Baltimore has 13 dispensaries licensed by the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA). Anyone 21 or older with a government-issued photo ID can shop, including visitors from other states, and all 13 stores also serve registered Maryland patients. Two use a Baltimore address but sit in Dundalk, in Baltimore County, so 11 are inside the city.
Baltimore has more licensed stores than any other Maryland city, and its shoppers are vocal: four stores here have passed 2,300 public Google reviews.
All 13 Licensed Dispensaries in Baltimore, MD
The shops form a waterfront cluster in the 21230, 21231 and 21224 ZIP codes, a downtown pair in 21201 and a northern string along Falls Road, York Road and Belair Road. None is in West Baltimore.
Waterfront and east side: Culta Federal Hill is on Key Highway and Cookies Baltimore is on East Cross Street, both in Federal Hill. GreenLabs is on Eastern Avenue near Fells Point, and The Forest Canton is on Boston Street. Past the city line in Dundalk, Green Goods Dundalk is on North Point Boulevard and Health for Life is on Rolling Mill Road.
Downtown and the north side: In Mount Vernon, Releaf Shop is on Cathedral Street and Nirvana Downtown is on North Howard Street. Hampden has Green Goods Hampden on Falls Road and Liberty Cannabis on Keswick Road. Farther up Falls Road in 21209 is Storehouse, while Blair Wellness Center is on York Road and Starbuds is on Belair Road in the northeast.
Best Baltimore Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Nirvana Downtown (4.9 stars, about 620 reviews), then Green Goods Dundalk (4.8, about 2,500), GreenLabs (4.8, about 1,200), Green Goods Hampden (4.8, about 480) and The Forest Canton (4.8, about 380).
- Most reviewed: Green Goods Dundalk, Culta Federal Hill (about 2,400), Starbuds (about 2,400) and Health for Life (about 2,300).
- Open earliest: Starbuds and Storehouse open at 8 a.m.
- Open latest: Cookies, Culta Federal Hill and Releaf Shop stay open until 11 p.m., the latest Maryland allows. Starbuds closes at 10:45 p.m.
- Close early: Green Goods Hampden, GreenLabs and Liberty Cannabis close at 8 p.m.
Visiting a Dispensary in Baltimore: ID, Payment and Hours
Any state's driver's license, a passport, a military ID or a tribal card works; a college ID does not, which matters near Johns Hopkins. Bring cash or debit and ask about other payment. State rules keep every store closed before 8 a.m. and after 11 p.m., and some offer curbside pickup for pre-orders, handy where parking is tight.
Baltimore and Maryland Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
In one day a store may sell you up to 1.5 ounces of flower, 12 grams of concentrate or 750 mg of THC in edibles, and those amounts are combined rather than stacked. Smoking in public is a civil offense with a fine of up to $50, or $150 for a repeat, so the Inner Harbor promenade, Patterson Park and the stadium lots are off limits. Keep purchases in the trunk, since drivers may not consume cannabis in the passenger area.
Carrying cannabis out of Maryland is illegal, and the TSA at BWI refers what it finds to police. At Fort McHenry, federal parkland, it is illegal outright. See our Maryland marijuana law guide.
Cannabis Taxes in Baltimore
Adult-use purchases carry Maryland's 12% cannabis sales tax, the rate in effect since July 1, 2025, and the same rate applies whether you buy in the city or in Dundalk. Registered patients pay no sales tax on their certified amount. Compare prices with other states in our 2026 cannabis price guide.
Medical Marijuana in Baltimore
Registered patients shop with their MCA patient ID number and a photo ID, skip the sales tax and get a patient hour or dedicated line. Medical purchases require a Maryland state-issued ID, so out-of-state cards do not count.
Dispensaries Near Baltimore
- Dispensaries in Towson: 2 stores just north of the city line.
- Dispensaries in Pikesville: 2 stores to the northwest.
- Dispensaries in Catonsville: 1 store to the west.
- Dispensaries in Middle River: 2 stores east of the city in Baltimore County.
- Dispensaries in Linthicum: 1 store south, next to BWI.
- Dispensaries in Halethorpe: 1 store southwest of the city.
See every city on our Maryland dispensary directory.
Baltimore Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Baltimore?
Yes. Adult-use sales began statewide on July 1, 2023, for anyone 21 or older.
How many dispensaries are in Baltimore?
13 stores carry a Baltimore address, 11 in the city itself and 2 in Dundalk. Baltimore County has many more in Towson, Pikesville and other suburbs.
Can tourists buy weed in Baltimore?
Yes, with a government-issued photo ID showing they are 21 or older.
What time do dispensaries close in Baltimore?
Usually 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.; three stores stay open until 11 p.m.
Do Baltimore dispensaries take cards?
Payment options differ by store, so bring cash or debit and check first.
How much weed can I buy in Baltimore?
A combined daily total of 1.5 ounces of flower, 12 grams of concentrate or 750 mg of edible THC.
Where can I smoke weed in Baltimore?
On private property where the owner allows it. Parks, sidewalks, the harbor and your car are all public or restricted, and landlords may ban it.
Can I get weed delivered in Baltimore?
Not from these stores unless you are a registered patient; only micro dispensaries may deliver to adult-use buyers.
What is the best dispensary in Baltimore?
Nirvana Downtown has the top Google rating at 4.9 stars, and Green Goods Dundalk combines 4.8 stars with the most reviews. See the ratings list above.
Which Baltimore dispensary is closest to the Inner Harbor?
Culta Federal Hill and Cookies, both in Federal Hill, and GreenLabs near Fells Point are the closest walks from the harbor.
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How we build this list: Store names, addresses and license numbers come from the Maryland Cannabis Administration's list of licensed dispensaries. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data. We refresh the list monthly and drop stores whose licenses lapse.