How could you not be? Area 51 Wellness Center/ Facebook With easy access for city residents and suburbanites, the clientele is diverse and everybody’s in a good mood. This is medicine, y’all, and the staff knows its business. Surrounded by pawn shops and beauty supply stores (ya know, 8 Mile stuff), this is the go-to place for Michigan-made munchies. With edibles and drinkables galore (including Kush Colas), this genie has the power to grant more than three of your weed wishes. Green Genie fanatics say that while the location is a bit out-of-the-way compared to others, its huge selection and wide variety have made it worth the trip and kept them as regular customers. The giant, inflatable T-Rex that greets you at the parking lot is just a glimpse to the diversion that awaits you inside. There’s no missing Green Genie as you drive along a nearly vacant stretch of West McNichols. Green Genie/ Facebookįully stocked store right on the edge of the burbs Surrounded by a quiet residential area, it’s the perfect spot for a quick pickup. There’s no doubt the strains here work as promised. And if you have an issue, they’ll do exchanges, no questions asked. The oils can be pricey, but they do the trick. Knowledgeable staff that offers exchangesĪlong Grand River Avenue just west of Telegraph Road, you’ll find a massive selection of flower, oils and edibles. There’s no mystery as to what you’re getting here: Each strain is clearly labeled with its myriad health benefits, and the staff is ready to take their time and give you a clear and thoughtful recommendation. Owned by two sisters, House of Zen prides itself on being a black-owned-and-operated business that specializes in premium strains. Located on a silent stretch of Mack Ave, just south of Chandler Park, House of Zen is known for making its guests feel super comfortable. House of Zen/ Facebookįemale-owned with a super welcoming environment Here’s a list of our favorite places in the city that we can depend on – for now – for our nug necessities. Some close temporarily others permanently. It can be hard to keep track of which ones are operating or aren’t. Since 2014, Detroit’s number of dispensaries, which are now legally known as “provisioning centers” has dropped from 250 to 60. After wacky Republicans considered legalizing recreational use without a vote, banking on the premise that liberal voters wouldn’t have as much incentive to hit the polls in November, the measure will ultimately appear on the ballot after all. Seriously.Ī glimmer of hope for medical and recreational users alike, it was soon met with resistance including Michigan’s Supreme Court. Michigan voters first agreed to a medicinal marijuana ballot proposal in 2008. As a Rust Belt state, we’re not the most progressive hood around, but we take what we got and make the best of it. The history of marijuana decriminalization in Michigan is combative.