{"id":8800,"date":"2019-06-13T20:18:32","date_gmt":"2019-06-13T20:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com?p=3496614&amp;preview_id=3496614"},"modified":"2019-06-13T20:18:32","modified_gmt":"2019-06-13T20:18:32","slug":"where-to-buy-pot-in-denver-with-your-dad-on-fathers-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/where-to-buy-pot-in-denver-with-your-dad-on-fathers-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to buy pot in Denver with your dad on Father\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"wp_fb_like_button\" style=\"margin:5px 0 5px 5px;float:right;height:100px;\"><script src=\"http:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js#xfbml=1\"><\/script><fb:like href=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/where-to-buy-pot-in-denver-with-your-dad-on-fathers-day\/\" send=\"true\" layout=\"standard\" width=\"450\" show_faces=\"false\" font=\"arial\" action=\"like\" colorscheme=\"light\"><\/fb:like><\/div><div class=\"media_block\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"figure wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-216817\" src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/where-to-buy-pot-in-denver-with-your-dad-on-fathers-day.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside the faux jail cell at Smokin Gun Apothecary in Glendale, where you\u2019ll get a weird history lesson with your marijuana purchase. (Photo by Lucy Beaugard, Provided by Smokin Gun)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Forget brunch or barbecue. You know what your dad <em>really<\/em> wants to do on Father\u2019s Day: Go to a pot shop to learn about all the new strains that the kids (of legal age) are smoking these days.<\/p>\n<p>For weed-curious dads and seasoned smokers alike, we\u2019ve put together some dispensaries that might get him high and provide quick answers to his many questions \u2014 as well as quick retorts to his awkward jokes.<\/p>\n<p>And to actually smoke marijuana or ingest any edibles, remember you\u2019ll have to be on your own property or at a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.budandbfast.com\/bbadagio-3-1\">bud and breakfast<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/thecoffeejointco.com\/\">consumption cafe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Be safe. Happy Father\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Groundswell, East Colfax<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A sleek and stylish East Colfax dispensary that used to be home to an art gallery, Groundswell is the place where even the most uppity fathers will feel comfortable surrounded by marijuana. If window shopping isn\u2019t in the cards, though, sign up for the shop\u2019s loyalty program to pre-order and skip the line. Tip: On Sundays throughout the summer (including Father\u2019s Day), the store is celebrating City Park Jazz by offering buy-two-get-one-for-a-penny Mountain High suckers.<\/p>\n<p><em>3121 E. Colfax Ave.,\u00a0303-309-0078;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/groundswelldenver.com\/\">groundswelldenver.com<\/a>; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>DANK, Park Hill<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Multiple (OK, two) fathers have verified Dank as dad-friendly. Dank prides itself on being \u201cone of the cheapest dispensaries in Denver, without sacrificing quality and kindness,\u201d according to its website. How dad-like. The vibe is modern enough but also relaxed enough for those laid-back fathers who will recall the good old days with their good old head shops.<\/p>\n<p><em>3835 Elm St., 303-394-3265;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dank-colorado.com\/\">dank-colorado.com<\/a>; 8 a.m.-9:45 p.m. daily<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-216812\" src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/where-to-buy-pot-in-denver-with-your-dad-on-fathers-day-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside a Native Roots dispensary, where you can take your hip dad for Father\u2019s Day. (Provided by Native Roots)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Native Roots, multiple locations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before bringing dad into one of Native Roots\u2019 eight Denver-area locations, give him a primer on the brand\u2019s website, which includes a thorough rundown of products, from 30 flower strains to a couple dozen edibles. For a perfect dad\u2019s day outing, head to the Highland location, which is within walking distance of plenty of munchie stops like Little Man Ice Cream or Uncle Ramen.<\/p>\n<p><em>2209 W. 32nd Ave., 720-287-1478;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nativerootsdispensary.com\">nativerootsdispensary.com<\/a>; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. daily\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Botanico, RiNo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Decade-old Botanico is a favorite among Larimer Street locals. It offers both express and private-service counters for customers who know what they\u2019re looking for or those who are new to the process. For the more personalized option, one-on-one consultation rooms provide even more privacy so dad can ask all those dad questions. Bonus: It\u2019s right on Larimer Street, so you can take him for a street art walking tour and a beer afterward.<\/p>\n<p><em>3054 Larimer St.,\u00a0303-297-2273;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/botanicommj.com\/\">botanicommj.com<\/a>; 9 a.m.-9:50 p.m. daily<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lucy Sky, multiple locations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This family of boutique shops has four locations around Denver, and we particularly like the South Broadway and Wash Park stores, located in a converted bungalow and on a pedestrian shopping street, respectively. Go for the knowledgeable \u201cCannabis Advisors,\u201d the bright and homey atmosphere and strains cultivated by a two-time Northern California Cannabis Cup winner.<\/p>\n<p><em>2394 S. Broadway, 720-379-7295;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucyskycannabisboutique.com\/\">lucyskycannabisboutique.com<\/a>; 8 a.m.-9:50 p.m. daily<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-216813\" src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/where-to-buy-pot-in-denver-with-your-dad-on-fathers-day-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Good Chemistry is just bright enough to allow dad to inspect the strains. (Photo by Ellen Jaskol, Provided by Good Chemistry)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Good Chemistry, multiple locations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A Colorado cannabis success story, Good Chemistry has expanded cultivation to Nevada and Massachusetts, with five facilities across the country now growing more than 60 strains of marijuana. Your dad might like guidance in evaluating good bud through sight, touch, aroma, taste and sensation (S.T.A.T.S. as they call it). They\u2019ll also help him pick out the best strain for his desired outcome \u2014 amplify, relax, relieve or sleep \u2014 depending on mood and symptoms.<\/p>\n<p><em>1724 S. Broadway,\u00a0303-733-3113;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/goodchem.org\/\">goodchem.org<\/a>; 8 a.m.-9:45 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m.-9:45 p.m. Sunday<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Higher Grade, Golden Triangle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fans rave about Higher Grade\u2019s selection and quality, so take your connoisseur father here. The cannabis is all soil-grown, hand-trimmed and cured for at least three weeks. And for those dads who don\u2019t want to roll their own joints, the pre-rolls are some of the best around. Visitors here can take dad to the nearby museums for art appreciation after their weed outing.<\/p>\n<p><em>1269 Elati St.,\u00a0303-993-4547; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highergradeco.com\/recreational\">highergradeco.com?<\/a>; 8 a.m.-9:45 p.m. daily<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ascend, multiple locations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is the place for dads who know their marijuana and need a next-level experience. Fans of Ascend tout its selection of live resin, a concentrate that preserves terpenes, which elevate flavor and aroma and sometimes heighten the psychoactive response. If this means nothing to you, you can still try out Ascend \u2014 the staff is friendly regardless of your pre-existing pot knowledge.<\/p>\n<p><em>3555 S. Yosemite St.,\u00a0720-482-3191;\u00a0ascendcannabisco.com; 10 a.m.-9:50 p.m. daily<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-216814\" src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/where-to-buy-pot-in-denver-with-your-dad-on-fathers-day-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1003\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diego Pellicer on Alameda has a woodsy, cigar shop vibe but will sell weed to your father. (Provided by Diego Pellicer)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Diego Pellicer, Alameda<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If dad likes his joints like he likes his cigars \u2014 stored in a wooden box \u2014 then this is the shop for him. With rich wood cabinets, reading lamps and those cigar boxes for marijuana holders, he might never leave the place. Take him to Diego Pellicer and then to lunch at a nearby Federal Boulevard restaurant for some of Denver\u2019s best international food.<\/p>\n<p><em>2949 W. Alameda Ave.,\u00a0720-580-3726;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/co.diego-pellicer.com\/\">co.diego-pellicer.com<\/a>; 8 a.m.-9:45 p.m. daily\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>L\u2019Eagle, Baker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t let dad get stuck on the pronunciation of this one (read:\u00a0legal). It\u2019s a pioneer in the organic marijuana community that focuses on \u201cclean cannabis,\u201d and L\u2019Eagle has been recognized locally and nationally for its efforts. A Certified Green Business by the Denver Department of Public Health and a Clean Green-certified facility by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this is the place to take your highest-of-standards (\u201cBut are they certified?\u201d) fathers.<\/p>\n<p><em>380 Quivas St., 303-825-0497; <a href=\"https:\/\/leagledenver.com\">leagledenver.com<\/a>; 8 a.m.-9 p.m. daily<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Smokin Gun, Glendale<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And for the most <em>unique\u00a0<\/em>experience, there\u2019s Smokin Gun Apothecary, where you can shop from inside a replica jail cell before buying from a Prohibition-era bank teller window. You\u2019ll get lost in the historical paraphernalia and corresponding literature:\u00a0\u201cReplica jail cell, Mississippi, circa 1941. For what you\u2019re buying here today, you would have received a life sentence in Mississippi in 1941.\u201d Someone\u2019s dad is definitely into that.<\/p>\n<p><em>492 S. Colorado Blvd.,\u00a0720-519-0891;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/smokingunapothecary.com\/\">smokingunapothecary.com<\/a>; 11 a.m.-midnight daily<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-216822 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/where-to-buy-pot-in-denver-with-your-dad-on-fathers-day-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1002\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A sign on the secret door of Smokin Gun Apothecary. Obey those rules, folks. (Lucy Beaguard, Provided by Smokin Gun)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><\/div>\n<p>Forget brunch or barbecue. 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