Walking into a dispensary for the first time can feel like a lot. There are new product names, new rules and a whole menu you may never have seen before. The good news: it’s simple, and our team is there to help. Here’s exactly what happens when you visit Green River Cannabis Company on Deerfield Street in Greenfield, MA.
1. Bring a valid photo ID
Massachusetts law requires every customer to be 21 or older. Bring a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID, like a driver’s license, state ID or passport. We check it when you arrive, every time, even if you’ve been in before. No ID means we can’t serve you, so it’s worth double-checking your wallet before you head out.
2. Decide how you want to shop
You have two easy options:
- Order ahead online. Browse our live Greenfield menu, add what you want to your cart and reserve it for pickup. When you arrive, your order is ready at the counter.
- Shop in store. Come in, look around and talk it through with a budtender. There’s no pressure to know what you want before you walk in.
If you’re brand new, shopping in store the first time is a great way to learn. Once you know what you like, ordering ahead makes repeat visits quick.
3. Talk to a budtender
Budtenders are trained team members who know the menu inside and out. Tell them a little about what you’re looking for:
- How you want to feel (relaxed, social, focused, sleepy)
- Whether you prefer to smoke, vape or skip smoking entirely
- Your experience level, even if that’s “never tried it”
- Your budget
From there, they can suggest a few options and explain the differences. Ask as many questions as you like. That’s what we’re here for.
4. Understand the product types
Most menus are organized by category. Here’s the quick version:
- Flower: the dried bud of the plant, smoked in a pipe or rolled.
- Pre-rolls: ready-to-smoke joints, great for trying a new strain.
- Vapes: cartridges and pens that heat cannabis oil into vapor.
- Edibles: gummies, chocolates and more. They take longer to kick in and last longer.
- Tinctures: liquid drops taken under the tongue or added to drinks.
- Concentrates: potent extracts best saved for experienced consumers.
For a deeper look, our Cannabis 101 guide covers each type, how long effects usually take and how long they last.
5. Start low and go slow
If you’re new, the best advice is to start with a small amount and give it time. With edibles, that means one 5 mg serving and waiting up to two hours before having more. With smoking or vaping, take one or two small puffs and wait 10 to 15 minutes. You can always have more. You can’t have less.
6. Check out and head home
Once you’ve picked your products, you’ll check out at the counter. Your purchase goes home with you in sealed packaging. Keep in mind that Massachusetts doesn’t allow consuming cannabis in public places or in a vehicle, and products should travel sealed, ideally in your trunk.
A few quick tips for your first visit
- Visit during a quieter time, like a weekday afternoon, if you’d like extra time to chat.
- Write down anything you want to ask so you don’t forget.
- Ask what’s new or what our team is enjoying lately.
- Join the Green River Club for members-only offers and news.
Visit Green River in Greenfield
You’ll find us at 398 Deerfield St, Greenfield, MA 01301, in the former Meadows Golf Course clubhouse. We’re open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 7pm and Sunday from 11am to 6pm. Have a question before you come in? Call us at (413) 325-8954. We’d love to help make your first visit an easy one.