Pittsburgh has 13 dispensaries licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. They serve medical patients only, so the buyer must hold an active Pennsylvania medical marijuana ID card, or be a registered caregiver for someone who does. There is no adult-use counter for residents or visitors, and cards from Ohio, West Virginia or anywhere else are refused. Two Pittsburgh stores stay open until 10 p.m., the latest hours we track in the city.
Pittsburgh's store map looks different from the rest of the state because the Pittsburgh mailing address reaches well beyond the city. Eight of the stores below are in city neighborhoods like the Strip District, Lawrenceville and Squirrel Hill; the other five sit in suburbs such as Penn Hills, Pleasant Hills and Harmarville that use a Pittsburgh address. The local scene also includes a few names you will not see in Philadelphia, among them Terra Pharm, Maitri Medicinals, Delta 9 and DRK MTR.
All 13 Licensed Dispensaries in Pittsburgh, PA
Penn Avenue in the Strip District is the closest thing Pittsburgh has to a dispensary row, with two stores a few blocks apart in ZIP 15222. The East End has three more, and the North Side, South Side and West Liberty Avenue each have one. Beyond the city line, Ethos runs three stores with Pittsburgh addresses, all east, south or west of town.
Strip District and North Side: DRK MTR Strip District at 2400 Penn Ave and Sunnyside Allegheny County at 2116 Penn Avenue, plus Trulieve Pittsburgh on Federal Street across the Allegheny River.
East End: Delta 9 Pittsburgh on 52nd Street in Lawrenceville, Maitri Medicinals on Centre Avenue and Trulieve Squirrel Hill on Forward Avenue.
South of the rivers: Beyond Hello Pittsburgh on East Carson Street in the South Side Flats and Liberty Pittsburgh on West Liberty Avenue.
Suburbs with a Pittsburgh address: Organic Remedies North Pittsburgh on McKnight Road, Terra Pharm Penn Hills on Rodi Road, Ethos Harmarville, Ethos Pittsburgh South on Clairton Boulevard in Pleasant Hills, and Ethos Fayette on Home Drive west of the city.
Best Pittsburgh Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: DRK MTR Strip District (5.0 stars, about 180 reviews), Terra Pharm Penn Hills (4.9, about 120), Ethos Fayette (4.8, about 1,100) and Organic Remedies North Pittsburgh (4.8, about 1,000).
- Most reviewed: Sunnyside Allegheny County (4.5, about 1,300) and Trulieve Squirrel Hill (4.4, about 1,200).
- Earliest: Sunnyside on Penn Avenue and Trulieve Squirrel Hill open at 8 a.m.
- Latest: DRK MTR and Trulieve Squirrel Hill are open until 10 p.m.; Organic Remedies and Terra Pharm close at 9 p.m. Most others close at 8.
Visiting a Dispensary in Pittsburgh: Card, ID, Payment and Hours
At the door, staff check your Pennsylvania medical marijuana card along with a Pennsylvania driver's license or state photo ID. A certification alone is not enough; the card has to be active and paid. A few stores want first-time patients to make an appointment, so a quick call saves a wasted trip. A pharmacist or physician is available during all patient hours, either in person or over a live video link, to look over your certification and talk through products. Bring cash or a debit card, and ask ahead about other payment options.
Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
- How much: The cap is a 90-day supply, which regulations define as 192 units. Count 3.5 grams of dry leaf, 1 gram of concentrate or 100 milligrams of THC in a capsule, oil, tincture or topical as one unit. A new 90-day supply is allowed in the final seven days of each 30-day stretch.
- What forms: Flower is sold as dry leaf for vaporization, alongside vape cartridges, capsules, oils, tinctures and topicals. Lighting it up is illegal for everyone. You will not find edibles on the shelf, though the law lets a patient or caregiver mix medical marijuana into food.
- City penalties: A Pittsburgh city ordinance lets police cite people for possessing 30 grams or less or 8 grams of hashish under the city code instead of state drug law. It reduces the penalty, not the illegality: possession without a Pennsylvania card is still against state law.
- Driving: Any amount of THC or its metabolite in your blood can support a DUI charge, card or no card.
- Flying: At Pittsburgh International Airport, TSA screeners follow federal law and refer cannabis to police.
Read more in our Pennsylvania marijuana laws guide.
Cannabis Taxes in Pittsburgh
There is no sales tax on medical marijuana in Pennsylvania, and we found no Pittsburgh or Allegheny County cannabis tax. The state does tax growers and processors at 5% of their sales to dispensaries, but the law bars passing it on as a separate receipt line. Compare price levels in our 2026 cannabis prices by state.
Medical Marijuana in Pittsburgh
Getting a card takes four steps: create a profile in the state registry using a Pennsylvania license or ID, see a registered practitioner who certifies a qualifying condition, pay the $50 yearly card fee (no cost for many Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, WIC and PACE/PACENET participants), then shop at any dispensary in the state. Caregivers can be named for patients who cannot shop for themselves, and patients under 18 must have one.
Ohio and West Virginia: Ohio sells to adults, but since March 20, 2026 Ohio law treats marijuana bought outside Ohio as contraband, so a Pennsylvania patient's medicine is not protected there. Anything bought in Ohio is likewise illegal to bring home without a Pennsylvania card. Crossing a state line with cannabis also violates federal law.
Adult use in Harrisburg: As of October 2026 it remains illegal. HB 1200 cleared the House 102 to 101 on May 7, 2025 and then failed 3 to 7 in the Senate Law and Justice Committee on May 13. SB 120 has sat in that committee since July 10, 2025, and its discharge resolution came off the Senate calendar on October 19, 2026.
Dispensaries Near Pittsburgh
- Dispensaries in Monroeville: 3 stores east on the Parkway and Business 22.
- Dispensaries in Cranberry Township: 5 stores north on I-79.
- Dispensaries in New Kensington: 2 stores up the Allegheny River.
- Dispensaries in Washington: 3 stores south on I-79.
- Dispensaries in Greensburg: 2 stores in Westmoreland County.
- Dispensaries in Aliquippa: 1 store down the Ohio River in Beaver County.
See the rest of the state in our Pennsylvania dispensary directory.
Pittsburgh Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Pittsburgh?
Only for registered medical patients and caregivers. Pennsylvania has not legalized adult use, so a card is required to buy.
How many dispensaries are in Pittsburgh?
13 licensed medical dispensaries use a Pittsburgh address, eight in city neighborhoods and five in nearby suburbs.
Can I buy weed in Pittsburgh with an out-of-state card?
No. Pennsylvania accepts only its own cards, and patients must be state residents.
How do I get a medical card in Pittsburgh?
Register online, get certified by a state-approved practitioner, pay the $50 fee, and show the card at the dispensary.
Which Pittsburgh dispensaries are open late?
DRK MTR in the Strip District and Trulieve Squirrel Hill stay open until 10 p.m.
Which Pittsburgh dispensary opens earliest?
Sunnyside on Penn Avenue and Trulieve Squirrel Hill, both at 8 a.m.
Can I smoke medical marijuana in Pittsburgh?
No. Smoking it is illegal statewide; patients may vaporize dry leaf in private.
Can I get weed delivered in Pittsburgh?
We have not found any licensed home delivery for Pittsburgh patients. Plan to pick up in person and ask the store about ordering ahead.
Is there a dispensary in the Strip District?
Yes, two on Penn Avenue: DRK MTR and Sunnyside Allegheny County.
What is the best dispensary in Pittsburgh?
DRK MTR has a 5.0 rating and Terra Pharm Penn Hills 4.9; Ethos Fayette and Organic Remedies pair 4.8 stars with more than 1,000 reviews each.
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How we build this list: Store names and addresses come from the Pennsylvania Department of Health's list of permitted medical marijuana dispensaries. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data. We refresh the list monthly and remove stores reported as permanently closed.