By: Jake Tessler
Bostonians looking for the “best dispensaries near me” have to look no further.
While many of the dispensaries listed below are for medical users, it is crucial to find the place that is best suited for your needs.
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They all have many similarities but some focus on community projects, or the aesthetics of a nice coffee shop feel, and some are scientifically driven.
Wherever you fall, there are many people in this booming industry that are eager to help!
Dispensaries in Boston, Massachusetts
Mayflower Medicinals
Location: 230 Harvard Ave. Allston, MA 02134
Hours: 11am – 5pm
Contact information: 508-356-6600 (or through email on their website)
Social media for Mayflower Medicinals: Facebook / Instagram / Twitter
About Mayflower Medicinals dispensary:
Besides just being a dispensary, they are excited to give back to their local communities.
They have different programs like offering nearby college students graphic design opportunities and to even be featured on their packaging.
They also have a fellowship program and help grow/sustain community gardens.
They grow their product in a state-of-the-art hydroponic indoor nursery that can be cleaner than an open field or greenhouse, while still pairing with reputable brands.
Products:
Pate de Fruit gummy edibles in flavors like Grapefruit, Orange, Pomegranate (4 servings)
Fruity drink syrups (25mg)
Different types of lotions like 200mg Relief Balm
Cheap featured deals like $200 mini-nug ounces (different strains available)
Pure Oasis
Location: 430 Blue Hill Ave. Boston, MA 02121
Hours: 11am – 8pm
Contact information: 617-420-6837
Social media for Pure Oasis: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram
About Pure Oasis:
It is Boston’s first recreational dispensary. They truly take the time to make sure each customer is getting the best individualized experience possible.
They have THC percentages available along with the side effects people are most closely looking for such as pain relief, anxiety relief, increased appetite, and better sleeping.
It is a local Boston business that believes in giving back to the community and has entrepreneurial workshops to help encourage growth within the industry.
Finally, it has a nice coffee shop style atmosphere to it.
Products:
Many great strains of flowering ranging from Cheese (indica) to Sour Joker (sativa)
Cart concentrates like the Rhythm Energize Cart (Tutankhamon) for only $60
Terrene Olive Oil that can be used in homemade recipes for $49
Mile Cafe Coffee Pod for $9 that will help kickstart your day
Sira Naturals
Location: 1001 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA 02138
Hours: Temporarily closed due to Covid-19
Contact Information: (833) 444-7243
Social Media: Facebook / Instagram / Twitter
About Sira Naturals:
It was founded in 2013 and is dedicated to giving customers their best product and helping strengthen their communities.
They use their own cultivation center in Milford, MA and develop, produce, and package their own products on sight.
Sira Naturals understands the importance of traceability of their flower and every plant is barcoded during the process.
Using advanced software, they can accurately simulate weather conditions to ensure they are growing the best product.
Products:
Flower to smoke, Matanuska Thunder F*ck, strong body buzz (as the name implies)
Cartridge, West Coast Wappa, indica dominant, great for relaxing
Featured item is their Moonrock, flower dipped in hash oil, rolled in bubble hash (very strong)
Purient Bedroom Cannabis Lotion, used in the bedroom before sexual encounters
Location: 216 Ricciuti Dr. Quincy, MA 02169
Hours: 10am – 6pm
Contact Information: (617)-804-0320 // patientfeedback@ermontinc.org
Social Media: Facebook/Instagram
About:
It was one of the first registered dispensaries in Massachusetts and was founded in 2016.
Currently, it is only for medical users and does not sell recreationally. Ermont started a very exciting recycling program that enlists the cooperation of all of their customers.
They are incentivized to return their used bags, tins, and containers and will be rewarded with discounts in the future.
Ermont truly tries to stand out from its competition in community outreach and does volunteer work for the environment, food pantries, and to educate people.
According to their website “we even hosted our own National Expungement Day event which features speakers and gives people the knowledge and resources to remove nonviolent cannabis crimes from their records.”
Products:
Flower, exciting strains like Wonder Woman x Tropicana Punch
Concentrate, Mother of Grapes Wax
Edibles, Peanut Budda Buddah Bar
Topical, THC Transdermal Patch
Patriot Care
Location: 21 Milk St. Boston, MA 02109
Hours: 10am – 6pm (only 3pm on weekends)
Contact Information: (617)-500-1375
Social Media: Facebook/Instagram/Twitter
About:
Patriot Care makes an effort to focus on the breeding of their plants.
They try to cultivate the flowers to harness specific genetics to get the desired effects for their patients.
As a medical dispensary, their goal is to give each customer the best product possible.
They have a wide array of articles posted on their website to help educate users on what they are purchasing and how it works.
This dispensary truly hones in on the scientific approach to achieve the best results.
Products:
Flower, Dead Head OG, rightfully indica dominant
Different flavored PAX pods
Chocolate Orange pre-roll
Concentrate, Star Kush Shatter (indica)
Marijuana usage in America is only continuing to grow as it becomes legal in more states and its positive effects are being better understood.
Hopefully this article was helpful in improving your cannabis experience and may you continue to stay happy, healthy, and safe!
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Jake Tessler is a writer who focuses on cannabis culture and lifestyle.