Minneapolis has 25 dispensaries licensed by the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), more than any other city in the state. Anyone 21 or older with a valid photo ID can shop, and out-of-state visitors buy on the same terms as residents. 7 of the stores also hold a medical endorsement for patients in Minnesota's medical cannabis program. Inside city limits, the Minnesota Department of Revenue lists a combined sales tax rate of 9.025%, which sits on top of the 15% cannabis tax.
Minneapolis was not first to open: Minnesota's non-tribal stores only started adult-use sales in mid-September 2025, and the city's market has filled in fast since then. What sets it apart is density. Six stores share the 55408 ZIP code around Lake Street, Lyndale and Hennepin avenues, a row of shops runs up Central Avenue in Northeast, and the city's most reviewed store stays open until a minute before midnight.
All 25 Licensed Dispensaries in Minneapolis, MN
Every store is in Hennepin County, and they fall into five clear clusters: downtown and the North Loop, Northeast along Central Avenue, the University of Minnesota side of the river, the Uptown and Lyn-Lake area in 55408, and a long spread of neighborhood shops across south Minneapolis.
Downtown and the North Loop
Downtown has two of the city's medical-endorsed stores: Green Goods on South 9th Street and In-Dispensary on South 2nd Avenue. In the North Loop, Sweetleaves on North Washington Avenue has about 570 Google reviews and also serves patients, and The Treehouse MN is on North 2nd Street.
Northeast and the University Area
Central Avenue is Northeast's cannabis strip. Wildflower Northeast sits near the river on SE Central, followed by Betcha Bud Dispensary Northeast, Marvin's Garden Minneapolis and, farther north at 2518 Central, BlooMN. No Coast Wellness is a block off Central on 1st Avenue NE. Across the river, Dinky Dope Dispensary is on SE 4th Street in Dinkytown, and Watchtower Dispensary is out on University Avenue SE near the Saint Paul line.
Uptown, Lyn-Lake and Lake Street (55408)
This is the busiest pocket in the city. MnLooN at 2801 Lyndale and Legacy Cannabis at 2930 Lyndale face the same stretch of road. On Hennepin Avenue are Unanimous Cannabis and ADHI Enterprise, while Betcha Bud Dispensary Uptown is on West Lake Street and Flipside Dispensary and Music is on West 36th Street.
South Minneapolis
Hiawatha Avenue, along the light rail line, has Levitated Dispensaries and Dabney's Cannabis. Irie Cannabis Dispensary is on East 38th Street, CannaJoyMN on Chicago Avenue and Dispo on Nicollet. West 50th Street has two: Verist Fields and Da Spot Dispensary & Wellness. Near the southern city line, Green Rose on East 60th Street carries a medical endorsement.
Best Minneapolis Dispensaries for Every Need
Picks are based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026. Five stores had no public Google data and are left out.
- Top rated with 100+ reviews: Da Spot Dispensary & Wellness (5.0 stars, about 120 reviews), MnLooN on Lyndale (4.9, about 1,530), Green Rose (4.9, about 265), Levitated Dispensaries (4.9, about 150) and Unanimous Cannabis (4.9, about 105).
- Most reviewed: MnLooN (about 1,530), Green Goods downtown (about 680) and Sweetleaves (about 570).
- Latest closing: MnLooN, listed until 11:59 p.m., and Legacy Cannabis, until 11 p.m. Six more stores stay open until 10 p.m.
- Earliest opening: MnLooN, Green Goods and Sweetleaves, all at 9 a.m.
- Medical patients: Sweetleaves (4.8 stars) and Green Rose (4.9) are the best rated of the seven medical-endorsed stores.
- Near campus: Dinky Dope Dispensary in Dinkytown, 4.8 stars from about 190 reviews.
Visiting a Dispensary in Minneapolis: ID, Payment and Hours
Every store checks ID at the door or the counter, every visit. A driver's license from any state or a Canadian province works, and so does a passport. Plan for cash or debit, since many cannabis stores cannot run regular credit cards; check the store's listing before you go.
Opening times here range from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and closing times from 5 p.m. at Verist Fields to just before midnight at MnLooN. State law shuts down sales from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. Monday through Saturday and until 10 a.m. on Sunday, so no Minneapolis store can sell on a Sunday morning before 10.
Minneapolis and Minnesota Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
A single purchase is capped at 2 ounces of flower, 8 grams of concentrate and 800 milligrams of THC in edibles. Those same amounts are the most an adult may carry in public, and up to 2 pounds of flower may be kept at home.
Lighting up in public is where visitors get caught out. State law limits use to private homes and yards, private property not open to the public when the owner allows it, and licensed consumption venues. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board added cannabis smoking and vaping to its park tobacco ban in May 2025, so the lakes and parkways are off limits even though staff warn rather than ticket. The University of Minnesota bans all cannabis products on its property under its drug-free policy. At MSP Airport, a Metropolitan Airports Commission ordinance has banned smoking cannabis since January 1, 2024, and TSA screening follows federal law. Using cannabis in a car is illegal, and so is driving high. Our Minnesota marijuana laws guide has penalties and details.
Cannabis Taxes in Minneapolis
Adult-use purchases carry Minnesota's 15% cannabis gross receipts tax plus sales tax. For October through December 2026, the Department of Revenue lists 9.025% as the combined general sales tax rate in Minneapolis: the 6.875% state rate plus Hennepin County, metro area, city and transit taxes. There is no separate city cannabis tax, and your receipt itemizes each charge. Compare costs in our 2026 cannabis prices by state report.
Medical Marijuana in Minneapolis
Patients enrolled with OCM's Division of Medical Cannabis can shop at any of the 7 medical-endorsed stores: Green Goods, In-Dispensary, Sweetleaves, BlooMN, Green Rose and both Betcha Bud locations. At those stores, enrolled patients pay neither the cannabis tax nor sales tax. The Minnesota dispensary page explains enrollment.
Dispensaries Near Minneapolis
- Saint Paul: 18 stores across the river, many on University Avenue.
- Bloomington: 4 stores south of the city near MSP Airport.
- Richfield: 2 stores just past the southern city line.
- Edina: 3 stores to the southwest.
- Saint Anthony and Fridley: stores a short drive north of Northeast.
Minneapolis Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Minneapolis?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy, carry and use cannabis under Minnesota law, and licensed stores have been selling since 2025.
How many dispensaries are in Minneapolis?
Our directory lists 25 OCM-licensed stores in Minneapolis, the most of any Minnesota city.
Can tourists buy weed in Minneapolis?
Yes, if they are 21 or older with a valid ID. There is no residency rule, but you cannot take cannabis home across a state line.
What time do dispensaries close in Minneapolis?
Most close between 7 and 10 p.m. MnLooN on Lyndale is listed until 11:59 p.m., the latest in the city.
Do Minneapolis dispensaries take cards?
Most take cash and many take debit, but credit card acceptance varies. Check the listing or call ahead.
How much weed can I buy in Minneapolis?
Up to 2 ounces of flower, 8 grams of concentrate and 800 milligrams of THC in edibles per transaction.
Where can I smoke weed in Minneapolis?
In a private home or yard, or on private property with the owner's permission. Not in parks, on the street, in a car or on campus.
Can I smoke weed at Minneapolis lakes and parks?
No. Park Board policy has banned smoking and vaping cannabis in Minneapolis parks since May 15, 2025.
Is there a dispensary near the University of Minnesota?
Yes. Dinky Dope Dispensary is in Dinkytown and Watchtower Dispensary is on University Avenue SE, but cannabis is banned on university property.
Can I get weed delivered in Minneapolis?
Possibly, but we have not confirmed which Minneapolis stores deliver. Ask the store before you order.
What is the best dispensary in Minneapolis?
By Google ratings, Da Spot, MnLooN and Green Rose lead stores with 100 or more reviews. See the full list above.
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How we build this list: Store names, addresses and license types come from the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management's list of licensed retail storefronts. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data, and stores reported as closed are left out. We refresh the list monthly. New to cannabis? Start with Cannabis 101 or browse strain guides.