Via Rutkowski 
In 2021, recreational marijuana was officially legalized in the Garden State (pun intended). Since then, the cannabis industry has taken on a life of its own, creating jobs and business ventures for thousands of individuals. In Hoboken, Jersey City, and Hudson County alone, there are over 30 local dispensaries for locals to shop recreationally. Read on for our full list just in time for every (21+) gardener’s favorite holiday.
Harrison
Cookies Harrison | 335 Angelo Cifelli Drive
Cookies Harrison provides customers with a diverse selection of cannabis products in a modern setting. This shop’s specialty is emphasizing quality and consistency to both medical and recreational customers.
Botera Harrison Cannabis Dispensary | 701 Frank E Rodgers Boulevard North
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Botera Harrison Cannabis Dispensary creates a personalized experience with a wide range of cannabis offerings. The team here focuses on customer education and provides both medical and recreational sales.
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Legal Leaf NJ | 304 Harrison Avenue
Legal Leaf NJ is committed to providing high-quality products in a warm and welcoming environment, with everything from flowers to edibles and tinctures available. This location has both medical and recreational cannabis products.
Hoboken
Blue Violets | 628 Washington Street
Blue Violets is a husband-and-wife-owned dispensary in the heart of Hoboken. The premier cannabis dispensary emphasizes exceptional product quality and consumer education for both medical and recreational customers.
Hudsonica Dispensary | 363 15th Street
Hudsonica is a family-owned dispensary that aims to be a “bridge to everything cannabis,” as per its website. This spot sells a wide range of products, including flowers, pre-rolls, infused pre-rolls, edibles, mixers, vapes, concentrates, topicals, tinctures, and more.
The Station Hoboken | 86 River Street
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The Station is one of Hoboken’s newest dispensaries. The dispensary has incredibly knowledgeable staff that can help customers who are shopping medically or recreationally.
Village Hoboken | 516 Washington Street
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Owned by former NBA star Al Harrington, this dispensary provides an exciting range of cannabis products both medically and recreationally, including those from the Viola Brands line, named after the founder’s grandmother.
Jersey City
1634 Funk Dispensary | 394 Communipaw Avenue
1634 Funk Dispensary is a micro cannabis dispensary in the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood of Jersey City. The funky, roaring-20s-themed space is designed for simplified recreational shopping with a warm and friendly staff of experts.
Bay Street Greenery | 150 Bay Street
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Bay Street Greenery is one of Jersey City’s largest dispensaries, with a massive selection of products. This women-owned cannabis hub is dedicated to holistic wellness with an emphasis on service, quality, and education.
Blossom Dispensary | 746-8 Tonnelle Avenue
Blossom Dispensary is a woman-owned dispensary in Jersey City Heights. The recreational dispensary is a safe space for customers at any phase of their cannabis journey. The wide selection of retail includes flowers, edibles, vapes, and more.
The Cannabis Place | 1542 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
The Cannabis Place is led by a talented team of changemakers dedicated to justice. The company is service-disabled veteran and minority owned with a focus on social equity by creating Union Cannabis Labor Careers with living wages, no-cost health benefits, and retirement plans to bring equity back into local communities. The space is open for in-store shopping, deliveries, and express pick up.
Cannabotique by Greenhouse | 125 Columbus Drive
Cannaboutique by Greenhouse is a woman-owned micro dispensary and consumption lounge coming to downtown Jersey City. The curated shop will focus on a wide selection of products and community efforts once officially open. Stay tuned for more updates here.
Cream | 284 1st Street
Cream is an LGBTQ+ owned dispensary in the heart of downtown Jersey City that keeps people at the forefront. The knowledgeable staff is always available to help customers choose what products work best for them. Cream elevates the cannabis experience through its education and high-quality products.
Downtown FLWR | 141 Newark Avenue
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Downtown FLWR is a woman-owned dispensary with a knowledgeable team consisting of an Army veteran, a holistic medicine expert, and a cancer survivor. The wellness-focused space aims to create a safe and secure environment for customers to explore what products are best suited for their needs.
Garden Greenz | 190 Newark Avenue
Quality is at the heart of every experience at Garden Greenz in downtown Jersey City. The cannabis destination covers products from topicals to flower, vapes, edibles, and more. The staff’s expert knowledge makes shopping here a breeze.
Golden Door Dispensary | 638 Newark Avenue
Golden Door Dispensary is a service-disabled veteran-owned business in the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City. Golden Door Dispensary’s focus is rooted in education, helping customers learn about the healing benefits of cannabis.
GreenStop Dispensary | 518 Tonnele Avenue
GreenStop Dispensary is one of Jersey City Heights’ newest cannabis dispensaries. The shop’s mission is to provide premium cannabis products and top-tier customer service.
Hazy Harvest Dispensary | 398 Pacific Avenue
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Another new dispensary in Jersey City is Hazy Harvest Dispensary. The shop’s grand opening will take place on April 17th with special hours from 12PM-10PM.
JC Element | 365 Central Avenue
JC Element in Jersey City Heights is a trusted cannabis dispensary run by lifelong Jersey City resident Rafael Corona. JC Element is dedicated to creating a space where customers feel valued and informed through strong customer service.
Lady L Cannabis | 547 West Side Avenue
Lady L Cannabis offers a curated selection of cannabis products, including flowers, vapes, pre-rolls, edibles, concentrates, and more, and is open seven days a week.
The Leaf Joint | 391 Central Avenue
The Leaf Joint is a black-owned dispensary in Jersey City Heights. The Leaf Joint’s top priority is making sure customers feel confident on their cannabis journey. The Leaf Joint is committed to inclusivity, innovation, and education.
Legacy to Lifted | 490 West Side Avenue
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Legacy to Lifted is a local dispensary with an important mission of eliminating the stigma associated with cannabis. CEO Christopher Broderick created Legacy to Lifted after facing challenges in his career path due to previous cannabis convictions. Now, he is proud to serve his community through his social equity-based dispensary.
The Medicine Woman | 660 Tonnelle Avenue
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The Medicine Woman in Jersey City Heights was recently opened by iconic NJ celebrity Ice-T and his business partner, Charis Burrett. Medicine Woman’s mission is to “provide a full-spectrum of global plant medicine”. The dispensary has hundreds of cannabis brands for locals to choose from.
MMD Jersey City | 655 Newark Avenue
MMD Jersey City is a California-based dispensary that recently expanded to New Jersey. The company has a variety of top-of-the-industry flower, vapes, edibles, tinctures, and more at various price points.
TOSD | 36 Congress Street
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TOSD (The Other Side Dispensary) was founded by Jersey City local Dr. Alyza Brevard-Rodriguez, who is a multi-talented entrepreneur, brand maven, mother, veteran, and LBGTQ+ leader. Alyza’s passion for cannabis led her to open TOSD, a dispensary and lounge providing education and high-quality products to their customers.
RIPT Dispensary | 220 Broadway
RIPT Dispensary shares a massive selection of cannabis products with customers at fair prices. The space provides both recreational and medical menus with items like flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, infused cooking items, and more.
Uforia Dispensary | 138 Griffith Street
Uforia Dispensary is all about excellence as a cornerstone of the community. The dispensary has top-quality cannabis products such as flower, tinctures, edibles, beverages, and more that can be delivered right to your door.
Xena | 795a Bergen Avenue
Xena in McGinley Square recently celebrated its official ribbon cutting ceremony and is ready to welcome in locals. The dispensary is proud to provide tailored hospitality and premium products and merchandise. The business hopes to open a consumption lounge later this year.
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North Bergen
Legal Leaf NJ | 8512 JFK Boulevard
Legal Leaf NJ has a diverse selection of cannabis products, including flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, kratom, kava, and drinks. It operates multiple locations, including North Bergen, and emphasizes customer rewards through its Exotics Club loyalty program.
HudHaus Dispensary | 9001 Old River Road
HudHaüs is North Bergen’s first recreational cannabis dispensary. This spot provides a wide range of products, such as flower, pre-rolls, edibles, vapes, and concentrates, with a loyalty program for recreational customers.
West New York
Nile Dispensary | 5411 Bergenline Avenue
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Nile Dispensary is West New York’s newly opened dispensary. The team here meticulously sources only the finest products for their customers and provides exceptional items with top-notch customer service.
Alternative Medicine
The Green Room | 64 Newark Street + 109 14th Street, Hoboken
The Green Room has a curated selection of CBD and THC products including Delta 8, Delta 9, hemp vapes, and more for everyone in both Hoboken locations. Customers here can expect an informative and simplistic shopping experience.
The Hemp Social | 391 Palisade Avenue + 521 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City
The Hemp Social has two locations in Jersey City for locals to love. The dispensaries have everything from infused beverages to CBD pet treats, edibles, vapes, and THC tinctures.
