Columbus has 25 dispensaries licensed by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control. Any adult 21 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID can shop, and that includes visitors from other states. Since Senate Bill 56 merged Ohio's licenses, every one of the 25 stores also serves registered medical patients. Columbus has more licensed stores than any other Ohio city, all of them in Franklin County.
Ohio's capital is a big, spread-out market, and its stores follow the freeways and the old commercial strips rather than one downtown cluster. You will find shops near the Ohio State campus, along West Broad and East Main, out on Morse Road and up by the outerbelt in the northwest. Competition is real here: three Columbus stores carry a 4.9 Google rating, and the busiest one has more than 3,500 reviews.
All 25 Licensed Dispensaries in Columbus, OH
No single part of town dominates. The west side (ZIP 43228) and the downtown 43215 area each have four stores, the 43201 and 43209 ZIPs on the north and east sides have two or three each, and the rest are scattered from Lockbourne Road in the south to Sancus Boulevard near Westerville in the north. Most addresses sit within a short drive of I-70, I-71 or I-270.
Downtown, the campus area and the near north: In 43215, Nar Cannabis is on East Long Street, The Botanist is on Vine Street, Trulieve South High is on South High Street and Terrasana is on Grandview Avenue. Just west, The Landing Dispensary is on West Gay Street. Near Ohio State, Mother Earth's Fine Cannabis is on Neil Avenue and Locals Dispensary is on Cleveland Avenue, both in 43201, with Trulieve North High farther up High Street and Culture Retail Partners of Ohio on Holly Avenue in 43212.
West side: Four stores share the 43228 ZIP: Bloom Medicinals on Georgesville Road, Ohio Cannabis Company on West Broad Street, Theory Wellness on Sullivant Avenue and Woodward Fine Cannabis on Fisher Road.
East and south: East Main Street has Herbal Wellness Center and Main Street Medical Cannabis, and a second Terrasana is on Livingston Avenue, all in 43209. Bloom Medicinals on Lockbourne Road covers the south side.
Northeast and northwest: Amplify on North Hamilton Road and Zips Dispensaries on Morse Road are both in 43230. Greenlight is on North Cassady Avenue, Certified Dispensary is on Silver Drive and Story Cannabis is on East Dublin Granville Road. Up north, Trulieve Westerville has a Columbus address on Sancus Boulevard. In the northwest 43235 ZIP, Elevated Growth is on High Cross Boulevard and Klutch Cannabis is at Bethel Sawmill Center.
Best Columbus Dispensaries for Every Need
These picks use public Google ratings and posted hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Locals Dispensary (4.9 stars, about 1,900 reviews), Ohio Cannabis Company (4.9, about 600) and Mother Earth's Fine Cannabis (4.9, about 240). Bloom Medicinals on Lockbourne Road follows at 4.8 with about 760.
- Most reviewed: Bloom Medicinals on Georgesville Road, with about 3,500 reviews and a 4.7 rating, well ahead of Locals and Greenlight (about 1,250).
- Open earliest: Nine stores open at 8 a.m., including both Bloom Medicinals locations, Nar Cannabis, The Botanist, all three Trulieve stores, Woodward Fine Cannabis and Zips.
- Open latest: Mother Earth's Fine Cannabis stays open until 11 p.m. Klutch Cannabis and Zips close at 10:45 p.m.
- Near Ohio State: Mother Earth's on Neil Avenue and Locals on Cleveland Avenue are the closest to campus, and both are 4.9-star stores.
- Medical patients: All 25 stores fill registered patient purchases.
Culture Retail Partners of Ohio has no public Google rating or hours yet, so call before you go.
Visiting a Dispensary in Columbus: ID, Payment and Hours
Bring an unexpired driver's license, state ID or passport showing your date of birth; out-of-state IDs are fine. Plenty of Columbus shops take orders online for in-store pickup, which saves a wait on game days and Friday evenings. Cash works everywhere, debit is common, and card policies differ by store. Most Columbus stores open between 8 and 10 a.m. and close at 9 or 10 p.m., but hours shift on holidays, so check the listing first. New to buying? Our Cannabis 101 guide and strain library explain what you will see on the menu.
Columbus and Ohio Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
In one day a Columbus store may sell you up to 2.5 ounces of flower plus other products holding up to 15,000 milligrams of total THC, under the Division of Cannabis Control's sales-limit guidance. You may possess 2.5 ounces of plant material and 15 grams of extract in all. Since March 20, 2026, only cannabis from a licensed Ohio store or a legal home grow is lawful to have, so product carried in from Michigan or anywhere else is contraband.
Smoking and vaping are limited to private property used mainly as a home or farm. Lighting up in a park, on a downtown sidewalk or outside the arena is a minor misdemeanor, and landlords may forbid it in a lease. In a car, keep cannabis in its sealed package or in the trunk, and remember that driving high is an OVI. Students should note that Ohio State bans possession and use on all university-owned, operated or leased property, residence halls included, because federal law applies there. Full details are in our Ohio marijuana laws guide.
Cannabis Taxes in Columbus
Adult-use purchases in Columbus carry Ohio's 10% marijuana excise tax plus regular sales tax, each figured on the sale price. Ohio law bars cities and counties from adding their own cannabis tax, so Columbus has none. The sales tax portion follows the county rate, and your receipt lists both lines. Registered patients skip the 10% excise. Compare costs nationwide in our 2026 cannabis price guide.
Medical Marijuana in Columbus
Patients need a recommendation from a physician certified by the State Medical Board for a qualifying condition, then register with the state for one year at a time. A store can sell a patient up to 10 ounces of plant material and 60,000 milligrams of total THC in products per day, with possession capped at a 90-day supply. Patients may not smoke their medicine, though other forms are allowed.
Dispensaries Near Columbus
- Dispensaries in Westerville: 1 store just north of the city.
- Dispensaries in Dublin: 2 stores northwest along I-270.
- Dispensaries in Reynoldsburg: 3 stores east on I-70.
- Dispensaries in Lewis Center: 3 stores north in Delaware County.
- Dispensaries in Delaware: 2 stores up US 23.
- Dispensaries in Newark: 3 stores east in Licking County.
See every town on our Ohio dispensary directory.
Columbus Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Columbus?
Yes. Adults 21 and up can buy at any licensed Columbus store and use it on private residential property.
How many dispensaries are in Columbus?
25 licensed stores, the most of any city in Ohio. Suburbs such as Reynoldsburg, Dublin and Westerville add more.
Can tourists buy weed in Columbus?
Yes. Ohio has no residency requirement, so a visitor 21 or older with valid photo ID can shop. Leave any leftovers in Ohio, because crossing a state line with cannabis is illegal.
What time do dispensaries close in Columbus?
Usually 9 or 10 p.m. Mother Earth's on Neil Avenue is open until 11 p.m., the latest in the city.
Do Columbus dispensaries take cards?
Cash is accepted everywhere and debit at many stores. Ask the store about credit cards before you go.
How much weed can I buy in Columbus?
Up to 2.5 ounces of flower and up to 15,000 milligrams of THC in other products per day. Registered patients have higher limits.
Where can I smoke weed in Columbus?
Only on private property used as a home or farm, with the owner's consent. Parks, sidewalks, bars and patios are off limits.
Can I smoke weed at Ohio State?
No. Ohio State prohibits cannabis on university property, including dorms, even for students over 21.
Can I get weed delivered in Columbus?
Not as an adult-use shopper. SB 56 allows delivery only to registered medical patients and caregivers under state rules, so ask your store whether it offers it.
What is the best dispensary in Columbus?
On Google ratings, Locals Dispensary, Ohio Cannabis Company and Mother Earth's lead at 4.9 stars. Check the ratings list above for more.
Can I take weed through John Glenn Columbus International Airport?
No. TSA follows federal law and refers cannabis found at screening to police.
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How we build this list: Store names, addresses and license numbers come from the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control's list of licensed dispensaries. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data. We refresh the list monthly and remove stores that close or lose their license.