Verilife - Arlington Heights Dispensary

Atmosphere

Upon driving up to this strip mall location, you can’t help but still feel like this is more of a vitamin retailer, and less like a cannabis club, because there’s nothing about this place that seems like a typical dispensary. 

But, perhaps, that’s a good thing. Their inconspicuous demeanor allows their patient clientele to enter their establishment, free from any potential judgement from folks who may be lingering in this mall’s quaint parking lot.

Once I entered the establishment, I have to admit, I was kind of digging their vibe. 

The very first thing you see, obviously, is the check-in desk, adorned with an insanely polite staff member. Across from that, you’ll notice an expansive, open waiting area. This is a welcomed departure from most dispensaries who have a cramped waiting room, with only a few scant chairs here and there. At Verilife, they have plenty of modern seating to go around, so if your friends don’t have a medical card, they can wait comfortably while you procure your buds.

It doesn’t take long to be beckoned back into the showroom, which is just as open as the foyer. 

There are glass walls and partitions separating these two areas, but the transparency they were talking about on their website showed up in full force with this sort of see-through interior design. Which, I must say, I enjoyed quite a bit.

Inventory

Though their actual brick-and-mortar establishment is quite impressive, I must admit, I was a bit disappointed by their lackluster selection. 

For starters, they only had a little over 15 floral options to choose from, and for a medical-only location, that is far below what I was expecting. Typically, these specific dispensaries have a plethora of flower to choose from, but in this instance, they were coming up tremendously short, in my humble opinion.

They had nearly 30 edibles to choose from, which was nice. But, if you’re in the market for a high-grade concentrate, I’m sorry, but you’ll probably have to go somewhere else to find what you’re looking for, because this place only has 3 types to choose from. And, personally, if I see a cannabis category with less than 5 options, it kind of sullies the whole experience for me.

Prices

They redeemed themselves a little with their prices, that’s for sure. 

Yes, they have top-notch products, but they don’t overcharge for them, like most places do. Also, if you find yourself having to adhere to a tight “bud budget,” you can still find a lot of quality items for a bargain price. 

Do I wish there were more items to cruise through? Absolutely. 

But, am I happy with their average price point on their current selection of products? Surprisingly, yes, I am. 

And it didn’t take long for me to locate a couple of items that suited my fancy. Before I knew it, I was paying for my goods, and heading out the door. The entire transaction was incredibly quick, and that’s something I look for in every dispensary.

Conclusion

Well, in short, this isn’t one of those “can’t miss” places, I’m afraid. But, that said, it definitely shouldn’t be ignored, either. You can tell they are trying their best to create an ideal cannabis shopping atmosphere with their open, glass wall design, which is sincerely striking. 

But, when it comes to their menu, they don’t have nearly as many options to choose from, especially compared to their competitors. So, if you’re in the area, and want to stop by, it may be worth your time. However, I definitely don’t think you need to go out of your way for this establishment. Which, I know, may sound harsh, but that’s just my honest assessment.