The staff is very accommodating and knowledgeable. I needed a strain that was good for pain relief, the bud tender knew exactly what I needed. They explained to me how certain strains and the turpines act, and how helpful the strain I picked might be. They explained what effects I could expect, noting one strain may Knock me out, while another helps with pain and would help with my energy levels. I will note that at one point there was an employee that was very loud and abrasive, however she no longer seems to be there. Everyone there has been nothing but respectful, attentive and courteous. The shop is clean, and they have a really good selection of both weed products as well as glass to choose from. No waiting outside in the cold like some other places I've been. This is the place I recommend to anyone visiting from out of town.
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Stage One Dispensary - Albany
It all began 30 some years ago, when Nate Innes and Josh Mirsky met in Albany, NY. Both teenagers living with their parents in Center Square, off of Larks Street, Nate, Josh and their crew would meet at Stage One: on the stoops of a brownstone, next to a Bodega, located on the corner of Lark and Jay Street. If you got a page on your pager to your skytel (look it up, it was a thing) that said 42011111, they knew it was meetup time at Stage One. Stage One was a jump off point, a place to people watch, a place they would meet to converse, have a laugh, and yes…smoke a jay or two. We are staying true to our roots and bringing it back full circle, back to Stage One. Stage One Dispensary is one of the first legally licensed, NY State retail cannabis dispensary in the Capital Region of NY. We are open for legal adult-use cannabis delivery, pick up and in person dispensary sales 7 days per week. Stop by Stage One Dispensary (located at 810 Broadway, Rensselaer NY) for some NY grown and lab tested cannabis and stay a while for some cannabis knowledge from our expert bud tenders! As a CAURD licensee, Stage One Dispensary is 100% owned by four justice-involved individuals, Josh and Sugey Mirsky and Nathaniel and Galina Innes. All things cannabis is our greatest passion and obsession! We strive to bring to our customers the very best quality New York cannabis products locally grown, cultivated and produced at the very best prices!
- 810 Broadway, Unit C, Rensselaer, NY
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I live within the delivery range of Stage One but far enough out that driving to Rensselaer can be a real time taker. I tried the "Delivery" option and they were so accommodating. They called me back to make sure they had the correct address, and assured me my order had gone through. Very polite and professional - thank you so much Stage One.
I have been here once before my visit today. While the first time I just did a pick up (which was extremely easy and quick). today I actually browsed their amazing selection as well had a wonderful talk with one of the bud tenders about the water pipes that they had available. The staff are very nice and knowledgeable, one of them actually took the time out of their very busy day to explain how gravity water pipes works! Amazing place found my new number one spot!
NIce! I didn't take the time to look around since I pre-ordered thru leafly. What I saw was so much nicer than...an area dispensary known for having to wait outside. What little I checked-out was well-presented, colorful, cheery, and well-lit. My kind-of-specific mental health needs (lemon haze related for autism) were satisfied at non-"pretty bud" vanity prices with a "ready-to-roll" product. So great to be able to research and find suitable products and not have to be "satisfied" with whatever is in the baggie.