In Arizona, cannabis became legal in 2020 via ‘Proposition 207,’ the Smart and Safe Act. Lifelong hippies and modern hipsters alike can now relax as the beautiful earthy perfume of fine-fruity marijuana strains fills the fresh ‘East Valley’ air.

We’ve made it our mission to put together a list of the finest dispensaries in the state, so it comes without surprise that Mesa, Arizona, plays host to some of the friendliest, most refined, most serene dispensaries one can experience when in or visiting the great Grand Canyon state.

First up is the ever-surreal Zen Leaf dispensary. Anything and everything one might aspire to know about the Zen Leaf dispensary can be found in one word “ZEN.” 

If you are ever in Mesa and looking for a place where everything from the decor and products to the friendly customer service and staff culture; is all meticulously designed for the unique benefits of a consumer’s shopping pleasure, then pay Zen Leaf a visit, where a little piece of heaven awaits you.

Offered: In-store shopping, In-store pickup, Delivery

Address: 550 W McKellips Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201, United States

Hours: Open Daily 8 a.m.– 9 p.m.

Website: zenleafdispensaries.com

The Giving Tree; “it’s the tree that keeps on giving,” get it? 

All jokes aside, the Giving Tree’s aim is quality, point blank, period! At The Giving Tree, their ‘seed to sale’ approach makes it so they only house the finest and freshest products in the state. Let’s keep it 100. Real ones know where to send other ‘real ones’ when quality over mileage isn’t a debate. The Giving Tree is the Ferrari club of cannabis experiences designed specifically for you.

Offered: In-store shopping · Curbside pickup

Address: 701 W Union Hills Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85027, United States

Hours: Mon-Sat 8 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Website: givingtreedispensary.com

Whenever shopping at Curaleaf, know that you’re shopping from a trusted brand that strives to see you win. Curaleaf is one of the most reputable dispensary chains in the nation, and they do so by paying attention to the little things in order to make a big difference.

At any Curaleaf location, expect a friendly, knowledgeable staff that’s eager to connect you with products that achieve your desired cannabis experience. Their line of products is incredibly diverse, meaning there’s always something on the shelves that can work for your specific situation. Curaleaf not only sets the standard for a quality dispensary experience but exceeds it.  

Offered: In-store shopping · In-store pickup · Delivery

Address: 175 S Hamilton Pl Ste 110, Gilbert, AZ 85233, United States

Hours: Open Daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

Website: curaleaf.com

Anyone who pays a visit to JARS Cannabis knows why this thriving establishment rolls off the tongues of young people in passionate conversation all over the state.

Let’s face it; JARS is a popular destination because it’s not just about smoking up, blowing grass, getting high, etc. It’s about their overall attentiveness and awareness of the problems we face as a collective race (human race) and how we treat the ever-beautiful and botanical house we know as mother nature.

At JARS, the staff culture is not only Buddha-level enlightened, but they deeply care about your experience with cannabis. One gets the feeling that when shopping at JARS, they, too, in some small or large way, are helping to eradicate the social stigma behind this special plant. (Oh yeah, they’re also the place to go for the most affordable pricing)  

Address: 2424 E University Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85034, United States

Hours: Open Daily 7 a.m.–9:45 p.m.

Website: jarscannabis.com

Jason Smith is the owner of the ever-gleeful Flower Shop establishment. If one wishes to know what makes The Flower Shop such a unique destination for pot-heads, one would simply have to see the story of the man, the myth, the legend behind the shop; and his immeasurable merit. 

At the Flower Shop, one doesn’t stop to smell the roses; one lays in a California-kingsized bed of roses and awaits a knowledgeable guide. In a way, The Flower Shop is like an answer to many injustices of the medical industry, the Flower Shop is attentive to the needs of all customers and they attend to those needs quickly and accurately.

Offered: In-store shopping · In-store pickup

Address: 5205 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85205, United States

Hours: Open Daily 7 a.m.–9:50 p.m.

Website: theflowershopusa.com