Best Budz - Recreational Cannabis Dispensary + Cultivation
About Best Budz - Recreational Cannabis Dispensary + Cultivation
This Essex cannabis store on John Wise Avenue combines a recreational dispensary with on-site cultivation, which is reflected in the way reviewers talk about freshness and product care. With a 4.8 rating across 61 reviews, the customer pool here is smaller but consistent in praising the product and the people. One review highlights the owner directly: when a mistake happened with an order, John reached out, apologized, and made it right with a full ounce of flower. That kind of follow-through doesn't show up in every dispensary review pool. Hours run 10 AM to 8 PM Monday through Saturday, with a shorter 10 AM to 6 PM Sunday. The Essex location along Route 133 puts Best Budz in the heart of Cape Ann territory, drawing shoppers from Gloucester, Ipswich, and Manchester-by-the-Sea. Pre-roll consistency comes up as a minor critique, so worth checking that side of the menu in person.
- On-site cultivation and dispensary
- Owner who makes things right
- Friendly Cape Ann location
- Solid daily hours and Sundays
Business Details
- Address
- 242 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA 01929, USA
- State
- Massachusetts
- Phone
- (978) 890-5184
- Int'l Phone
- +1 978-890-5184
- Website
- bbbotanics.com
- Category
- Cannabis store
- Status
- Open
- Google Maps
- View on Google Maps
Opening Hours
- Monday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Amenities
Customer Reviews
UPDATE!! ☺️🤟 John the owner called me back. He apologized emphatically for the mistake. He also wanted to make it right. He did for sure. He gave me back the full ounce of flower. I am very happy. I really didn’t expect a full refund of flower. I would alos like to say that Heather is awesome. Super knowledgeable and friendly. She handled my cranky a$$ like a pro lol, thanks girl. Appreciate you guys for this!! I am a medical cannabis patient and have been coming from rowley to this place because I have been loving their flower so very much, it was worth the extra 20 mins and paying the ungodly tax. Until I went in, purchased two half’s of what I thought was flower. I get home and open up the bag to find two half’s of pre ground. I already knew it can’t be returned or exchanged and I’m pretty upset because their salesman and I chatted specifically about FLOWER. I called the store to see if they could do anything for THEIR mistake. I’m a young widowed mother with cancer. I can’t afford this kind of mistake. So they tell me to email the owner and wait till next week…ok what now?! So then they take my number and call me back and offer me a fifteen dollar eigth…Say whuuut? Ugh, im a little insulted. I’ve spent a decent amount of money here and even brought new customers. I hate to say it but this experience has left a really bad taste in my mouth. One positive thing I can add was that the young woman on the phone (can’t remember her name) handled herself extremely professional. I was pretty mad when I called. So kudos to her.
Great store my uncle's friend owns it so I looked up the menu since I don't drive have to wait to get a ride to go but menu looks good nice selection Hope I can try some of your pre rolls soon that's what I normally purchase when I go to dispensaries.
Great place love it. Great prices and friendly. But a little pushy in my professional opinion the other worker could have jumped in to help.
Always a great experience coming here! Been a regular since they opened. The staff is always welcoming and super helpful. Every product I've purchased has been great and with good prices too!
Great product, great people, I just wanted to put a little friendly criticism. I'm not sure if they come sent in from somewhere else or packed in house. The prerolls tend to be very hard to get pulls off of and one of mine was ripped open from what seems like over stuffing. Besides that awesome awesome love coming in! Again want to clarify nothing wrong just feedback. 🙂
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Best Budz open?
- Monday through Saturday 10 AM to 8 PM, and Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM.
- Where is Best Budz located?
- 242 John Wise Ave in Essex, Massachusetts, along Route 133.
- Does Best Budz grow its own product?
- Yes. It combines a recreational dispensary with on-site cultivation.
- How is Best Budz rated?
- It holds a 4.8-star rating across 61 reviews.