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- License verified · Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA)
- 2 locations
About Exclusive
Michigan dispensary group from Ann Arbor with eight stores, including Grand Rapids; says its Ann Arbor store was the state's first licensed rec shop.
Exclusive (Exclusive Brands) is a Michigan cannabis company that grows, processes and sells its own products. On its Our Story page it says the Ann Arbor store on Varsity Drive was Michigan's first recreationally licensed retail store. The chain now lists eight dispensaries: Ann Arbor, Coldwater, Grand Rapids, Hamtramck, Kalamazoo, Lowell, Monroe and Muskegon.
The Ann Arbor dispensary at 3820 Varsity Dr. sits in an industrial park south of I-94 and, according to Leafly, is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. It serves adult-use shoppers and medical cardholders, with online ordering, curbside service and delivery. The Cannabis Regulatory Agency lookup shows the active retail license at this address under National Brands Distribution LLC (AU-R-001461), while the original Exclusive license there is recorded as void. The Grand Rapids store at 2350 29th St. SE holds license AU-R-000370 and keeps the same daily hours.
Reviews are split. The medical listing on Leafly averages about 4.9 across 260 reviews, praising a huge selection offered in several formats and from many producers. The recreational listings score lower (about 4.1 in Ann Arbor and 4.6 in Grand Rapids), with complaints about long waits, a guard gate at the entrance and rude staff alongside praise for deals and helpful budtenders.
What’s good
- Vertically integrated Michigan brand with eight stores
- Company says Ann Arbor was Michigan's first licensed rec store
- Medical and adult-use menus with curbside and delivery
Worth knowing
- Recreational Leafly ratings are noticeably lower than medical ones
- Ann Arbor license is recorded under National Brands Distribution LLC, with a CRA expiration date of 09/10/2026 shown in September 2026
Products
- Flower
- Pre-rolls
- Vapes
- Edibles
- Concentrates
- Tinctures & oils
- Topicals
- CBD products
- Accessories
Services
- In-store shopping
- Curbside
- Pickup / click & collect
- Online ordering
- Delivery
- Adult-use (recreational)
- Medical patients
Score breakdown
3 of 6 criteria assessed · 60% of the weight
- License & compliance25% of score9.6 out of 10Active license on the official register, clean enforcement history
- Customer reviews25% of score9.4 out of 10Verified on-site reviews; otherwise large public rating samples
- Lab & product transparency20% of scoreNot assessedPublished lab results, clear pricing, ownership and contacts
- Pricing & value10% of scoreNot assessedPrices against the local median for the same category
- Service & access10% of score9.5 out of 10Hours, ordering, delivery, accessibility, ID checks
- Complaint handling10% of scoreNot assessedHow often and how well problems are answered in public
Initial score based on license (Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA)), 307 public ratings, listed services and hours. Lab transparency, pricing and complaint handling have not been assessed yet.
Criteria marked “not assessed” had no verifiable data; the overall score is re-weighted over the others.
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Ratings on other platforms
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What reviewers say elsewhere
Selection
A medical reviewer praised a very large menu with the same strain often offered in several forms and from different producers.
Source: Leafly reviews, Dec 2023 · summarized by Verdex editors
Wait times
One patient reported waiting well over an hour on a Saturday with little explanation.
Source: Leafly reviews, Mar 2021 · summarized by Verdex editors
Staff and entry
A recreational shopper found staff rude and the gatehouse-style entrance off-putting.
Source: Leafly reviews, Sep 2023 · summarized by Verdex editors
Grand Rapids service
A Grand Rapids customer said staff take time to help and the selection is strong.
Source: Leafly reviews, Oct 2024 · summarized by Verdex editors
Deals
One reviewer highlighted strong deals on cartridges and a welcoming first visit.
Source: Leafly reviews, Jan 2023 · summarized by Verdex editors
These are our editors’ summaries of what customers wrote about Exclusive on other platforms — not verbatim quotes and not reviews collected by Verdex.
2 locations, one profile
Ann ArborMain location
3820 Varsity Dr, 48108, Ann Arbor
Opening hours
Opening hours — Ann Arbor Monday 9 am – 9 pm Tuesday 9 am – 9 pm Wednesday 9 am – 9 pm Thursday 9 am – 9 pm Friday 9 am – 9 pm Saturday 9 am – 9 pm Sunday 9 am – 9 pm Grand Rapids
2350 29th St SE, 49508, Grand Rapids
Opening hours
Opening hours — Grand Rapids Monday 9 am – 9 pm Tuesday 9 am – 9 pm Wednesday 9 am – 9 pm Thursday 9 am – 9 pm Friday 9 am – 9 pm Saturday 9 am – 9 pm Sunday 9 am – 9 pm
The paper trail, in public
Sources: CRA Verify a License (Accela), adult-use search, Sep 2026
- Active
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA)
Marihuana Retailer license (3820 Varsity Dr, Ann Arbor (National Brands Distribution LLC))
- Number
- AU-R-001461
- Checked
- Sep 2026
- Active
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA)
Marihuana Retailer license (2350 29th St SE, Grand Rapids)
- Number
- AU-R-000370
- Checked
- Sep 2026
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Exclusive: frequently asked questions
Was Exclusive Ann Arbor Michigan's first recreational dispensary?
That is the company's own claim on its Our Story page; the store sells to both adult-use and medical customers.
What are Exclusive's hours in Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids?
Leafly lists 9 a.m.–9 p.m. every day at both stores.
Does Exclusive offer curbside pickup?
Yes. The company says it offers online ordering, curbside service and premium service for medical card holders.
Sources
- Exclusive — Home · checked Sep 2026
- Exclusive — Our Story · checked Sep 2026
- Michigan CRA — Verify an Adult-Use Establishment License (Accela) · checked Sep 2026
- Leafly — Exclusive Ann Arbor (medical) · checked Sep 2026
- Leafly — Exclusive Ann Arbor (recreational) · checked Sep 2026
- Leafly — Exclusive Grand Rapids · checked Sep 2026
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