World Famous Cannabis Cafe
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cannabis dispensary |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Madeline Martinez |
| Defunct | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Portland, Oregon , United States |
| Products | Medical cannabis |
The World Famous Cannabis Cafe operated as a cannabis dispensary in Portland, Oregon from 2009 until its closure in 2016.
Established in 2009 by Madeline Martinez, who was serving as the Executive Director of Oregon NORML at the time, the cafe offered a dedicated environment where holders of Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) cards could legally consume medical cannabis and interact socially. Access to the facility required an active OMMP card along with payment of an admission fee.
Among its significant activities, the cafe hosted the Oregon Medical Cannabis Awards (OMCA), an event inaugurated in 2002. This competition was the first of its kind in the United States focused on medical marijuana strains and featured a distinctive approach by documenting judges’ medical conditions alongside the effectiveness of various strains for specific health issues. The venue also organized monthly meetings for OMMP cardholders, providing updates on legislative changes relevant to patients, caregivers, and cultivators.
The cafe ceased operations following the extension of the Oregon Indoor Clean Air Act to prohibit marijuana smoking and vaping indoors. Martinez announced the closure on March 8, 2016.