# Legalized Cannabis Cafes The Coffee Joint Has a "Bring Your Own Weed" Policy By Mishal Omar | Published 2018-03-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-joint References: [sprudge](http://sprudge.com/you-can-consume-cannabis-legally-at-the-coffee-joint-in-denver-130933.html) & [denver.eater](https://denver.eater.com/2018/2/27/17059194/pot-coffee-shops-denver) The [Coffee Joint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-bar) is a new [cannabis cafe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-ez-reach-lighter-supper-club) in Denver, Colorado, that allows users to consume their cannabis on-site. Though the space doesn't actually sell cannabis, it allows users to consume for recreational purposes in-store as they enjoy coffee and snacks. Since smoking indoors is illegal, the Coffee Joint only permits vaping, oils, or edibles. Entry into the cafe costs $5, and gets visitors a free cup of coffee – however if users first purchase cannabis from the [neighboring dispensary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hemp-company-by-curaleaf) 1136 Yuma (managed by Coffee Joint's co-owner Rita Tasalyuk), they can enter the cafe for free. This cafe's highly specialized focus is likely to bring in cannabis lovers and novelty seekers alike. Image Credit: Coffee Joint ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cannabis Consumption Cafes:** Creating cannabis-focused cafes that allow for on-site consumption presents a new opportunity for small business owners in the cannabis industry. - **Alternative Smoking Methods:** As many establishments do not allow indoor smoking, the creation and marketing of oils, edibles, or vaping products presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to appeal to more traditional smokers. - **BYOW Policy:** Allowing customers to bring their own weed policy creates opportunities for cafes and other venues to promote themselves as cannabis-friendly without having to bear the expense of purchasing cannabis inventory. ### Where This Applies - **Cannabis Industry:** With more states legalizing cannabis use, the industry has the potential to create a new niche of cannabis consumption cafes as a form of social consumption. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Collaborating with cannabis cafes to offer unique snack and drink options may be a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses in the food and beverage industry. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels and other hospitality businesses may benefit from partnering with local on-site cannabis cafes to differentiate themselves from competitors and offer guests a unique experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dispensary-Cafe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swed.md) - [THC-Infused Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thc-infused-coffee.md) - [Cannabis-Infused Coffee Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-chocolates.md) - [Chocolate-Coffee Cannabis Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-bar.md) - [Deli-Informed Cannabis Lounge Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-annex-by-superette.md) - [THC-Infused Cold Brew Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thc-infused-cold-brew.md) - [Caffeinated Cannabis Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-space.md) - [Secret Cannabis Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinker-speak-easy.md) - [Seasonal Cannabis Coffee Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-nitro-cold-brew-cannabis-pumpkin-spice.md)