THE 10 DISPENSARIES & DELIVERY SERVICES YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR 2023
There are over 7000 cannabis dispensaries in the US. Add those to the 2500 or so in Canada, and North America accounts for 96.8% of the world cannabis market. Consumers here are becoming more informed and educated about cannabis and the myriad of products available as they gain better access to retail establishments. Whatever kind of experience you are looking for, sophisticated or fun, boutique or bodega, the right dispensary (or delivery service) is out there. We weeded through the best in the country to find our top 10.
#1 GOLDLEAF MEDICAL DISPENSARY - MARYLAND
Goldleaf dispensary provides the amenities and aesthetics found in top resorts around the world. The only difference between a 5-star resort and Goldleaf is the price. Priding themselves on affordability, they understand their patients' needs and deliver every time.
Vibe: Sophisticated, sleek, innovative
Services: In-store, curbside pick up, Tesla-powered delivery
Fact: Goldleaf has recently expanded its cannabis profile by acquiring a vertical license in the state of Florida. You can expect to see their products and stores popping up throughout the state starting in early 2023.
#2 ATRIUM MEDICAL AND RECREATIONAL DISPENSARY - CALIFORNIA
At Atrium cannabis is about more than just getting high. It's about finding the right product to fit your unique needs and lifestyle. And because Atrium believes in the power of cannabis to improve lives, they offer their products at a competitive price.
Vibe: Open, lush, fun
Services: In-store, curbside pick up, delivery
Fact: Atrium proudly serves the Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Canoga Park, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Thousand Oaks and Malibu communities.
#3 GREENBEAN MEDICAL AND RECREATIONAL DISPENSARY - CALIFORNIA
Since opening, GreenBean has become the most highly-rated dispensary in the California Central Valley. This is due in no small part to the fact that the entire team has been together since the store’s launch two years ago, building a strong rapport with customers, often greeting them by name as if they are family.
Vibe: Modern, curated, easygoing
Services: In-store, pick up
Fact: Future plans include a second retail store in Fresno along with a consumption lounge extending from their flagship location in Woodlake, less than one hour away from Sequoia National Park.
#4 HERB DELIVERY - CALIFORNIA
HERB’s user-friendly website makes it easy to browse through its extensive selection of cannabis flower, edibles, pre-rolls, vapes, topicals, and other products to suit all tastes and preferences. They feature a top-notch loyalty program - in addition to some of the most competitive prices.
Vibe: Friendly, reliable, quality over quantity
Services: Delivery
Fact: HERB is committed to customer satisfaction. They make it easy to get in touch with them and their entire team (even the drivers!) are super knowledgeable, friendly and always happy to answer questions and consult with customers to find the perfect products for their needs.
#5 YAMBA MARKET RECREATIONAL DISPENSARY - MASSACHUSETTS
Founded in 2022 by veteran Sieh Samura and attorney Sean D. Hope, Yamba Market’s mission is to participate authentically in building a socially restorative adult cannabis market in Massachusetts and beyond. Their 5,000-square-foot space features an open floor plan that invites customers to browse in a curated, inclusive, environment.
Vibe: Open, colorful, inviting
Services: In-store, pick up
Fact: Yamba Market was the first recreational cannabis retailer in the City of Cambridge. It opened with a Block Party in the heart of Central Square Cambridge on 4/20, 2022.
#6 HARBORSIDE MEDICAL AND RECREATIONAL DISPENSARIES - CALIFORNIA
Founded in 2006, Harborside was awarded one of the first six medical cannabis licenses granted in the United States. Many of California’s leading brands were launched at Harborside and they have played an instrumental role in making cannabis safe and accessible to a broad and diverse community.
Vibe: Friendly, easygoing, spacious
Services: In-store, curbside pick up, delivery (Oakland and San Francisco), drive-thru (Desert Hot Springs)
Fact: Initially founded as a patient collective, Harborside continues to be a pioneer of compassionate care programs and therapeutics.
#7 HYPERWOLF DELIVERY - CALIFORNIA
HyperWolf entered the cannabis industry in 2014 with the intention to do something different; to redefine what it means to deliver affordable craft cannabis and honor the legacies of California brands. They take pride in being an example within the community, championing women-owned companies, small brands, and eco-friendly initiatives.
Vibe: Modern, minimalist, easy-to-use
Services: On-demand delivery, Scheduled delivery (coming soon)
Fact: HyperWolf is rooted in their past while preparing for the future. They encourage everybody who comes across the Hyperwolf platform to “look within and Find Your High — whatever that may be.”
#8 GLAZED AND CONFUSED RECREATIONAL DISPENSARY - MICHIGAN
Just over the Wisconsin/Michigan border is the locally owned and operated Mom and Pop pot shop, Glazed and Confused. At the retro waiting bar, customers can check out the menu, play a video game, and chat. The team at Glazed and Confused is always ready to provide guidance whether you're a seasoned pro, a first-timer, or used to enjoy weed “back in the day.”
Vibe: Retro, cozy, welcoming
Services: In-store, pick-up, curbside ordering, curbside pick-up
Fact: Weedy McWeedface is Glazed and Confused’s “peaceful ‘sleepy’ doughnut guy,” who provides a quiet sense of community among those who don him.
#9 EARTH’S HEALING MEDICAL AND RECREATIONAL DISPENSARIES - ARIZONA
In 2013, Vicky Puchi-Saavedra founded Earth's Healing with the mission to serve and improve the community through the healing power of mother nature. To that end, Earth’s Healing provides the highest quality products and exceptional customer service. The knowledgeable and friendly budtenders ensure customers receive the answers and help they need when selecting products.
Vibe: Professional, friendly, informative
Services: In-Store, pick-up, delivery, curbside pick-up (coming soon)
Fact: Vicky and her team have developed the flower brand Earthgrow, producing packaged flower and pre-rolls; and Earth Extracts, offering award-winning, high-quality, flavorful concentrates.
#10 BIG ISLAND GROWN MEDICAL DISPENSARY - HAWAII
The Big Island Grown Hilo location made history as the First Medical Cannabis Dispensary to open on the Big Island of Hawaii in 2019. They now operate 3 medical dispensaries on the island. Big Island Grown is committed to making the patient experience the best it can be through high grade, quality products and service.
Vibe: Welcoming, informative, professional
Services: In-store
Fact: Big Island Grown is a vertically integrated business in Hawaii striving to represent the natural beauty and holistic values of Hawai’i from farm to patient
A version of this article was originally published on BEST OF LA.
