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Dispensaries in Downtown and Central Salem: Capitol, Willamette University, State and Commercial Streets


Downtown and central Salem have 11 licensed dispensaries along State Street, Center Street and Commercial Street SE, within about a mile of the Oregon State Capitol and Willamette University. Truth Center St has a perfect 5.0★ from 915 reviews, Truth Commercial 4.9★ and Club Pitbull 4.8★. Six open at 7 a.m. every day, and Mary Jane’s Farmacy delivers free across Salem over $25.

A summer morning at Bush's Pasture Park — Downtown & Central Salem dispensaries, Salem, OR
A summer morning at Bush's Pasture Park. Photo: Sheila Sund from Salem, United States, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Central Salem’s shops cluster in three spots: State Street east of Willamette University (Club Pitbull, The Joint on State, Hall of Strains), Center Street NE near the Capitol (Green Cross, Mary Jane’s Farmacy, Truth Center St), and Commercial Street SE just south of downtown near Salem Hospital (Truth, Stinkin Budz, Preserve). Recreational purchases carry Oregon’s 17% state cannabis tax plus up to 3% local tax; OMMP cardholders pay neither at medically endorsed stores — and every store in this guide is medically endorsed.

Downtown and Central Salem Dispensaries at a Glance

Dispensary Known for Hours
Truth Dispensary Center St Truth's Center Street store, with a perfect 5.0 rating from more than 900 reviews, great prices, constant deals and staff who never rush you 7 a.m.–9:55 p.m. daily
Club Pitbull A clean State Street shop near Willamette University with Salem's best hash selection, fresh flower and a devoted following for budtender Marty 9 a.m.–10 p.m. daily
Hall of Strains A State Street shop open from 7 a.m. daily, with deli-style flower that rotates fast, a Friday flower discount and free delivery 7 a.m.–9:55 p.m. daily
The Joint on State A veteran-owned, family-feel State Street shop where regulars get top flower at every tier and help with medical cards 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Mon–Sat; 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Sun
Mary Jane's Farmacy A small Center Street shop near the Capitol that delivers free across Salem on orders over $25, with daily sales and personal service 7 a.m.–10 p.m. daily
Green Cross Cannabis Emporium Center St Green Cross's Center Street store near the Capitol, a dog-friendly neighborhood shop with good concentrate prices and patient staff 8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily
OG Collective Cross St OG Collective's best-loved store, a clean Cross Street shop near Bush's Pasture Park with great deals and standout budtenders 7 a.m.–10 p.m. daily
THC Recreation Station Salem A locally owned shop off 12th and Oxford with a sale every day, stamp cards and a manager regulars rave about 10 a.m.–10 p.m. daily
Truth Dispensary Commercial A small Truth just south of downtown with a 4.9 rating, top prices, Mule products and a beloved budtender duo 7 a.m.–9:55 p.m. daily
Stinkin Budz A newer, budget-friendly shop south of downtown with a huge brand selection, Saturday sales and no-pressure staff 8 a.m.–9:50 p.m. daily
Preserve Oregon Commercial A nicely decorated Commercial Street shop south of downtown with local-farm flower you can see and smell, four price tiers and reliable delivery 8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily

The 11 Licensed Dispensaries in Downtown and Central Salem

Truth Dispensary Center St logo

Truth Dispensary Center St

2345 Center St NE · 7 a.m.–9:55 p.m. daily · 5★ (915 Google reviews)

A perfect 5.0★ from 915 reviews, great prices, weekly deals and a 7 a.m. opening on Center Street NE.

Medical endorsed · Full store guide →

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Club Pitbull

1860 State St · 9 a.m.–10 p.m. daily · 4.8★ (346 Google reviews)

A clean State Street shop 0.6 miles from Willamette University with Salem's best hash selection, say regulars (4.8★).

Medical endorsed · Full store guide →

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Hall of Strains

2595 State St · 7 a.m.–9:55 p.m. daily · 4.8★ (643 Google reviews)

Deli-style, fast-rotating flower, a Friday flower discount and free delivery on State Street, open from 7 a.m.

Medical endorsed · Full store guide →

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The Joint on State

2350 State St · 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Mon–Sat; 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Sun · 4.8★ (336 Google reviews)

A veteran-owned, family-feel State Street shop that helps with medical card renewals.

Medical endorsed · Full store guide →

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Mary Jane's Farmacy

1729 Center St NE Ste 170 · 7 a.m.–10 p.m. daily · 4.7★ (163 Google reviews)

A small Center Street shop with free delivery across Salem over $25, scheduled delivery and daily sales. Opens at 7 a.m.

Medical endorsed · Full store guide →

Green Cross Cannabis Emporium Center St logo

Green Cross Cannabis Emporium Center St

1695 Center St NE · 8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily · 4.6★ (148 Google reviews)

Green Cross's dog-friendly Center Street store near the Capitol, with good concentrate prices.

Medical endorsed · Full store guide →

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OG Collective Cross St

1255 Cross St SE Ste 150 · 7 a.m.–10 p.m. daily · 4.7★ (505 Google reviews)

OG Collective's favorite store, 0.3 miles from Bush's Pasture Park, with 30% off deals and a 7 a.m. opening (4.7★ from 505 reviews).

Medical endorsed · Full store guide →

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THC Recreation Station Salem

1295 Oxford St SE · 10 a.m.–10 p.m. daily · 4.6★ (515 Google reviews)

A locally owned shop at 12th and Oxford with a sale every day and stamp cards.

Medical endorsed · Full store guide →

Truth Dispensary Commercial logo

Truth Dispensary Commercial

1026 Commercial St SE · 7 a.m.–9:55 p.m. daily · 4.9★ (456 Google reviews)

A small Truth just south of downtown with a 4.9 rating, top prices and Mule products. Opens at 7 a.m.

Medical endorsed · Full store guide →

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Stinkin Budz

1040 Commercial St SE · 8 a.m.–9:50 p.m. daily · 4.8★ (25 Google reviews)

A newer, budget-friendly shop with a huge brand selection and Saturday sales, next to Truth Commercial.

Medical endorsed · Full store guide →

Preserve Oregon Commercial logo

Preserve Oregon Commercial

1201 Commercial St SE · 8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily · 4.8★ (670 Google reviews)

A nicely decorated shop with local-farm flower you can smell, four price tiers and reliable delivery (4.8★ from 670 reviews).

Medical endorsed · Full store guide →

Getting Around Central Salem

Club Pitbull, The Joint on State and Hall of Strains are within half a mile of each other on State Street. Green Cross and Mary Jane’s Farmacy share a Center Street plaza 0.6 miles from the Capitol, with Truth Center St a few blocks east. Truth Commercial, Stinkin Budz and Preserve Commercial sit side by side on Commercial Street SE, about half a mile from Salem Hospital. OG Collective Cross is about 0.5 miles from the Amtrak station.

Using Cannabis Near the Capitol: What's Legal

Adults 21 and over can buy up to 2 ounces of flower, 10 grams of concentrates and 16 ounces of edibles a day. Using cannabis in a public place — including the Capitol grounds, Riverfront Park, Bush’s Pasture Park and Willamette University — is a Class B violation under ORS 475C.377.

Downtown Salem Dispensary FAQ

What dispensary is closest to the Oregon State Capitol?

Green Cross Center St and Mary Jane's Farmacy on Center Street NE are about 0.6 miles from the Capitol, and Club Pitbull on State Street about 0.7 miles.

What dispensary is near Willamette University?

Club Pitbull on State Street is about 0.6 miles from Willamette University.

What is the best-rated dispensary in Salem?

Truth Dispensary on Center Street NE has a perfect 5.0★ from 915 Google reviews, as of October 2026.

What dispensary is closest to the Salem Amtrak station?

Club Pitbull and OG Collective Cross St are each about 0.5 miles from the Amtrak station.

Which downtown Salem dispensaries open at 7 a.m.?

Truth Center St, Truth Commercial, Hall of Strains, Mary Jane's Farmacy and OG Collective Cross St open at 7 a.m. every day.

Store hours, ratings and details were checked against state license records and each store’s Google Business Profile on October 13, 2026. Featured placements, where shown, are paid and labelled. Corrections: contact us.