Visiting a dispensary in New York for the first time? Welcome! Here’s what you need to know about the world of New York weed, browsing for and ordering products online, and finding regulated, licensed dispensaries in your community.
What can you expect from the dispensary experience?
There are a few stepsThere’s a process for visiting a cannabis dispensary that are consistent across all licensed and legal dispensaries anywhere in New York, including Yonkers. Here’s what to expect.
Have your ID ready
By law, every cannabis dispensary in New York must check ID and log visitors. Having your ID out and ready to go when you enter the check in area keeps you moving right along. Make sure it’s government-issued, has a photo, and is not expired. Your driver’s license and passport are two examples of acceptable forms of ID.
You’ll see product samples on display
A dispensary doesn’t look like a grocery store — you can’t just pick something off the shelf and put it in your basket. Instead, you’ll see the product packaging displayed in cases and on shelves.
Cannabis products are brought to you
When it comes time to order, you’ll tell a budtender what you want or use a kiosk to select the products you want. Then, a dispensary employee will get the products for you process your order, and check you out.and process your checkout. And if you want to shop on your own, that’s OK, too — you can go straight to athe tablet or kiosk and place your order without talking to anyone.
Budtenders are here to help you navigate the process
Budtenders are passionate about cannabis and have the knowledge to back it up. If you’re not sure what kind of product you’re looking for or need help finding the right experience, our budtenders are here to help. They can walk you through goals for cannabis consumption to find the best products.
Request and review cannabis product tests
One of the best parts of shopping for New York cannabis products is the transparency. All products sold in licensed dispensaries are required to go through testing. These results are published as a report called a Certificate of Analysis (COA), which tells you the precise cannabinoids contained, terpenes in your product, and assurance that the product is free of pesticides, heavy metals, and other contaminants.
Support of your local community
New York dispensaries support New York brands. From cultivators to manufacturers across the state to the employees who live in your neighborhood, you’re supporting small businesses across the Empire State. Your purchase at a dispensary helps keep the New York market diverse and full of innovative brands, led by New Yorkers, for New Yorkers.
What to expect at The Plant in New York
The Plant is here to help you find your tried-and-tried favorite strains and navigate a new world of cannabis consumption. From the moment you show your ID in the lobby, you’re welcomed into an inviting and supportive space. Long-time plant lovers will find a robust selection of New York’s best cannabis products while the newly canna-curious can ask any (and every) question to our knowledgeable budtenders. We’re located on Central Ave And in a location so close to areas like Scarsdale, Yonkers White Plains, the Rivertowns, and the Bronx, folks will have no trouble getting to our place.
If you know what you want, simply place an order online and pick it up at your convenience — it’s cannabis on demand. If you need help navigating the selection and finding something beginner-friendly, our budtenders are here to help. From flower and concentrates to edibles, beverages, tinctures, and even topicals, The Plant is here to help you feel good.
Tips for visiting a New York dispensary
Read about the dispensary before you go
You can explore a dispensary’s full offerings online before you ever set foot in the door. Get familiar with the brands on the shelf, and the types of products for sale, and maybe note one or two of them for later (or to ask questions about). Reviewing the online menu before you even walk in the door gives you an idea of what you want.
Sign up for email alerts
Be the first to know when new products arrive, get details about upcoming events, or learn about cannabis. Joining the dispensary’s email list is the best way to stay in touch.
Confirm how to pay before you arrive
Not all dispensaries accept all forms of payment. The Plant accepts debit cards and cash. You can also use our on-site ATMs.
How to spot unlicensed dispensaries
Unlicensed dispensaries can look like state-licensed shops at first glance. Here are a few key differences to keep an eye out for to ensure your well-being and the safety of your cannabis products.
- No membership is required. Unlicensed shops may ask you to join a club or a program before you can buy a product. It’s always optional to sign up for an email listserv at a New York dispensary.
- There’s no OCM sticker. State-regulated dispensaries must display a sticker from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) in their front window where it’s easily seen. If there’s no OCM sticker, the shop isn’t legit.
- Out-of-state products. New York has certain regulations for packaging that licensed brands must abide by. If you get a product with information for another state, like a THC warning from California, it’s a product that can’t be sold legally in New York.
Unlicensed shops are risky because the product quality is unknown, and products may be untested. When you shop at licensed dispensaries, you can trust the product quality through New York State’s rigorous, required testing.
The Plant: Your go-to cannabis dispensary in Yonkers
No one knows The Plant like we do, and we’re happy to share her with you. With a wide selection of New York’s best cannabis products, the world of recreational cannabis has never been more accessible. Our extended evening hours make it easy to stop by after work or pick up an online order at your convenience. Stop by 2595 Central Park Avenue across from the Yonkers Gateway Center, and bring your cannabis questions with you.
