Burlington has 12 dispensaries licensed by the Vermont Cannabis Control Board (CCB). Anyone 21 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID can buy, including visitors from other states. Every Burlington store in our directory is an adult-use retailer, and Burlington voters chose to allow those stores on Town Meeting Day, March 2, 2021, VTDigger reported.
Burlington is Vermont's biggest cannabis market by a wide margin. It has more licensed stores than Rutland and Montpelier combined, and most of them sit within walking distance of the Church Street Marketplace. That makes it the one place in the state where you can compare several shops on foot in an afternoon.
All 12 Licensed Dispensaries in Burlington, VT
Every store in our Burlington list shares the 05401 ZIP code, and most are packed into the blocks around downtown. Three are on Church Street itself, two more are on Pearl Street, and the rest fan out along Main, College, Bank and St. Paul Streets. A few sit farther out, in the South End and the Old North End. Each listing has the store's CCB license number, address and a map.
Church Street Marketplace: Garcia's Cannabis Collective is at 97 Church St, TRUE-802 Cannabis at 132 Church St and Float On next door at 136 1/2 Church St. Just off the marketplace, Green Haven Herbals is at 18 Pearl St and Herbmont is at 191 Bank St.
Main, College and St. Paul Streets: Bern Gallery Dispensary is at 135 Main St, Lucky You at 190 College St and Heybud Collective at 291 St Paul St. Farther up the hill, The Herb Closet is at 196 Pearl St.
Pine Street, Archibald Street and Thorsen Way: Upstate Elevator Dispensary is at 699 Pine St in the South End. Judy's Holistic Solution is at 64 Archibald St in the Old North End, and Green Leaf Central is at 30 Thorsen Way.
Best Burlington Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026.
- Highest rated with a long track record: Green Leaf Central, Float On, Heybud Collective and TRUE-802 Cannabis all hold 4.8 stars on more than 100 reviews each. Bern Gallery Dispensary and Upstate Elevator Dispensary have 4.7.
- Most reviewed: Green Leaf Central, with about 360 reviews, just ahead of Bern Gallery Dispensary at about 340.
- Open earliest: Heybud Collective and The Herb Closet list an 8 a.m. opening. Float On and Upstate Elevator open at 8:30.
- Open latest: Float On and The Herb Closet list hours until midnight. Garcia's, Green Haven Herbals, Heybud Collective and TRUE-802 close at 10 p.m.
Visiting a Dispensary in Burlington: ID, Payment and Hours
Stores check a valid government-issued photo ID when you walk in and again before you pay. A driver's license from any state works, and so does a passport. Visa and Mastercard do not allow cannabis purchases on credit, so bring cash or a debit card. Hours run from a 7 p.m. close on College Street to midnight on Church Street, so check the listing first.
Burlington and Vermont Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
Since July 1, 2026, a Vermont retailer may sell one customer up to 2 ounces of cannabis, or the equivalent in other products, per transaction. Adults may possess up to 2 ounces or 10 grams of hashish. Flower above 30% THC cannot be sold, and flavored vape oils are banned statewide.
Not on Church Street, the waterfront or campus. Using cannabis in a public place, including streets, sidewalks and parks, is a civil violation with fines starting at up to $100. That covers the marketplace, the bike path and the city's lakefront parks. The University of Vermont does not allow cannabis anywhere on university property, including residence halls, and that ban covers medical cannabis too. Driving while impaired is DUI, and an open container in the passenger area brings a fine of up to $200. Read our full Vermont marijuana laws guide.
Cannabis Taxes in Burlington
Every adult-use sale in Vermont carries a 14% cannabis excise tax plus the 6% state sales tax. Burlington has also charged a 1% local option sales tax since 2006, according to the Vermont Department of Taxes, and that local tax applies to retail cannabis sales. Expect about 21% in total at the register. Registered medical patients pay no tax on medical purchases. See how that compares in our 2026 cannabis prices by state guide.
Medical Marijuana in Burlington
Our Burlington list is made up of adult-use retailers. Vermont's medical dispensaries are licensed separately, and the medical registry is open only to Vermont residents. A retailer with a CCB medical-use endorsement can sell to registered patients tax-free and deliver to them; we do not track endorsements, so ask the store. This is not medical advice.
Dispensaries Near Burlington
- Dispensaries in Winooski: 3 stores just across the Winooski River.
- Dispensaries in Essex Junction: 3 stores east of the city.
- Dispensaries in Milton: 2 stores north on I-89.
- Dispensaries in Middlebury: 2 stores south in Addison County.
- Dispensaries in Montpelier: 5 stores southeast on I-89 in the capital.
Every town with a licensed store is on our Vermont dispensary directory.
Burlington Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Burlington, Vermont?
Yes, for adults 21 and older. Burlington voters also approved retail cannabis stores in March 2021, so licensed shops can operate in the city.
How many dispensaries are in Burlington?
Our directory lists 12 CCB-licensed stores, the most of any place in Vermont. Three are on Church Street.
Can tourists buy weed in Burlington?
Yes. Adult-use stores have no residency rule, so any adult 21 or older with valid photo ID can buy. You may not take cannabis out of Vermont, including across the Canadian border.
What time do dispensaries close in Burlington?
Most close between 9 and 10 p.m., based on listed hours. Float On and The Herb Closet list hours until midnight, while Lucky You and Upstate Elevator close at 7 p.m.
Do Burlington dispensaries take cards?
Not credit cards. Plan on cash or debit.
How much weed can I buy in Burlington?
Up to 2 ounces of cannabis, or the equivalent in other products, per transaction, under Vermont's limit since July 1, 2026.
Where can I smoke weed in Burlington?
At a private residence where the owner says yes. Church Street, the waterfront and city parks are public places, and a landlord may still ban smoking or vaping.
Can I get weed delivered in Burlington?
Not as an adult-use customer. Vermont allows delivery only to registered medical patients, from retailers with a medical-use endorsement.
Can UVM students use cannabis on campus?
No. The University of Vermont bans cannabis possession and use anywhere on university property, including residence halls, and medical cannabis is included.
Can I fly out of Burlington International Airport with weed?
No. Airports fall under federal law, where cannabis is still illegal, so leave it behind before you head to the terminal.
What is the best dispensary in Burlington?
Green Leaf Central has 4.8 stars on about 360 reviews, the strongest record in town, with several others close behind; see the ratings list above.
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How we build this list: Store names, addresses and license numbers come from the Vermont Cannabis Control Board's list of licensed retailers. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data, and closed stores are removed. We refresh the list monthly.