Avondale Apothecary — Local services in Birmingham

edit: the condescending employee is called Sway. I’d like to add i also posted an unsavory review to my instagram story yesterday. Sway decided to seek out my account and message me privately about it. You guys need to get a hold on your employees as this is unfathomably unprofessional. Absolutely embarrassing to see a business allowing its employees to act this way.

the products are great from the many times i’ve been in. they’ve usually got good drinks on tap, although i don’t think they’ve had the “laughing lemonade” for a while and that’s been my favorite so far.

as far as staff goes, i’ve only encountered one “bud tender” that has a deep knowledge of the product and always has a smile on her face. I can’t remember her name but she has tattoos and curly hair, and she’s always got a cute little dog with her :)

the other employee, however, never makes me feel quite as welcome. i’m never comfortable actually lounging when she’s the only one working, and i often leave feeling like i inconvenienced her by having her do her job.

i’d originally tried to give her the benefit of the doubt and assumed she was having an off day, but that isn’t so. the music is always so loud it gives me a headache and i can barely hear myself speak.

unfortunately the product isn’t worth dealing with her terrible attitude so i’ve decided driving to black tie is a better overall...

I'm really sad that this business might close due to the new prohibition law the Alabama Leg passed and Gov. Ivey signed. It really is a shockingly bad bill and will push Alabama back into the dark ages when it comes to cannabis products. I myself support cannabis legalization and top-tier testing to ensure that people can get the best product for their needs, especially people coping with chemotherapy and other difficult health situations. What kind of a ghoul would take away medicine that works from the people who need it? A very bad or ignorant person, in my view.

That said, there's still time to reverse course. If enough people contact their representatives along with the Governor's office, it's possible that public support will succeed in getting lawmakers to change this law. Come on, Alabama! You can do it!

Thank you so much for making Avondale and Birmingham happier places to live. I am wishing you guys...

This place has a very chill vibe in the back where the music is played. Yesterday was my first time there and when my wife and I walked in, the lady and gentleman behind the counter was more interested in seeing our ID’s than anything else; After presenting the ID’s they offered zero help and stared at me the whole time as if I was gonna rob them; I had questions and they gave answers; Some were one word answers, and no elaboration otherwise; I just found the two to be very impolite, especially the guy…. I really enjoyed the ‘Grateful Jams’ set out back though and the band and...