Deli-style shopping allows you to see and smell your bud before you buy. Here’s how it works and what you can expect when shopping for deli-style flower.

Deli-Style Flower, Explained 

Flower fans, rejoice: you have more than one option when it comes to buying your cannabis form of choice. There’s the pre-weighed, pre-packaged flower you know and love, and then there’s deli-style flower.

When you visit a dispensary with a deli-style set-up, which typically includes large jars of fresh weed, you can see, smell, and even select the buds you’re buying – similar to ordering at an old-school deli. 

You probably have questions – why should I care? Is this sanitary? Are there sandwiches involved? We’ll break it all down, including what you can expect on your first trip to the deli counter. 

Why Deli-Style Shopping?

The short answer: a more personalized sensory experience. Here are a few reasons why many seasoned cannabis users swear by deli-style flower: 

  • Cost-savings: You can try new strains at a lower cost.
  • Personalized service: With the help of a Budtender, you can inspect and even smell the product. If you like the smell, you’ll most likely love the taste. 
  • Sustainability: Buying deli-style can be more eco-friendly, eliminating excess plastic packaging waste. 
  • Transparency: Watch your selection be weighed and packaged right in front of you. 

Deli-style shopping offers a dispensary experience that’s as close as you can get to “trying before you buy.”

Where Can I Shop for Deli-Style Flower?

Deli-style dispensaries have been around in a handful of states for some time, and are popping up across Missouri and Arizona. 

You can shop deli-style today at Key Cannabis locations: 

  • KC North, MO
  • Belton, MO 
  • Cameron, MO
  • Farmington, MO
  • Kirksville, MO 
  • Cottleville, MO 
  • Farmington, MO
  • O’Fallon, MO
  • Branson West, MO
  • Nixa, MO
  • Springfield, MO

…with more being added every day! 

How to Shop Deli-Style Flower 

Here’s what you can expect from a deli-style shopping experience:

  • Let a Budtender know you’d like to shop for deli-style flower. 
  • When it’s your turn, the Budtender behind the counter will check your ID. 
  • Now the fun part: chat with your Budtender about what you’re looking for and pick from a variety of strains – at Key, we offer 6-8 options. 
  • When you’ve narrowed it down, you can ask your Budtender to grab a jar for a closer look at the flower or a quick sniff test. 
  • Once you’ve decided – at Key, you can load up on multiple strains – your Budtender will weigh and package your product. 

You’re all set. To see how it works at Key Dispensaries, check out the video below: 

 

 

 Deli-Style FAQs

Here are a few common questions from shoppers who are new to deli-style:

  • Really, though, is it sanitary? Very! Budtenders disinfect the deli station and all tools after every customer.
  • Does deli-style cannabis stay fresh? At Key Cannabis, our flower is stored daily inside a humidity-controlled environment and brought to the deli counter in small batches. Each strain container holds a humidity-control pack to keep our bud fresh. 
  • Can I make a deli-style order online?  At this time, deli-style shopping at Key Cannabis a sensory, in-store experience. 

Visit your local Key Cannabis today to experience deli-style for yourself!