RKO

Let me first say: Rather than write four bad/indifferent reviews and one good one, I'll not name names and just say I have visited 4 other dispensaries in the area. There were several reasons why I didn't like what I will call "the others". Not all were the same, but included one or more of the following negative traits: arrogant and sometimes blatantly rude staff. Dimly lit showrooms. It's not cool, I can't see what I'm shopping for. Super fancy waiting rooms/showrooms. These come along with higher prices. Not to mention it's deuchey. Salespersons that don't listen. I am shopping for medicine, not fads. RKO was the first dispensary I stepped foot into. Honestly I was pretty anxious, not knowing what the process was or how long it might take. The bud tender on duty, Libby, made me feel very welcomed, not just to RKO, but to the whole world of dispensary shopping. She was knowledgable, kind, funny and helpful and listened to me. She provided appropriate suggestions for possible solutions. After that first visit, I knew I'd be back. I just had to go see what the others had to offer. Unlike the others, RKO has a very unassuming show room. It's nice, but humble. And well lit. I feel like this is why RKO's prices are better than the others. They clearly care far more about finding their customers the right quality medicine than they do impressing you with fancy leather couches in the waiting area and stylized displays with "cool" LED lights. RKO has some of the most sought after strains in Oregon (Dogwalker, OG Kush, Super Lemon Haze, ATF just to name a couple). Their product selection has grown exponentially since my first visit some months ago. After all, that is what we are looking for: the right high-quality medicine that makes lives better. Not a flashy experience involving a neatly-trimmed beard guy. RKO is a "Mom & Pop" shop. The owner's son Russ has a proper beard. And he is a super cool cat. Like Libby, Russ is kind, helpful, funny, and knowledgeable. His dad, Rick is the same. If you're like me and you prefer local small business over huge national chains, RKO is the place for you. Like the difference between Walmart and Grocery Outlet. I avoid the large chain and purposely visit the local small shop. I prefer Super Burrito over Taco Bell. WC Winks Hardware over Home Depot. Happyrock Coffee over Starbucks. Roake's over McDonald's. And Gramma's Corner over Shari's. That's what RKO is to me. The local corner shop where they know my name and are always glad I came. I rarely visit any other dispensary and when I do, I'm always reminded why I call RKO: my dispensary.

The gentleman working today was amazing, but... this dispensary is severely lacking inventory and style... prices are somewhat astronomical, and the quality of everything I looked at was so-so... I literally purchased reluctantly today...

Man the prices here are just awful for Medical Patients! The quality of the flower does not match the prices they are charging at all. The concentrate prices are ridiculous too. They charge $17 more per gram than a couple of spots for the same exact cartridges! Before rec started the prices were a lot more reasonable. Seems like this is just another dispensary that has taken advantage of the rec market at the detriment of the Medical Patients that they were originally there for. I can't shop here anymore and drive past it on my way to the many other shops who still offer affordable medicine for there patients! Seriously can get same quality or better for $15-$25 cheaper per eighth at many other dispensaries!

I bought 3 grams of Dream Lotus and I feel I paid a fair price considering the quality of the buds, and the proximity of the shop to my place. Interior was a little dark, but cool and quiet with a little sofa in the corner where one can sit and read the menu while waiting/deciding. The menu described the strains, the prices are listed on the shelves, and the THC content is listed on the Jars (and maybe the menus too). In my opinion this simple setup made information more easy to digest; and since the menu was freed up to describe each strain, it was easier to decide what I wanted to actually look at once I got up to the counter. I'm that person who's always last to decide on their entree at a restaurant, so the lack of pressure to decide quickly is always welcome, and this place seemed happy with me taking my time. The budtender was welcoming, patient, and honest about their opinions on the product. Overall a good dispensary, would shop again.

Not true to Leafly advertising...researched on Leafly app which said sale for $10 AFTER TAX. Get in store, $10 BEFORE TAX. ENOUGH SAID...CLASSIC BAIT AND SWITCH

I like shopping here it is hassle free and always has what I need

Way way way astronomical prices and way too high tax at 25%

Extremely nice owners and budtenders. Good selection for a small place

was a spot I liked to frequent a lot until last night when I started being treated like a recreational person when I'm a patient, even got charged as a rec, mentioned I'm a patient I just got a blank stare. I paid the price but in the long run my business won't be ther again.

The location is great and an easy place to make a quick stop on the way home from work. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the products they carry. The quality of products are very good. I like this place and recommend it to everyone I know.

I find my self coming here more than any other place , great prices and product. would recommend.

I stopped in after a nice evening across the way and the two gentlemen at the counter were very helpful. I got the supplies I needed and was on my way. Good product at a good price and I appreciate the courteous service and the clean storefront. I recommend this to all my people, I will be back.

Very knowledgeable and friendly staff - definitely worth the drive

I love this little local pot shop! They have done a lot recently to improve the look of the shop & they have some really cool, informed bud-tenders. I would definitely recommend RKO to friends and often do.

Went in and bought a cartridge but it ended up not working. Went in the next day to see if I could exchange it and they told me it worked and sold me a new battery, but it still wouldn't work. Finally went if for a third time saying it didn't work and they apologized and exchanged it. Slightly frustrating that I had to go in three times but they were nice and helpful so overall a pretty good place!

Love this spot. Good budtenders and great owner.

Dank, these guys have a good thing going. Yes they are just starting but, they have what really matters, QUALITY MEDS! I have a bit of a soft spot for the Green Crack strain and up until I visited RKO, I haven't been able to find any in town that was worth using. These guys have great meds and very competitive donation pricing. The Pre-rolls are FAT too, would like to see them rolled with a crutch tho. I shall recommend and return.

Dark,dank, poorly stocked and displayed. Person I delt with was under informed. Reminded me of going into someone's basement to buy weed when I was 17..

Great service and selection. I don't smoke that much, but when my friend and I went in looking for some weed for New Years the lady we talked to was super helpful. We told her the kind of experience we wanted, and she pulled down three different brands and said we should give one of them a try for what we wanted. She was very nice, super informative and patient when we couldn't make up our minds.

The guys at RKO are always good to me. Straight to the point and not messing around. good people.

RKO is a great place! We walked in and were greeted and helped by a great friendly staff. Our first time in a shop in portland, were from Vancouver and really gald RKO was where we went...the three dollar pre rolls are awesome!! We will be back for sure on a regular basis and will pass the word it's the spot to stop!

Good prices on oils. And they have good daily deals. I definitely recommend at least stopping in.

This is the place to go if you want to have a consistent , low key place with knowledgeable staff that will remember you and probably what you like, as well as an AMAZING selection ; w/ multiple high CBDs and different strains of higher THC (indica / sativa / hybrids) I never see any reason to visit any other place in PDX . Great prices- amazing staff! - awesome regular choice of buds! Also smells SOooOO good when you walk in :)

Great selection of medicine, great prices, amazing atmosphere. would recommend to anyone in need of medicine.