I’ll start by saying that I’m no longer a seasoned cannabis user. I stopped 12 years ago but the curiosity of commercially available recreational cannabis got the best of me. Things have changed so much with cannabis since 2007 that it’s still unbelievable to me.
Cultivate is the only dispensary I’ve been to. Honestly, I don’t see a need to shop around. Cultivate is great! They have a complete line of top shelf products. Flower (that’s bud to my fellow old farts), edibles, concentrates, vape oil and hardware, you name it. There is something for everybody. I get a different strain every time I go and they have all been great, far better than what I used to buy from the typical weirdo who slinks around behind 7-11.
The staff is extremely friendly and eager to answer any questions you have. If you’re not quite sure what you’re looking for or what would be best for your situation, just ask! They are all extremely knowledgeable. They have a recommendation for everything from “I have chronic back pain and insomnia” to “I just want to get high and eat Oreos”. Personally, I love their hybrids most. Lemon Walker, Chem #4, Orange Harambe #6, Blue Dream, GSOG x MOB (this was crazy sticky), all awesome. No stick, no stems, no seeds (unfortunately), just fresh flower. I can’t stress the quality of their products enough. I did try the gummy cubes, and those were good too. Two of them was just enough for me.
The prices are the same as everywhere else, and I think it’s a great value. When you get old, you don’t mind paying above “street prices” if it means knowing exactly what you’re buying and where it came from. I’d never buy off the street again.
It can get busy sometimes but Cultivate has essentially perfected the shuttle bus thing. Go to the satellite lot up the street, get your parking ticket (you need that to get in. No walk ins) and hitch a ride on the shuttle to the shop. It’s as simple and easy as it could possibly be for this kind of setup. Try going at different times to figure out what works best for you. They also have online reservations through their website and the Leafly app, a dedicated “online reservation pickup” shortcut line, and in-store rewards with the TokeIn app. If you want a particular strain, reserve it before you go. That way it won’t be sold out when you get there. In and out in 10 minutes the last 3 times I went. Medical patients can park right next to the front door.
The shop is clean and well organized. There are plenty of staff to help you through the process if you’re uneasy. The counter spans the length of 2 of the 4 walls and there are plenty of point of sale terminals. BRING YOUR GOVERNMENT ISSUED ID AND EITHER CASH OR A DEBIT CARD. NO CREDIT CARDS. There’s an ATM on site or you can run a debit card transaction at the counter with your PIN.
I’ve been there six times since it opened near Christmas 2018 and I know I will be back at least once a month to stock up. They have a great setup and I really can’t think of anything that could use improvement. They do a great job start to finish. Get to Cultivate MA ASAP.