Family-owned cannabis dispensary and cultivation in Essex, MA
Grown upstairs.
Sold downstairs.
We grow our own flower in the same building where we sell it, on Route 133 between Ipswich and Gloucester. Ask at the counter and you're talking to the people who grew it.
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Look for our badge
Anything marked with our badge on the menu was grown in this building. Buying it means you're buying straight from the people who grew it, with no distributor in between.
- Grown in EssexCultivated upstairs, cured and packaged on site.
- Lab testedEvery batch is tested by a licensed Massachusetts lab before it reaches the shelf.
- A view of the marshThe window behind the counter looks out over the Essex marsh.
Visit the shop
Hours
| Monday | 10am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–8pm |
| Thursday | 10am–8pm |
| Friday | 10am–8pm |
| Saturday | 10am–8pm |
| Sunday | 10am–6pm |
Find us
242 John Wise Ave (Route 133)
Essex, MA 01929
(978) 890-5184
terese@bbbotanics.com
Run by real-life best budzA husband and wife who grew up vacationing on Cape Ann and started growing in their basement. A share of every sale goes to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Children's Hospital, for their grandson.
Why Best Budz
Grown upstairs, sold downstairs
We grow cannabis upstairs, in the same building where you shop. See our grow.
Family-owned on Route 133
A husband-and-wife team between Ipswich and Gloucester. Hours and directions.
Order ahead for pickup
Browse the menu online, then pick up in store. Start your order.
Serving Cape Ann and the North Shore
Find your way to Route 133 from Essex, Gloucester, Ipswich, Rockport, Manchester, Hamilton, Wenham or Beverly, or read our Cape Ann dispensary guide.
Questions before your first visit
What ID do I need?
A valid government-issued photo ID showing you are 21 or older. No appointment needed. Read our first-visit guide.
Do you take credit cards?
We accept cash and debit only. Credit cards aren't permitted at Massachusetts dispensaries at this time. See the full FAQ.
Can I order ahead?
Yes, order online and pick up in store. We can't take orders over the phone. More in our FAQ.
Do you take medical cards?
No. We're recreational only, so all you need is your ID. More in our FAQ.
For use only by adults 21 years of age or older. Keep out of reach of children.