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Shop Review: Dank of America

“We’re staying true to our mom-and-pop roots, even as we grow."

Photos by Rex Hilsinger

In the quiet corners of Whatcom County, a little green dream has taken root and grown into something much more than just a Cannabis dispensary. Dank of America, with locations in both Blaine and Bellingham, isn’t just a place to pick up your favorite flower — it’s a place where community, compassion and connection bloom alongside top-shelf weed. 

The name? A stroke of stoned genius. Owner Tom fondly recalls handing his son-in-law some beer and a few buds, asking him to think up a name. By morning, the answer was clear: Dank of America. “I laughed super hard and said, ‘Done!’” Tom says with a grin. Stories of confused consumers just trying to make a withdrawal or a deposit are a common occurrence here. 

The shop’s mission? Simple: to offer something for everyone. Whether you’re chasing the heavy-hitting euphoria of SubX flower, the high-value, terp-rich clouds of Pressed 4 Less rosin, or just a relaxing Ray’s Lemonade for the weekend, Dank has your back. From $10 eighths to premium THC isolates, every budget and taste is welcome here.

Hailey, based in the Blaine location, beams about the shop’s energy: “We bring smiles and good weed to Whatcom County.” With seasoned budtenders offering decades of experience, customers know they’re getting more than just a sale — they’re getting guidance. “We love hearing when our suggestions become someone’s new favorite,” Hailey says. “It’s the kind of human connection we thrive on.”

At the Bellingham location, Mike keeps things just as real. “We’re staying true to our mom-and-pop roots, even as we grow,” Mike says. “We want our shelves stocked with everything from cheap dabs to the finest rosins.” New brands like Cloud 9 and staples like Falcanna carts and Green Revolution’s Doozies edibles are keeping regulars excited and newcomers coming back for more.

But Dank of America is more than a business. It’s a mission. Tom, ever humble, speaks proudly of the shop’s role in the community. “We’re offering a real alternative to opioids,” he says. “We’re working with the local senior center, educating about medical Cannabis, and hearing some truly powerful stories.”

The future? It’s bright, green and full of promise. But more than anything, it’s about the people. As Hailey puts it best: “Dank of America — where friends meet friends.”

Top sellers for Dank Blaine 

Flower: SubX and Fox 
Carts: Falcanna and Northwest Cannabis Solutions 
Prerolls: Stone Age Joints and Ooowee
Concentrates: Emerald City Cultivation and Venom Extractions
Edibles: Green Revolution and Ceres Garden

Top sellers for Dank Bellingham

Flower: SubX and Cloud 9
Prerolls: Trichome Extracts InTERPreter and Emerald Peaks Blunt Lord
Concentrates: Pressed 4 Less 
Vapes: Ric Flair Drip (disposable) and Full Spec Elite (510-thread cartridge) 
Edibles: Mary Jones sodas, Doozies Watermelon CBG/THC mix, and Ray’s Lemonades


Dank of America Blaine
2530 Peace Portal Dr B, Blaine, WA
(360) 746-8545
Open 8 AM – 11:45 PM daily
dankofamericablaine.com | @dankofamericablainewa

This article was originally published in the May 2025 issue of Northwest Leaf.

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