Cannabis and More continued from page 118 and that’s why it stands out among dozens of dispensaries — despite being nestled in the inner corner of a parking lot on South Broadway’s Green Mile. Just have your cash on hand, because chances are you’ll leave with more than you intended. Best Dispensary for Classic Strains L’Eagle 380 Quivas Street 303-825-0497 leagledenver.com There’s no dip in quality here just because the names aren’t new every week. Classics stay classic, and L’Eagle keeps growing them really, really well. Operated by John and Amy Andrle, the Denver dispensary isn’t afraid to put an Apple Fritter, Ice Cream Cake or one of their own new creations on the shelf, but they also know how to play the hits. Blue Dream, Grape Ape, Green Crack, Strawberry Cough and John’s favorite, Sour Diesel, are all fi xtures at L’Eagle, and they’re some of the best takes on the strains you’ll fi nd. Seeing one of those names on a dispen- sary menu is rare nowadays; fi ve is a miracle. And that’s just a portion of the throwbacks you’ll fi nd at L’Eagle, where Bruce Banner, Grand Daddy Purple and Pakistani Chitral Kush also make regular appearances. Follow us on Instagram at: Rec: 120 Best Medical-Only Dispensary Standing Akimbo 3801 Jason Street 303-997-4526 standingakimbodenver.com Recreational marijuana buyers would likely be jealous if they saw the prices that medi- cal patients get at Standing Akimbo, but we’re not sure the north Denver medical marijuana dispensary could handle any more customers. The parking situation leaves a lot to be desired and the line tends to meet the sidewalk, but since Standing Akimbo has virtually unbeatable prices on popular edibles, fl ower and concentrate, deal-hungry patients argue that the wait is well worth it. Considering medical mari- juana isn’t covered by health insurance, those cost cuts can make all the difference. Best Dispensary Bargains Higher Grade Multiple locations highergradeco.com Flash deals and coupons are great and all, but it’s nice to know that there’s always a bargain waiting for you at Higher Grade. The growing staff operates one of the bet- ter dispensary cultivations in Denver, and the stores — two medical-only and a recre- ational pot shop in Denver — like to pass the savings on to customers. Even with popular in-house fl ower, Higher Grade’s wholesale selection from growers like Cherry, Cook- ies, Green Dot Labs and Veritas are priced competitively and are eligible for weekly deals, which span everything from edibles to rosin. Sign up as a Higher Grade member to order online and get an extra discount on purchases (on top of daily deals). Enjoy the rollbacks. Best Seed Company Ethos Genetics ethosgenetics.com If we’re measuring cannabis breeders based on how many of their strains reach users, then it’s tough to beat Ethos Genetics. Since launching in 2017, the Littleton-based seed company has continually appeared at Colo- rado dispensaries and beyond, and there’s no sign of that spirit letting up. Citradelic Sunset, Citral Flo, Colin OG (named after founder Colin Gordon), Lilac Diesel, Member Berry and perhaps the company’s most popular creation, Mandarin Sunset, are just some of the strains birthed by Ethos Genetics. We can’t wait to puff what it comes out with next. Best Home Cultivation Store The Big Tomato 695 Billings Street, Aurora 303-364-4769 facebook.com/bigtomatohydro The Big Tomato was helping home grow- ers long before the dispensary boom, sell- ing indoor gardening supplies for over two decades. Now owned by Schwazze, a Denver-based cannabis corporation, the Big Tomato still offers the same friendly service for newbies and regulars, but now has even more of a cannabis focus — and an online shopping option, to boot. For beginning green thumbs, fi nding a trust- worthy growing store is like searching for a new mechanic; more cynical shops can take advantage of that lack of experience by suggesting unnecessary lighting equipment and nutrients. That’s not the case at the Big Tomato, so don’t be afraid to ask questions. Best Head Shop Positive Vibes 3398 South Broadway, Englewood 303-386-4660 positivelyvibe.com With so many dispensaries in Denver, it’s only natural that we have plenty of head shops to choose from. A few minutes south of the Green Mile of dispensaries, you’ll fi nd the best of them: Positive Vibes. The smoke shop and glass gallery has become a staple on South Broadway, holding down a spot on the block just north of Hampden Ave- nue for almost seven years now. A top-tier glass gallery with a long list of artists and an extensive stock continued on page 122 APRIL 7-13, 2022 WESTWORD | REAL ESTATE | RENTALS | SERVICES | EMPLOYMENT | CANNABIS & MORE | CLASSIFIED | westword.com GETTY IMAGES
