You’ve got a game or event at MetLife. You want to stop at a dispensary on the way. Here’s exactly what to buy, when to buy it, and how to get in and out fast so the only thing you’re focused on by kickoff is the game itself.
Herb Haus is directly across from the stadium on Washington Avenue in Carlstadt. This guide tells you how to make the most of it.
Start Here: Timing Is Everything
The single most common mistake cannabis consumers make on event days isn’t buying the wrong product. It’s buying at the wrong time relative to when they want to feel it.
Here’s the simple breakdown:
If you’re buying edibles, you need to consume them at least 90 minutes before you want to feel the effects and for some people, closer to two hours. If your match or game starts at 7PM, you should be consuming by 5PM at the latest. That means buying by 4:30PM. Plan around that, not around kickoff.
If you’re buying vapes or pre-rolls, onset is much faster, typically 10 to 20 minutes. These are the right call if you’re buying close to gate time or want something you can use more flexibly throughout the day.
If you’re buying flowers, factor in that you’ll need somewhere to use it before you head in. Consumption isn’t permitted inside the stadium or in public spaces you need a private space or to be done before you arrive.
Get the timing right and every other decision becomes easier.
The Pre-Order Move (And Why It Actually Matters Here)
Washington Avenue on a MetLife event day is not a place you want to be making slow decisions. Traffic backs up. Lots fill. The crowd outside the stadium builds fast in the final hour before gates open.
Herb Haus has online pre-ordering with drive-thru pickup. This is not a minor convenience on a busy match day, it’s the difference between a two-minute stop and a ten-minute wait.
How it works: Browse the Herb Haus menu at herbhaus.com, select your products, and place a pickup order. When you arrive, pull into the drive-thru lane. Show your ID. Pick up your order. Done.
You can order the morning of the event, or even from the parking lot if you’re already in the area. The menu updates in real time so you’ll know exactly what’s in stock before you commit.
If you’re a walk-in, you’ll still be moving quickly the staff is experienced at high-volume event days. But pre-ordering removes any uncertainty.
What to Actually Buy for a MetLife Event
The Herb Haus menu covers the full range of New Jersey adult-use cannabis products. Here’s how to think about each format in the context of a game day:
Pre-rolls are the most practical all-around choice for event days. No prep, no accessories, no decisions about dosing equipment. Herb Haus carries both standard and infused options; infused pre-rolls are stronger and last longer, so if you’re going the infused route, start with one and wait before deciding you need more.
Vapes are the most discreet format and the easiest to manage around a busy schedule. Disposable pens require nothing, no charging, no cartridge swapping. Cartridges with a battery are slightly more economical if you’re a regular consumer. Ask the staff which current options have the terpene profiles that match what you’re looking for. The flavor and effect difference between products is significant.
Edibles are the right call if you’re building a full-day experience around the event, especially if you’re attending with people who prefer not to smoke or vape. Gummies are the most predictable format consistent dosing, reliable onset. Start at 5mg or 10mg if you’re less experienced. Don’t double up because you don’t feel anything at the 45-minute mark; the two-hour window is real.
Flowers are the choice for consumers who want the most variety and the full sensory experience. Herb Haus’s flower selection rotates regularly. If you’re particular about strain effects looking specifically for something energizing versus relaxing, ask the budtender what’s fresh and what they’d personally recommend for a game day vibe.
Concentrates are for experienced consumers who know exactly what they’re looking for. If you’re asking whether concentrates are right for you, they probably aren’t for a game day, and not as a starting point.
How to Talk to the Staff (Even If You Don’t Know What You Want)
You don’t need to walk in knowing the terminology. You don’t need to have a strain preference or know the difference between live resin and rosin. What helps is knowing what experience you’re after.
A few phrases that give the Herb Haus staff everything they need:
“I want something relaxing, nothing too strong, I’ve had edibles before.”
“I’m buying for me and a friend. She’s never tried cannabis, I have. What makes sense for both of us?”
“I want something that’ll kick in fast, I’ve got about an hour before the game.”
“I’m a regular smoker, I want the strongest pre-roll you have right now.”
That’s it. The staff will take it from there. No judgment, no upsell, no pressure to buy more than you need.
The Logistics: Getting There, Getting Out
By car: Herb Haus is at 300 Washington Ave, Carlstadt. On game day, come from the south via Route 17 or from Route 3 west. Arriving before the main traffic surge roughly 90 minutes before the event gives you the cleanest window. Drive-thru is on the property; look for the signage.
By NJ Transit: The Meadowlands Station rail service runs directly to MetLife on event days. Walk from the station toward Washington Avenue. Herb Haus is in the corridor between transit and the stadium entrance; it’s on your natural path, not a detour.
By rideshare: Drop-off on Washington Avenue is straightforward. Set your pickup point slightly off the main drag after your visit to avoid the surge pricing that hits right when everyone else is also leaving the event.
What You Need to Walk In
Valid government-issued ID showing you’re 21 or older. That’s it. Out-of-state driver’s licenses and passports are both accepted without issue. Herb Haus serves a significant number of out-of-town visitors; no one’s going to look twice at a Massachusetts license or a Brazilian passport.
Cash and card are both accepted.
One Thing Worth Saying Plainly
Cannabis cannot be consumed inside MetLife Stadium, in the parking lots, or in public outdoor spaces around the venue. New Jersey law on this is clear, and Herb Haus staff will tell you the same before you leave.
This isn’t a technicality worth testing. Buy what you want, use it appropriately, and the rest of the day is yours.
