Columbia has 8 dispensaries licensed by the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR). Buyers must be at least 21 with a government-issued photo ID, which rules out most University of Missouri undergraduates unless they hold a state medical card. Out-of-state students and parents who are 21 or older can buy, and all 8 stores serve registered patients.
For a city of its size, Columbia is unusually well rated: no store here sits below 4.6 stars on Google, and two hold 4.9. The stores ring the city rather than crowding one strip, with a single shop downtown and the rest spread along I-70 and US 63.
All 8 Licensed Dispensaries in Columbia, MO
All eight stores are in Boone County, split across three ZIP codes: 65201 on the east and southeast side, 65202 on the north side and 65203 covering downtown and the west and southwest.
Downtown: Green Releaf Dispensary on East Broadway is the only store in the downtown District, a short walk from the Mizzou campus. West side and I-70: High Profile sits on Interstate 70 Drive SW, and Shangri-La on Peachtree Drive is also in 65203.
North side: Good Day Farm on Vandiver Drive and Shangri-La on Creekwood Parkway serve 65202. East and southeast: Hippos is on Broadway Bluffs Drive, Fresh Karma on Cinnamon Hill Lane and Greenlight on Ponderosa Street.
Best Columbia Dispensaries for Every Need
Our choices, based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Top rated: Green Releaf (4.9 stars, about 1,800 reviews) and Fresh Karma (4.9, about 730).
- Most reviewed: High Profile, with about 1,800 reviews, just ahead of Green Releaf and Good Day Farm (about 1,700).
- Walkable from campus: Green Releaf on East Broadway.
- Two locations: Shangri-La runs stores on Peachtree Drive and Creekwood Parkway.
- Opening times: six stores open at 8 a.m.; Greenlight and Hippos open at 9.
- Closing times: every Columbia store closes at 10 p.m.
Visiting a Dispensary in Columbia: ID, Payment and Hours
Staff check ID at the door, and a student ID alone will not do: bring a driver's license, state ID or passport. Cash and debit cover most purchases, and credit card acceptance varies. With every store open until 10 p.m., Columbia is easy to shop after a game or a late class.
Columbia and Missouri Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
Adults can buy up to 3 ounces of dried marijuana or its equivalent per transaction and possess the same amount. Smoking on public property, from Stephens Lake Park to the MKT Trail, is subject to a civil penalty of up to $100. If you rent, your landlord can ban smoking, although a lease signed after December 8, 2022 cannot stop you from lawfully possessing cannabis. Impaired driving is a crime in Missouri. See our full Missouri law guide for the rest.
Cannabis Taxes in Columbia
Columbia voters approved a 3% local tax on adult-use marijuana in April 2023, and the Missouri Department of Revenue's rate table for October to December 2026 lists it for the city. Boone County passed its own 3% at the same election, but after the Missouri Supreme Court's 2025 ruling against stacking, the county tax applies only outside city limits, so a Columbia receipt carries the city's 3% alone. You also pay Missouri's 6% adult-use tax and regular sales tax, which starts at 7.975% in the city and runs higher in some shopping districts. Medical sales are taxed at 4%.
Medical Marijuana in Columbia
A Missouri medical card is the only legal way for someone under 21 to buy cannabis, which makes it relevant in a college town. Patients pay 4% tax, can buy 6 ounces every 30 days and can use any of the 8 stores here.
Dispensaries Near Columbia
- Dispensaries in Jefferson City: 3 stores in the state capital, about 30 miles south on US 63.
- Dispensaries in Sedalia: 2 stores to the west.
- Dispensaries in Osage Beach: 2 stores at the Lake of the Ozarks.
- Dispensaries in Kirksville: 2 stores north on US 63.
- Dispensaries in Rolla: 2 stores to the southeast.
Our Missouri directory lists every other town with a store.
Columbia Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Columbia, MO?
Yes, for adults 21 and older, who can buy at any licensed Columbia dispensary. Public use remains illegal.
How many dispensaries are in Columbia?
8 licensed stores, all in Boone County. Jefferson City, 30 miles south, has more.
Can Mizzou students buy weed in Columbia?
Only students who are 21 or older, or who are registered Missouri medical patients. A student ID is not accepted as proof of age.
Can visitors from other states buy in Columbia?
Yes. Missouri has no residency rule, so a valid out-of-state license or passport is enough if you are 21.
What time do Columbia dispensaries close?
All of them close at 10 p.m. Most open at 8 a.m.
Do dispensaries in Columbia take credit cards?
Some do, many do not. Cash and debit are the safe bet.
How much weed can you buy in Columbia?
3 ounces of dried marijuana, or the equivalent, per transaction for adults; medical patients can buy 6 ounces in 30 days.
Where can you smoke weed in Columbia?
Only on private property where the owner permits it. Parks, trails, sidewalks and other public places are off limits.
Can I get weed delivered in Columbia?
Missouri allows dispensary delivery, but it depends on the store. Check the store's site for its delivery zone.
What is the best dispensary in Columbia?
Green Releaf and Fresh Karma share the top Google rating at 4.9 stars. The ratings list above has more.
Is there a dispensary in downtown Columbia?
Yes, one: Green Releaf Dispensary on East Broadway.
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How we build this list: Licensing details for each store, including its name, address and license number, come from the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation. Ratings, reviews and opening hours are taken from public Google Maps listings. We check the list every month and take down stores that are no longer licensed.