Lake Effect is one of southwest Michigan’s most decorated cannabis operations — a Portage-based, caregiver-founded independent that has accumulated Hightimes Cannabis Cup wins including best concentrate in the world, along with multiple edibles awards, since opening in December 2015. The original 8314 Portage Road location is the flagship, with the newer Westnedge Avenue location running 24 hours as a drive-thru. The Portage Road store draws from throughout Kalamazoo County and the broader southwest Michigan region, with a full menu spanning award-winning flower (frequently above 30% THC), concentrates, edibles, vapes, pre-rolls, tinctures, and topicals. Delivery is available with one of the larger radius footprints in the state, and curbside and call-ahead pickup round out the service options. The SpringBig loyalty program stacks points toward prizes, a stackable $10 referral credit runs for both parties, and a $20 birthday discount is active within a week of the date.

Phone: (269) 459-8488 Address: 8314 Portage Road, Portage, MI 49002 Hours: Wed–Thu 10:00 AM–8:00 PM | Fri–Sat 10:00 AM–midnight | Sun noon–6:00 PM; closed Mon–Tue Payment: Contact store for current payment options; ATM on-site Last verified: May 2026 Note: Founded 2015; Hightimes Cannabis Cup winner (best concentrate in the world + multiple awards); two Portage locations (8314 Portage Rd + 5216 S Westnedge Ave — 24-hr drive-thru); delivery available; curbside and call-ahead pickup; SpringBig loyalty program; $10 stackable referral credit; $20 birthday discount; licenses AU-R-000260 / PC-000231; medical and recreational Website: lakeeffected.com