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South Seattle and the Rainier Valley have six licensed dispensaries, from A Greener Today near Columbia City station to a cluster of three shops — Cloud Cannabis, Clutch Cannabis and Ounce King — within a tenth of a mile of each other on Rainier Avenue S at the Renton line. Two are on or near the 1 Line light rail, and Clutch stays open until 11:45 p.m.

Columbia Park in Columbia City — South Seattle & Rainier Valley dispensaries, Seattle, WA
Columbia Park in Columbia City. Photo: CiderDog06, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Rainier Valley runs southeast from Mount Baker through Columbia City, Hillman City, Othello and Rainier Beach to the Renton city limits, one of the most diverse areas in the United States. Martin Luther King Jr Way S carries the light rail line, while Rainier Avenue S is the main commercial street. Lake Washington and Seward Park lie just to the east.

South Seattle Dispensaries at a Glance

Dispensary Known for Hours
A Greener Today South Seattle Highly rated Rainier Valley shop with patient budtenders, Washington-grown flower and a strong rewards program 8:05 a.m.–11 p.m. daily
Seattle Cannabis Co. Long-running, veteran-owned Rainier Valley shop with 20% off online orders and open every day of the year 8 a.m.–11 p.m. daily, including holidays
Cloud Cannabis Rainier Avenue shop stocking boutique Washington farms, with late hours and online deals 8 a.m.–11:30 p.m. daily
Clutch Cannabis One of the area's longest-running shops, known for boutique flower and a refrigerated concentrate selection 8 a.m.–11:45 p.m. daily
Ounce King Cannabis Value shop on Rainier Avenue S built around budget ounces and bundle deals Google lists 1–7 p.m. Mon–Fri, closed weekends — call ahead
Kings Cannabis Dispensary Small South Seattle shop under new management, close to Sea-Tac, with online ordering for quick pickup 8 a.m.–11 p.m. Mon–Thu; 8 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Fri–Sat; 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Sun

The Six Licensed Dispensaries in South Seattle and the Rainier Valley

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A Greener Today South Seattle

5209 Martin Luther King Jr. · 8:05 a.m.–11 p.m. daily · 4.7★ (1,137 Google reviews)

Opening at 8:05 a.m. on MLK Way near Columbia City station, this shop has more than 1,100 reviews averaging 4.7 stars, thanks to patient budtenders who work to your budget. Medically endorsed.

Medical endorsed · Full store guide →

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Seattle Cannabis Co.

7262 Rainier Ave S Ste B · 8 a.m.–11 p.m. daily, including holidays · 4.6★ (958 Google reviews)

A veteran-owned Rainier Valley mainstay that says it has served the area since 2010, open every day of the year with 20% off online orders and free parking. Cash only.

Medical endorsed · Full store guide →

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Cloud Cannabis

11401 Rainier Ave S · 8 a.m.–11:30 p.m. daily · 4.3★ (54 Google reviews)

At the Seattle–Renton line, Cloud stocks boutique Washington farms such as Skord and Sky High Gardens and stays open until 11:30 p.m. Recent reviews are mixed on service and deal-honoring.

Medical endorsed · Full store guide →

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Clutch Cannabis

11537 Rainier Ave S · 8 a.m.–11:45 p.m. daily · 4.7★ (621 Google reviews)

Serving Skyway, South Seattle and Renton since 2013, Clutch keeps concentrates refrigerated, carries boutique strains and runs happy hours from 8 to 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. to close. 4.7 stars from 600+ reviews.

Medical endorsed · Full store guide →

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Ounce King Cannabis

11463 Rainier Ave S Ste A & C1 · Google lists 1–7 p.m. Mon–Fri, closed weekends — call ahead · 4.6★ (146 Google reviews)

A value shop built on budget ounces and bundle deals, next door to Clutch. Google lists limited weekday hours, so call before you go. Recreational only.

Recreational only · Full store guide →

Kings Cannabis Dispensary logo

Kings Cannabis Dispensary

12925 Martin Luther Kingjr Way · 8 a.m.–11 p.m. Mon–Thu; 8 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Fri–Sat; 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Sun · 4.7★ (569 Google reviews)

A small shop on MLK Way near Skyway, about 3.6 miles from Sea-Tac, now under new management with online ordering for quick pickup. Recreational only; reviews on selection and pricing are mixed.

Recreational only · Full store guide →

Getting Around South Seattle

Sound Transit’s 1 Line runs along MLK Way: A Greener Today South Seattle is about 0.4 miles from Columbia City station, and Seattle Cannabis Co. roughly a 13-minute walk from Othello station. The Rainier Avenue S shops near Renton are 3 miles south of Rainier Beach station and best reached by car or Metro buses on Rainier Avenue. Almost every shop here has a parking lot.

Comparing Prices at the Rainier Ave S Cluster

Cloud Cannabis, Clutch Cannabis and Ounce King sit within about 0.1 miles of each other at 11400–11500 Rainier Ave S, so it is easy to check all three in one trip. Clutch leans premium with top-shelf flower and cold-stored concentrates; Cloud emphasizes boutique Washington farms and online deals; Ounce King focuses on budget ounces and bundles but keeps limited hours.

Which South Seattle Dispensary Should You Choose?

  • Near light rail: A Greener Today South Seattle or Seattle Cannabis Co.
  • Late night: Clutch (to 11:45 p.m.) or Cloud (to 11:30 p.m.).
  • Budget: Ounce King or Seattle Cannabis Co.’s 20% online discount.
  • Concentrates: Clutch.
  • Medical patients: A Greener Today, Seattle Cannabis Co., Cloud and Clutch are medically endorsed.

South Seattle Dispensary FAQ

What dispensary is near Columbia City light rail station?

A Greener Today South Seattle at 5209 Martin Luther King Jr Way S is about 0.4 miles from Columbia City station.

Which South Seattle dispensary is open latest?

Clutch Cannabis on Rainier Avenue S is open until 11:45 p.m. every day, and Cloud Cannabis next door until 11:30 p.m.

Are there dispensaries near Renton in Seattle?

Yes. Cloud Cannabis, Clutch Cannabis and Ounce King are clustered on Rainier Avenue S at the Seattle–Renton line, about 1.5 miles from downtown Renton.

Which South Seattle dispensary is open on holidays?

Seattle Cannabis Co. on Rainier Avenue S says it is open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day of the year, including holidays.

Is Seattle Cannabis Co. cash only?

Yes. Seattle Cannabis Co. is cash only, with an ATM on site, and offers 20% off online orders.

Store hours, ratings and details were checked against state license records and each store’s Google Business Profile on October 12, 2026. Featured placements, where shown, are paid and labelled. Corrections: contact us.