I went to Thrive on the first day of rec sales (Feb. 3rd) to pick up a online order. They seemed genuinely happy to have new rec customers. I got a deal on concentrates that I ordered, and my order was cheaper than it was quoted online. Moving through security was painless, and everyone was knowledgeable, professional, helpful, and friendly. They have competitive pricing and a decent menu. I was able to grab an amazing strain specific cart that l haven't seen anywhere else. The bud tender that waited on me knew her job, and it was very much appreciated. The overall experience was excellent. I was in and out in about ten minutes on the opening day of rec sales in Missouri.
My local dispensary has a very small flower selection (usually 9 to 11 varieties, only in 1/8 oz), so I find myself looking elsewhere. When I checked Easy Mountain's online menu last week, they had 53 flower varieties to choose from and multiple weights: gram, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, and full oz. I went in to pick up a 1/2 oz of Super Lemon Haze that I ordered online. Security had me at ease, and after a minute, a bud tender came to meet me at the door. He had my information opened on a tablet and was able to easily pull up my online order. I was in and out in less than five minutes. The staff was kind and professional. It was a great experience for a rec purchase. Their prices on carts, edibles, and concentrates are competitive, and their flower prices and deals make it worth going back.
This dispensary is the closest to me. This is a great medical dispensary that has remained faithful to its medical patients. With that being said, I would not bother going to the Cassville Dispensary as a 21+ rec consumer. Last week, they had 11 types of flower to choose from for rec consumers, and 5 were CBD selections. They had nothing larger than a 1/8th oz available. I went to Easy Mountain's website in Republic, and they had 53 types of THC flower and selections in 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, and full oz for rec sales. The bud tender at the Cassville dispensary made sure to let me know that the ample flower selection in front of me was not for me. I was more knowledgeable about the products than the bud tender, and I didn't care for that. I didn't feel like I belonged in that shop without a med card, and it felt like they weren't worried about my rec business at all. All of the dispensaries in MO at this time were medical only before Feb. 3rd. Most have done a fine job of transitioning to serve the 21+ rec crowd. It doesn't feel like the Cassville dispensary cares much about rec sales. It's not surprising since the owner was against Amendment 3 when it was on the ballot. They still have time to improve the rec experience, but for now I'm looking forward to a recreational dispensary opening in this area in September to serve rec customers instead of treating them like an afterthought. For the owner: I'm a rec customer, and I'm also a disabled combat vet with PTSD, TBI, degenerative disc disease, chronic migraines, and arthritis. Just because I do not want a med card does not mean that I'm not on my own medical journey with MJ. I do appreciate your loyalty to your med customers.