Boston has 39 dispensaries licensed by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC). Anyone 21 or older with a valid government photo ID can buy, and that includes visitors with an out-of-state driver's license or a passport. 6 Boston licenses also serve registered medical patients, who pay no marijuana taxes. Boston has more licensed stores than any other community in Massachusetts, spread from the Financial District to Hyde Park.
What sets Boston apart is how its stores got licensed. The city's Cannabis Equity Program gives priority licensing on a 1:1 ratio, so for every non-equity license the Boston Cannabis Board grants, at least one equity license must also be issued. Boston's stores also reach well beyond downtown, into Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan and East Boston, and late hours are common: several stay open until 11 p.m. or close to midnight.
All 39 Licensed Dispensaries in Boston, MA
Boston's stores are spread across almost every ZIP code in the city. The biggest cluster is in the Dorchester ZIP codes 02121 to 02125, followed by East Boston (02128), with five stores. Downtown and Back Bay have a cluster of their own along State Street, Milk Street, Newbury Street and Boylston Street, and Allston and Brighton have a strip on Harvard Avenue.
Downtown, the West End and Back Bay: Apex Noire is on State Street and Curaleaf on Milk Street, both in 02109. Primitiv Group is on High Street and Firebrand Cannabis on Atlantic Avenue. Ascend is on Friend Street in the West End. In Back Bay, Rooted in Roxbury is on Newbury Street and Sira Naturals on Boylston Street. New Dia Fenway is on Brookline Avenue near the ballpark, and Rebelle is on Albany Street in the South End.
Dorchester, Roxbury and Mattapan: Erba C3 Dorchester on Freeport Street, 617 Thc on Bowdoin Street and Surf's Up Cannabis Ventures on Gallivan Boulevard share 02122. High Profile X Budega on Dudley Street and NS AJO Holdings on Clapp Street are in 02125. Blue Hill Avenue has SAWF Estate and Underground Legacy, and City Farm is on American Legion Highway. Also in 02124 are Xhale New England Dispensary on Morton Street and LowKey on Washington Street. Boston Smoke is on Columbus Avenue in Roxbury.
East Boston, Charlestown and South Boston: Boutiq is in Maverick Square, Berkshire Roots on Meridian Street, Happy Valley on William McClellan Highway, Cannabis Healing on Neptune Road and East Boston Cannabis Co. on Bennington Street. The Heritage Club is on Cambridge Street in Charlestown, and Holland Brands SB is licensed on K Street in South Boston.
Allston, Brighton and the southwest neighborhoods: Harvard Avenue has Prolific and Mayflower Medicinals, with Dutchess Cannabis on Cambridge Street in Allston and CastleLeaf on Leo M Birmingham Parkway in Brighton. Seed is on Centre Street in Jamaica Plain. In Roslindale, Fairway Botanicals is on South Street and High Profile x Budega on Washington Street. West Roxbury has Austin Group Ventures West Roxbury on VFW Parkway and a second LowKey on Washington Street, and Firehouse Cannabis is on Hyde Park Avenue in Hyde Park.
Best Boston Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Boutiq (5.0 stars, about 1,200 reviews), New Dia Fenway (4.9, about 3,700), The Heritage Club (4.9, about 1,300), City Farm (4.9, about 650) and Prolific (4.9, about 490).
- Most reviewed: New Dia Fenway, followed by Erba C3 Dorchester (about 2,300 reviews, 4.8 stars), Happy Valley (about 1,600) and Ascend (about 1,500).
- Open latest: Apex Noire and New Dia Fenway list hours until 11:59 p.m. The Heritage Club, Happy Valley, Prolific, 617 Thc and Rooted in Roxbury close at 11 p.m.
- Medical patients: Happy Valley and Berkshire Roots in East Boston, Mayflower Medicinals in Allston and NS AJO Holdings in Dorchester carry a medical license, as does Curaleaf on Milk Street downtown.
Visiting a Dispensary in Boston: ID, Payment and Hours
- ID: Bring a valid government photo ID showing you are 21 or older. Massachusetts has no residency requirement, so out-of-state licenses and passports work.
- Hours: Most Boston stores open at 9 or 10 a.m. and close between 8 p.m. and just before midnight.
- Payment: Cash is the safe choice, and many stores take debit. Credit cards are rarely accepted because cannabis is still illegal under federal law.
Boston and Massachusetts Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
Since April 19, 2026, a store may sell you up to 2 ounces of flower a day, or the equivalent of 10 grams of active THC in concentrates or 1,000 mg of active THC in edibles. The limit is combined across products. Adults may carry up to 2 ounces outside the home and keep up to 10 ounces at home. See our Massachusetts marijuana laws guide.
- Public use: Using cannabis in a public place carries a civil fine of up to $100. Boston Common, the Esplanade, sidewalks, beaches, MBTA stations and trains are all public places.
- Driving: Driving high is OUI, and an open container in the passenger area carries a fine of up to $500.
- Logan Airport: Federal law applies at the TSA checkpoint and on flights. TSA refers any cannabis it finds to local police, and carrying it across a state line is illegal.
Question 8: If voters approve Question 8 on November 3, 2026, adult-use retail sales would end on January 1, 2028. Medical sales would continue.
Cannabis Taxes in Boston
Adult-use purchases in Boston carry the 10.75% state marijuana excise, the 6.25% state sales tax and Boston's 3% local marijuana tax, for 20% on top of the shelf price. Boston directed the first $1 million of its local cannabis tax to its Cannabis Equity Fund, which pays for grants and technical help for equity businesses. Registered medical patients pay none of these taxes on medical marijuana. Compare rates elsewhere in our cannabis prices by state report.
Medical Marijuana in Boston
6 Boston licenses in our directory serve patients registered with the CCC's Medical Use of Marijuana Program. Registration is free, though providers may charge for the certification visit. People under 21 can buy only as registered medical patients.
Dispensaries Near Boston
- Dispensaries in Cambridge: 11 stores across the Charles River.
- Dispensaries in Somerville: 8 stores just north of Charlestown.
- Dispensaries in Chelsea: 5 stores across the Chelsea Creek from East Boston.
- Dispensaries in Brookline: 3 stores between Fenway and Brighton.
- Dispensaries in Quincy: 4 stores south of Dorchester.
- Dispensaries in Newton: 4 stores west of Brighton.
Browse every city and town on our Massachusetts dispensary directory.
Boston Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Boston?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy at licensed stores and use cannabis on private property where the owner allows it.
How many dispensaries are in Boston?
Our directory lists 39 CCC-licensed stores in Boston, the most of any city or town in Massachusetts.
Can tourists buy weed in Boston?
Yes. Visitors 21 and older can buy with an out-of-state driver's license or a passport, under the same daily limit as residents.
What time do dispensaries close in Boston?
Between 8 p.m. and 11:59 p.m., depending on the store. Apex Noire and New Dia Fenway stay open latest.
Do Boston dispensaries take cards?
Many take debit cards, and cash always works. Credit cards are rarely accepted.
How much weed can I buy in Boston?
Up to 2 ounces of flower a day, or the equivalent of 10 grams of active THC in concentrates or 1,000 mg of active THC in edibles, since April 19, 2026.
Where can I smoke weed in Boston?
Only on private property where the owner allows it. Parks, sidewalks, beaches and the T are off limits.
Can I bring weed to Logan Airport?
You should not. Cannabis is still illegal under federal law, which applies at TSA checkpoints and on flights, and TSA refers cannabis it finds to police.
Can I get weed delivered in Boston?
Yes, from licensed delivery businesses that serve your address, but not between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m.
What is the best dispensary in Boston?
Boutiq in East Boston has 5.0 stars on about 1,200 Google reviews, and New Dia Fenway has 4.9 stars on about 3,700. See our ratings list above for more.
What is a Boston equity dispensary?
A store owned by an applicant certified under the city's Cannabis Equity Program.
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How we build this list: Store names, addresses, license numbers and medical designations come from the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission's list of licensed marijuana retailers and medical marijuana establishments. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data. We refresh the list monthly and remove stores whose licenses are no longer active.