The 11 best weed dispensaries in New York

What is it? It's an experience beyond shopping for weed—its locations showcase local art and culture front and center.

Why we love it: It's a female-founded, mission-driven, legal cannabis dispensary is unlike any other in the city. More than just a dispensary, Gotham fuses art, design, fashion and culture with the state’s best cannabis. There's always something happening at Gotham, with a roster of elevated events featuring music, art and more. 

Address: 296 Kent Avenue
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What is it? This was the first recreational cannabis retail store in New York and its focus is on smaller businesses owned by BIPOC and women, including Florist Farms, Back Home Cannabis Company, Aryloom and Lobo Cannagar. You’ll find vapes, edibles, flower, prerolls and more from these brands and more.

Why we love it: The dispensary in its first year added 200 more products to its menu with more from queer-, BIPOC- and women-owned and led companies. And currently carries several social equity brands, including Brelixi, Fat Nell, The Weekenders and Flamer and Drew Martin. Housing Works also puts its generated revenue back into the community that it serves.

Address: 750 Broadway and 846 Sixth Avenue
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What is it? Travel Agency Union Square is a legal cannabis dispensary licensed by New York State and located at 13th and Broadway. The dispensary focuses on selling legal cannabis that will transport shoppers on a journey of peace and relaxation through a wide range of product offerings.

Why we love it: It is a woman and BIPOC-founded company that celebrates and supports BIPOC-owned, women-owned LGBTQ+ owned brands and products. Above all, Union Square Travel Agency serves as a purpose-driven cannabis dispensary that redirects more than half of all proceeds to their not for profit partner, The Doe Fund.

Address: 835 Broadway
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What is it? Named after the ancient Egyptian god of knowledge and wisdom, Sesh-at, Sesh NYC is one of the best loved dispensaries in the Bronx, offering a wide selection of cannabis products for pickup or delivery. 

Why we love it: Like its namesake suggests, this dispensary is all about playfulness and creativity. If you're a weed novice, the friendly staff will help you through their extensive selection of products, whether you're looking for cannabis that will relax you, keep you energized throughout the day, or open your third eye. 

The Bronx's dispensaries don't tend to get as much love as the better-known joints in Brooklyn and Manhattan, which is a shame considering that they genuinely do have top-tier shops. She's wide open space with anciet Egyptian-themed decor and i-pads with information about the store's products encourages you to stay, puruse and enjoy yourself. 

Address: 4219 Webster Avenue
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What is it? Steinway Street's own licensed cannabis dealer and art gallery. 

What is it? Founded by Leeann Mata, Matawana is the first Black woman-owned weed dispensary in Brooklyn. Located in Park Slope, this spot offers everything from prerolls to extracts, edibles and more. 

Why we love it: This is a dispensary that not only offers great products, but also has a great team behind it. Mata's brother and father were charged with marijuanna possession in the past, and her late mother—after whom the store is named—used cannabis to help her overcome an opioid addiction. This is a place that deeply cares about cannabis beyond just a product to sell, and that ethos is evident in everything Matawana does, including its many community-centered events. 

Address: 533 5th Avenue
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What is it? The family-run dispensary is owned by cousins Extasy James and Michael James Jr., who grew up in Jamaica, Queens and are committed to having a positive impact on their community by providing great weed as well as providing education and financial support. 

Why we love it: With a unique grading system, Good Grades prides itself on sourcing high quality and locally grown cannabis and its namesake comes from the weekly “report cards” they use to vet the highest quality weed. These grades are developed by the dispensary based on whether the cannabis is locally grown, organic, and of good quality. It also looks at industry-wide standards that are based on a 5A grading system that divides weed into five main categories: AAA, AA, A, and B, per its website. 5A is the highest grade and usually involves pure buds with few leaves and stems. The dispensary only sells weed that they give an "A" and don't consider selling anything that's a "B" or below. 

Address: 162-03 Jamaica Avenue
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What is it? When Misha's Flower Shop opened in May 2024, it was one of the biggest cannabis dispensaries in Brooklyn. At a staggering 2,500 square feet and with more than 600 products to choose from, this dispensary is conveniently located in the youth culture-forward neighborhood of Bushwick.  

Why we love it: This dispensary is a reflection of the neighborhood its located in, meaning that it tends to be pretty creative and social. They host fun events year-round like high yoga and sell cool custom merch. 

Address: 299 Knickerbocker Avenue
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What is it? Terp Bros is located in Astoria, a neighborhood that has become a leader in the city's blossoming cannabis ecosystem. 

Why we love it: Walking into Astoria’s Terp Bros, giant, colorful murals depicting Hell Gate Bridge and the lush marijuana flower greet patrons as they make their way toward the back of the new shop. Unlike many licensed recreational cannabis dispensaries these days, Terp Bros doesn’t mimic the sterile vibes of a medical office, a jewelry store or frankly, an Apple store. If you're not into the bells and whistles of the higher-end cannabis lifestyle stores that have been popping up lately, Terp Bros offers a chill experience where you can just go in and out with whatever you need.

Address: 36-10 Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria; a second location is coming to Ozone Park soon!
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What is it? NYC Bud is not only Long Island City's first recreational dispensary but the first subway-themed dispensary.  There's a “wide range of high-quality” NYC cannabis brands for purchase in-store or delivery, including flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles and accessories from brands like Dank, Zizzle, MFNY, Ruby Farms, Good Times, Chef for Higher and Plug N Play.

Why we love it: The interior is designed to look like an MTA subway station with vintage subway benches, subway signs and even graffiti from classic ’80s artists. The shop also hosts fun events like Buds & Brushes, comedy shows, bud brunches and DJ sets.

Address: 4445 Vernon Boulevard
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What is it? A comfortable, bright spot that sells flower, edibles, pre-rolls, vaporizers, concentrates, tinctures and accessories that directly benefit formerly incarcerated folks.

Why we love it: Conbud was founded and staffed by formerly incarcerated and justice-impacted people and it aims to normalize cannabis use and offer education while de-stigmatizing the incarcerated community. Their slogan is "You Get NY’s Finest, We Get Second Chances.”

Address: 85 Delancey Street, 2412 Third Avenue (Bronx) and 898 Gerard Avenue (Yankee Stadium area)
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