Elizabeth has 5 dispensaries licensed by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC). Adults 21 or older may buy with any valid government photo ID, so travelers passing through Newark Liberty International Airport, part of which lies in Elizabeth, can shop as well. 1 Elizabeth store also serves medical patients. Two of the five have thousands of Google reviews each.
Elizabeth is a small market by store count but a big one by traffic. Budzooka, on Broad Street in Midtown, has collected more than 6,000 Google reviews, and Zen Leaf, on Spring Street, more than 3,000. As the Union County seat, a port city and a neighbor of the airport, Elizabeth draws shoppers from well beyond its own borders.
All 5 Licensed Dispensaries in Elizabeth, NJ
Three stores are in the 07201 ZIP code around Midtown and Elizabeth Avenue, one is on Maple Avenue in 07202, and one is in Elizabethport (07206), the waterfront neighborhood near the port.
Midtown and Elizabeth Avenue, 07201: Budzooka Weed Dispensary is on Broad Street, the main shopping street, and Zen Leaf is on Spring Street. Urge is farther along Elizabeth Avenue at number 941.
Maple Avenue, 07202: Fresh Elizabeth serves the west side of the city.
Elizabethport, 07206: Green Haven Industries is on Elizabeth Avenue at number 402, the closest store to the port.
Best Elizabeth Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated and most reviewed: Budzooka, 5.0 stars from about 6,400 reviews.
- Other strong ratings: Green Haven Industries (5.0, about 440 reviews), Urge (4.9, about 320) and Fresh Elizabeth (4.8, about 650).
- Earliest: Budzooka opens at 7 a.m., and Zen Leaf at 8 a.m.
- Latest: Budzooka, Zen Leaf, Fresh Elizabeth and Green Haven stay open until 10 p.m.; Urge closes at 9 p.m.
- Medical: Zen Leaf (4.7 stars, about 3,300 reviews) is Elizabeth's alternative treatment center.
- Late starter: Fresh Elizabeth does not open until 11 a.m.
Visiting a Dispensary in Elizabeth: ID, Payment and Hours
Any unexpired government photo ID that proves you are 21 works, including a foreign passport for travelers on a layover. Staff will check it but cannot keep a copy. Bring cash or a debit card. Store hours in Elizabeth fall between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Elizabeth and New Jersey Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
In New Jersey, one purchase is limited to 1 ounce of flower or its equivalent: 4 grams of concentrate or resin, 4 grams of vape oil, or 1,000 mg of edibles. Holding 6 ounces or less is not punishable for adults.
- Flying out of Newark: Cannabis is still illegal under federal law, and taking it across state lines is illegal. Do not pack a purchase for a flight out of Newark Liberty, and do not use it in the terminals, which are indoor public places.
- Parks and the waterfront: Warinanco Park, Mattano Park and the streets of Midtown are public, so smoking or vaping cannabis there is not allowed.
- Cars: No one may smoke cannabis in a moving vehicle, and impaired driving is charged under New Jersey's DUI law.
More detail is in our guide to New Jersey marijuana laws.
Cannabis Taxes in Elizabeth
The 6.625% New Jersey sales tax is charged on every adult-use purchase in Elizabeth. A municipality may add its own cannabis transfer tax of up to 2%, and we have not confirmed Elizabeth's rate on an official source, so your receipt is the best guide to the total.
Medical Marijuana in Elizabeth
Zen Leaf on Spring Street serves patients registered in the Medicinal Cannabis Program. Patients pay no state sales tax, get priority service, and are the only people under 21 who can legally obtain cannabis in New Jersey.
Dispensaries Near Elizabeth
- Newark: 5 stores just north, past the airport.
- Union: 3 stores to the west along Route 22 and Morris Avenue.
- Irvington: 4 stores to the northwest in Essex County.
- Jersey City: 25 stores across Newark Bay, the biggest choice in the state.
- Scotch Plains: 3 stores farther west in Union County.
Everything else is on our New Jersey directory page.
Elizabeth Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Elizabeth, NJ?
Yes. Elizabeth has licensed stores, and adults 21 and older may buy and possess cannabis under state law. Public consumption is banned.
How many dispensaries are there in Elizabeth?
5 licensed stores, three of them in the 07201 ZIP code near Midtown.
What is the closest dispensary to Newark airport?
Elizabeth's stores are among the closest, and Green Haven Industries is in Elizabethport, near the port. Do not take anything you buy onto a plane.
Can I take weed on a flight from Newark?
No. Cannabis remains illegal under federal law, and carrying it to another state is illegal even if that state allows it.
Which Elizabeth dispensary opens earliest?
Budzooka, at 7 a.m. Zen Leaf follows at 8 a.m.
Do dispensaries in Elizabeth accept credit cards?
Do not assume so. Cash and debit are the reliable options.
What is the purchase limit in Elizabeth?
Up to 1 ounce of flower per transaction, or the equivalent in concentrates, vapes or edibles.
Where can you legally smoke in Elizabeth?
Behind closed doors on private property, with the owner's consent. Parks, sidewalks and indoor public places are off limits.
Can I get cannabis delivered in Elizabeth?
New Jersey licenses delivery services, and towns cannot ban them. Check with a store about delivery to your address.
Which Elizabeth dispensary has the best reviews?
Budzooka, with 5.0 stars from about 6,400 reviews, one of the highest totals in the state. See the list above for the rest.
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How we build this list: We take store names and addresses from the CRC's map of licensed adult-use dispensaries and alternative treatment centers, and ratings, review counts and hours from public Google Maps data. The list is refreshed monthly.