North Seattle has eight licensed dispensaries, most of them on two car-friendly corridors: Aurora Avenue N (Dockside Green Lake, Ocean Greens, Greenworks and Seattle Tonics) and Lake City Way NE (Lux and Uncle Ike’s). This is Seattle’s best area for low prices and easy parking, with several shops known for budget ounces and twice-daily happy hours.
North of the Ship Canal, Seattle becomes more residential: Green Lake and its 2.8-mile loop, Greenwood’s main street, the University of Washington and the U District, Northgate’s light rail hub, and Lake City along Lake City Way. Aurora Avenue N (SR 99) cuts straight through the area, and many of North Seattle’s dispensaries sit on it — which means parking lots, quick stops and some of the most competitive prices in the city.
North Seattle Dispensaries at a Glance
| Dispensary | Known for | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Dockside Cannabis Green Lake | Friendly, dog-loving Aurora Avenue shop with strong online-order promos and local brands | 8 a.m.–11 p.m. daily |
| Have A Heart Greenwood | Have A Heart's North Seattle store, serving Greenwood, Ballard and Phinney Ridge | 8 a.m.–11 p.m. daily (per the store's website) |
| Greenworks N.W. | Neighborhood shop with two 15%-off happy hours a day, low prices and a resident shop dog | 8 a.m.–11 p.m. Sun–Thu; 8 a.m.–11:45 p.m. Fri–Sat |
| Ocean Greens | Spacious Aurora Avenue shop with low prices, a huge selection and a different discount every day of the week | 8 a.m.–11:30 p.m. daily |
| Seattle Tonics | No-frills Aurora Avenue shop known for some of the lowest prices in North Seattle, especially on ounces | 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Mon–Fri; 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Sat; 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Sun |
| Lux Pot Shop Lake City | Clean, well-organized Lake City Way shop with plenty of parking, weekly text-alert deals and a big selection | 8 a.m.–11 p.m. Sun–Wed; 8 a.m.–11:45 p.m. Thu–Sat |
| Uncle Ike's Lake City | Busy but efficient Lake City Uncle Ike's with a well-lit lot, price matching and beginner-friendly staff | 8 a.m.–11:45 p.m. daily |
| The Joint Seattle | U District shop with late hours, friendly door staff and a points-based rewards program | 8 a.m.–11:45 p.m. Mon–Sat; 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Sun |
The Eight Licensed Dispensaries in North Seattle
Dockside Cannabis Green Lake
On Aurora at N 85th, Dockside Green Lake is friendly, dog-loving and strong on online-order promotions and local brands, with Dockside's exchange guarantee. Its concentrate selection is smaller than other Dockside stores.
Have A Heart Greenwood
Have A Heart's North Seattle store on NW 85th Street, just off Greenwood Avenue, open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily with an ATM and online ordering. Recreational only.
Greenworks N.W.
Just off Aurora on N 105th, Greenworks runs two 15%-off happy hours a day (8–11 a.m. and 8–11 p.m.) and has a shop dog. It is recreational only after giving up its medical endorsement.
Ocean Greens
A spacious Aurora Avenue shop with a different 10% category deal every day, Early Bird and Night Owl 20% discounts, a big parking lot and a remarkably diverse ownership team. Bring cash; check pre-orders before you leave.
Seattle Tonics
Perhaps the cheapest shop on Aurora: a big showroom with every price on display, 50% off ounces, two ATMs and free parking. No loyalty program and no vertical IDs. Recreational only.
Lux Pot Shop Lake City
A calm, well-organized Lake City Way store with plenty of parking, two ATMs, weekly text-alert deals and Lux's Kind Rewards. Medically endorsed.
Uncle Ike's Lake City
Busy but efficient, with a well-lit lot, price matching and staff who are especially patient with beginners. Open until 11:45 p.m. daily.
The Joint Seattle
On Roosevelt Way NE at the edge of the U District, about 0.9 miles from the UW campus, open late with a points program. Reviewers recommend calling to confirm stock before relying on an online order. Recreational only.
Getting Around North Seattle
RapidRide E Line buses run the length of Aurora Avenue N, stopping near Dockside Green Lake, Greenworks, Ocean Greens and Seattle Tonics. Northgate light rail station is 1.1 to 1.3 miles from Ocean Greens, Seattle Tonics, Lux Lake City and Uncle Ike’s Lake City, and U District station is a short walk from The Joint. Nearly every North Seattle shop has a parking lot.
Local Rules: Green Lake, Campus and the Car
Using cannabis around Green Lake, in other Seattle parks or on the UW campus is illegal; public consumption is a civil infraction under RCW 69.50.445, and the University of Washington prohibits cannabis on campus. Keep purchases sealed in the car and remember that Washington’s DUI per se limit for cannabis is 5 ng/mL of active THC.
Which North Seattle Dispensary Should You Choose?
- Lowest prices: Seattle Tonics, Ocean Greens or Greenworks.
- Happy hours: Greenworks (twice daily, 15% off) or Ocean Greens (Night Owl, 9–11:30 p.m.).
- Easiest parking: Lux Lake City, Ocean Greens, Seattle Tonics.
- Beginners: Uncle Ike’s Lake City.
- Medical patients: Dockside Green Lake, Ocean Greens, Lux and Uncle Ike’s are medically endorsed.
North Seattle Dispensary FAQ
What is the cheapest dispensary in North Seattle?
Reviewers point to Seattle Tonics on Aurora Avenue N as one of the cheapest, with 50% off ounces; Ocean Greens and Greenworks N.W. are also known for low prices and frequent discounts.
Is there a dispensary near Green Lake?
Dockside Cannabis Green Lake at 8401 Aurora Ave N is about a mile from Green Lake Park; Have A Heart Greenwood and Greenworks are within about two miles.
What dispensary is closest to the University of Washington?
The Joint Seattle at 4336 Roosevelt Way NE is about 0.9 miles from the UW campus, and American Mary on NE 45th Street about 1.2 miles.
Which North Seattle dispensaries have happy hours?
Greenworks N.W. runs 15%-off happy hours from 8 to 11 a.m. and 8 to 11 p.m. daily, and Ocean Greens offers a Night Owl 20% discount from 9 to 11:30 p.m.
Are there dispensaries near Northgate?
Yes. Ocean Greens, Seattle Tonics, Lux Pot Shop Lake City and Uncle Ike's Lake City are each about 1 to 1.3 miles from Northgate light rail station.
Store hours, ratings and details were checked against state license records and each store’s Google Business Profile on October 12, 2026. Featured placements, where shown, are paid and labelled. Corrections: contact us.