Somerset has 12 dispensaries licensed by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC), the third-highest count in the state. Somerset is not a town of its own: it is the postal name for much of Franklin Township in Somerset County, and every store here uses the 08873 ZIP code. Shoppers must be 21 or older with a government ID, and out-of-state visitors are welcome. 2 of the stores also serve registered patients.
Franklin Township opted in to cannabis businesses in 2021, and the result is one of the densest clusters in central New Jersey. Most of the stores sit just over the line from New Brunswick, on the streets that lead out of the city and past Rutgers, a few minutes from the city.
All 12 Licensed Dispensaries in Somerset, NJ
Because Somerset is a mailing address rather than a city, the map can be confusing: Hamilton Street and Easton Avenue both start in New Brunswick, and these stores are on the Franklin side. Hamilton Street has the tightest group. Two stores are farther out, on Franklin Boulevard and on Route 27 toward Kingston.
Hamilton Street: Bridge City Collective Dispensary at 665 and Timber 5 at 695 are almost next door, with Dispensary of Somerset farther out at 920. A fourth, temporarily closed when we checked, is left off for now.
Easton Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard: Leaf Haus at 900 Easton and Bloc at 1075 Easton, plus Central Jersey Dispensary on John F. Kennedy Boulevard.
Somerset Street and Elizabeth Avenue: Somerset Green and Dazed Cannabis are on Somerset Street, and Unity Rd. Cannabis Shop is on Elizabeth Avenue.
Franklin Boulevard and Route 27: Herb's Premium Dispensary is on Franklin Boulevard, and SilverLeaf Wellness is on Route 27.
Best Somerset Dispensaries for Every Need
Pulled from public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Bridge City Collective, 5.0 stars on about 1,070 reviews, the only perfect score here with a large review count.
- Most reviewed after that: SilverLeaf Wellness (about 910, 4.9 stars), Unity Rd. (about 890, 4.9) and Leaf Haus (about 760, 4.9).
- Earliest start: Leaf Haus opens at 7 a.m. Most others open at 9 or 10 a.m.
- Open until 10 p.m.: Bridge City, SilverLeaf, Herb's Premium, Central Jersey Dispensary and Somerset Green. Leaf Haus, Bloc, Unity Rd. and Timber 5 close at 9 p.m.
- Medical patients: Bloc on Easton Avenue and SilverLeaf Wellness on Route 27.
- Check first: Dispensary of Somerset and Dazed Cannabis (no posted hours).
Visiting a Dispensary in Somerset: ID, Payment and Hours
An unexpired driver's license, state ID or passport showing you are at least 21 gets you in. Pay with cash or debit unless the store tells you it takes something else.
Somerset and New Jersey Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
The adult-use purchase limit is 1 ounce of flower per sale, with concentrates and vape oil capped at 4 grams and edibles at 1,000 mg; mixing is allowed. Keeping up to 6 ounces is legal for adults, but no one may grow cannabis at home.
- Campus rules: State law bans consuming cannabis on the grounds or in the buildings of any college or university, so Rutgers property is off limits even for students over 21.
- Public spaces: Parks, sidewalks, the Delaware and Raritan Canal towpath and every place where tobacco smoking is banned are closed to cannabis smoking and vaping.
- On the road: Do not use cannabis while driving, and passengers may not smoke while the vehicle moves. Impaired driving is prosecuted under the DUI law.
See our New Jersey cannabis law guide for penalties and details.
Cannabis Taxes in Somerset
New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax applies to every adult-use sale. Franklin Township, like any town that allows stores, may also collect a local transfer tax of up to 2%. We could not confirm the township's current rate on an official source, so read your receipt for the exact charge.
Medical Marijuana in Somerset
Bloc and SilverLeaf Wellness serve Medicinal Cannabis Program patients, who pay no state sales tax and may send one of up to two registered caregivers to pick up an order.
Dispensaries Near Somerset
- New Brunswick: 3 stores on the other side of the city line.
- Highland Park: 4 stores just east, across the Raritan from New Brunswick.
- Franklin Park and Kingston: 2 and 2 stores south along Route 27, villages that lie at least partly in Franklin Township.
Find more towns on our New Jersey directory.
Somerset Dispensary FAQ
Is Somerset, NJ a town?
Not exactly. Somerset is the postal name for a large part of Franklin Township in Somerset County, and the township makes the local cannabis rules.
Is weed legal in Somerset, NJ?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy from the licensed stores in the Franklin Township part of Somerset and possess up to 6 ounces.
How many dispensaries does Somerset have?
12 licensed stores, most of them on Hamilton Street, Easton Avenue and Somerset Street near New Brunswick.
Which Somerset dispensary is closest to Rutgers?
The Hamilton Street, Easton Avenue and Somerset Street stores are just over the New Brunswick line. Remember that using cannabis on campus is banned.
Can I buy weed in Somerset with an out-of-state license?
Yes, if it proves you are 21. Keep the purchase in New Jersey.
What time do Somerset dispensaries open?
Leaf Haus opens at 7 a.m.; the rest open between 9 and 10 a.m.
What is the purchase limit in Somerset?
One ounce of flower, 4 grams of concentrate or vape oil, or 1,000 mg of edibles per transaction.
Do Somerset dispensaries take cards?
Debit, usually; credit, rarely. Cash always works.
Does any Somerset dispensary deliver?
New Jersey licenses cannabis delivery from retailers to homes, and towns cannot ban it. Ask the store whether it offers delivery.
What is the best-rated dispensary in Somerset?
Bridge City Collective, with 5.0 stars from about 1,070 Google reviews. The list above ranks the others.
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How we build this list: Store names and addresses come from the CRC's map of licensed adult-use dispensaries and alternative treatment centers, listed under each store's postal town. Ratings, review counts and hours are from public Google Maps data. We refresh the list monthly.