Manhattan is where New York's legal cannabis market started, and it is still where shoppers have the most licensed choice. Housing Works Cannabis Co rang up the state's first legal adult-use sale at 750 Broadway on December 29, 2022. As of early October 2026, the Office of Cannabis Management's public license data lists roughly 97 adult-use retail storefronts in Manhattan marked as operating, spread from the Lower East Side to the Upper West Side. One of the newest, Pure Blossoms on Amsterdam Avenue, was recognized by OCM in March 2026 as the state's 600th licensed dispensary.
That density cuts both ways. There is a licensed store near almost every subway hub, but unlicensed smoke shops still try to look the part, especially in Midtown. Before you buy, look for the OCM verification QR sticker at the door or check the address with the Office of Cannabis Management. You can also browse licensed dispensaries on High Today.
How we chose: These are research-based picks, not paid placements. We started from High Today's fact-checked shop profiles, confirmed each license against state records, and drew on shop websites and public reviews. We did not rank stores by visits, and hours, deals and delivery terms change often, so confirm details with the shop before you go.
Downtown: the Village, NoHo, the Bowery and SoHo
Lower Manhattan holds the borough's oldest licensed shops and its most design-minded ones, and most of them sit within walking distance of each other.
Housing Works Cannabis Co
The store at Broadway and Eighth Street, near Astor Place, holds license OCM-CAURD-22-000001 and is the site of New York's first legal adult-use sale. It runs as a charity dispensary, with revenue supporting the nonprofit's housing, health care, harm reduction and legal services, and its shelves lean toward smaller BIPOC- and women-owned New York brands. A second store at 846 Sixth Avenue in NoMad added self-service kiosks in December 2024. Delivery covers Manhattan, Brooklyn and parts of Queens from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a $60 minimum. Read our full profile
Smacked Village
Run by the Conner family at 144 Bleecker Street, Smacked Village holds CAURD license OCM-CAURD-23-000002, issued in January 2023, which makes it one of the earliest licensed stores in the city. It suits edible shoppers and NYU-area locals, and a separate downstairs room called Legacy Club hosts comedy and music (no cannabis is sold there). The shop stays open until midnight Thursday through Saturday, takes cash, debit and Dutchie Pay, and delivers around the Village, SoHo and NoHo with a $50 minimum. Read our full profile
Gotham
Gotham's flagship at 3 East Third Street, just off the Bowery, mixes cannabis with ceramics, books, fashion and beauty goods, so it works as well for gift shopping as for restocking. It opened in May 2023 under license OCM-CAURD-23-000009 and runs the Gotham Growth Project, an accelerator whose first cohort was four Black-owned New York brands. The Bowery store is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, with free delivery on orders of $50 or more; there are also Chelsea and Williamsburg stores. Read our full profile
Mighty Lucky
Founder Beau Alluli opened this shop at 259 Bowery in May 2024 under license OCM-CAURD-24-000065, styling it like a living room with décor for sale. The edited brand list pairs well-known labels such as STIIIZY and Ayrloom with New York craft growers like Ravens View Genetics. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and until 10 p.m. later in the week, and no-fee delivery reaches Manhattan up to 110th Street plus parts of Brooklyn ($50 minimum). Read our full profile
ConBud
ConBud is a few blocks south at 85 Delancey Street on the Lower East Side. We confirmed its standing against the state license list: CAURD license OCM-CAURD-23-000021 is active, and state records show the store opening to the public on October 19, 2023. Hours filed with the state run from 8 a.m. on most weekdays to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, making it a useful late stop near the Delancey/Essex station. Check the shop's site for current menus. Read our full profile
Dagmar Cannabis
Photographer and stylist Jennifer Tzar opened Dagmar in December 2023 in a three-level former gallery at 412 West Broadway, between Spring and Prince. It is a woman-founded CAURD shop (OCM-CAURD-23-000029 in state records) with an apothecary feel, and it has since added West Village and Williamsburg locations. All three list hours of 10 a.m. to midnight daily. SoHo addresses get delivery with no minimum, while the rest of Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn need a $200 to $250 pre-tax order. Read our full profile
Union Square and Flatiron
The blocks around Union Square and Madison Square Park have three strong options, all close to the 4/5/6, L and N/Q/R/W lines.
The Travel Agency
The Union Square store at 835 Broadway opened in February 2023 under license OCM-CAURD-23-000003 and sends more than half of its profits to The Doe Fund. It is now one of four Travel Agency stores, alongside Fifth Avenue, SoHo and Downtown Brooklyn, all sharing one rewards program. Every location opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Payment is cash or debit only, and paid Frequent Flyer members get 10 percent off in-store orders of $125 or more. Read our full profile
Dazed
Dazed sits inside the Decker Building at 33 Union Square West, where Andy Warhol's Factory operated from 1968 to 1973. It began selling in April 2023 under license OCM-CAURD-23-000008, and the state Dormitory Authority (DASNY) describes it as Black- and veteran-owned. The chain now has stores upstate and in Massachusetts. One caution for night owls: its website lists 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily, while the state record shows midnight, so confirm before a late trip. Read our full profile
Stoops NYC
Across from the Flatiron Building at 182 Fifth Avenue, Stoops is a Latinx-owned CAURD store (OCM-CAURD-24-000082) co-founded by Bronx native Chris Kuilan and opened in spring 2025. Its "Farm to Stoop" menu features New York producers such as Ruby Farms, Florist Farms and Golden Garden, which makes it a good pick for shoppers who want local flower and some guidance. It opens at 8 a.m. on weekdays, stays open until midnight Thursday through Saturday, and accepts cash, debit and Dutchie Pay. Read our full profile
Chelsea
Verdi Cannabis
Verdi has been run by the Soodak family, longtime city liquor retailers, at 158 West 23rd Street since January 2024. State records list it under CAURD license OCM-CAURD-23-000044, and it was the first licensed adult-use shop in the 10011 ZIP code. Its free Thursday-night Green Room Live Music Series and its patient staff make it a good choice for locals and newer buyers. The shop is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and from 11 a.m. on weekends, offers free delivery, and has a sister store in Park Slope. Read our full profile
Chelsea Cannabis Co.
This store at 104 Seventh Avenue, between 16th and 17th Streets, holds CAURD license OCM-CAURD-25-000243 and organizes its menu around eight effects, suggesting a 2.5 mg starting dose for new edible users. Its small-batch flower includes New York producers like North Fork Cannabis Co. and Hudson Cannabis. It is open 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day, and free delivery to 30 Manhattan ZIP codes runs until 2 a.m. too. Read our full profile
Midtown and Times Square
Midtown West has the most late-night licensed options in the borough. It also has the most lookalike unlicensed shops, so verify before you buy. Visitors should also read our guide to dispensaries near Times Square.
The Daily Green
The Daily Green opened in August 2025 at 719 Seventh Avenue, between 47th and 48th Streets. The store is styled like a newsroom: a ticker runs on the façade and the Press Pass Club loyalty tiers are named for newsroom jobs. Its bud bar of display boxes lets new buyers compare flower before choosing. Doors open at 8 a.m. daily and close at midnight on Sunday and 1 a.m. the rest of the week, and posted deals have included weekday flower discounts. Read our full profile
Elevation HQ
Elevation HQ is a CAURD shop (OCM-CAURD-24-000205) at 701 Eighth Avenue near Port Authority and the Theater District, and its pitch is a wide brand list. It is open until 1 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. Free delivery runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. to ZIP codes from Chelsea to the Upper West Side, including hotels. Read our full profile
NICKLZ NYC
A few blocks north at 797 Eighth Avenue, NICKLZ opened in June 2024 under license OCM-CAURD-24-000151. Its name nods to the old nickel bag. The menu runs to dozens of labels, from Wyld and Rythm to Wizard Trees and Hudson Cannabis, which suits theatergoers and hotel guests who want plenty of choice. The store closes at 11 p.m. early in the week and midnight Thursday through Saturday, and delivery runs from 2 to 10 p.m. An Astoria address on its website did not appear as an active licensed store in state records. Read our full profile
QUBE
QUBE is on the corner of Broadway and West 39th Street (1412 Broadway), between Times Square and Herald Square. It holds CAURD license OCM-CAURD-24-000127 and is open 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day, among the longest daily hours in Manhattan. It takes cash and debit, offers same-day delivery across the city, and gives double rewards points on delivery and pickup orders. Read our full profile
Cannadreams
Farther north and west at 862 Ninth Avenue and West 56th Street, Cannadreams is a minority-owned CAURD shop (OCM-CAURD-24-000114) near the 50 St C/E station and Columbus Circle. It stands out for delivery: free same-day service to every Manhattan neighborhood with a $35 minimum, paid by Aeropay or debit. The store is open until midnight Monday through Wednesday and 1 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. Read our full profile
Upper West Side
Pure Blossoms
Owner Mike Rodriguez grew up on the block where his shop now stands, at 716 Amsterdam Avenue between 94th and 95th Streets. With help from the Bronx Defenders' Bronx Cannabis Hub, he spent about three years getting licensed and now holds CAURD license OCM-CAURD-25-000312. It is a single, locally owned store and a calmer choice for first-timers who live uptown. It opens at 9 a.m. (10 a.m. on Sundays) and stays open until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Read our full profile
Quick picks by need
| If you want... | Start with |
|---|---|
| A gentle first visit | Housing Works, Verdi, Pure Blossoms, The Daily Green |
| Open past 1 a.m. | QUBE, Chelsea Cannabis Co., Elevation HQ, ConBud (Fri–Sat) |
| Free or low-minimum delivery | Cannadreams ($35), Gotham ($50), Mighty Lucky ($50), Chelsea Cannabis Co. |
| Design and gifts | Gotham, Dagmar, Mighty Lucky |
| New York craft flower | Stoops NYC, Chelsea Cannabis Co., Housing Works |
| Mission-driven shopping | Housing Works, The Travel Agency (Union Square) |
Tips for shopping Manhattan
- Bring ID. You must be 21 or older, and a valid government photo ID, such as an out-of-state license or a passport, works for visitors.
- Plan how you'll pay. Several of these shops are cash and debit only, and others add app payments such as Dutchie Pay or Aeropay. Check before you go.
- Double-check late hours. Posted hours and state filings don't always match (Dazed is one example), so confirm on the shop's site before a late trip.
- Know where you can consume. State law allows smoking cannabis only where smoking tobacco is allowed. It is not allowed in vehicles, restaurants, most parks or on beaches.
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