Plainfield has 6 dispensaries licensed by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC), the most in Union County. They sell to adults 21 and up who show a valid government ID, whether you live in the Queen City or are visiting from out of state. None of the Plainfield stores operates as a medical dispensary, so registered patients usually shop in nearby towns. Every store rates 4.8 stars or higher on Google.
Plainfield packs six stores into a city of about six square miles, and four of them are in the downtown grid around the train station. That makes it one of the few New Jersey markets where you can comfortably compare two or three menus on foot. The shops are small, local and consistently well reviewed, with four of the six holding a perfect 5.0.
All 6 Licensed Dispensaries in Plainfield, NJ
Five stores share the 07060 ZIP code, which covers downtown and the north side of the city. The sixth is on South Avenue in 07062, on the road toward Fanwood and Scotch Plains.
Downtown, 07060: CannaVerde Dispensary is on East Front Street and Plant Base on East 2nd Street, a block apart. Kota Canna is on Watchung Avenue and MindLift Dispensary on Park Avenue. Island Vibez is on Roosevelt Avenue.
South Avenue, 07062: Queen City Remedies, named for the city's nickname, sits on South Avenue and is the easiest stop if you are driving in from the east.
Best Plainfield Dispensaries for Every Need
From public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated with the most reviews: MindLift Dispensary, 5.0 stars on about 720 reviews, and CannaVerde, 5.0 on about 510.
- Also at 5.0: Plant Base (about 230 reviews) and Kota Canna (about 210).
- Close behind: Queen City Remedies (4.8, about 520) and Island Vibez (4.9, about 400).
- 9 a.m. openers: CannaVerde, MindLift and Queen City Remedies.
- Open until 10 p.m.: every store except Plant Base, which closes at 9 p.m.
Visiting a Dispensary in Plainfield: ID, Payment and Hours
Have a government-issued photo ID ready at the door; an out-of-state license is fine. The store checks your age but is not allowed to copy the ID or keep a record of the sale. Cash and debit cards are the dependable ways to pay. Plainfield's hours are steady from store to store, roughly 9 or 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Plainfield and New Jersey Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
A Plainfield store can sell you the equivalent of up to 1 ounce of flower per transaction. Swap in 4 grams of concentrate, 4 grams of vape oil or 1,000 mg of edibles, or combine them. Adults may hold up to 6 ounces. Home cultivation stays illegal in New Jersey.
- Train riders: NJ Transit stations and trains are public places where smoking is banned, so keep products sealed on the way home.
- Parks and streets: Cedar Brook Park, Green Brook Park and downtown sidewalks are public. Use cannabis only on private property with the owner's okay; landlords may forbid smoking.
- Behind the wheel: Driving while impaired by cannabis is a DUI in New Jersey, and there is no set THC limit; officers rely on evidence of impairment.
For possession penalties and hemp rules, read our New Jersey marijuana laws page.
Cannabis Taxes in Plainfield
Plainfield purchases include the 6.625% New Jersey sales tax. The city's code includes a cannabis transfer tax, and state law caps such local taxes at 2% of a retail sale, but we could not confirm Plainfield's exact rate on an official source. Your receipt will show it as a separate line.
Medical Marijuana in Plainfield
No Plainfield store is an alternative treatment center, so patients who want the 0% state sales tax and patient priority should look at medical dispensaries in neighboring towns such as Scotch Plains, or check the CRC's patient resources. The physical patient card costs $10, and a digital ID is available in the patient portal.
Dispensaries Near Plainfield
- North Plainfield: 2 stores just across Green Brook, a separate borough in Somerset County.
- Scotch Plains: 3 stores a few miles east.
- Somerset: 12 stores to the southwest in Franklin Township.
- Union: 3 stores farther east in Union County.
- Elizabeth: 5 stores, the county seat.
Or browse the whole New Jersey dispensary directory.
Plainfield Dispensary FAQ
Is recreational weed legal in Plainfield, NJ?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy at Plainfield's licensed stores, though smoking in public remains illegal.
How many dispensaries are in Plainfield?
6 licensed stores, five in the 07060 ZIP code and one on South Avenue.
Is Plainfield the same as North Plainfield?
No. North Plainfield is a separate borough in Somerset County with its own stores and its own page.
Are there medical dispensaries in Plainfield?
Not currently. All Plainfield stores are adult-use only, so patients use alternative treatment centers in nearby towns.
Can out-of-state visitors shop in Plainfield?
Yes, with valid ID showing they are 21 or older. Leaving New Jersey with cannabis is illegal.
When do Plainfield dispensaries close?
Most close at 10 p.m.; Plant Base closes at 9 p.m.
What is the most I can buy in Plainfield?
One ounce of flower per transaction, or the same amount in other forms, such as 1,000 mg of edibles.
Where is it legal to smoke weed in Plainfield?
In a private home or yard, if the owner agrees. Cedar Brook Park and downtown streets are not allowed.
Do Plainfield dispensaries take cards?
Debit is common, and cash always works. Ask the store before relying on a credit card.
Is weed delivery available in Plainfield?
Licensed New Jersey delivery services may bring orders to homes in any town. Ask a store whether it delivers to you.
Which is the best dispensary in Plainfield?
MindLift Dispensary has the most reviews among Plainfield's perfect 5.0 stores. All six rate 4.8 or above.
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How we build this list: Plainfield stores come from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission's map of licensed dispensaries. Ratings, review counts and opening hours come from public Google Maps data, and we refresh everything monthly.