Bud and Rita's Dispensary West Town
About Bud and Rita's Dispensary West Town
Smaller and newer than some of the Chicago downtown heavyweights, Bud and Rita's Dispensary West Town carries a 4.7-star average across 65 reviews. The store is at 1914 W Chicago Ave in the West Town neighborhood, with hours of 9 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday, and 9 AM to 9 PM on Sunday afternoons and evenings. Reviewers describe the staff as genuinely friendly, with the dog-friendly vibe getting specific mention from multiple customers. Deal pricing has come up repeatedly as a real draw for regulars in the area. A few critical reviews flag transaction-handling issues — particularly around coupon application after checkout starts — so it's worth confirming any discount upfront before payment finalizes. Otherwise, this is a solid neighborhood pick in a part of the city that doesn't have as much dispensary saturation as the Loop or River North. Illinois recreational rules: 21-plus with ID.
- Friendly, dog-loving staff
- Strong deal pricing
- West Town neighborhood pick
- Welcoming smaller shop feel
Business Details
- Address
- 1914 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
- Area
- West Town, Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Phone
- (312) 473-4111
- Int'l Phone
- +1 312-473-4111
- Website
- budandritas.com/stores/bud-ritas-west-town-cannabis-dispensary/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic
- Category
- Cannabis store
- Status
- Open
- Google Maps
- View on Google Maps
Opening Hours
- Monday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Amenities
Customer Reviews
picked up a cartridge and drove home only to realize it was busted open causing wax to spill all over the place, so then I drove back to the store and they still tell me to “put the cart back in my pocket so it’s not in view of the camera” so I told the person it was too sticky to do that. They ended up replacing the cart but didn’t even offer me a pre roll or anything 👎 like c’mon I drove home and still went all the way back. Terrible experience here
They are SO NICE HERE! The deals are really great but the kindness of the staff is what brings me back. They also love dogs here!!
The staff is very welcoming, they have some great deals and Alex went above and beyond to accommodate me.
You guy’s need to take your time and make sure the customer doesn’t want to use a coupon before you complete my order. I used online pay and I had a $25 coupon that I couldn’t use because the lady closed out my order before I could give her the coupon and she claimed she couldn’t void out the order. I had to pay full price for something I could’ve gotten a discount on which makes the coupons pointless.
I was in the area, meandering about really digging the morning. It was my day off, The Birthday Masaacre whole catalog in rotation. Window shopping, just rolling through a part of town I hadn't hoofed through for a while. I have a medical card and for economy sake, I try to stick with my usual dispensary but thought it would be a good idea to check out how the rec places operate. Here's what it liked: The shop was just a little smaller than average. It felt cozy, colorful and brightly lit. Front door staff and security folks were both friendly and greeted me warmly. Its recreational but they do offer a discount for med patients. Thats cool. It appears that it's discount season in the herb biz right now so most things were already discounted hugely. In short the prices are RIGHT. I havent done item to item comparison of costs but it looks, to me, that with other discount and promos and whatnot prices looked just about as good as what one may expect doing the card at a medical designated spot. The attendant that I interacted with was friendly and not just a little humorous, crackin jokes, very chill. (I suck so bad with names. We ARE talking about retail THC a-la carte) She was quite helpful and spoke with confidence about the products. I just picked up a 2g disposable vape. Trust me, there ARE indeed, many important variables in choosing. My person of the morning was right there with me in collaboration. I got out with exactly what I needed. Potent, tasty, and HUGE. Im still honking on this bad boy. Purchasing as a first time customer, I was also easily enrolled with Bud n Rita on the spot which now makes all my basics available, including the med discount off the top, automatic. Ive been back twice since my initial visit. Bud N Rita got a good operation in West Town. I think this is a kind of reflection of the Herb biz in Chicago. Over the years since going legal, this experience strikes me as a small shift, new gen, what if I said NEW WAVE? I can get with that. This location is just blocks away from Chicago public art landmark: Shit Fountain on Wolcott. THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE. 1. Whisper 2. Games 3. Pins and Needles
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are Bud and Rita's hours?
- Monday through Saturday they're open 9 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday hours are 9 AM to 9 PM.
- Where is Bud and Rita's West Town?
- The dispensary is at 1914 W Chicago Ave in Chicago's West Town neighborhood.
- Should I apply coupons before checking out?
- Yes — reviewers have noted that coupon adjustments are easier before the order is closed out, so confirm any discounts upfront.
- Is Bud and Rita's dog-friendly?
- Reviewers mention that staff love dogs, though policies on bringing pets inside can vary, so it's worth asking first.