Smokey Leaf Dispensary in Greenfield MA

Smokey Leaf, a one stop shop downtown

Smokey Leaf Dispensary in Greenfield MA calls itself “a one stop shop for the cannabis connoisseur in you,” and it sits right in the middle of downtown Greenfield at 49 Bank Row. The shop opened in the summer of 2024, and it promises a wide variety of products at fair prices, with “clean and natural ingredients from our grow partners.”

Behind the store is a personal story. If you live in Franklin County or you are passing through on Route 2 or I-91, here is what to know about Smokey Leaf.

Why it opened

Co-owners Aman Kaur and Manpreet Singh spent decades working in retail and IT before they got into cannabis. Kaur told the Greenfield Recorder the decision came after her sister went through breast cancer treatment. During chemotherapy, she said, “we kind of felt helpless.”

That experience shaped the shop. “The first goal for opening the dispensary here is just helping out,” Kaur said, adding that Smokey Leaf is “not just about opening another fancy dispensary.” Earlier coverage in the Recorder described Smokey Leaf as a women-owned, women-run business.

Open since 2024

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission lists 45-49 Bank Row as an active, licensed adult-use cannabis retailer, open since June 4, 2024. When the Recorder visited two weeks after opening, the owners said business was booming. Smokey Leaf was Greenfield’s fourth operating dispensary.

A dance studio, reborn

The building has a local history. Kaur and Singh bought the roughly 5,000-square-foot building at 49 Bank Row in 2021, and it had been home to Karen’s Dance Studio. Greenfield’s Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for the shop in November 2021.

Getting it ready was not simple. Construction started in early 2022, but engineers found structural problems in one of the exterior walls, and the Olive Street wall had to come down and be rebuilt, the Recorder reported. The rest of the building got a full interior remodel. Part of the building, about 1,000 square feet, is extra retail space, which Kaur said could be leased to another business or, if state law ever allows social consumption, become a cannabis lounge.

Local growers, fair prices

Smokey Leaf works with local growers. The Recorder named Greenfield Greenery and EOS Farms in Pittsfield among its suppliers, and Singh said partnering with local vendors helps keep prices down. “We are not looking for a high mark-up,” he said.

The shop backs that up with everyday low starting prices across flower, pre-rolls, edibles, vape carts and concentrates, listed on its website. Prices change, so check the offers page before you go.

Budtenders who teach

Kaur sees education as part of the job. “Our job is to fill the store with great products that can help our customers and educate them,” she told the Recorder. Whether you are shopping for fun or for something to help you unwind, ask a budtender to explain the options. Singh put the shop’s attitude simply: “We all do this for recreational, sometimes medicinal purposes.” Either way, the team wants you to leave knowing what you bought and why.

Shoppers like what they find. Reviews on Smokey Leaf’s website say staff “were more than accommodating,” call it a “lovely store” with great deals, and note, “They are open late too.” Some customers even say they drive from Vermont, or an hour and a half away, for the prices and the selection.

What’s on the menu

Smokey Leaf carries flower, pre-rolls, vaporizers, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, topicals, accessories and apparel. When it opened, the Recorder noted products like cannabis-infused ice cream alongside the usual favorites. You can browse the online menu by strain type, from sativa to indica and hybrids, or by effect: Clear Minded, Calm, Energetic, Focused, Inspired, Relaxed, Happy and Sleepy.

How to spot good flower

Smokey Leaf’s blog has a short guide to judging flower that is handy at any dispensary. Start with the look. “Well-grown flower is carefully trimmed, properly cured, and looks good,” the shop writes. Then use your nose, since each strain has its own scent, from earthy and herbal to citrusy or piney, and smelling a few side by side is the quickest way to learn what you like. Good storage matters too, because even top-shelf flower loses its freshness if it is not handled well. And when in doubt, ask the staff to walk you through the options.

First time? Relax

Smokey Leaf’s beginner guide has a reassuring headline: “Your First Trip to the Dispensary Can Be Very Relaxing!” Its advice is simple. Bring an official photo ID, get to know the main product types, from flower and pre-rolls to edibles, tinctures and topicals, and “do not hesitate to ask something if you want.” Flower is the most common pick, the guide says, while pre-rolls suit people who want something easy and ready to go.

The shop also says it chooses its suppliers “very carefully,” because cannabis “is best when it is stored and taken care of properly.” That focus on freshness is a good reason to ask what just came in.

Shop local

Smokey Leaf is a big believer in shopping local. Its blog makes the case that supporting locally owned businesses helps the whole Greenfield community, and the shop practices what it preaches by working with growers from right here in western Massachusetts. When it opened, the owners told the Recorder they hoped to sponsor local community events, and they invited residents and organizations to reach out by email.

The shop also had local hiring in mind from the start. Before construction wrapped up, Kaur told the Recorder she planned to hire five to seven people and focus on local hiring once the building was ready.

Stay in the loop

Easy parking, right behind the store

Downtown parking is easy here. Smokey Leaf says there is free parking in the garage behind the store. The Recorder reported that the main customer entrance is on Olive Street, with the exit on Bank Row, so park in the garage and walk around to the Olive Street door.

Plan your visit

Address. 49 Bank Row, Greenfield, MA 01301. Main entrance on Olive Street.

Hours. Monday through Saturday, 9am to 10pm. Sunday, 10am to 8pm.

Phone. (413) 376-5250.

Parking. Free, in the garage behind the store.

Paying. Cash and debit cards, with an ATM on site. No credit cards.

ID. A valid, clear state-issued ID showing you are 21 or older. You may be asked for it more than once.

Adult-use only. Smokey Leaf does not sell medical marijuana.

Returns. No refunds, though the shop says special circumstances can be discussed with the manager.

Massachusetts cannabis basics

Here are the state rules from the Cannabis Control Commission:

Age. 21 or older, with a government-issued ID for every retail purchase.
Carrying. Up to two ounces in public.
At home. Up to 10 ounces, and anything over two ounces must be locked up.
Where to use it. Not in public places and not on federal land.
In the car. No open containers in the passenger area. Use a closed container in the trunk or a locked glove compartment, and never drive under the influence.
State lines. It is illegal to take cannabis out of Massachusetts, and it cannot be mailed. Vermont visitors, take note.

Your first visit, step by step

Browse by effect online. Find what fits your mood.
Park in the garage. It is free and right behind the store.
Enter on Olive Street. Bring a valid state-issued ID.
Ask a budtender. Education is part of the job here.
Sign up for texts. Hear about daily specials first.

Make a day of it in Greenfield

Greenfield is the county seat and the only city in Franklin County, with 17,768 residents at the 2020 census. It was settled in 1686 as part of Deerfield, became its own town in 1753 and is named for the Green River. The city sits where the Deerfield, Green and Connecticut rivers meet. In December 2017, the town council dropped “The Town of” from its official name, and today Greenfield has a mayor and a city council.

Greenfield was a mill town and an important center of the tap and die industry, home to the Greenfield Tap & Die Company. Today its Main Street Historic District shows off Federal, Greek Revival and Victorian buildings, just steps from Smokey Leaf. Smokey Leaf’s own blog suggests spending a day exploring walkable downtown Greenfield, with its historic neighborhoods, locally owned shops and restaurants, before stopping in. For a view, head up to Poet’s Seat Tower, a 1912 sandstone observation tower in Rocky Mountain Park that overlooks the city.

The city is home to Greenfield Community College and hosts the Green River Festival and the Franklin County Fair. Interstate 91 runs right through town, Route 2 follows the old Mohawk Trail, and Amtrak’s Vermonter and Valley Flyer both stop at the John W. Olver Transit Center downtown.

Why Smokey Leaf is worth the stop

A shop that opened to help people, owners with a personal reason to care, local growers and fair prices, budtenders who teach, late hours and free parking right behind the store: Smokey Leaf brings something heartfelt to downtown Greenfield. Park in the garage, walk around to Olive Street and say hello.

Cannabis is for adults 21 and over. Please consume responsibly.