High Profile x Budega Dispensary in Roslindale MA

High Profile x Budega, a corner shop with a new twist

Every neighborhood has that corner store where the folks behind the counter know what is good. High Profile x Budega Dispensary in Roslindale MA keeps that spirit alive. The shop at 3995 Washington Street, at the corner of Archdale Road, lives in a building that was once one of a Boston family’s bodegas, and the store page sums it up as “a corner-store kind of dispensary for a corner-store kind of neighborhood.“

It sits in northern Roslindale on Washington Street, which the store calls “the main artery that runs the length of the neighborhood.” Shoppers roll in from West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, Mattapan and Dedham. Here is the story behind it and everything you need for a smooth first visit.

Open since 2022

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission lists 3995 Washington Street as an active, licensed adult-use cannabis retailer, open since November 21, 2022. The official ribbon cutting followed on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 10am, when Talking Joints Memo reported it as the second of three High Profile shops in Boston.

From bodega to Budega

The family behind Budega ran bodegas and other neighborhood businesses in Boston for about 30 years, according to Talking Joints Memo. When adult-use cannabis arrived, two brothers from that family set out to bring the same neighborhood-store feel to a new kind of shop. Two of the family’s former bodegas became Budega locations, one on Dudley Street in Roxbury and this one on Washington Street in Roslindale.

When the plan for this corner went before Boston’s Zoning Board of Appeal, the Jamaica Plain Gazette reported that the building had been a convenience store and that the new shop would have about 1,320 square feet of retail space. The project’s attorney put it simply: “Here is a much smaller, neighborhood kind of shop.” That is still the best way to describe it.

A Boston social equity milestone

The brothers made history. Talking Joints Memo reported that they were the first social equity licensees in Boston to open three cannabis stores, the maximum allowed, with shops in Roslindale, Dorchester and Roxbury. A Boston city councilor at the Roxbury opening described the family plainly: “These are hard-working people, these are good people.”

Budega partners with C3 Industries, the Michigan-based company behind the High Profile brand, at all of its stores. C3’s founder told Talking Joints Memo that the partnership with the brothers has helped the company succeed.

The High Profile promise

High Profile started with two brothers who met at the University of Michigan, and its first store opened in Detroit in 2019. The promise on its About page is short and sweet: “great weed, priced right.” Its other motto is just as catchy: “Stay high, spend smart.”

The company backs that up with a few clear standards:

Honesty. Staff will tell you what is good, what is average and what is worth the money.
Value. Strong products at sensible prices.
Tested quality. Every product is tested for safety, and testing shows potency and terpene profiles too. Products that miss the mark do not hit the shelves.
Helpful budtenders. Knowledgeable staff who help you find the right fit instead of upselling.
Hustle and respect. Hard work and fair treatment for the team and the community.

A clubhouse look, with no password

Beard Bros Pharms profiled the Roslindale store in 2024 and noted that the storefront looks a bit like a private clubhouse or speakeasy, but no secret knock is needed. Inside, the profile described a black and white color scheme, modern furniture and pops of color, matching the look of the Roxbury and Dorchester stores. The writer called the experience “calming, comfortable, and reassuring.”

Budtenders who keep it real

The same profile described the Roslindale budtenders as “experienced and down-to-earth.” The reviews on the store page tell a similar story. One shopper wrote, “Good people in there laughing joking and they know what’s good in there.” Another said, “The budtender was pleasant and knowledgeable.” And one summed it up in three words: “Great spot!”

You can call ahead or just walk in for help. No appointment is needed. If you are new to cannabis, say so at the counter, and let an honest budtender help you find a comfortable starting point.

What’s on the menu

High Profile x Budega Roslindale carries a rotating lineup of brands across the core adult-use categories:

Flower
Pre-rolls
Vapes
Edibles
Concentrates

The store page also lists everyday multi-buy deals on edibles, concentrates and disposables, plus High Profile apparel and merch. The menu changes often, so check it before you go.

Reserve ahead and skip the wait

High Profile’s FAQ makes ordering ahead easy:

Reserve online. Place your order for in-store pickup.
Watch your phone. You get a text at the number you used at checkout when your order is ready.
Same day or next day. Orders placed while the store is open need to be picked up that day. Order after closing, and you can pick it up the next day.
Need a change? Contact the store directly or email customer service.

High Rollers Rewards

High Rollers Rewards is free to join. Sign up online with your phone number and email, confirm by text, and welcome points land in your account. Members get personalized promotions, member-only offers, early access to new products and events, a birthday surprise and a referral bonus when a friend signs up and makes a first purchase.

Points stay active as long as you shop at least once every 90 days. The most loyal shoppers may be invited to Kingpin, an invite-only tier with perks like secret menus. High Profile notes that points redemptions are different in Massachusetts, so ask at the counter how it works in Roslindale. The High Profile app, on Google Play and the Apple App Store, keeps your points in one place.

Plan your visit

Address. 3995 Washington Street, Roslindale, MA 02131, at Archdale Road.

Hours. Open every day from 9am. The store page lists closing at 10pm, while the FAQ on the same page gives 9pm Sunday through Thursday and 10pm Friday and Saturday, so check before a late trip.

Phone. (617) 378-0006.

Parking. The store page lists a free on-site lot, plus wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance. It also warns that curbside spots near the square disappear fast on weekends. The 2024 Beard Bros Pharms profile described parking as mostly street and curb, so give yourself a minute to find a spot, or order ahead for a quick pickup.

Paying. Cash, debit, an on-site ATM, and Pay by Bank for online orders. High Profile’s FAQ lists a $3.50 service fee on debit and Pay by Bank, and debit purchases are rounded up to the nearest $10 with change back in cash.

Adults 21+. A recreational store, so no medical card is needed. Bring a physical, valid, government-issued photo ID. Digital copies are not accepted, and out-of-state IDs work for recreational purchases.

Returns. Returns are accepted only for products affected by state recalls or compliance directives.

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.

Your first visit, step by step

Browse the menu. Reserve online, or just stroll in.
Plan your parking. Use the lot, or leave time on busy weekends.
Bring a physical ID. Valid, government-issued and showing you are 21 or older.
Ask for the honest take. The budtenders will tell you what is worth it.
Join High Rollers Rewards. Then grab the app and start stacking points.

Getting to High Profile x Budega Roslindale

The store page lists handy drive times:

Jamaica Plain: about 1.6 miles, roughly 11 minutes.
Mattapan: about 2.5 miles, roughly 10 minutes.
Hyde Park: about 3 miles, roughly 14 minutes.
West Roxbury: about 3.3 miles, roughly 14 minutes.
Roxbury: about 4 miles, roughly 23 minutes.
Dedham: about 5 miles, roughly 20 minutes.

American Legion Highway, Cummins Highway and Washington Street all feed into the area. Prefer the bus? The store’s FAQ says MBTA buses along Washington Street stop nearby. The Get directions button on this page opens the store in Google Maps.

Make a day of it in Roslindale

Roslindale sits about six miles south-southwest of downtown Boston, and locals know it by its nickname, Rozzie. In the 1860s the area was called South Street Crossing, but the post office turned that name down, which opened the door for the name Roslindale. Back in 1851, Roslindale, Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury split off from Roxbury together, and Boston annexed the area on September 16, 1873.

The neighborhood around the store has a story of its own. Wikipedia describes northern Roslindale as a mix of dense two- and three-family homes near light industrial buildings, much like the Stony Brook corridor in Jamaica Plain. A little south, Cummins Highway meets Washington Street. It was once called Ashland Street, and on March 1, 1929, it was renamed for Father John Cummins, the first pastor of Sacred Heart Church, with more than 5,000 people on hand. It was the first road in Boston to be called a “highway,” and one of the few named for a living person.

Roslindale Square took its current shape in the 1920s, centered on Adams Park. Since the 1980s, Roslindale Village Main Street has kept the square lively with events like the annual tree lighting in Adams Park. Beard Bros Pharms, in its look at the area, pointed to Napper Tandy’s, a classic Irish pub, as one spot to grab a bite nearby.

History lovers can head to Mount Hope Cemetery, which sits between Roslindale and Mattapan with its main entrance on Walk Hill Street. Founded in 1852 and bought by the city in 1857, it was Boston’s first cemetery laid out in the “rural cemetery” style, with winding lanes across about 125 acres. It joined the National Register of Historic Places in 2009, and among those buried there are Civil War nurse Susie King Taylor, singer Roland Hayes and baseball Hall of Famer Michael “King” Kelly.

Roslindale has also been home to plenty of notable people, including Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and voice actor Billy West.

Why High Profile x Budega Roslindale is worth the stop

High Profile x Budega Roslindale is exactly what its store page promises: a corner-store kind of dispensary for a corner-store kind of neighborhood. It grew out of a Boston family’s bodega, it marks a social equity first for the city, and it pairs down-to-earth budtenders with tested products and a rewards program built for regulars.

Swing by Washington Street at Archdale Road, say hello and see what a Budega is all about.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is High Profile x Budega in Roslindale?

High Profile x Budega Roslindale is at 3995 Washington Street, Roslindale, MA 02131, at the corner of Archdale Road in northern Roslindale. MBTA buses along Washington Street stop nearby. Call (617) 378-0006 or use the Get directions button on this page.

What are the Roslindale store's hours?

The store opens every day at 9am. Its store page lists closing at 10pm, while its FAQ gives 9pm Sunday through Thursday and 10pm on Friday and Saturday, so check the store page before a late visit. You can also reserve online for in-store pickup.

Is there parking at High Profile x Budega Roslindale?

The store page lists a free on-site lot with wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance. It also notes that curbside spots near the square fill up fast on weekends, and a 2024 profile described parking as mostly street and curb, so leave a little extra time or order ahead.

What is a Budega?

Budega is the cannabis venture of a Boston family that ran bodegas and neighborhood businesses for about 30 years. Two of the family’s former bodegas, including this Washington Street building, became Budega dispensaries. The brothers behind it were the first social equity licensees in Boston to open three cannabis stores.

Do I need a medical card to shop in Roslindale?

No. High Profile x Budega Roslindale is a recreational store for adults 21 and older. Bring a physical, valid, government-issued photo ID, since digital copies are not accepted. Out-of-state IDs work for recreational purchases.