When you open a cannabis dispensary menu near you, you see a list of products organized by type, with lab-tested levels of THC and CBD, a price per unit, and a brief effect description. You can order in person or online. Most menus also indicate whether the product is from an in-house brand or a licensed producer.

Product Categories You Will See

A typical menu divides products into categories. Flower is the dried plant. Vapes are cartridges. Edibles are food items. Concentrates are extracts. Topicals are applied to the skin.

  • Flower
  • Vape cartridges and disposables
  • Edibles
  • Concentrates and dabs
  • Tinctures and capsules
  • Topicals and transdermal patches

How Strain Names Work

Breeders label strains as Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid. These labels point to effects. Indica is linked to sedation, Sativa to energy, and Hybrid is a balance. Menus often list lineage and terpene profiles for more context.

Percentages and Milligrams

Flower and concentrates show a THC percentage. An eighth of flower with 20% THC contains 1.4 grams of pure THC. Edibles show total milligrams of THC per package. A 10 mg serving is a standard dose. Look for a CBD percentage when you want less intoxication.

Price Tiers and Deals

Dispensary menus group products by price. Budget options are for smaller nugs or lower potency. Premium options are for top-shelf flower with a higher cannabinoid profile. Daily deals often apply to specific strains, and first-time visitors may get a discount.

Ordering and Pickup Flow

  1. Show a valid government ID at the door. You must be over 21.
  2. Wait in a reception area until a budtender calls you.
  3. Share your desired effect or experience.
  4. Ask to see a product label and terpene test result.
  5. Place your order on the counter or use an in-store tablet.
  6. Pay with debit card, cash, or an in-store ATM. Many dispensaries do not accept credit cards.

Purchase Limits and Local Rules

State law sets the maximum amount you can buy per visit. A common limit is one ounce of flower. Compare the menu item weight to your remaining allowance before checkout.