Auburn has 22 dispensaries licensed by the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP). Seven of them sell to any adult 21 or older with a valid photo ID, including out-of-state visitors, and the rest serve certified medical patients. In all, 16 Auburn stores take medical patients. When the city wrote its cannabis ordinance in 2019 it looked at capping the number of businesses and decided against it, and the medical side in particular has grown: Auburn has more registered medical dispensaries than any other town in Maine.
Auburn sits on the west bank of the Androscoggin, facing Lewiston, and many shoppers treat the two as one market. The difference is in the details. Auburn's adult-use stores are spread out along Center Street, Turner Street and a few side roads rather than lined up on one strip, and a large share of its medical registrations are small growers that keep no public storefront hours. Read the listing before you drive.
All 22 Licensed Dispensaries in Auburn, ME
Center Street, the main north-south road through Auburn, has the biggest cluster. Turner Street has one of the busiest stores, Union Street and Riverside Drive are closer to the river and downtown, and a handful of stores sit on side roads such as Kittyhawk Avenue and Mystique Way. Addresses fall in the 04210 ZIP code.
Center Street, Turner Street and downtown: Cannabis Haven at 1150 Center Street is Auburn's one store that serves both adult-use shoppers and patients. Down the road are Curaleaf Medical Auburn (730, medical), Mystique of Maine (375) and Shaggy's Baggy (245, medical). Highly Cannaco Auburn is at 648 Turner Street. A second Cannabis Haven is at 20 Union Street, Riverside Greenery (medical) is on Riverside Drive and Recreationland is on Mount Auburn Avenue.
Side roads: Rugged Roots runs two adult-use stores, Rugged Roots on Kittyhawk Avenue and Rugged Roots Trading Post on First Flight Drive. The medical registrations Fishbowl Farms and Mystique Operations are on Mystique Way, Friend Jen & Co on Manley Road, Lone Tree on Brickyard Circle and Magik Tree Farms on North River Road.
No public address: seven medical registrations list no storefront: Bearded Delight, Bittersweet Smoke Company, Ellipse Cannabis Company, Lamsbrothers, Seasmoke Extracts, Skunked and Sweet Lady Jane. Patients should contact them directly.
Best Auburn Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Highly Cannaco Auburn (4.9 stars, about 440 reviews), Friend Jen & Co (4.9, about 160, medical), Shaggy's Baggy (4.9, about 100, medical) and Cannabis Haven on Union Street (4.8, about 110).
- Most reviewed: Highly Cannaco Auburn, then Curaleaf Medical Auburn (4.3, about 340) and Cannabis Haven on Center Street (4.5, about 240).
- Open earliest: both Cannabis Haven stores, Highly Cannaco and Rugged Roots on Kittyhawk Avenue open at 8 a.m.
- Open latest: both Cannabis Haven stores close at 10 p.m., the latest in Auburn. Highly Cannaco, Rugged Roots and Curaleaf Medical close at 8 p.m.
- Adult-use and medical under one roof: Cannabis Haven at 1150 Center Street.
Visiting a Dispensary in Auburn: ID, Payment and Hours
- ID: a valid government photo ID showing you are 21 or older. Licenses from other states and passports work.
- Medical paperwork: at a medical-only store, bring your provider's certification as well.
- Payment: cash or debit. Credit cards are uncommon at cannabis stores.
- Call ahead: Recreationland, Fishbowl Farms, Lone Tree and Magik Tree Farms have no hours in public map data, and Rugged Roots Trading Post closes at 6 p.m.
Auburn and Maine Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
Adults may buy and carry up to 2.5 ounces, including no more than 10 grams of concentrate. Consumption is legal in a private residence and its yard, or on private property not open to the public with the owner's permission. Parks, the riverfront trails and parking lots are public, and public use is a civil violation with a fine of up to $100. Nobody in a vehicle on a public way may consume cannabis, passengers included; driving impaired is OUI. Maine has no licensed consumption lounges. Adults may also grow 6 mature plants at home. Our Maine marijuana laws page has the full rules, and cannabis laws by state covers the rest of New England.
Cannabis Taxes in Auburn
Adult-use sales in Auburn carry Maine's 14% sales tax, the rate since January 1, 2026. The state's cultivation excise is paid by growers and built into shelf prices. We found no separate Auburn cannabis tax; your receipt lists each tax. Certified patients buying for medical use do not pay the 14%. Our prices by state page shows how Maine compares.
Medical Marijuana in Auburn
Auburn's 16 medical stores range from the larger Curaleaf Medical Auburn on Center Street to small growers with no storefront. Maine has no fixed list of qualifying conditions; a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner may certify a patient after an assessment. Visiting patients from recognized programs may buy up to 2.5 ounces in a 15-day period. Ask your provider whether cannabis is right for you.
Dispensaries Near Auburn
- Dispensaries in Lewiston: 26 stores across the Androscoggin.
- Dispensaries in Oxford: 9 stores to the west.
- Dispensaries in Windham: 8 stores toward Sebago Lake.
- Dispensaries in Portland: 40 stores down the turnpike.
- Dispensaries in Augusta: 13 stores to the northeast.
Turner, just north of Auburn, has a handful more. See every town on our Maine dispensary directory.
Auburn Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Auburn, Maine?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy at OCP-licensed adult-use stores and use cannabis on private property with the owner's permission.
How many dispensaries are in Auburn, Maine?
22 licensed and registered stores; seven sell to adults 21 and older.
Should I shop in Auburn or Lewiston?
Either works, and they are minutes apart. Lewiston has more stores in total; Auburn's Highly Cannaco has the most reviews of any store in either city.
Why do some Auburn listings have no address or hours?
Several are medical caregivers or small growers that report a registration but no public storefront. Contact them before visiting.
Can tourists buy weed in Auburn?
Yes. Maine has no residency rule, so any adult 21 or older with photo ID can buy at an adult-use store.
What time do dispensaries close in Auburn?
Both Cannabis Haven stores close at 10 p.m. Most other stores close between 6 and 8 p.m.
Do Auburn dispensaries take cards?
Expect cash or debit. Credit cards are rarely taken.
How much weed can I buy in Auburn?
Up to 2.5 ounces, of which no more than 10 grams may be concentrate.
Where can I smoke weed in Auburn?
In a private home or on private property where the owner says yes. Not in public or in a car.
Can I get weed delivered in Auburn?
Possibly. Licensed adult-use stores in Maine may deliver to a home, so ask whether a store offers it.
What is the best dispensary in Auburn, Maine?
Highly Cannaco Auburn has 4.9 stars on about 440 Google reviews. See the ratings list above.
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How we build this list: Store names and license or registration numbers come from the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy's records of adult-use stores, medical dispensaries and caregiver storefronts. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data. We update the list monthly.