When legal cannabis finally reached one of Brooklyn's most-watched neighborhoods, it started on Bedford Avenue. Hii NYC was the first licensed adult-use dispensary to open in Williamsburg, and it has since grown into a two-store operation with a flagship in Bay Ridge — a genuine Brooklyn success story spanning the borough's north and south ends.
Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Hii NYC |
| Williamsburg | 152 Bedford Ave (a block from the L train) |
| Bay Ridge | Flagship near the R train at 95th Street |
| License type | New York CAURD (Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary) |
| Known for | Williamsburg's first licensed dispensary; sleek, community-minded |
| Best for | North and south Brooklyn locals, first-timers, delivery customers |
What makes it different
Location and timing both work in its favor. Planting the first licensed shop in the heart of Williamsburg, a block from the L train, gave Hii NYC a steady mix of locals, commuters, and curious first-timers. The Bay Ridge flagship extends that reach to southern Brooklyn near the R train. Both stores stock the full New York adult-use catalog — flower, edibles, vapes, pre-rolls, concentrates, tinctures, and topicals — and offer same-day delivery across Brooklyn and western Queens.
Brooklyn's legal scene has grown fast, and Hii NYC is a fixture in it. To see how it stacks up against the borough's other shops, our guide to the best Brooklyn dispensaries right now is a useful companion, and you can map nearby shops and delivery on the High Today delivery map.
Licensed and local
As a licensed New York dispensary operating under the CAURD program, Hii NYC offers the assurance that matters most: lab-tested products tracked under the state's regulated system, rather than the untested gray-market alternatives that still circulate around the borough. Every licensed shop is overseen by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), with products batch-tested for potency and contaminants — look for the OCM verification sticker near the entrance. For Brooklyn shoppers, that's the central reason to choose a licensed shop over an unlicensed storefront.
With the full catalog on offer, it helps to know what you're looking at. Our guide to reading a New York dispensary label decodes THC percentages and test dates, and indica vs. sativa vs. hybrid: what the labels actually mean clears up the category labels. Every legal product also carries New York's universal cannabis symbol and a batch number — useful in a borough where unlicensed storefronts still try to pass as the real thing.
Two stores, two transit lines
Part of what makes Hii NYC easy to recommend is reach. The original Williamsburg shop sits a block from the L train, putting it within a quick ride of much of north Brooklyn and Manhattan's east side. The Bay Ridge flagship near the R train covers the southern end of the borough, an area with fewer dispensaries. Add same-day delivery across Brooklyn and into western Queens, and the two-store footprint effectively blankets a large swath of the borough. Both locations carry the full New York adult-use catalog, so the experience is consistent whichever you visit. That kind of reach is hard to match for an independently rooted operator, and it's a big part of why Hii NYC grew from a single Bedford Avenue storefront into one of Brooklyn's better-known names.
What to expect on a first visit
Hii NYC's sleek, welcoming layout and central Williamsburg location make it comfortable for newcomers. A few basics:
- Bring a valid 21+ ID for the door and often again at checkout. Anyone under 21 can't enter.
- Carry cash or debit as a backup, since card acceptance varies under federal banking limits, and an on-site ATM may add a fee.
- Start low and ask questions. Budtenders can match products to a goal like sleep, focus, or a social buzz.
- Know the limits. Adults 21+ can buy up to three ounces of flower or 24 grams of concentrate per visit. See how much cannabis you can legally buy and carry in New York.
For a primer, see our guide to New York dispensary etiquette, and if you're unsure about formats, edibles vs. smoking: how long a cannabis high really lasts.
Who it's best for
- Williamsburg and north Brooklyn locals who want the neighborhood's original licensed dispensary.
- Bay Ridge and south Brooklyn shoppers near the R train.
- Delivery customers across Brooklyn and western Queens.
Choosing the right format
Both Hii NYC stores carry the full New York catalog, which is a lot to navigate on a first visit. A quick orientation to the main formats:
| Format | Onset | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | Minutes | Traditionalists; flexible dosing |
| Pre-rolls | Minutes | Convenience, no prep |
| Vapes | Minutes | Discreet, portable |
| Edibles | 30–90 min | Long-lasting, smoke-free |
| Tinctures / topicals | Varies | Precise dosing; localized use |
Starting with a low-dose edible or a small flower buy is the smart way to learn what works for you.
How to shop smart
Two stores and wide delivery make Hii convenient, but prices vary, so compare first. Check the day's cannabis deals and other licensed dispensaries on High Today before a bigger buy, and use our guide to saving at New York dispensaries to track drops and loyalty perks.
The bottom line
Hii NYC opened Williamsburg's legal market and grew into a two-corner Brooklyn staple with sleek stores and wide delivery. For Brooklyn shoppers who want a licensed, well-stocked option run with real local roots, it's a standout. Compare prices on bigger purchases, and shop licensed and local.
Editorial guide for adults 21+ — research-based, not a paid placement, endorsement, or point of sale.