One of San Francisco’s longest-running cannabis dispensaries has undeniably left its mark on the city’s history and it continues to pave the path for its future
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he Vapor Room (vaporroom. com) is undeniably a part of San Francisco’s cannabis
“San Francisco’s Favorite Mom & Pop Pot Shop,” the Vapor Room is here to stay. Back in 2004, the Vapor Room opened in the Haight as one of San Francisco’s first medical marijuana dispensaries. The space was reminiscent of “That 70’s Show” and it attracted a community from all around the city. The Vapor
history. In its original location on Haight
Street, it fostered a loyal community, many of whom have returned over the
Room focused on curating a top-notch menu and on educating its visitors about the range of applications and the advantages of medical cannabis.
years. It was one of the many dispensaries in San Francisco shut down amidst escalating legal restrictions for medical marijuana stores in 2012. Now, in 2021, it stands as one of the longest- running cannabis dispensaries in San Francisco, one of the few where you can sample and smoke in-store because of their onsite cannabis consumption permit, and one of the most dedicated dispensaries to selling cannabis that is grown sustainably. Known as
The Vapor Room has also always prioritized caring for its community. In its original days, it offered a medical compassion program, through which cooperative members could receive a small amount of cannabis, free of charge, if they couldn’t afford it that day. This original practice has carried over into their Compassion Program today. Sustaining Pot BY G.G. BARRON 435
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