Albany has 15 dispensaries licensed by the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Adults 21 and older with a valid government photo ID can buy, including visitors from other states and countries. 1 Albany store is a medical dispensary for certified patients only. Albany is also OCM's home: New York's Cannabis Law puts the principal office of OCM and the Cannabis Control Board in the city of Albany.
The state capital's market splits in two. A walkable group of stores sits downtown and in the older neighborhoods, while a second group lines Central Avenue on the way out toward Colonie, where parking is easier. Ratings are high across the board: most Albany stores hold 4.7 stars or better.
All 15 Licensed Dispensaries in Albany, NY
Downtown (12207 and 12210) has three open stores. The 12205 ZIP, out Central Avenue, has the largest group, and Western Avenue, Northern Boulevard, Delaware Avenue and Southern Boulevard fill in the rest.
Downtown and the inner neighborhoods: Dark Horse is on Centre Street, Higher Tolerance on South Pearl Street and Hold Up Roll Up on Washington Avenue. Crush New Scotland & Grove Dispensary is on Grove Avenue (12208). In 12209, Cannabicity Albany is on Delaware Avenue and State of Mind Dispensary on Southern Boulevard. Royale Flower Cannabis Dispensary is on Northern Boulevard (12204).
Central Avenue and the west end: Central Avenue (12205) has Capital District Cannabis & Wellness, The Chronic Dispensary and Brownies, with Robinson's Dispensary on Everett Road and the medical-only Vireo Health of NY on Fuller Road. In 12203, Route 20 Cannabis is on Western Avenue and Silver Cannabis Company on Executive Park Drive.
Best Albany Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Robinson's Dispensary (5.0 stars, about 110 reviews), Capital District Cannabis & Wellness (4.9, about 870), Royale Flower (4.9, about 530) and Silver Cannabis Company (4.9, about 310).
- Most reviewed: Capital District Cannabis & Wellness, then Royale Flower and Silver Cannabis Company.
- Open earliest (8 a.m.): Silver Cannabis Company, Robinson's, Hold Up Roll Up and Cannabicity Albany.
- Open latest: Hold Up Roll Up and Cannabicity Albany until midnight, Dark Horse until 11 p.m.
- Medical patients: Vireo Health of NY, open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Visiting a Dispensary in Albany: ID, Payment and Hours
- ID: A valid government photo ID showing you are 21 or older. OCM accepts state and local IDs, including IDNYC, and passports from any country.
- Payment: Bring cash. Many stores take debit; credit cards are rare.
- Hours: Each store sets its own hours within local rules. Albany stores open between 8 and 11 a.m., and most close at 9 or 10 p.m.
- Check the license: Look for OCM's Dispensary Verification Tool placard by the door.
Albany and New York Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
Our New York marijuana laws guide has the full state rules.
- Limits: Adults may possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis and 24 grams of concentrated cannabis, including edibles and oils, and stores apply the same figures as a daily limit.
- Public use: Only where tobacco smoking is allowed. Smoking is banned in restaurants, bars, patios, indoor workplaces and state parks.
- Driving: No use in any vehicle, moving or parked. Driving while impaired is a crime.
- College campuses: The University at Albany says cannabis use and possession remain prohibited on its campuses under federal law.
Cannabis Taxes in Albany
Albany shoppers pay New York's 13% retail tax at the register: a 9% state excise and a 4% local excise split between Albany County and the city or town where the store sits. A 9% distributor tax is built into the shelf price, and there is no sales tax. Compare states in our cannabis prices by state report.
Medical Marijuana in Albany
Vireo Health of NY is a registered organization dispensary serving certified patients only, including those aged 18 to 20. Medical purchases are not charged the 13% adult-use tax.
Dispensaries Near Albany
- Dispensaries in Colonie: 5 stores just northwest of the city.
- Dispensaries in Menands: 2 stores just north along the Hudson.
- Dispensaries in Rensselaer: 2 stores across the river.
- Dispensaries in Troy: 8 stores up the Hudson.
- Dispensaries in Schenectady: 10 stores to the northwest.
Browse every city on our New York dispensary directory.
Albany Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Albany?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy at OCM-licensed stores and use cannabis wherever tobacco smoking is allowed.
How many dispensaries are in Albany?
Our directory lists 15 licensed dispensaries in Albany, the most in the Capital Region.
Can tourists buy weed in Albany?
Yes, with an out-of-state driver's license or a passport, if they are 21 or older.
What time do dispensaries close in Albany?
Most close at 9 or 10 p.m.; Hold Up Roll Up and Cannabicity Albany stay open until midnight.
Do Albany dispensaries take cards?
Many accept debit and all accept cash. Credit cards are rare.
How much can I buy at an Albany dispensary?
Up to 3 ounces of cannabis and 24 grams of concentrated cannabis, including edibles, per day.
Where can I smoke weed in Albany?
At home or where tobacco smoking is allowed and the owner permits it, never in a car or a state park.
Can I get weed delivered in Albany?
Yes, if a licensed dispensary delivers to your address. You pay in advance and show ID at the door.
Is the Office of Cannabis Management in Albany?
Yes. The Cannabis Law sets the principal office of OCM and the Cannabis Control Board in the city of Albany.
What is the best dispensary in Albany?
Robinson's Dispensary has a 5.0 rating, and Capital District Cannabis & Wellness has the most reviews. See our ratings list above.
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How we build this list: Store names, addresses, license numbers and medical status come from the New York Office of Cannabis Management. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data. We refresh the list monthly and remove stores whose licenses are no longer active.