be going back!