Best Dispensaries in Minneapolis, MN — 2026 Guide
If you're looking for a cannabis dispensary in Minneapolis, the city has five licensed adult-use locations spread across different neighborhoods. The market is still young — many of the dispensaries that will eventually serve Minneapolis are still in the licensing pipeline — but the current options cover the major geographic areas of the city.
Here is what you need to know about each, and what to expect when you visit.
Minneapolis Dispensaries by Neighborhood
Downtown Minneapolis
Green Goods — 207 S 9th St Green Goods operates one of the most visible dispensary locations in Minneapolis, just off Nicollet Mall in the heart of downtown. The dispensary is in a professional setting appropriate for its location near the city's business core. Flower, concentrates, edibles, and vapes are consistently in stock. The staff is well-trained and the space is clean and well-organized.
Budtales Dispensary — 33 South 6th St Also in downtown, Budtales takes a different approach — smaller footprint, more boutique feel. Located in the IDS Center area, it's convenient for downtown workers and visitors near the convention center. Good selection of pre-rolls and edibles, and their staff is known for being patient with first-time buyers.
South Minneapolis
MN Loon Dispensary — 2800 Lyndale Ave S Lyndale Avenue is one of South Minneapolis's main commercial corridors, and MN Loon sits in the thick of it. The Lyn-Lake adjacent location makes it accessible to the dense residential neighborhoods of Whittier, Tangletown, and Kingfield. The dispensary has cultivated a neighborhood regulars feel with consistent staff and a rotating selection of local cultivator products.
East Minneapolis / Longfellow
Zaza Cannabis — 3617 E Lake St East Lake Street is a culturally rich, heavily trafficked commercial corridor in Minneapolis. The Zaza location here puts legal cannabis in proximity to the Longfellow, Seward, and Powderhorn neighborhoods. Zaza has built a chain presence in the Twin Cities and brings consistent product curation and a loyalty program.
Additional: The Grey Area
The Grey Area is a Minneapolis dispensary that has operated in the market but should be verified for current hours and location before visiting — check their current listing on MN Cannabis Hub for updated information.
What to Expect at a Minneapolis Dispensary
Age and ID: Every licensed dispensary in Minneapolis requires government-issued ID confirming you are 21 or older. No exceptions.
Pricing: Adult-use cannabis in Minneapolis is subject to the 15% state excise tax plus 6.875% state sales tax, totaling roughly 22-25% on top of pre-tax prices. An eighth of flower typically runs $35-$55 before tax at most Minneapolis dispensaries.
Product categories: All Minneapolis dispensaries carry flower, pre-rolls, edibles, vapes/cartridges, and concentrates. Some carry topicals and tinctures. Product availability varies by week as inventory rotates.
Payment: Most Minneapolis dispensaries accept cash and debit (with a PIN transaction fee). Credit cards are not accepted anywhere in the legal cannabis market due to federal banking restrictions.
Minneapolis vs. Suburban Dispensaries
Several well-stocked dispensaries operate in Minneapolis suburbs that may be closer depending on where you live:
- Bloomington: Green Goods and MN Roots on Nicollet Avenue South
- Edina: Edina Canna at 50th & France
- Hopkins: Hopkins Dispensary on Mainstreet
- Roseville: Frostbite Dispensary on County Road D
If you're north of the city, RISE Brooklyn Park and Love is an Ingredient in Brooklyn Park are solid options. For the southwest suburbs, MN THC Co. in Lakeville covers that corridor.
What's Coming
Several additional dispensaries have been approved for Minneapolis locations but had not yet opened as of April 2026. The city has been supportive of licensing expansion, and the number of Minneapolis dispensaries is expected to grow through 2026-2027 as the OCM works through its application backlog.
MN Cannabis Hub maintains current listings for all licensed Minneapolis dispensaries at mncannabishub.com/dispensaries — check there for the most up-to-date hours and product availability before your visit.