I think Pam is the greatest bud tender , I ever had the pleasure of meeting she had all the answers to my questions . I surely will be back.The store is great. read more

I was very happy with the service and the quality. Use to get the matches there but they don't sell them anymore. I wish they would sell them again. Have sent some friends over there. They are also pleased.also returning to the dispensary on a regular. I also like the delicious service.delivery is very nice too. read more

These guys were great! I discovered this place on a travel to Albany. Great selection! Super cool vibe! I have been to a couple others on previous travels and this one just made me feel like home! Im from California so expectations were met and exceeded! I was happy to recognize some brands but went for the bud tender recommendations and my visit was more than pleasant! Pretty easy to find, its a very cool old bank building! Right on guys! read more

Beautiful dispensary with lots of reasonably prices cannabis items.. very friendly and highly knowledgeable staff. 1/8 range from $20-$65, lots of gummies, vapes, tinctures, all lab tested and made in NY. Prices include all taxes so there is no guessing at the register. I will definitely be back read more

go to LEAFY PEAKS in Waterford it's better. I haven't gotten any shitty at peaks like I have at stage one twice. I ordered Bud from stage one and it was all just leaf trim so fuck that place you don't do quality control and open up your products and see if it's any good then fuck off LEAFY PEAKS is where it's at. see that shitty bud down below that's from stage one I bought that garbage before October 26 and it's still sitting here on smoked because it's that shitty. It's literally leaf trim it taste harsh it taste shitty and you can't even smoke it and it was in their pre-rolls and in their half ounce ground flower none of this is ground flower read more

Quality brands and wide selection. Sometimes helpful budtenders, sometimes not. Fair prices. Great for delivery! It's my go-to if I'm not headed to MA (or staying at home!) read more

I absolutely cried real tears when I first visited NYS 2nd legalized dispensary in the Capital District. StageOne and the owners of this dispensary have a unique skillset that you won't be able to get just anywhere. As a supporter of both the legalization of medical marijuana and recreational marijuana, to know the humble beginnings of the group of individuals that started this particular dispensary is truly awe inspiring. The staff is all friendly, especially Jay, Ryan, Will (security), Jillian and Tasha. The owners ensure that the staff comes from unique and underprivileged backgrounds which makes for all the difference in having not just a staff, but a team that has been historical and monumental for Rensselaer County and also the Albany region. Thank you for providing great customer service, a nice environment, being knowledgeable on your products and transparency as well. My favorite so far is by far Method Man's TICAL brand of flower. I am NOT a fan of Mike Tyson's line at all. Best wishes to you all for the New Year. Maybe I can do that interview for you when you guys reach out. Thank you, Stage One. You've gotten me through some very painful injuries lately. The fact that you can know what the total price will be with the taxes included also makes things easier and give a better value to the establishment. read more

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Ownership was very rude and aggressive simply because I parked in the incorrect spot. They also don't take debit and their atm will double charge you for withdrawals. read more

Leaving this purely because the sales person asked me for my number several times and when I declined they asked me if I was a cop or a fed. Don't enjoy being made to feel uncomfortable and asked odd questions like that when I'm patronizing a business. Probably won't go back based on that experience. Edit: the owner is now telling me bad jokes are required by the government. OK. There is no law that says you need my cell info for me to make a purchase. Rather disappointing response on the owners part but not surprised after reading other reviews. read more

Easy to get to, clean, many choices. Off street parking. Staff were knowledgeable and friendly.

Friendly staff. Even security is cool. prices here are straightforward and clear, meaning that whatever price you see for a particular product is the total cost including tax. other places don't give you the total with tax so the amount turns out to be a lot more than expected. lastly it's a very easy place to find and the environment is great. read more

Meh, found seeds in a batch I bought. They also don't know the difference in some of their concentrate. I bought two grams of what I thought was "sugar", got it home and it looked like RSO INSTEAD. read more

Always quality prerolls/vape pens. Great pricing on these items too! Staff always friendly and looking to help out. 4 stars only because their wax section is a little lackluster. read more

This place is honestly hands down the best. Great customer service. Stellar service. Thank you.

I truly only come to this dispensary because they are closer to me. I've always had extremely rude service and the flower/products in general are more expensive than upstate canna co in Schenectady. Cash only but they will not tell you that on the website or when you call. Go elsewhere. read more

They claimed to have jack herer pre rolls- so I bought it, but this was not weed Maybe delta 9 Do Not buy from these people! read more

My best experience with a cannabis store EVER. Plus, it's only 5 minutes from my house. They made a mistake with my order. I called them. Within 2 hours they came over to my house to make it right. I will never go anywhere else from now on. As for selection, etc... They have plenty of choices. I've been partaking for generations now and there's plenty of variety. The store is extremely clean, like extremely. I went to the restroom and it was very clean. It's also a well-designed store. They put a lot of thought into the inside appearance and should be justly proud of it. read more

My order was ready and I was in and out in a couple of minutes The staff was very friendly and helpful

Great dispensary, friendly staff, knowledgeable and fast. There were 20 choices of 8ths for under $35 out the door. read more

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It's an easily accessible dispensary which is cool and all, but if I'm being honest the one in Schenectady is leagues better due to its better quality of selection, pricing, and overall consumer experience. The buying process in stage one is not nearly as streamlined as others I've been too, and staff seem less knowledgeable or willing to help as in other dispensaries. That being said it's not a bad dispensary at all, there are just better options in the area! read more

One of the first customers, the weed is sub par and way over priced. They will fail when you can get the same weed on the streets for 50 - 60 percent less money. Greedy. read more

I cannot speak to this establishments service quality, it may be great, but unless I have to walk because my car is rendered inoperable, I'll never find out! All the prices are at least double the cost of the Massachusetts dispensaries (incl. taxes), less than 1 hr away. If the prices were only 30-50% more I may consider at least dropping in once in a while , but as the prices are 100% more, it is just not worth trying. Good luck Stage One. I wish you well. read more

As soon as I walked in, I knew something was amiss. The young lady who should be in a positive mood was miserable, which was off putting. There's no line, and as I patiently waited, people who appeared to be regulars were helped before I was. The weed was ok, nothing special. But it was mass confusion. Prices and THC levels were disappointing. Better to go to Pittsfield, even though (according to the owner, it's "against the law"...lol). And they say they deliver, but then you have to pay more and tip. Schenectady dispensary isn't that good, either, but much better than this mess. read more

Y'all are bugging this place is way better than Schenectady and the employees have been super nice and helpful when I've gone

,Not a good reponse from owner..You learn early on in business you don't tell your customers things they already know. Yes.. I can to a pre-order, yes I can go to medical , yes i can bring more cash next time.Yes there is delivery .However as to ATM fees you can TELL THEM you want a higher cap limit for the conveinence for your cherished customers, and to eliminate any c/s issues. Also some folks prefer to use pin debit cards so they dont have to carry large amounts of cash.(Safer) I felt NYS had screwed up the whole program and want to support these stores , so I came in person to check it out....I'm sorry but people were milling around and the anxiety level increased as each new person came in..looking confused..I personally saw 2 clerks try to wait on the same person who already ordered while others stood waiting...Also the "Fulfillment Process" is the same industry wide for the most part...Most stores limit the number of customers in at one time to allieviate the confusion, and makes for a better expierience .Also Im not ashamed of buying weed , but some folks might not wanting people to see and hear what they buy because of possible robbery outside in your crime ridden city...Good luck in the future and God Bless. read more

I had such a delightful experience at Stage One Dispensary; I highly recommended them to everyone. It's a beautiful store and there was some many different flavors of everything. You will find whatever your high heart desires at Stage One Dispensary ! Plus super friendly customer service. The owners, I found out are locals, I mean who wouldn't want to support local businesses.... Overall, go check them out and get high as a kite! read more