Newark has 5 dispensaries licensed by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC), one in each of five different parts of the city. To buy, you need to be 21 and carry a government photo ID; New Jersey residency is not required. 1 Newark store, URB'N Dispensary in the Ironbound, also serves medical patients. URB'N was one of the first four stores in New Jersey approved for an on-site consumption area, in July 2025.
For the state's largest city, Newark has few stores, and they are spread out rather than clustered. Downtown, the North Ward, the Ironbound, Weequahic and the South Ward near the airport each have one. Pick the one nearest where you live, work or land.
All 5 Licensed Dispensaries in Newark, NJ
Each store has its own ZIP code: 07102 downtown, 07104 in the North Ward, 07105 in the Ironbound, 07112 in Weequahic and 07114 in the South Ward by Newark Liberty International Airport.
Downtown and the North Ward: Lilac Dispensary is on Halsey Street, the downtown shopping street a few blocks from Newark Penn Station and the Prudential Center. CityLeaf Dispensary is on Broadway in the North Ward.
The Ironbound: URB'N Dispensary is on South Street, in the neighborhood east of Penn Station known for its Portuguese and Brazilian restaurants.
Weequahic and the South Ward: Treeotics is on Lyons Avenue in Weequahic, and The Station Dispensary is on Wright Street, the closest Newark store to the airport.
Best Newark Dispensaries for Every Need
From public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated and most reviewed: URB'N Dispensary, 5.0 stars on about 3,400 reviews.
- Next most reviewed: CityLeaf (4.9, about 710) and Treeotics (4.9, about 510).
- Latest closing: URB'N stays open until 11:59 p.m., and CityLeaf until 10:30 p.m.
- Earliest opening: Lilac opens at 8 a.m., handy before work downtown. The others open at 9 a.m.
- Near the airport: The Station Dispensary, 5.0 stars on about 160 reviews, open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Medical patients: URB'N.
Visiting a Dispensary in Newark: ID, Payment and Hours
Bring a valid photo ID proving you are 21 or older. A license from any state, a passport or a New Jersey ID all work, and the CRC bars stores from copying the ID or keeping records of your purchase. Pay with cash or debit.
Newark and New Jersey Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
Every sale is limited to 1 ounce of flower, or 4 grams of concentrate, or 4 grams of vape oil, or 1,000 mg of edibles, with mixed orders allowed up to the same total. Adults may keep up to 6 ounces, and home grows are illegal.
- Consumption areas: The CRC approved URB'N's consumption area endorsement on July 15, 2025, subject to a final inspection. In a licensed consumption area, everyone must be 21 with photo ID and alcohol is banned. Ask the store whether it is open.
- Air travelers: Never pack cannabis for a flight; it is federally illegal and cannot cross state lines.
- Public places: Branch Brook Park, Weequahic Park, Military Park and Riverfront Park are public, and so are the sidewalks outside the Prudential Center, so cannabis smoking and vaping are banned there.
- Driving: Impaired driving is a DUI under New Jersey law, with no set THC limit.
Get the whole picture in our New Jersey marijuana laws guide.
Cannabis Taxes in Newark
New Jersey charges its 6.625% sales tax on adult-use cannabis. Cities can add a local transfer tax of up to 2%, but we did not find Newark's current rate on an official source, so rely on the receipt, which lists each tax.
Medical Marijuana in Newark
URB'N Dispensary on South Street is Newark's alternative treatment center. Patients in the Medicinal Cannabis Program skip the state sales tax and may buy up to 3 ounces every 30 days, as their practitioner allows.
Dispensaries Near Newark
- Irvington: 4 stores on Newark's western border along Springfield Avenue.
- Harrison: 2 stores across the Passaic River from downtown.
- Belleville and Bloomfield: 3 and 5 stores to the north.
- East Orange: 2 stores just west.
- Elizabeth: 5 stores south of the airport.
Our New Jersey dispensary directory covers every other city.
Newark Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Newark, NJ?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy at Newark's licensed stores and possess up to 6 ounces. Smoking in public is not allowed.
How many dispensaries does Newark have?
5 licensed stores, one each downtown, in the North Ward, the Ironbound, Weequahic and near the airport.
Is there a cannabis lounge in Newark?
URB'N Dispensary in the Ironbound was approved for a consumption area in July 2025, pending a final inspection. Call to check whether it has opened.
What is the closest dispensary to Newark airport?
The Station Dispensary on Wright Street, in the 07114 ZIP code by the airport. Leave any purchase behind before you fly.
Which Newark dispensary is open latest?
URB'N, until 11:59 p.m. CityLeaf closes at 10:30 p.m.
Can out-of-towners buy weed in Newark?
Yes. Anyone 21 or older with valid ID can buy, but it must stay in New Jersey.
How much cannabis can I buy in Newark?
One ounce of flower per sale, or the matching amount of concentrate, vape oil or edibles.
Where can I smoke weed in Newark?
On private property where the owner allows it, or in a licensed consumption area once one opens. Parks, sidewalks and the arena area are off limits.
Can I get weed delivered in Newark?
Yes, through licensed New Jersey delivery services that carry orders from retailers. Ask a store whether it delivers to your address.
Do Newark dispensaries take credit cards?
Most shoppers pay cash or debit. Ask the store before counting on credit.
What is the best dispensary in Newark?
URB'N Dispensary, at 5.0 stars from about 3,400 Google reviews, is the clear leader. The list above covers the others.
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How we build this list: Store names and addresses come from the CRC's map of adult-use dispensaries and alternative treatment centers, and the consumption area approval from the CRC's July 15, 2025 announcement. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data. We refresh monthly.