The Coffee Joint Has a "Bring Your Own Weed" Policy
Mishal Omar — March 3, 2018 — Lifestyle
References: denver.eater & sprudge
The Coffee Joint is a new cannabis cafe in Denver, Colorado, that allows users to consume their cannabis on-site.
Though the space doesn't actually sell cannabis, it allows users to consume for recreational purposes in-store as they enjoy coffee and snacks. Since smoking indoors is illegal, the Coffee Joint only permits vaping, oils, or edibles. Entry into the cafe costs $5, and gets visitors a free cup of coffee – however if users first purchase cannabis from the neighboring dispensary 1136 Yuma (managed by Coffee Joint's co-owner Rita Tasalyuk), they can enter the cafe for free.
This cafe's highly specialized focus is likely to bring in cannabis lovers and novelty seekers alike.
Image Credit: Coffee Joint
Though the space doesn't actually sell cannabis, it allows users to consume for recreational purposes in-store as they enjoy coffee and snacks. Since smoking indoors is illegal, the Coffee Joint only permits vaping, oils, or edibles. Entry into the cafe costs $5, and gets visitors a free cup of coffee – however if users first purchase cannabis from the neighboring dispensary 1136 Yuma (managed by Coffee Joint's co-owner Rita Tasalyuk), they can enter the cafe for free.
This cafe's highly specialized focus is likely to bring in cannabis lovers and novelty seekers alike.
Image Credit: Coffee Joint
Trend Themes
1. Cannabis Consumption Cafes - Creating cannabis-focused cafes that allow for on-site consumption presents a new opportunity for small business owners in the cannabis industry.
2. Alternative Smoking Methods - As many establishments do not allow indoor smoking, the creation and marketing of oils, edibles, or vaping products presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to appeal to more traditional smokers.
3. BYOW Policy - Allowing customers to bring their own weed policy creates opportunities for cafes and other venues to promote themselves as cannabis-friendly without having to bear the expense of purchasing cannabis inventory.
Industry Implications
1. Cannabis Industry - With more states legalizing cannabis use, the industry has the potential to create a new niche of cannabis consumption cafes as a form of social consumption.
2. Food and Beverage Industry - Collaborating with cannabis cafes to offer unique snack and drink options may be a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses in the food and beverage industry.
3. Hospitality Industry - Hotels and other hospitality businesses may benefit from partnering with local on-site cannabis cafes to differentiate themselves from competitors and offer guests a unique experience.
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