Detroit has 59 dispensaries licensed by the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA). Any adult 21 or older with a valid government photo ID can buy recreational cannabis here, and that includes visitors from other states and countries. 2 Detroit stores also hold a medical license for registered patients. Detroit was a latecomer: the city's first adult-use sales did not start until January 2023, more than three years after the rest of Michigan, because lawsuits forced the city to rewrite its licensing ordinance.
Detroit is now the biggest cannabis market in Michigan by store count. The shape of the market is unusual. Instead of a downtown cluster, most stores line the city's long commercial roads, above all 8 Mile Road along the northern city limit, with more on Warren Avenue, Gratiot Avenue, Mack Avenue and Telegraph Road.
All 59 Licensed Dispensaries in Detroit, MI
Detroit's stores follow its main roads rather than its downtown. About 16 sit on 8 Mile Road alone, from the far west side near Telegraph Road to the east side near Gratiot. A second large group fills the northwest and west sides (ZIP codes 48219, 48223, 48228 and 48238), and a third runs along the east side on Mack, Harper, Gratiot and Jefferson. Only a handful are near downtown.
8 Mile Road, east side: House of Dank Michigan, Flavors Detroit #1, Fly Shifter Cannabis, Backpack Boyz, Gramz Cannabis Detroit, Hyde Cannabis, JARS Cannabis, 420 Dank Detroit, Dank Kings and Supergood near Woodward. 8 Mile Road, west side: Jars Cannabis on W 8 Mile, The Clinic Detroit, Zaza 8 Mile, Ultra Cannabis, Green Acres Eight Mile and Plan B Wellness Center.
Northwest Detroit (Telegraph, Grand River, Seven Mile, McNichols): Green Genie, Ascend Cannabis Detroit, Love Cannabis, Jazz Cannabis Club, Nuggets Detroit, The Cake House on Schaefer, The House Of Mary Jane on the Lodge service drive, The Refinery Detroit and Zaza Cannabis. Livernois, Lyndon and Wyoming: Leaf and Bud, High Club Cannabis, Dank Garden, West Coast Meds and Octane Detroit on Fenkell. West side (Warren Avenue and Greenfield): 420 Factory, Green Acres Detroit, Green Genie Cannabis Company, The Flowerbowl Detroit and Light Em Up Cannabis Company.
East side (Mack, Harper, Gratiot, Jefferson): Cloud Cannabis Detroit, Better Cannabis, House of Zen, Muha Meds East Detroit, Liv Cannabis, Dacut, House of Dank Eastside, King of Budz Provisioning, Utopia Gardens, Stoney Leaf, Legacy Greens, Chronic City and D's Nugs. Near downtown and southwest Detroit: Flower Bowl Corktown, Luxury Loud Detroit, Liberty Cannabis, Simply Loud in New Center, Vive Cannabis Co, Urb Cannabis Detroit, Pure Options Detroit, Green Pharm Detroit and House of Dank 2 on Fort Street.
Best Detroit Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: 420 Factory (5.0 stars from about 9,300 reviews) and Dank Garden (5.0 stars, about 400 reviews), followed by a long list of 4.9-star stores including Green Acres Detroit, Cloud Cannabis Detroit and High Club Cannabis.
- Most reviewed: 420 Factory (about 9,300 reviews), JARS Cannabis on E 8 Mile (about 5,800), Green Acres Detroit (about 5,500) and Leaf and Bud (about 5,200).
- Open earliest and latest: most Detroit stores open at 9 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Some close at 9 p.m., including Ascend, Vive and Muha Meds, so check before a late trip.
- Medical license: Green Genie on W McNichols and Green Genie Cannabis Company on W Warren also serve registered patients.
Visiting a Dispensary in Detroit: ID, Payment and Hours
- ID: Bring a valid, unexpired government photo ID showing you are 21 or older. Out-of-state driver's licenses and passports are accepted; Michigan has no residency rule.
- Payment: Most stores take cash and debit, and many have an ATM inside. Credit cards are rarely accepted because cannabis is still illegal under federal law.
- Hours: Michigan lets each city set the hours, and nearly every Detroit store we track runs 9 a.m. to 9 or 10 p.m.
Detroit and Michigan Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
Michigan voters legalized adult-use cannabis in 2018. See our Michigan marijuana laws guide for details.
| Rule | Adults 21+ |
|---|---|
| Per transaction | 2.5 ounces, no more than 15 grams of it concentrate |
| Carry in public | 2.5 ounces |
| Keep at home | 10 ounces (amounts over 2.5 ounces locked up) |
| Home grow | 12 plants per residence |
- Public use: Smoking or vaping in public places is not protected, so parks, the Riverwalk, sidewalks and stadium areas are off limits. Use it on private property where the owner allows it.
- Consumption lounges: Detroit's adult-use ordinance makes room for a limited number of licensed consumption lounges. Ask locally before assuming a lounge is open.
- Driving: Driving while impaired by marijuana is a crime in Michigan. Keep purchases sealed and out of reach in the car.
- Canada and other states: Taking cannabis across the Ambassador Bridge or through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel is illegal, and so is carrying it into Ohio or Indiana.
Cannabis Taxes in Detroit
Two taxes show up on a Detroit receipt: Michigan's 10% adult-use excise tax and the 6% state sales tax. Michigan has no local sales taxes, and we found no separate Detroit cannabis tax. Since January 1, 2026, a 24% wholesale marijuana tax also applies, but businesses pay it upstream, so you see it only in shelf prices, not as a line on your receipt. Compare prices in our 2026 cannabis prices by state guide.
Medical Marijuana in Detroit
Most Detroit stores serve adult-use customers only. Registered patients 18 and older with a CRA registry card can shop at the two Green Genie locations, which hold medical licenses. A card costs $40 and lasts two years, and medical sales skip the 10% excise tax.
Dispensaries Near Detroit
- Dispensaries in Hamtramck: 4 stores in the small city surrounded by Detroit.
- Dispensaries in Hazel Park: 9 stores just north of 8 Mile on I-75.
- Dispensaries in Ferndale: 5 stores north of 8 Mile near Woodward.
- Dispensaries in Center Line: 7 stores in Macomb County.
- Dispensaries in River Rouge: 7 stores downriver.
- Dispensaries in Inkster: 9 stores to the west, toward the airport.
See every city on our Michigan dispensary directory.
Detroit Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Detroit?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy, carry and use cannabis under Michigan law, and Detroit has allowed adult-use stores since January 2023. Public use is still not allowed.
How many dispensaries are in Detroit?
Detroit has 59 licensed dispensaries in our directory, more than any other Michigan city.
Can tourists buy weed in Detroit?
Yes. Anyone 21 or older with a valid government photo ID, including an out-of-state license or a passport, can buy up to 2.5 ounces per transaction.
What time do dispensaries close in Detroit?
Most close at 10 p.m., and some close at 9 p.m. Nearly all open at 9 a.m.
Do Detroit dispensaries take cards?
Most take cash and debit cards, and many have an ATM. Credit cards are rarely accepted.
How much weed can I buy in Detroit?
Up to 2.5 ounces in one transaction, of which no more than 15 grams can be concentrate.
Where can I smoke weed in Detroit?
On private property where the owner allows it. Smoking in parks, on the Riverwalk, on sidewalks or in a car on a public road is not protected.
Can I get weed delivered in Detroit?
Yes, from stores that offer it. Michigan allows licensed delivery, capped at 2.5 ounces, and the driver checks ID at the door.
What is the best dispensary in Detroit?
On Google ratings, 420 Factory leads with 5.0 stars from about 9,300 reviews. See our ratings list above for more top picks.
Can I take weed through Detroit Metro Airport?
It is not a good idea. TSA does not search for cannabis, but officers refer any they find to police, and federal law applies on every flight, even within Michigan.
Can I take weed from Detroit to Windsor?
No. Carrying cannabis across the Canadian border is illegal in both directions, even though it is legal on both sides.
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How we build this list: Store names, addresses and license types come from the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency's lists of licensed adult-use retailers, microbusinesses and medical provisioning centers. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data. We refresh the list monthly and remove stores that close or lose their license.