New Jersey’s first cannabis lounges, where customers go to light up legally

By: By Katherine Burgos

Outlets: NJ State House News Service NJ State House News Service

Published: April 13, 2026

Words: 1,269

Last Updated: 3 days, 14 hours ago

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MERCHANTVILLE, N.J. – Inside the Gynsyng cannabis lounge, people are hanging out on comfortable couches and beanbag chairs. One group is around a table playing Settlers of Catan. Several others are waiting for the night’s big “Flow State” event.

The bud tenders are busy at the counter filling orders, and the vibe is super chill.

Gynsyng is among the first of four cannabis lounges approved for New Jersey and from all appearances business …

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