Portland, Maine has 40 dispensaries licensed by the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP). Anyone 21 or older with a valid government photo ID can buy at the city's adult-use stores, and Maine has no residency rule, so a visitor off a cruise ship or a weekend drive from Boston shops on the same terms as a local. 14 Portland stores also serve certified medical patients. Portland voters were early on this issue: in 2013, about two-thirds of them approved a city ordinance that legalized adult possession of small amounts, three years before the statewide vote.
Portland has more cannabis stores than any other place in Maine, and it is the one Maine city where you can comfortably shop on foot. A dozen stores sit within walking distance of the Old Port and the Congress Street spine of the peninsula. Of the 40 stores on our list, 27 are adult-use stores and 13 sell only to certified patients. If you were looking for Portland, Oregon, this is the wrong coast: every store on this page is in Cumberland County, Maine.
All 40 Licensed Dispensaries in Portland, ME
The stores follow Portland's main roads. Fore, Exchange, India and Commercial streets cover the Old Port near the waterfront. Congress Street runs the length of the peninsula and out past the hospital district, with stores from the 400 block to the 1300 block. Off the peninsula, Forest Avenue and Warren Avenue carry most of the rest, with a smaller group on Saint John Street near the western end of downtown.
Old Port and downtown: Fire on Fore (363 Fore St) and Cannabis Cured Portland (442 Fore St) are a short walk apart. Jar Cannabis is on Exchange Street, OMG Cannabis on India Street, Meowy Jane on Commercial Street and Flowers Refined on Dana Street. Green Well, a medical store, is at 1 Pleasant Street.
Congress Street: Hazy Hill Farm (482), Purple (553, medical), Highbrow (605), Sunshine Gardens (610, medical), All Kind Bodega (684), Mystique Retail (685), Coastal Roots (953), The Fire Station (1217), Cannabis Haven (1236) and Greene Street Holdings (1364).
Forest Avenue: Highly Cannaco Retail #7 (301), Landrace Cannabis Co (373), Kind & Co (684), Mystique of Maine (745) and GRM Shop Forest (945).
Warren Avenue, Saint John Street and the rest: On Warren Avenue are Frosted Fire, The Happy Cloud (medical), Black Bear Bud and Atlantic Farms. Saint John Street has Get Sum!!! (medical), Rose Mary Jane and GRM Shop. Washington Avenue has Sinsemilla South and the medical store Evergreen Cannabis Company. The Joint.me is on Brighton Avenue, Tree Company (medical) on Columbia Road and Sea Level Weed on Marginal Way. Six registered medical businesses list no public storefront address: Alternative Relief, Captain's Reserve, New England Tree Farm, Pot + Pan Medical, Rugged Roots South and Terrapin Horticultural Company. Contact them before you go.
Best Portland Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Atlantic Farms (4.9 stars, about 780 reviews), Highbrow (4.9, about 230), Jar Cannabis (4.9, about 170) and GRM Shop Forest (4.9, about 140). The Happy Cloud has a 5.0 rating on about 140 reviews and serves patients only.
- Most reviewed: Atlantic Farms, then Fire on Fore (4.8, about 570) and Cannabis Cured Portland (4.8, about 320).
- Open earliest: Atlantic Farms opens at 7 a.m., as does the medical store Tree Company. Cannabis Haven, Highly Cannaco, Kind & Co, Landrace and The Joint.me open at 8 a.m.
- Open latest: All Kind Bodega, Cannabis Haven, Highbrow, Highly Cannaco Retail #7, Landrace Cannabis Co, Rose Mary Jane and the medical store Purple list a 10 p.m. close.
- Adult-use and medical in one stop: Atlantic Farms on Warren Avenue serves both adult-use shoppers and certified patients.
Visiting a Dispensary in Portland: ID, Payment and Hours
- ID: Bring a valid government photo ID showing you are 21 or older. Out-of-state licenses and passports work.
- Which store: Without a medical certification, shop at an adult-use store. The 13 medical-only stores sell to certified patients.
- Payment: Expect cash or debit. Credit cards are uncommon at cannabis stores because of federal banking rules.
- Hours: Most Portland stores open between 8 and 11 a.m. and close between 7 and 10 p.m. Meowy Jane, Sea Level Weed and GRM Shop on Saint John Street have no public hours, so call ahead.
Portland and Maine Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
An adult may buy, possess or carry up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis, of which no more than 10 grams may be concentrate. Use is legal in a private residence, including its yard, or on private property not open to the public when the owner allows it. The Old Port sidewalks, the Eastern Promenade and Casco Bay ferries are public, and public use is a civil violation with a fine of up to $100. Maine has no licensed consumption lounges. Nobody in a vehicle on a public way may consume cannabis, passengers included, and driving impaired is OUI. Our Maine marijuana laws guide has the details, and cannabis laws by state compares Maine with its neighbors.
Flying home? The TSA refers cannabis found at screening to police, and that includes Portland International Jetport. Carrying cannabis into New Hampshire, which has no legal adult-use sales, or across any state line is a federal crime.
Cannabis Taxes in Portland
Adult-use purchases carry Maine's 14% sales tax, in effect since January 1, 2026. Growers also pay a state cultivation excise that is built into shelf prices rather than added at the register. We found no separate Portland cannabis tax; your receipt lists every tax you pay. Certified patients buying for medical use do not pay the 14% rate. See how Maine compares on our cannabis prices by state page.
Medical Marijuana in Portland
Portland has 14 stores that serve patients, from Purple and Sunshine Gardens on Congress Street to The Happy Cloud and Atlantic Farms on Warren Avenue. Maine has no fixed list of qualifying conditions; a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner can certify a patient after an assessment. Patients from recognized out-of-state programs can buy as visiting patients, up to 2.5 ounces in a 15-day period.
Dispensaries Near Portland
- Dispensaries in South Portland: 21 stores across the Fore River, many near the Maine Mall.
- Dispensaries in Windham: 8 stores to the northwest toward Sebago Lake.
- Dispensaries in Biddeford: 12 stores down the coast.
- Dispensaries in Lewiston: 26 stores about 35 miles north on the turnpike.
- Dispensaries in Auburn: 22 stores across the river from Lewiston.
Smaller towns are on our Maine dispensary directory.
Portland Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Portland, Maine?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy at OCP-licensed adult-use stores and use cannabis on private property where the owner allows it.
How many dispensaries are in Portland, Maine?
Our list has 40 licensed and registered stores, the most of any place in Maine.
Can tourists buy weed in Portland, Maine?
Yes. Maine has no residency requirement, so any adult 21 or older with valid photo ID can buy the same 2.5 ounces a resident can.
Are there dispensaries in the Old Port?
Yes. Fire on Fore and Cannabis Cured Portland are on Fore Street, Jar Cannabis is on Exchange Street and OMG Cannabis is on India Street.
What time do dispensaries close in Portland, Maine?
Seven stores list a 10 p.m. close, including Highbrow and Rose Mary Jane. Many others close between 7 and 9 p.m.
Do Portland dispensaries take cards?
Most take cash and debit. Credit cards are uncommon, so bring a backup.
How much weed can I buy in Portland?
Up to 2.5 ounces, with no more than 10 grams of that as concentrate.
Where can I smoke weed in Portland, Maine?
Only in a private residence or on private property with the owner's permission. Streets, parks, beaches and ferries are off limits.
Can I get weed delivered in Portland, Maine?
Maine law lets licensed adult-use stores offer delivery to a private residence and curbside pickup. Ask the store whether it delivers to your address.
What is the best dispensary in Portland, Maine?
Atlantic Farms leads on our ratings list with 4.9 stars on about 780 Google reviews. See the full list above.
Can I take weed through Portland International Jetport?
No. Federal law applies at airport security, and the TSA refers cannabis it finds to police.
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How we build this list: Store names, addresses 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 are taken from public Google Maps data. We update the list every month.