Rochester has 4 dispensaries licensed by the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Anyone 21 or older with valid ID can buy, including the many people who come to town for appointments at Mayo Clinic. Three of the four stores hold a medical endorsement, so patients enrolled in Minnesota's program have more choice here than the store count suggests. None of the stores is downtown; all four sit on the outer ring roads.
Rochester's market is small for Minnesota's third-largest city, and it is built around the car. The stores sit on East Circle Drive, 28th Street Southeast and the northwest side rather than on the streets around the medical campus, so plan on a drive or rideshare. It is also the main stop for shoppers from northern Iowa, less than an hour south, where adult-use cannabis is not sold.
All 4 Licensed Dispensaries in Rochester, MN
Every store is in Olmsted County. Two are in the 55901 ZIP code on the north and northwest side, one is in 55906 in the northeast, and one is in 55904 on the south side.
North and northwest Rochester (55901): Hempire is on Northwest Superior Drive, rated 4.5 from about 60 reviews. Super Canna is on East Frontage Road and carries a medical endorsement.
Northeast (55906): Green Goods on East Circle Drive NE is the city's most reviewed store, with about 690 Google reviews. It is run by one of the two companies that operated Minnesota's medical dispensaries before adult-use sales began.
South Rochester (55904): Rochester Canna on 28th Street SE has the highest rating in town, 4.8 from about 120 reviews, and a medical endorsement.
Best Rochester Dispensaries for Every Need
Our picks use public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026. Super Canna had no public Google data yet.
- Highest rated with 100+ reviews: Rochester Canna, 4.8 stars, and Green Goods, 4.5.
- Most reviewed: Green Goods, about 690 reviews.
- Open latest: Green Goods and Hempire, both until 9 p.m. Rochester Canna closes at 8.
- Morning opening: all three stores with posted hours open at 10 a.m.
- For medical patients: Green Goods, Rochester Canna and Super Canna.
Visiting a Dispensary in Rochester: ID, Payment and Hours
Out-of-town patients and family members 21 and older can shop with ID. A passport works for international visitors, as do other states' and Canadian licenses. Bring cash or debit.
Rochester's stores keep a 10 a.m. to 8 or 9 p.m. schedule. State law blocks sales between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and on Sundays from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Visiting Mayo Clinic? Know Where Use Is Allowed
Buying is legal; using cannabis near the medical campus is another matter. Minnesota law allows use in private homes and yards, on private property not open to the public when the owner permits it, and at licensed consumption venues. Hospitals, skyways and hotel lobbies are not on that list. Olmsted County's board also approved an ordinance in November 2023 banning smoking and vaping cannabis in indoor public places and on public property such as parks, local news station KROC reported. And never bring cannabis to Rochester International Airport for a flight, since TSA screening follows federal law.
Rochester and Minnesota Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
The cap per sale is 2 ounces of flower, 8 grams of concentrate and 800 milligrams of THC in edibles, and adults may carry those same amounts in public. Up to 2 pounds of flower may be kept in a private residence. Using cannabis in a vehicle is illegal, and so is driving impaired. Iowa and Wisconsin do not allow adult-use cannabis, so do not cross either border with it. Details are in our Minnesota marijuana laws guide.
Cannabis Taxes in Rochester
Rochester's general sales tax totals 8.125% for October through December 2026, according to the Department of Revenue: 6.875% state, a 0.75% city tax and a 0.5% transit tax. The 15% cannabis gross receipts tax comes on top. Rochester sits outside the seven-county metro, so the metro area taxes do not apply. See our 2026 price guide to compare.
Medical Marijuana in Rochester
3 of Rochester's stores serve patients enrolled with OCM's Division of Medical Cannabis, and enrolled patients pay no cannabis or sales tax there. Patients visiting from another state may be served with their home-state card and photo ID, but they pay full tax.
Dispensaries Near Rochester
- Winona: 6 stores east on the Mississippi.
- Austin: 2 stores to the southwest.
- Owatonna: 1 store west on Highway 14.
- Albert Lea: 5 stores near the Iowa line.
- Lanesboro: 1 store in the bluff country to the southeast.
Rochester Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Rochester, MN?
Yes. Adults 21 and older may legally buy and possess cannabis in Rochester and the rest of Minnesota.
How many dispensaries are in Rochester?
4 OCM-licensed stores, three of them medical-endorsed.
Is there a dispensary near Mayo Clinic?
Not downtown. The nearest stores are on 28th Street SE, East Circle Drive and Northwest Superior Drive, a short drive away.
Can tourists and Mayo visitors buy weed in Rochester?
Yes, if they are 21 or older with valid ID. Minnesota does not require residency.
Can I take weed back to Iowa?
No. Iowa has no adult-use market, and crossing the state line with cannabis breaks Iowa law.
What time do dispensaries close in Rochester?
Rochester Canna closes at 8 p.m., and Green Goods and Hempire close at 9 p.m.
Do Rochester dispensaries take cards?
It varies; bring cash or debit.
How much can I buy in Rochester?
Up to 2 ounces of flower, 8 grams of concentrate and 800 milligrams of THC in edibles in one transaction.
Where can I smoke weed in Rochester?
At a private residence or on private property with permission. Not in parks, hospitals, cars or other public places.
What is the best dispensary in Rochester?
Rochester Canna has the best rating, 4.8 stars; Green Goods has the most reviews.
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