SHOP REVIEW

Always looking to support local artists, the reach goes beyond what is expected from a typical Cannabis retailer.

EMERALD LEAVESTACOMA

Tacoma Proper

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

EMERALD LEAVES

Not only is this magnificent depot of dankness a minority owned shop, but efforts are largely directed toward community improvement. Always looking to support local artists, the reach goes beyond what is expected from a typical Cannabis retailer – with a drive to assist patients who deal with debilitating illnesses, and to create a comforting culture through knowledge and empathy for Cannabis lovers from every place on the spectrum. In fact, at 92-years-old, the founder’s mother uses Cannabis for sleep and stomach pain.

2702 6TH AVENUE, TACOMA EMERALDLEAVESTACOMA.COM @EMERALDLEAVESTACOMAFANS 8AM-11PM MON-THURS. 8AM-11:45PM FRI./SAT. 9AM-11PM SUN.

FROM BOEING TO BONGS

Founder Duane Dunn came from the IT world of Microsoft and Boeing, where he specialized in contracting work – aerospace, banking, health care, forestry, education, you name it. Then one day when the medical market started revving up, he decided to begin growing in a rental property with a 30-light setup, from which he supplied a lot of dispensaries in the Seattle area. Tacoma is where he chose to set up camp upon winning a retail license, and he actually continued to work a corporate job until having to dedicate his time to the Cannabiz. And he hasn’t looked back since!

HAPPY STAFF = HAPPY CUSTOMERS

People come from all walks of life to be a part of the Cannabiz. Angela has been emitting strong energy from behind the counter here for four years after a life in the hospitality industry, while Jaden previously worked at a 24-hour cigarette and smoke shop called War Pony. Danny the GM would get cigs from him – until the day he poached his services in 2016 to come budtend – and both are still bringing the good vibes to this very day.

WELL-LIT

With a wide open and airy showroom adorned with a cushy Very Important Pothead area, there’s plenty of space to chill out to read a Northwest Leaf, catch up on IG, or just take in the scenery. Glass walls offer a rare 180-degree perspective of the bustling city outside, while inside the fine finishes and stocked shelves induce butterflies of anticipation. You’ll see the Seahawks pride in a couple of hanging Super Bowl Championship banners, along with identifying mural art making the walls pop into a hip surrounding of local enthusiasm.

BUDTENDER RECOMMENDED

FLOWERS The FREDDIE’S Animal Gas is pure FUEGO, and the DOC & YETI Hot Rocks has the super stink like a GMO. Meanwhile, the LIFTED Ice Cream Cake is absolute yum yum, and be sure to check out BLACK AND LOUD, a Blackowned Cannabis Company, and EMERALD LEAVES are the only ones who carry it!

joints Try the TRANQUIL FOREST Gelly Burger 10-pack for a mere 35 bucks. Also, the HIGH TIDE Bear Claw is a beauty, while the LIFTED Sugar Stix will definitely get the job done.

CARTS A must have is the CANNA ORGANIX Rainshadow Runtz, and if you’re looking for high potency distillate, the CANNA WHUPASS is like a stick of dynamic dynamite.

DABS OLEUM brings the live resin, wizard stones or cryotek – your choice. And AGRO COUTURE are proudly local and constantly on sale.

EDIBLES Every flavor of the HI-BURST FRUIT CHEWS are delightfully delicious, while the RAY’S LEMONADES and LEGAL LEMONADES are 100ml for under 20 bucks per soda. Finally, the PIONEER SQUARES are Jaden’s favorite!