The Forest Dispensary - Kansas City

4.4 (1140)
Cannabis store Kansas City

About The Forest Dispensary - Kansas City

Old Westport gets a centrally located cannabis store in this Westport Rd shop, with a 4.4-star average across more than 1,100 reviews. Hours run 9 AM to 10 PM most days, with Sundays closing earlier at 7 PM. Reviewers like Stevie among the staff for being respectful and knowledgeable, and many customers describe weekly visits to try new flower strains. That said, reviews are more mixed than some other KC dispensaries — recent feedback flags frustration with a suspended loyalty program and an updated website that hasn't landed well. A few customers have also reported quality control issues on specific orders, particularly around flower versus shake distinctions. Bottom line: the staff experience is generally praised, but it's worth checking your order at pickup before leaving. Location in Westport is a real plus if you're already in the area for food, drinks, or nightlife — the dispensary blends naturally into the neighborhood's rhythm.

Customers mention:
  • Central Westport location
  • Stevie praised for knowledge
  • Mixed feedback on website changes
  • Check orders at pickup

Business Details

Address
706 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA
Area
Old Westport, Kansas City
State
Missouri
Phone
(816) 463-0379
Int'l Phone
+1 816-463-0379
Website
theforestdispensary.com/location/the-forest-kansas-city/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=KC_GBP
Category
Cannabis store
Status
Open
Google Maps
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Opening Hours

  • Monday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Amenities

Payment
  • Debit cards
Parking
  • Free parking lot
  • Paid parking lot
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Customer Reviews

linda Hunt Croney

Visited The Forest today. Carrie was my budtender, she was great 😁✌🏽 very helpful to keep me on my budget. Never had a bad experience here. Prices and specials great. Thanks✌🏽✌🏽😁

Matthew Taverner

I ordered a half ounce of C4 Member Berry flower. Surprisingly when I get there, the pick up window is open. They verify everything rather quickly, and I leave. Anxiously when I got home, rip open the bag to check out my nice buds only to find out it’s Shake!!! So upset! Immediately I call and explain that the price point was a flower price ($110 for a half) and it was also listed as flower online. The guy told me to screenshot what it showed online and come back in the following day when a manager is there to do a refund/return. But when I went down there, the manager who I spoke with went and called her other manager. Verdict was, since I had opened the bag, they wouldn’t do ANYTHING except offer me a pre roll. This place is an absolute joke. False advertising and not honoring the customer when they get screwed is ridiculous. I’ve been a loyal customer for years, but this is the final straw. Goodbye Forest!

Markus Dixon

I wish we could all go back in time, before loyalty was suspended for nearly 2 years and definitely before the website was turned into whatever it is today. I will continue to visit until a closer newer dispensary opens this spring, for lack of a more convenient local option that isn't gas station weed. I've been a patron since day one but at this point, I travel downtown via public transport rather than walk 20 minutes to patronize The Forest. Prices online don't match what I'm charged in house. The website absolutely sucks compared to the ease of the original. The staff is awesome and I hope they find new homes before Spring. Support local, but support better local. I'd rather ride the streetcar with the suburban suburbanites than walk in peace to be overcharged and not be able to easily scroll a pathetic website. Thanks for years of awesome operation, but I'd rather go blindly into any other dispensary at this point. And yes, it is due to the website issues, mostly. This place was an absolute gem, but no longer.

Joseph Jenkins

I was helped knowledgeable female named Stevie. She was beyond respectful and very very knowledgeable pertaining to everything I asked her. Not just Stevie but the rest of your staff makes me want to come back there every time. Much appreciation. I usually visit your store 2 to 3 times a week to try out new strands of flour and the only thing I could ask from you guys is to alleviate the government from your operation, haha. When you lose that sales tax, you might just have the perfect store

Jacob Lang

Love the deals and staff are very friendly and helpful. A little too helpful… as in they have no sense of urgency when 20 people are waiting in the lobby, and the bud tenders are entertaining 20 questions about the different effects of various terpene profiles in Aunt Susie’s 5mg cbd gummies 🤣

Frequently Asked Questions

What are The Forest Dispensary's hours?
Monday through Saturday the shop is open 9 AM to 10 PM, and Sundays it closes earlier at 7 PM.
Where in Kansas City is The Forest located?
It's at 706 Westport Rd in Old Westport, one of KC's main nightlife and dining districts.
Should I check my order at pickup?
Yes — some reviewers have flagged issues with flower versus shake distinctions on pickup orders, so a quick check before leaving is smart.
How is the staff knowledge level?
Reviews generally praise the staff for being respectful and knowledgeable, with budtenders like Stevie getting repeat shoutouts.