Saint Paul has 18 dispensaries licensed by the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Shoppers must be 21 with a photo ID, and visitors buy on the same terms as Minnesotans. Two stores, Rise in Highland Park and Bloom Wellness near the Midway, are set up for registered medical patients. Shoppers here also pay the steepest sales tax in the Twin Cities core, 9.875% in all, according to the state Department of Revenue.
The capital city's stores follow its old streetcar corridors more than its downtown. University Avenue, where the Green Line light rail runs, holds three of them with a fourth a block away, Randolph Avenue has three, and Highland Park adds its own cluster. The city says it is not capping retail licenses, so expect the count to keep moving.
All 18 Licensed Dispensaries in Saint Paul, MN
All of the stores are in Ramsey County, mostly west of downtown in ZIP codes 55102, 55104, 55105 and 55116, with a smaller East Side group.
University Avenue and the Midway: St Paul Cannabis on North Snelling has about 530 reviews and a 4.9 rating. On University itself are Midway Cannabis, Potshotz MN and, closer to the Capitol, Kodjo's Dispensary. Just north, Bloom Wellness Dispensary St. Paul on Vandalia Street holds a medical endorsement. Really Dope is on Dale Street North, rated 5.0.
Randolph Avenue and West Seventh: Randolph's Cannabis Reserve at 675 Randolph and Fort Road Cannabis at 899 Randolph are a few blocks apart, and DNA Dispensary is farther west at 1559 Randolph.
Highland Park, Grand Avenue and Saint Clair: Rise on Ford Parkway has about 2,190 Google reviews, the most of any store on this page. MnLooN is on South Snelling, The Grey Area on Grand Avenue and Flowerz Cannabis on Saint Clair Avenue.
Downtown and the East Side: Jazz Cabbage is on 7th Street East downtown, and Green Walker Dispensary continues out East 7th. Munchiez Cannabis MN is on White Bear Avenue North, and Theory Wellness of MN is on Suburban Avenue near the Maplewood line.
Best Saint Paul Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026.
- Highest rated with 100+ reviews: MnLooN on Snelling (4.9 stars, about 860 reviews), St Paul Cannabis (4.9, about 530) and Rise (4.6, about 2,190).
- Most reviewed: Rise, then MnLooN, then St Paul Cannabis.
- Open late: MnLooN is listed until 11:59 p.m. and Fort Road Cannabis until 11 p.m.
- Early start: Midway Cannabis lists a 7 a.m. opening, but state law bars cannabis sales before 8 a.m. on weekdays and Saturday.
- Medical patients: Bloom Wellness (4.9 stars) and Rise.
Visiting a Dispensary in Saint Paul: ID, Payment and Hours
Expect an ID check on every visit, even if the staff know you. Out-of-state licenses, Canadian provincial IDs and passports all work. Bring cash or debit in case credit is not taken.
No Saint Paul store can ring up cannabis between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. Monday through Saturday, or before 10 a.m. on Sunday. Closing times run from 7 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Saint Paul and Minnesota Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
Minnesota caps each sale at 2 ounces of flower, 8 grams of concentrate and 800 milligrams of THC in edibles, and adults may carry the same amounts in public. At home, the limit is 2 pounds of flower.
Saint Paul went further than the state. In September 2023 the City Council voted 4 to 3 to ban smoking cannabis and tobacco in city parks and near the entrances and windows of public buildings and workplaces; violators get a warning first, then an administrative citation. State law already bans use in cars and at schools. The Metropolitan Airports Commission also bans smoking cannabis at the downtown airport, Holman Field. For DWI rules and penalties, read our Minnesota marijuana laws guide.
Cannabis Taxes in Saint Paul
Expect three layers on the receipt: the 15% cannabis gross receipts tax, the 6.875% state sales tax and 3% in local sales taxes, including Saint Paul's own 1.5% city tax. The Department of Revenue puts the city's combined sales tax at 9.875% for late 2026. There is no city cannabis tax. See how Minnesota stacks up in our 2026 cannabis price guide.
Medical Marijuana in Saint Paul
Only 2 Saint Paul stores carry a medical endorsement. Rise on Ford Parkway and Bloom Wellness on Vandalia Street can serve enrolled patients, who skip both the cannabis tax and sales tax there.
Dispensaries Near Saint Paul
- Minneapolis: 25 stores.
- New Brighton: 2 stores north on Interstate 35W.
- Eagan: 4 stores south across the river.
- Woodbury and Oakdale: stores east on Interstate 94.
- Hastings: 2 stores down Highway 61.
Saint Paul Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Saint Paul?
Yes, for adults 21 and older, since August 1, 2023.
How many dispensaries are in Saint Paul?
18 OCM-licensed stores, second only to Minneapolis among Minnesota cities.
Does Saint Paul limit the number of dispensaries?
No. The city says it is not capping cannabis retail licenses at this time.
Can tourists buy weed in Saint Paul?
Yes. Anyone 21 or older with a valid ID can buy, and Minnesota has no residency requirement.
What time do dispensaries close in Saint Paul?
Usually between 8 and 10 p.m.; MnLooN on Snelling stays open until 11:59 p.m.
Do Saint Paul dispensaries take credit cards?
Some do and some do not. Cash and debit are the safest bets.
How much weed can I buy in Saint Paul?
2 ounces of flower, 8 grams of concentrate or 800 milligrams of THC in edibles per transaction.
Can I smoke weed in Saint Paul parks?
No. A 2023 city ordinance bans smoking cannabis and tobacco in city parks and near public building entrances.
What is the best dispensary in Saint Paul?
By Google ratings, MnLooN on Snelling and St Paul Cannabis, both 4.9 stars with hundreds of reviews.
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How we build this list: Every store on this page holds a retail license from the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management. Hours, star ratings and review counts are taken from public Google Maps data, and we drop stores that Google reports as closed. The list is updated monthly. Compare the rules in other states in our cannabis law guides, or browse strains.