House-Grown Cannabis in Essex, MA
Best Budz is a family-owned dispensary on Route 133 in Essex with its own grow. We grow cannabis upstairs and sell it downstairs, in the same building.
That is what our badge means. It reads "Family Grown · Essex · MA."
What house-grown means for you
When a dispensary has its own grow, a few things change for the person buying.
- You know who grew it. The people behind the counter are the people behind the product. Ask a question and you get a real answer, not a guess.
- It stays close to home. What we grow is grown and sold in the same building in Essex.
- It is family-run. The grow and the shop belong to a husband-and-wife team. They care how it turns out.
- You can ask questions. What is new, what to try first, how to read the label. The people at the counter can help.
The window behind the counter looks out over the Essex marsh. It is a calm spot to talk it through.
Tested and labeled like everything else
House-grown does not mean exempt from the rules. All cannabis sold in Massachusetts must be tested by a licensed independent testing lab and carry state-required labels, and that includes ours. Not sure how to read a label? Our guide to reading a cannabis label in Massachusetts walks through it.
How to find house-grown products
There are two easy ways.
- Ask at the counter. Tell us what you are looking for and ask what we grow here. This is the quickest way, and it is our favorite part of the job.
- Check the online menu. Browse our online menu before you come and look for products from the Best Budz grow. If you are not sure which ones are ours, ask when you pick up.
You can also start with a category and work from there: flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, concentrates or topicals.
Want the full story?
We wrote about the grow and the family behind it. Read Grown Upstairs, Sold Downstairs, or learn more about us.
Come see us
Order ahead or walk in. We are at 242 John Wise Ave (Route 133), Essex, MA 01929.
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am to 8pm. Sunday 10am to 6pm.
- Order online: Place an order for in-store pickup. We do not take phone orders.
- No appointment needed. Just bring a valid government photo ID. You must be 21 or older.
- Payment: Cash or debit only.
- Daily deals: We run daily deals Sunday through Thursday.
- Directions and details: Visit us or call (978) 890-5184.
Coming from elsewhere on Cape Ann or the North Shore? See our Cape Ann dispensary guide for drive times from your town.
House-grown cannabis questions
Is everything at Best Budz grown in-house?
Not necessarily. We grow cannabis upstairs, but the menu can include products from other licensed Massachusetts businesses too. If you want something grown here, ask at the counter or check the online menu.
Is house-grown cannabis tested?
Yes. Every cannabis product sold in Massachusetts, ours included, must be tested by a licensed independent testing lab and carry the labels the state requires.
Where is the grow?
Upstairs, in the same building as the shop. The shop is downstairs, and that is where we welcome customers. Questions about what we grow? Ask at the counter. Read the full story in Grown Upstairs, Sold Downstairs.
For use only by adults 21 years of age or older. Keep out of reach of children.