Only recently have I noticed legitimate dispensaries popping up more frequently in Kitsap County, and I'd definitely recommend giving this one a try.
Being near the border of Pierce & Kitsap counties, I often cross the Narrows Bridge to visit favorite spots in Tacoma. While I have a few places I really dig there, I can see Herbal Healing Safe Access getting more of my business quickly. :)
Why, you ask? I've been there twice, so far, and both times have been greeted nicely and professionally by two guys, Bob and Archie, I believe. First time, I got a brief and helpful tour of their modest shop.
What this place may lack in polish or atmosphere (they've only been open a short while), they completely make up in professionalism and quality.
They offer several house strains - in fact, I think they're mostly house strains. I've now sampled eight varieties and they've all been of great quality.
My favorites: DJ Shorts, Plushberry, Snow Cap.
I also give them props for their knowledge of the strains and their effects. These guys want to be connoisseurs. They're not just looking to sling *any* weed; they're growing effective strains of medicine and they know, and can explain, why. Props, guys.
If I had *any* complaints about Herbal Healing at all, they'd be:
1. Location was a little confusing to find at first. I think this is partly because of inconsistencies in mapping location on WeedMaps (could be fixed now; haven't checked).
2. Of the several strains I've tried, all very potent and well-cured, a few strains were a tad on the moist side for me. I don't mean at all to say that the ganja is wet or really even moist; that's a poor description. More like spongy. While this is usually fine, I prefer my smoke a bit drier.
I've been burned (pardon the pun) from some other dispensaries in Tacoma that sell under-cured or not-completely-dry weed. It's prone to, and often comes with, a bit of mold.
Not so at Herbal Healing; these guys know what they're doing and just have a softer cure on some strains. Nothing that can't be remedied by leaving the container open for a bit.
Oh, and last thing: these guys have a punch-card system, which equates to real discounts. When I visited, their strains were all $10, with one non-house exception. For every $20 you spend, you get a punch and, with 5 punches, you get a free gram.
For those of you who might be less friendly with math, this is a 10% discount, making your $10/gram more like $9.
Combine this incentive with the fact that the strains and potency are top-notch, it's a bit of a no-brainer.
They told me that you can save the cards up and save even more and get oils, etc.
If you're in Kitsap, Mason, or Gig Harbor area, I'd recommend Herbal Healing is worth the drive; you won't be sorry.