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Bluebird is part cafe, part lounge for patients with medical marijuana cards (and their own herbal prescription - more on that later) to smoke.
The cafe has "bar" seating and a few tables as well as an area with computers for internet access. They serve coffee, tea, and smoothies, and a variety of light fare - cereal, fruit, salads, and veggie sandwiches. I had a (vegan) salad and iced tea.
I had a nice conversation with the owners and a few patrons (both cardholders and "caregivers"). The place has a very friendly, laidback atmosphere (no surprise there) with no hint of the tackiness that you might find in a head shop. It just looks like a regular sort of business. The smoking lounge is closed off from the rest of the cafe, so there is no cross-ventilation (i.e., you are not going to get high just sitting there drinking a smoothie.)
This is NOT a dispensary nor do they write prescriptions. They do not sell any medical marijuana or mj food products here. It is strictly BYOP. Also, there is no sharing pot allowed, even for cardholders amongst themselves. Only cardholders are permitted in the smoking lounge; caregivers/drivers/etc can eat and drink in the cafe area.
The rules are very strict here to keep the place on the up-and-up and to provide a service for people who need a place other than their home to smoke.
It's hard to rate this place since I have no experience with another place to compare it to, but I enjoyed my time there (note: I just went for the food and to check it out, I did not use the lounge for its intended purpose). The owners were so super nice and friendly and very welcoming, and I think that they're doing a good service for the legit side of the Medical Marijuana community.... plus I always love a place that has a few vegan options!
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