Plumes of smoke fill every corner of Lowell Farms trailblazing cannabis café: Lowell Café, as guests puff out of joints and gravity pipes while noshing on munchies curated by La Brea Kitchen.
The decor outside is reminiscent of a rustic farm: exposed brick and beams make up the mortar and frames filled with pictures of pot-smoking celebrities hang on the walls.
Every inch inside is utilized with tables line the walls and a five-step deck that makes room for even more cozy seating. The inside features a large bar in the middle as well as window seats that gape outside to one of the two patios (one of which is designated for non-smokers).
Dreamy plants are tucked into corners high and low and a neon cut out of the Lowell Farms logo sits in front of a dark green leaf wall – the perfect place to snap pictures of proof that you indeed, were there.
Once seated, guests are greeted first either by their flower hosts, who help customers navigate the cannabis menu, or their server who will make sure you get your tummy filled.
If you think you are getting cannabis-infused made to order food straight from Lowell Farms, think again. Though you can enjoy Keef Cola and CBD infused tea (purchased separately from your flower host) all of the food is curated and put onto a rotating menu by La Brea Kitchen.
The elote is a stoners fever dream, topped with Pops crunch cereal and Hot Cheeto flakes, you truly have to be high to enjoy it.
The Better Than Vegan Vegan Nachos are to be enjoyed by vegans and meat eaters alike. As long as nobody steals all the guacamole.
Other shareables include corn dogs, chips and guacamole, and roasted brussel sprouts. A large sandwich menu features unique favorites like banh mi and po’ boys.
The dessert menu has an ice cream sundae and cereal coated bread pudding. The perfect ending to your spicy, salty and/or cheesy meal.
The cannabis menu has all of the tools you need to get medicated like G pens, papers and pipes. You can purchase pre-rolls, flower, wax and infused drinks. There is essentially everything on the menu that you can get at your favorite local shop, except you don’t have to wait until you get home, you can light up while waiting for your munchies!
The table comes with an ashtray, matches, and your budtender will even bring a piece of a hemp wick for you to light up if you so choose. It is an organic cannabis cafe after all.
The staff is helpful and easy to talk to, though the customer service does show how green the place is. When our table asked a food runner about a menu item, instead of finding out the answer for us, he said it was only his second day and scurried away.
In short, go for the bud, stay for the vibes and enjoy the fact that you can smoke in a judgement free zone. Order your tree first and medicate while waiting for your munchies. The food is not as good as the cannabis, until you start to smoke… then it really hits the spot.
Your designated driver will be able to enjoy the atmosphere and maybe even get a little contact high. Make sure to take pictures at the photobooth and the soon to be famous neon sign. Bring cash for cannabis purchases and your tip.
4/20 friendly indeed, spread the good vibes and positivity while medicating responsibly in this immersive experience.
Lowell Farms: Lowell Café is located on 201 N La Brea Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90038 and open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m..
Reservations are required for seating, but the bar is available for walk-ups and may require a wait. There is a 2-hour limit per table.
For reservations visit lowellcafe.com and find them on all social media as @lowellcafe.
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