Updated November 2026

Find the right dispensary in New York.

Licensed NYC shops worth the trip, from Inwood to Staten Island. Addresses, hours, phone numbers, maps, taxes and the rules, all in one place.

27licensed shops
5boroughs covered
7guides and tools
Midtown and Uptown5 shopsLower Manhattan7 shopsThe Bronx2 shopsQueens5 shopsBrooklyn7 shopsStaten Island1 shop
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What are you looking for?

Open lateOpen earlyNear Times SquareNear Penn StationNear Grand CentralNear Union SquareNear Barclays CenterNear Yankee StadiumWilliamsburgSoHo and NoHoEast VillageDowntown Brooklyn

Know before you go

Four numbers every NYC buyer should know.

Straight from New York law, the Office of Cannabis Management and the state tax department. Tap through for more.

21+

Age to buy adult-use

Bring a valid government photo ID. A passport or IDNYC works.

First visit guide
3 oz

What you can carry

Plus up to 24 grams of concentrate. Up to 5 pounds can stay at home.

New York dispensary rules
13%

Total tax at the register

9% state plus 4% local. No sales tax on adult-use cannabis.

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2 AM

Latest a city shop can sell

No sales between 2 AM and 8 AM. Each shop sets its hours inside that window.

Shops open late

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Every area page has its shops, subway tips and what to know before you go.

5Lower ManhattanNoHo, Union Square, East Village, SoHo, Lower East Side5Midtown and UptownFifth Avenue, Herald Square, Upper West Side, Harlem, Inwood4BrooklynWilliamsburg, Downtown Brooklyn, Park Slope, Flatbush3QueensJamaica, Astoria, Middle Village2The BronxYankee Stadium, Arthur Avenue1Staten IslandCharleston, south shore

The list

Shops worth the trip.

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Guides and tools

Everything you need. No other tabs.

Rules, taxes, edibles, products, a glossary and a visitor's guide. Built to answer the question before you have to ask it.

Guide

Your first dispensary visit

What to bring, what happens at the door, how the menu works and how to pay.

OpenLaws

New York dispensary rules

Who can buy, how much you can carry, NYC shop hours, delivery and where you can use it.

OpenTool

Tax calculator

9% state plus 4% local, and no sales tax. See what you really pay at the register.

OpenTool

Edibles guide

Read a label, split a package and check it against New York's limits.

OpenGuide

Products explained

Flower, pre-rolls, vapes, concentrates, edibles, drinks, tinctures and topicals.

OpenVisitors

Visiting NYC

Hotels, Times Square, Central Park, taxis, airports and shops near the sights.

OpenReference

Dispensary glossary

Every word you will hear at the counter, from badder to the Smoke-Free Air Act.

Open

Deals

How to pay less.

Ask about these at any shop. Here is what to look for in the meantime.

First-time customer offers

Many NYC shops take something off your first order. Always ask before you pay.

Loyalty programs

Several city shops run points programs. Sign up at the one you visit most.

Category days

Rotating daily deals on one product type, like flower one day and edibles the next.

Pickup and delivery

Some shops price online orders differently. Check the menu before you walk in.

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FAQ

Straight answers.

The questions New Yorkers and visitors ask most. See all FAQs.

Do I need a medical card to buy cannabis in NYC?

No. Adults 21 and older can buy at licensed adult-use dispensaries with a valid government-issued photo ID. A passport or IDNYC works.

How much cannabis can I have in New York?

Adults 21 and older can carry up to 3 ounces of cannabis and up to 24 grams of concentrated cannabis. You can keep up to 5 pounds at home.

How much tax will I pay on cannabis in NYC?

13% on top of the shelf price: a 9% state tax and a 4% local tax. There is no sales tax on adult-use cannabis in New York. A $40 item comes to $45.20.

Where can I legally use cannabis in NYC?

City law bans smoking and vaping cannabis in parks, beaches, boardwalks, pedestrian plazas, restaurants and bars including outdoor dining, and most workplaces. You cannot use it in a car. The safe place is a private home where the owner allows it.

How do shops get on this guide?

Every shop here is on New York's list of licensed dispensaries, and we recheck each listing every month. Some shops pay for a featured spot, and those are always labeled Featured partner.

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