SWADE Cannabis Dispensary Adults 21+ only
First time at a dispensary?

Here is what actually happens when you walk in.

Your first SWADE visit, start to finish, in 4 steps. Bring a photo ID. A specialist greets you. You ask anything you want. If you are 21 or older, you do not need a medical card.

12SWADE stores
in Missouri
4.6+Google stars
at every store
12,000+Google reviews
across all 12
The neon SWADE Dispensary sign on a brick SWADE store

Driven past and never gone in? You are not the only one.

Most first-timers are not nervous about the store. They are nervous about not knowing the steps. The questions in your head probably sound like this:

  • What do I bring?
  • Who do I talk to when I get inside?
  • Will they know I have never done this?

You can't see inside from the parking lot, so your brain fills in the blanks. If you almost went in once and turned around, that was not you being silly. Nobody showed you the steps. Below are the real ones, taken from how SWADE says its stores work.

SWADE is a judgment-free zone regardless of your comfort level with cannabis. From the SWADE FAQ at swadecannabis.com
A SWADE Dispensary storefront with a large painted mural on the front wall
A SWADE storefront.
Your first visit

4 steps. The specialist does the rest.

You do not need to know anything about cannabis before you go. You only need to know these four things.

1

Bring a valid photo ID

A driver's license, state ID, passport or military ID. In Missouri, adults 21 and older can buy at a licensed dispensary. You do not need a medical card.

2

Get greeted at the front

A SWADE product specialist greets you, checks your ID and adds you to the line in their system. Some days you wait a moment in the lobby until a specialist is free.

3

Tell them it is your first time

SWADE specialists are trained to answer your questions, so ask anything. Would rather not talk? SWADE stores have kiosks you can use on your own.

4

Ask your last questions

Before you leave, a staff member answers anything you still want to know. Take your time. Nobody rushes a first visit.

Inside a SWADE store: a bright room with display counters and a map of Missouri on the wall
Inside a SWADE store.

12 stores. Every one rated 4.6 stars or higher on Google.

You do not have to take our word for it. SWADE stores have over 12,000 Google reviews between them. Here are a few of the stores you could walk into.

SWADE North Kansas City storefront

North Kansas City

1,593 Google reviews
SWADE Kansas City Barry Rd storefront

Kansas City

1,498 Google reviews
SWADE Warrensburg storefront

Warrensburg

1,033 Google reviews
SWADE Smithville storefront

Smithville

829 Google reviews
SWADE Delmar storefront in a brick building with tall windows

Delmar

699 Google reviews
SWADE Liberty storefront

Liberty

533 Google reviews

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All 12 SWADE stores

Rolla2,546 reviews
North Kansas City1,593 reviews
Kansas City, Barry Rd1,498 reviews
St. Peters1,132 reviews
Warrensburg1,033 reviews
The Grove, St. Louis861 reviews
Smithville829 reviews
Cherokee St, St. Louis781 reviews
Delmar Blvd, St. Louis699 reviews
Eureka652 reviews
Liberty533 reviews
Overland, 9720 Page Ave (24/7 drive-thru)310 reviews
Google ratings run from 4.6 to 4.9 stars across all 12 stores. Review counts checked November 2026.

Who runs SWADE? SWADE is owned by BeLeaf Medical, a Missouri company that grows, makes and sells its own products.

SWADE is a licensed dispensary and only carries tested products. Trained security is on site at SWADE stores, inside and outside.

Free. Takes 20 seconds.

Get the first-visit checklist.

One page you can read in the parking lot. We text it to your phone and email you a copy.

  • What to bring, so you are not turned away at the door
  • What happens when you walk in, step by step
  • What to say to the specialist when you get inside

This is for you if

You are 21 or older, you have never been inside a dispensary, and you want to know the steps before you go.

This is not for you if

You are under 21, or you want medical advice. A store page can't give you that. Talk to your doctor.

Send me the checklist

After you tap the button, the checklist goes to your phone and your inbox.

By tapping the button, you agree to get recurring text messages and emails from SWADE Cannabis Dispensary at the number and email you gave. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help. Adults 21+ only.

First-timer questions

Do I need a medical card?

No. In Missouri, adults 21 and older can buy at a licensed dispensary without a medical card. You only need a valid photo ID.

What kind of ID works?

A driver's license, state ID, passport or military ID. It must be a valid, government-issued photo ID.

Will I feel out of place?

SWADE says its stores are "a place where anyone can safely and comfortably learn about cannabis at their own pace." Saying "this is my first time" is a normal way to start.

Is it safe to go in?

SWADE stores have trained security on site who watch both inside and outside the store.

Do I have to talk to someone?

No. SWADE stores have kiosks you can use on your own, without help from a specialist.

Is there a drive-thru?

Yes. The Overland store at 9720 Page Ave has a drive-thru that is open 24/7.

Who do I call with a question before I go?

Call the SWADE Potline at 816-775-2920 or 314-279-7009.

You only have to remember one thing: bring your ID.

The specialist handles the rest. Want the steps on your phone for the drive over?

Text me the checklist