Jersey City has 25 dispensaries licensed by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC), more than any other city in the state. Anyone 21 or older with a government-issued ID can shop here, including New Yorkers who ride the PATH across the Hudson. 2 of the stores also serve registered medical patients. Fifteen of them stay open until 11 p.m., so a late stop after work in Manhattan is easy.
No New Jersey city comes close to Jersey City for choice. Its stores are spread across five ZIP codes, from the Newark Avenue strip downtown to Tonnelle Avenue in the Heights. Ratings run unusually high: most stores with a meaningful number of Google reviews sit at 4.8 stars or better, so the real differences are location, hours and menu.
All 25 Licensed Dispensaries in Jersey City, NJ
Five ZIP codes hold every store. Downtown (07302) has four near the Grove Street and Exchange Place PATH stops. The 07304 area, around West Side Avenue and Communipaw Avenue, has seven, the biggest share. Greenville (07305) has three, the Journal Square side of 07306 has four, and the Heights (07307) has seven along Central Avenue, Kennedy Boulevard and Tonnelle Avenue.
Downtown, 07302: Downtown FLWR and Garden Greenz are a block apart on lower Newark Avenue, Authorized Dealer Dispensary III is on Bay Street and CREAM Cannabis Dispensary is on 1st Street.
West Side Avenue and Communipaw Avenue, 07304: Three stores line one short run of West Side Avenue: Legacy to Lifted at 490, Lady L Cannabis at 547 and Jersey Leaf at 554. Communipaw Avenue has 1634 Funk and Jersey Dispensary, with The Retreat on Grand Street and Hazy Harvest Dispensary on Pacific Avenue.
Greenville, 07305: Xena NJ on Bergen Avenue, plus The Cannabis Place and Memes Danckk World on John F. Kennedy Boulevard.
Journal Square side, 07306: Clone Canabiss and Mmd Nj are a few doors apart on upper Newark Avenue, Ript is on Broadway and Hamm & Chaz Cannabis Dispensary is at 747 West Side Avenue.
The Heights, 07307: Greenstop Dispensary and The Medicine Woman are on Tonnelle Avenue, Benedict's Supply and Candid Dispensary are near the top of Kennedy Boulevard, and Leaf Joint, Uforia Dispensary and The Other Side Dispensary fill in around Central Avenue.
Best Jersey City Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Legacy to Lifted (5.0 stars, about 1,100 reviews), with Uforia, Xena NJ and Jersey Leaf also at a perfect 5.0 on 400+ reviews each.
- Most reviewed: Legacy to Lifted, then Greenstop (about 970 reviews, 4.9 stars) and The Cannabis Place (about 660, 4.9 stars).
- Open earliest: Greenstop and Candid, both in the Heights, open at 7 a.m. Five more open at 8 a.m., including Authorized Dealer Dispensary III downtown.
- Open latest: Fifteen stores close at 11 p.m., among them every downtown store and both shops on upper Newark Avenue.
- Medical patients: Downtown FLWR and Ript serve registered patients as well as adults 21 and up.
- Call ahead: The Other Side Dispensary and The Medicine Woman had no Google hours or ratings in our data.
Visiting a Dispensary in Jersey City: ID, Payment and Hours
Show a valid government ID at the door. A New York driver's license or a passport works the same as a New Jersey license, and the CRC says staff may not photocopy it or keep a record of what you bought. Bring cash or a debit card, since many cannabis stores cannot take credit cards; ask before you rely on one. Hours are set store by store, from 7 a.m. openings in the Heights to 11 p.m. closings across the city.
Jersey City and New Jersey Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
New Jersey's CREAMM Act made adult-use cannabis legal in 2021. One sale can include up to 1 ounce of flower, or 4 grams of concentrate, or 4 grams of vape oil, or 1,000 mg of edibles, or a mix that adds up to the same. Adults can possess up to 6 ounces without penalty. Growing at home is not allowed, even for patients.
- The Hudson is a state line. New York has its own legal market, but the CRC says carrying cannabis across state lines is still illegal. A Jersey City purchase should stay in New Jersey, and the same goes for anything bought in Manhattan.
- Public places: Smoking or vaping cannabis is banned wherever tobacco smoking is banned and in any indoor public place. Liberty State Park, the waterfront walkway, PATH stations and sidewalks are all out. Private property with the owner's permission is the legal option.
- Federal ground: The ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island lead to federal property, where cannabis is illegal.
- Driving: Impaired driving is charged under the same DUI statute as alcohol, and passengers may not smoke while the car is moving.
The full rules are in our New Jersey marijuana laws guide.
Cannabis Taxes in Jersey City
Every adult-use sale carries New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax. On top of that, the state lets a town add a cannabis transfer tax of up to 2% on retail sales. We could not confirm Jersey City's current rate on an official source, so look at the receipt, which lists every tax charged. There is no separate state cannabis excise tax at the register. For context, see our 2026 cannabis prices by state.
Medical Marijuana in Jersey City
Jersey City has 2 stores that also operate as alternative treatment centers, New Jersey's term for medical dispensaries: Downtown FLWR and Ript. Patients enrolled in the CRC's Medicinal Cannabis Program pay no state sales tax, get priority service, and can buy up to 3 ounces in 30 days as set by their practitioner. Patients under 21 must use a medical dispensary.
Dispensaries Near Jersey City
- Hoboken: 4 stores just north, a short PATH ride from downtown.
- North Bergen: 2 stores past the Heights along Kennedy Boulevard and Tonnelle Avenue.
- Harrison: 2 stores across the Hackensack and Passaic rivers, on the PATH line to Newark.
- Newark: 5 stores, including one approved for a consumption area.
- Fort Lee: 2 stores at the George Washington Bridge.
Browse every town on our New Jersey dispensary directory.
Jersey City Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Jersey City?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy from licensed stores and possess up to 6 ounces. Using it in public is still against the law.
How many dispensaries are in Jersey City?
25 licensed stores, the most of any New Jersey city. The 07304 ZIP code and the Heights have seven each.
Can New Yorkers buy weed in Jersey City?
Yes. A valid out-of-state ID showing you are 21 is enough. Bringing the purchase back across the Hudson is illegal, because it crosses a state line.
Which Jersey City dispensary is closest to the PATH?
The four downtown stores on Newark Avenue, Bay Street and 1st Street are a short walk from the Grove Street and Exchange Place stations.
What time do Jersey City dispensaries close?
Most close at 11 p.m. A few close at 9 or 10 p.m., and 1634 Funk closes at 8 p.m.
Do Jersey City dispensaries take credit cards?
Usually not. Cash and debit are the safe choices, so check with the store first.
How much weed can you buy at once in Jersey City?
One ounce of flower per transaction, or the equivalent in concentrates, vapes or edibles.
Can I smoke weed in Liberty State Park?
No. It is a public place, and state law bans smoking or vaping cannabis there. A private home or yard, with the owner's blessing, is the legal alternative.
Can I get weed delivered in Jersey City?
New Jersey licenses delivery services that bring orders from licensed retailers to your home. Ask a store whether it delivers to your address.
What is the best dispensary in Jersey City?
By Google reviews, Legacy to Lifted leads with 5.0 stars from about 1,100 reviews. The ratings list above has the other top picks.
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How we build this list: Store names and addresses come from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission's map of licensed adult-use dispensaries and alternative treatment centers. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data. We refresh the list monthly and remove stores that close.