Cambridge has 11 dispensaries licensed by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC). Adults 21 and older with a valid government photo ID can buy, including visitors from out of state. The open stores in our data sell adult-use only. Most Cambridge stores sit on or near Massachusetts Avenue, so it is easy to compare a few on foot between Harvard Square and Central Square.
Cambridge took a different path. In September 2019 the City Council passed a two-year rule that let only applicants certified under the state's Economic Empowerment program, which aims to help communities harmed by past drug enforcement, open new adult-use stores. The council later extended that head start to September 23, 2022 and opened it to social equity applicants as well.
All 11 Licensed Dispensaries in Cambridge, MA
Massachusetts Avenue is the spine of the Cambridge market, with three stores in Central Square (02139), three more in and around Harvard Square (02138) and one toward Porter Square (02140). East Cambridge (02141) has two.
Central Square: Western Front at 567-569 Massachusetts Avenue and Yamba Market at 580 Massachusetts Avenue face each other, and GreenSoul Organics is a short walk west at number 759.
Harvard Square and north on Mass Ave: Budega is at 1686 Massachusetts Avenue, KG Collective Cambridge on Mt Auburn Street and Yamba on Church Street. Greene Street Weed Dispensary is licensed at 1960 Massachusetts Avenue.
East Cambridge: The Boston Garden is on Monsignor O'Brien Highway, and Fresh Connection is licensed on Cambridge Street.
Best Cambridge Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Budega (5.0 stars, about 3,600 reviews), The Boston Garden (5.0, about 550), KG Collective Cambridge (4.9, about 1,100), GreenSoul Organics (4.9, about 600) and Western Front (4.7, about 140).
- Open earliest: Yamba Market, at 9 a.m.
- Open latest (11 p.m.): Budega, GreenSoul Organics and Yamba Market.
Visiting a Dispensary in Cambridge: ID, Payment and Hours
- ID: A valid government photo ID showing you are 21 or older. A college ID does not count; out-of-state licenses and passports do.
- Hours: Most open at 10 or 11 a.m. and close at 10 or 11 p.m.
- Payment: Cash is safest. Many stores accept debit; credit cards are rare.
Cambridge and Massachusetts Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
Each customer can buy up to 2 ounces of flower a day, or the equivalent of 10 grams of active THC in concentrates or 1,000 mg in edibles, under limits that took effect April 19, 2026. Read our Massachusetts marijuana laws guide for the full rules.
- Public use: Consuming cannabis in a public place, such as the Charles River banks, Cambridge Common or a sidewalk, carries a civil fine of up to $100.
- Driving: Driving high is OUI, and an open container in the passenger area carries a fine of up to $500.
- Question 8: If voters approve it on November 3, 2026, adult-use sales would end on January 1, 2028.
Cannabis Taxes in Cambridge
Every adult-use sale carries the 10.75% state marijuana excise and the 6.25% state sales tax. Massachusetts cities and towns may add a local tax of up to 3%, but we could not confirm Cambridge's current rate from an official source. Your receipt shows every tax charged. Compare states in our cannabis prices by state report.
Medical Marijuana in Cambridge
Registered medical patients, who pay no marijuana taxes on medical purchases, can use medical marijuana establishments in nearby Boston or Somerville. Registration with the CCC is free.
Dispensaries Near Cambridge
- Dispensaries in Somerville: 8 stores just north of Inman and Porter squares.
- Dispensaries in Boston: 39 stores across the Charles River.
- Dispensaries in Watertown: 3 stores west along Mt Auburn Street.
- Dispensaries in Brookline: 3 stores across the river past Boston University.
- Dispensaries in Chelsea: 5 stores northeast of the city.
Browse every city and town on our Massachusetts dispensary directory.
Cambridge Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Cambridge?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy at licensed stores and use cannabis on private property where allowed.
Can tourists buy weed in Cambridge?
Yes. Visitors 21 and older can buy with an out-of-state license or a passport.
How many dispensaries are in Cambridge?
Our directory lists 11 CCC-licensed stores in Cambridge, most of them on or near Massachusetts Avenue.
Can college students buy weed in Cambridge?
Only if they are 21 or older with a valid government photo ID. A student ID is not enough.
What time do dispensaries close in Cambridge?
11 p.m. at Budega, GreenSoul Organics and Yamba Market, and 9 or 10 p.m. elsewhere.
Do Cambridge dispensaries take cards?
Many take debit, and cash always works.
How much weed can I buy in Cambridge?
Up to 2 ounces of flower a day, or the equivalent of 10 grams of active THC in concentrates or 1,000 mg in edibles.
Where can I smoke weed in Cambridge?
Only on private property where the owner allows it.
Can I get weed delivered in Cambridge?
Yes, where a licensed delivery business serves your address, but not between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m.
What is the best dispensary in Cambridge?
Budega has 5.0 stars on about 3,600 Google reviews. See our ratings list above.
Why did Cambridge limit new dispensaries to equity applicants?
To give applicants from communities harmed by past drug enforcement a head start, from 2019 to September 23, 2022.
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How we build this list: Store names, addresses, license numbers and medical designations come from the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. 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.