Comparing the Cookies weed experience in LA and Barcelona as a stoner/marketing-pro
The First Time I Heard About Cookies 🍪
Let’s rewind to 2020 way before Cookies Weed Club Barcelona or any cookies besides oreos entered my mind. I was living in Hollywood, just your regular chill stoner who scored weed from my cousin’s boyfriend. Usually, it was whatever he had in a giant ziplock. I didn’t care about strains, branding, or anything else—if it got me high and didn’t have seeds, I was good.
Eventually, I got a medical card (shoutout to legal weed) and learned that cannabis had names—actual brands. I started checking out dispensaries in West Hollywood, mostly whatever had the best deals. Sometimes I’d walk into spots that looked like fronts for something else, but hey—it was cheap. Sure, I hit up MedMen a couple times, but I still wasn’t brand-loyal. Weed was just weed to me.
My Friends Introduce Me to the Hype
Then, some friends from Chicago came to visit me in LA. I thought we’d hit the usual tourist spots—Runyon Canyon, Venice Beach, Hollywood Walk of Fame, you know. But nah. They were obsessed with one thing: Cookies.
I was like, “Y’all flew across the country to visit a weed brand?” But we pulled up, and I got it. It wasn’t just a dispensary; it was the Tiffany’s of marijuana. Super clean, sleek blue vibe, merch everywhere. One of the guys was only 16 and couldn’t go in, so he spent his whole Taco Bell paycheck on Cookies hoodies and hats at the store next door. True story.
As a marketing professional, even I was blown away. Cookies wasn’t just selling weed—it was selling a lifestyle. And the fact that people in the Midwest were rocking Cookies gear like it was Supreme? Wild.
Fast Forward to Barcelona 🌍
After moving to Spain and launching Spain420.es (which evolved from our original site, Madrid420.com), I started exploring cannabis clubs across the country. Naturally, Barcelona—aka the weed capital of Europe—was high on the list.
And surprise, surprise… there it was. Cookies Barcelona.
Cookies Barcelona Weed Club vs. Cookies LA Dispensary
1. Membership vs. Walk-In
In LA, you walk in, show ID, and buy weed. In Barcelona? Totally different game. Cookies is a private cannabis club. You need to apply for a membership, get invited, and follow some basic rules. That’s the law here. Clubs are nonprofit, member-only associations. No tourists walking in off the street.
2. The Vibe
LA Cookies felt like walking into an Apple Store. Clean, techy, product-forward. Barcelona Cookies? More laid-back. Still professional, but with a more social vibe—like a stoner’s lounge. It’s locals, tourists, expats all enjoying premium weed in a chill space.
3. The Weed
LA Cookies is regulated. The weed is top-shelf, tested, and consistent. In Barcelona, Cookies offers premium strains, but the market isn’t as tightly regulated. So yeah, the club is legit, but beware of scammers selling fake Cookies bags filled with bunk weed. Just because the bag says “Gary Payton” doesn’t mean the flower inside isn’t from someone’s bathtub grow.
Pro tip: If you’re not getting it directly from Cookies Barcelona or a trusted club, it might not be the real deal.
Inside Cookies Barcelona
Here’s a video to give you a sneak peek of the Cookies Barcelona experience:
Cookies Barcelona operates under an official license, keeping the vibe and branding consistent with the LA flagship. They host private sessions, community events, artist takeovers—you name it. If you’re a cannabis tourist or local looking for that premium experience, this is the club you want to join.
Cookies is More Than a Brand—It’s Culture
Cookies was co-founded by rapper and entrepreneur Berner, and what started as a niche product turned into a global lifestyle brand. It’s crazy seeing how far it’s spread—from dispensaries in LA to streetwear on kids in the Midwest to legit weed clubs in Barcelona.
You can check out the official sites here:
👉 Cookies LA Website
👉 Cookies Barcelona Weed Club
Spain420.es and What’s Next
When I launched Spain420.es, it was to help people connect with legit, safe weed clubs—starting in Madrid. We’ve since expanded into Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla, and more cities. Whether you’re traveling, new to Spain, or just looking for quality smoke without the sketch, we got you.
Final Thoughts 💨
My first time at Cookies LA was eye-opening. The Barcelona version? Equally impressive, just with that Spanish flavor. Both have their perks, but one thing’s for sure: Cookies knows what they’re doing.
If you’re in Barcelona and looking for a real cannabis club experience, don’t fall for the fake bags or shady promoters. Go with the real deal, and if you need help getting connected, hit us up at Spain420.es.
Happy smoking. Stay lifted 🔥
