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Shopping is a big part of the cannabis experience and the husband and wife team behind K’s Pot Shop were mindful about creating a comfortable spot for their customers to talk about cannabis. “We just wanted to create a really comfortable spot to come and talk pot - and we LOVE talking pot.” Elisa, co-owner of Toronto’s Queen St East K’s Pot Shop tells us.
Elisa and her husband and business partner Sean both have had long and well-established careers but wanted to change things up. As cannabis culture advocates, they love weed and had always dreamed of opening a shop, so when legalization happened and the retail license lotteries in Ontario offered an opportunity, they took a chance and entered.
“ It’s a passion and a joy to be able to bring our experience and culture to cannabis and share that with consumers who are looking for that experience.”
“We strive to be a neighbourhood hub and feel like part of the community.” Elisa says, “It's definitely an eclectic space, and a real reflection of who we are.” She describes the comfy retail setting as essentially an extension of their own comfy living room, a place where people can relax in what Elisa calls a “safe space to ask questions” and find information about the cannabis products available.
“Sometimes it's helping the customer understand the benefits of the licensed market, sometimes it's explaining that there is more than THC when it comes to the plant.” She explains when we asked about her approach to education. “Sometimes it's helping people understand that they can choose the experience they want and how to find it through terpenes. Sometimes it's helping people decide on the right product - vape, edible, flower, etc. Many don't understand the differences and what experiences they can provide.”
Creating safe access to cannabis for their community is important to Elisa and Sean and so is providing interesting menu options. “We like to have a rotating menu of craft and small-batch - something may only be in stock for a short time, but it gives our regulars a chance to try many different things,” Elisa says.