Akron has 5 dispensaries licensed by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control. To shop you need to be at least 21 and show unexpired government photo ID; Ohio does not ask where you live. The 5 stores also take registered medical patients. One of them, Bloom Medicinals on East North Street, has about 4,250 public Google reviews, more than any single store in Columbus, Cincinnati or Cleveland.
The Rubber City has a small but highly rated lineup: three of its four rated stores score 4.8 or 4.9 stars. Stores sit east and south of downtown, with one right in the center on South Summit Street. Summit County has more options in Cuyahoga Falls and Tallmadge, and Canton is about half an hour south.
All 5 Licensed Dispensaries in Akron, OH
All five are in Summit County. Two share the 44306 ZIP on the south side, one is downtown in 44308, one is in 44305 on the northeast side and one is in 44312 in the southeast.
Downtown and north: The Botanist Akron is at 46 South Summit Street, a short walk from downtown. Bloom Medicinals is on East North Street in 44305.
South and southeast: Culture Retail Partners of Ohio is on East Archwood Avenue and Farmaceutical RX is on East Waterloo Road, both in 44306. AYR Akron is on Canton Road in 44312.
Best Akron Dispensaries for Every Need
From public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: AYR Akron (4.9 stars, about 160 reviews), then Bloom Medicinals (4.8, about 4,250) and Culture Retail Partners (4.8, about 900).
- Most reviewed: Bloom Medicinals, by a wide margin. The Botanist Akron is next with about 1,300.
- Open earliest: Bloom Medicinals and The Botanist Akron open at 8 a.m.
- Open latest: AYR Akron, Bloom Medicinals and The Botanist Akron close at 10 p.m. Culture Retail Partners closes at 8 p.m.
- Most central: The Botanist Akron on South Summit Street.
Farmaceutical RX on East Waterloo Road has no public rating or posted hours, so call first.
Visiting a Dispensary in Akron: ID, Payment and Hours
Staff check ID before you reach the counter, so keep the physical card handy. Bring cash or a debit card, and ask before counting on a credit card. With three stores open until 10 p.m., Akron is an easy after-work stop. Our Cannabis 101 and strain guide cover the basics of flower, vapes and edibles.
Akron and Ohio Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
Per day, Akron stores can sell you up to 2.5 ounces of flower, along with other products totaling no more than 15,000 milligrams of THC. Total possession is capped at 2.5 ounces of plant material and 15 grams of extract.
Akron borders Cuyahoga Valley National Park, which is federal land, so carrying cannabis on the park's stretch of the Towpath Trail means carrying it where it is illegal. Elsewhere, you may only smoke or vape on private property used mostly as a home or farm. Riding in a car, keep it sealed or stowed out of reach, since a passenger smoking in a moving vehicle commits a misdemeanor and an impaired driver can be charged with OVI. Our Ohio marijuana law guide has the details.
Cannabis Taxes in Akron
Every adult-use sale pays Ohio's 10% excise plus Summit County sales tax. Akron is not allowed to levy its own marijuana tax. Medical sales skip the excise. Compare with other states in our 2026 price guide.
Medical Marijuana in Akron
Medical registration needs a certified physician's recommendation for a qualifying condition. Patients can buy far more than adult-use shoppers, pay no excise and may register up to two caregivers, but they may not smoke their cannabis.
Dispensaries Near Akron
- Dispensaries in Cuyahoga Falls: 2 stores just north.
- Dispensaries in Tallmadge: 2 stores to the northeast.
- Dispensaries in Kent: 1 store east in Portage County.
- Dispensaries in Streetsboro: 2 stores farther northeast.
- Dispensaries in Canton: 4 stores south on I-77.
- Dispensaries in Massillon: 2 stores southwest.
All Ohio cities are on our Ohio dispensary directory.
Akron Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Akron?
Yes. Adults 21 and older may buy at Akron's licensed stores and use it on private residential property.
How many dispensaries are in Akron?
5 licensed stores, all in Summit County, with more in nearby Cuyahoga Falls and Tallmadge.
Can out-of-state visitors buy weed in Akron?
Yes. Ohio sells to any adult 21 or older with valid ID, but you cannot take it across a state line.
What time do Akron dispensaries close?
AYR Akron, Bloom Medicinals and The Botanist Akron are open until 10 p.m.
How much weed can I buy in Akron?
2.5 ounces of flower and up to 15,000 milligrams of THC in other products per day.
Can I bring weed into Cuyahoga Valley National Park?
No. It is federal land, where cannabis is illegal.
Where can I smoke weed in Akron?
Only on private property used as a home or farm, with the owner's consent.
Do Akron dispensaries take cards?
Cash and debit are standard. Ask the store about credit.
Can I get weed delivered in Akron?
Adult-use delivery is not allowed in Ohio. Registered patients may be able to get medical delivery under state rules.
What is the best dispensary in Akron?
AYR Akron rates highest at 4.9 stars, and Bloom Medicinals combines a 4.8 rating with the most reviews.
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How we build this list: We list Akron stores licensed by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control, using its records for names, addresses and license numbers, and public Google Maps data for ratings, review counts and hours. Updated monthly.