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Dispensaries in St. Paul MN: Best Cannabis Shops 2026
St. Paul is home to RISE in Highland Park (Ford Pkwy) and Zaza Cannabis on Grand Avenue, with additional dispensaries serving Ramsey County and the eastern Twin Cities.
Cannabis in St. Paul, MN
St. Paul, Minnesota's capital city and home to 311,000 residents, has multiple licensed cannabis dispensaries covering several neighborhoods. Since Minnesota legalized recreational cannabis in August 2023, St. Paul has become an active market serving Ramsey County and the eastern Twin Cities metro.
RISE Dispensaries at 2239 Ford Pkwy is in the Highland Park neighborhood on St. Paul's southwest side, with online ordering, delivery, curbside pickup, and medical cannabis patient services. Zaza Cannabis at 1112 Grand Ave anchors the Mac-Groveland neighborhood on Grand Avenue, one of St. Paul's premier dining and boutique shopping streets, with bus route access via multiple Metro Transit lines.
Both dispensaries carry flower, vapes, pre-rolls, edibles, and concentrates. Adults 21 and older can purchase recreational cannabis without a medical card. Minnesota medical patients save approximately 22 percent on all purchases by presenting their patient ID.
🚌 Transit tip: RISE at 550 Vandalia is one of the Twin Cities' most accessible dispensaries. Take the Metro Green Line to Snelling Avenue Station and connect via the A Line bus — no parking needed.
St. Paul Dispensary Guide
RISE Dispensaries — Midway
550 Vandalia St, St. Paul, MN 55114
RISE in St. Paul's Midway district is the capital city's most accessible dispensary. The store sits at 550 Vandalia St near the Snelling A Line bus stop — one of the few Twin Cities dispensaries you can reach without a car. Menu includes flower, vapes, pre-rolls, edibles, and concentrates. Recreational and medical. PIN debit accepted.
Zaza Cannabis — Grand Avenue
1112 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105
Zaza Cannabis is St. Paul's neighborhood dispensary, located at 1112 Grand Ave in the Mac-Groveland neighborhood. Grand Avenue is St. Paul's premier dining and boutique shopping corridor — Zaza is an easy stop before or after dinner at any of the dozens of restaurants along the strip. Cash and PIN debit accepted.
The Lakes Dispensary — North Metro
1599 County Road E E, St. Paul, MN 55110
The Lakes Dispensary serves St. Paul's north metro area near White Bear Lake, Maplewood, and North St. Paul. With a 4.8-star rating and over 150 reviews, it's the go-to dispensary for residents who want to skip the drive downtown. Full menu including flower, vapes, edibles, and concentrates. Recreational cannabis available to adults 21+.
Also Nearby: Frostbite Dispensary (Roseville)
St. Paul residents on the north end can also reach Frostbite Dispensary at 2218 County Road D West, Suite 200 in Roseville. Hours: 11 AM to 7 PM daily. Full menu including flower, edibles, vapes, pre-rolls, extracts, and drinks. Roseville dispensary guide →
All St. Paul MN Dispensaries
Zaza Cannabis - St Paul
What to Know Before Visiting a St. Paul Dispensary
✅ What to Bring
- Valid government-issued ID (driver's license, passport, or state ID) proving you're 21+
- Debit card or cash — both dispensaries accept PIN debit
- Minnesota patient ID if you're a registered medical patient (save ~22% on taxes)
🚌 Getting There
RISE at 550 Vandalia St is accessible via the Metro Green Line — exit at Snelling Avenue Station and take the A Line south. No car needed. Zaza on Grand Ave is best reached by car or rideshare; Grand Avenue has paid street parking.
🏛️ Medical Tax Savings
Minnesota medical cannabis patients are exempt from the 15% state excise tax AND the 6.875% sales tax — a combined savings of roughly 22%. RISE accepts medical patient IDs. If you qualify, it's well worth enrolling before your visit.
📋 Purchase Limits
Minnesota recreational customers can purchase up to 2 ounces of cannabis flower and up to 8 grams of concentrate per transaction. Edible limits vary by product type. Consume only in private residences — public consumption is illegal in Minnesota.
St. Paul Cannabis Local Guide
St. Paul has two licensed dispensaries covering opposite ends of the city. RISE at 550 Vandalia St sits in the Midway corridor between Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul, open Monday through Saturday 9 AM to 9 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM. It is the closest dispensary to the Metro Green Line — take the A Line bus from Snelling Station and you are steps away without parking. RISE carries flower, vapes, pre-rolls, edibles, and concentrates with a PIN debit option at checkout.
Zaza Cannabis is on Grand Avenue at 1112 Grand Ave in the Mac-Groveland neighborhood, open Monday through Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM and Sunday noon to 6 PM. Grand Avenue is St. Paul's premier dining and boutique shopping corridor, making Zaza an easy stop before or after dinner at any of the dozens of restaurants along the strip. Cash and debit accepted.
For north-metro St. Paul residents near White Bear Lake and Maplewood, The Lakes Dispensary at 1599 County Road E E offers a highly-rated option (4.8 stars, 150+ reviews) without the drive downtown. Frostbite Dispensary in Roseville (2218 County Road D West, Suite 200) is another option, open 11 AM to 7 PM daily, with flower, edibles, vapes, pre-rolls, and drinks.
Medical patients at any St. Paul dispensary are exempt from the 15 percent state excise tax and the 6.875 percent sales tax, saving roughly 22 percent. Bring your Minnesota patient ID card at checkout.
St. Paul Quick Facts
St. Paul Dispensary Hours
RISE — 550 Vandalia St
Mon–Sat: 9 AM – 9 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 8 PM
Zaza Cannabis — 1112 Grand Ave
Mon–Sat: 10 AM – 9 PM
Sunday: 12 PM – 6 PM
The Lakes Dispensary — County Rd E E
Daily: 10 AM – 8 PM
Near White Bear Lake / North Metro