Star Buds

The store has a noticeably put-together, clean and professional feel to it. I was greeted by two employees who were wearing matching scrub tops with Star Buds logos — a small but nice touch. They verified my card and driver’s license before showing me around. 

Star Buds had a surprisingly small selection of raw cannabis considering the amount of other items in the shop. I was unable to get much information on the roughly 10 different strains beyond whether a strain was sativa, indica or a hybrid. Star Buds could use a budtender who knows the strain’s lineage and is aware of what ailments the strains treat. It’s imperative dispensary owners hire knowledgeable staff who can help patients find the right medicine.  

I found two samples I liked at $15 and $20 a gram. One was Snow White, a hybrid that I couldn’t get much information on beyond: “It’s a good smoke.” The Snow White helped stimulate my appetite quite a bit — a half-gram sample did the trick and I had a glorious lunch (uncommon for me) on my first try of this variety.  

Then I tried the indica Medi at $20 a gram. This was a nice smoke, but it felt like more of a hybrid as it set in behind the eyes quite a bit. Again, the lineage was unknown. The half-gram sample helped eliminate my back pain on a day when lots of strenuous gardening had been done. Both tasted pleasant and burned well.

I tried a sucker made with tincture, but I was unable to finish it. After a couple minutes I started feeling sick to my stomach. Usually tincture-based candies are the only medibles I like, but it depends on whether it’s alcohol- or glycerin-based. Nonetheless, Star Buds has a huge sucker variety, and if they work for you, you’ll find something you like.

Star Buds’ atmosphere — and a new massage therapist on staff — makes this shop worth a visit. Doctor certifications are available and the diverse forms of medicine are certainly patient-friendly. However, the staff may want to expand its knowledge on strains and varieties of raw cannabis. With these simple improvements, watch Star Buds take off like a shooting … star. Pardon the cheesy line, but I couldn’t resist. Anyway they’ll do fine if they maintain the image and product quality. This reviewer may be seen there soon getting a massage.