While not suffering from a shortage of cannabis dispensaries, NUG is a trim above the rest, and I highly recommend it. NUG is the first Asian-owned equity dispensary in California, and a supporter of Oakland’s Social Equity Cannabis program, which provides opportunities in the legal cannabis industry to those targeted by the “war on drugs.”
NUG is all about normalizing cannabis use, and curates their dispensary impeccably with the finest in California edibles, beverages, flower and more.
Their location on Broadway in Oakland is underground, through a security guard, down a hallway with a lightning-esque neon installation and down a flight of stairs. The music is always good, and the bud tenders are informed and friendly. Their edibles can’t be beat.
Try their rapid impact THC/CBD fruit chews—Kickin’ Mango is my personal favorite. NUG is also where I discovered the Lagunitas Hi-Fi Sessions, a zero-calorie drink infused with hops and cannabis. It’s a delicious alternative to gummies and sets in the high like a slow sunrise.
NUG is a gem, for the community and the cannabis user alike. Stop in.
Readers’ Picks
Best Therapeutic Product
Care by Design
Best Pipe Shop
Annapurna
Best Cannabis Event
Emerald Cup
Best Hydroponic Supply Store
Berkeley Indoor Garden
Best Cannabis Delivery
Eaze
Best Cannabis CBD Selection
Farmacy
Best Vape Shop
Big Al’s Smoke Shop
Best Cannabis Menu Selection
Farmacy
Best Curbside Service
Harborside
Best Dispensary Discounts (MMJ, Vets, Seniors, etc)
7 Stars Holistic Healing Center
Best Attorney
Selna Partners LLP
Best Budtenders
7 Stars Holistic Healing Center
Best Dispensary
7 Stars Holistic Healing Center
Best Hydroponic Store
Berkeley Indoor Garden
Best Place to Get a Medical Cannabis Recommendation
7 Stars Holistic Healing Center
Best Cannabis Label
IC Collective
Best Cannabis Farm
Sonoma Hills Farms
Best Edible Selection
7 Stars Holistic Healing Center
Best Cannabis CBD Product
Papa’s and Barkley
Best Cannabis Pre-Order Pick Up Service
Harborside
Best Cannabis Body Care
Sweet Releaf
Best New Dispensary
Rose Mary Jane
Best Local Edible Brand
Kiva Lost Farms Gummies and Chews
