Okay so here’s the deal, I totally remember feeling lost my first time trying to grab stuff from Cookies out here in Michigan. Wanted some legit gear but had no clue how to start, right? Felt like everyone else just knew the secret handshake or something. So last Tuesday, I just drove over to see what’s what. Here’s exactly how it went down.
First thing, you gotta find a spot near you. Simple stuff. I just pulled up the website on my phone – super easy to find locations. Picked one close to my buddy’s place since I was heading there anyway. Maps got me there no problem, parked right out front.
Walking In Feels Weird But Quick
Okay, stepping inside was kinda wild. Looked like a mix between a fancy jewelry store and a pharmacy waiting room? Clean, bright, but has that vibe. Immediately, this security guy steps up, looks friendly but definitely means business.
- “ID please?” – Boom, first thing. Pulled out my driver’s license. Gotta have that Michigan ID proving you’re 21+, obviously. He scanned it real quick into some tablet thing.
- “First timer?” – Yep, told him it was. He just nods, gives a quick smile, says “Cool, they’ll explain everything inside,” and points me to another door. That was it for him. Quick and painless.
Inside the Main Room – Where the Magic Happens
Walked through the second door, and man… smells hit you first. Distinct, you know? Anyway, this super chill person behind the counter waves me over. Their badge said “Budtender”. “Hey there! First visit? Welcome!” Already felt less awkward.
Here’s the key part they told me:
- Cash is King: Yeah, almost forgot this! They don’t take plastic cards like Visa, only cash. Big point for first-timers. Luckily, they have an ATM thing right there in the lobby, but it charges a fee, so grab cash beforehand if you can.
- Check the Menu: They pointed me to a tablet on the counter. TONS of stuff! Cookies branded stuff like Gary Payton or Medellin, plus other local flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles… it’s a bit overwhelming honestly. You can browse it yourself on your phone too usually, but seeing it there helped.
- Ask ALL The Questions: Seriously, the budtender was awesome. I asked stupid stuff like “What’s the difference between these two Gary Payton options?” and “Which edible won’t knock me out cold?”. They broke it down simple, no judgment.
Picking Stuff Out & Paying
After maybe 10 mins of talking, I picked a couple of pre-rolls – felt easiest for a first try – and one of those lil’ edible gummy packs. The budtender wrote it down on their system.
Payment time. Remember, cash! Handed over the bills. They double-checked everything, put it all in one of those smell-proof bags, stapled my receipt to the outside (that’s your proof of purchase, keep it handy!). Whole payment thing took maybe 2 minutes tops. Super efficient.
Walking Out (Feeling Accomplished!)
Bag in hand, thanked the budtender, walked back out past the friendly security guy (“Have a good one!”), and boom. Back in my car. From walking in to walking out, maybe 25 minutes? And that included my noob questions and forgetting cash first (had to use the ATM, sigh). Super smooth once you’re inside. Felt way easier than I imagined. Just remember ID + Cash are your golden tickets, and don’t be afraid to ask the staff anything. They’ve seen it all and want you to get what works for you. That’s the whole vibe.
