There’s much to New Jersey beyond boardwalks, beaches, and gambling. The fifth-smallest state in the U.S. added legal weed to its repertoire when it became the 14th state in the country to legalize cannabis for medical use in 2021 and expanded to recreational use in 2022. 

The Garden State lives up to its name by cultivating marijuana at huge facilities like Curaleaf in Winslow. And there are now more than 100 dispensaries across the state to distribute the product. So, which ones are worth your time and money? Don’t worry; we’ve got the scoop in this article. 

The best weed dispensaries in New Jersey

• Zen Leaf - Elizabeth
• Valley Wellness
• The Apothecarium - Maplewood
• Cannabist - Deptford
• Ascend Dispensary - Rochelle Park
• RISE - Paterson
• Joyleaf Recreational Weed Dispensary Roselle

New Jersey weed dispensaries

Zen Leaf - Elizabeth

Lovers of premium flower, concentrates, edibles, or vape cartridges will find everything they need and more at Zen Leaf - Elizabeth. This leafy town claims to be the birthplace of ice cream soda, a great accompaniment to your favorite weed products. This dispensary specializes in both medical and recreational cannabis and boasts knowledgeable cannabis advisors to assist you in your purchases. 

Cannabis users around the state can also restock atElizabeth andNeptune locations. Earn points on shopping at all three stores with the Zen Leaf App, where savings are just a tap away, and don’t forget to join the Cabbage Club for store credit and members-only quarterly coupons. 

Valley Wellness

Valley Wellness, a single-location dispensary in Raritan, NJ, caters to the Somerset County community with a diverse recreational menu. The menu features a variety of products, including flower, pre-rolls, lotions, tinctures, vapes, and more. If you're a fan of lozenges, you'll be delighted by our flavorsome range, which includes sour watermelon, sour apple, blue raspberry, and lemonade iced tea. 

Valley Wellness invites people to purchase products in-store and online, pick up products at locations near you, or even have them delivered to their front door. Customers who visit regularly highlight the friendly environment, customer service, and affordable prices as reasons they keep returning. 

The Apothecarium - Maplewood

Traditionally, an apothecary is somewhere you would go to collect medicine. The Apothecarium—Maplewood is no different. This Maplewood marijuana dispensary emphasizes education and great customer service to cannabis users of all experience levels, so you’ll never feel overwhelmed by the vast amount of product on offer. 

With locations across three other states and spots to restock in Lodi and Phillipsburg in New Jersey, there should be somewhere nearby to meet the friendly people of The Apothecarium and get what you need. If you plan on visiting regularly, join The BudClub to earn points with every purchase. 

Cannabist - Deptford

Dedicated to that “higher experience,” the experts at Cannabist Deptford love nothing more than linking medical or recreational customers with the perfect cannabis match. The diverse menu includes flowers, vapes, edibles, topicals, and tinctures. 

Cannabist Deptford gives back to the community with food drives and other events. Visitors who like to party can attend one of Cannabist’s get-togethers, which feature live music, deals, and more. Don’t forget to check out the website for a different sale every day of the week.  

Ascend Dispensary - Rochelle Park

Located near Saddle River County Park, Ascend is a medical and adult-use dispensary in Rochelle Park, NJ. Combining the knowledge of expert budtenders with high-quality cannabis products and a way to order online if you want to browse from the comfort of your own home, this excellent dispensary offers an extensive list of tasty product that includes flower flavors like Spritzer and Apple Truffle from Ozone Reserve, edibles from 1906, and concentrates from Columbia Care.  

The well-stocked inventory and friendly staff are reasons why people keep coming back. They can also join the Ascenders Club to earn points and sweet rewards. Visiting Fort Lee instead? Don’t worry, there’s an Ascend Dispensary there too. 

RISE - Paterson

Both medical and recreational cannabis users can stock up at RISE - Paterson. From classic flavors like Sour Diesel to innovative hybrids like GMO Sour Dubb, there’s a flower flavor to suit every taste. For those who prefer vaping, edibles, and concentrate, there’s something special for them too. 

With locations in 14 states, you can trust that this welcoming dispensary has the blueprint to dish up the best knowledge and bud to anybody who visits. The cannabis experts at RISE are proud to provide a space where everybody is welcome, providing their unique insight with Budtender Picks. Regular shoppers can benefit from RISE Rewards for points, perks, and access to a range of products before anybody else. 

Joyleaf Recreational Weed Dispensary Roselle

Joyleaf Recreational Weed Dispensary Roselle is the first recreational cannabis facility in the welcoming borough of Roselle, NJ, just 45 minutes outside of New York. Here, you’ll find huge deals on popular products from vapes to pre-rolls, a welcoming and clean interior, and friendly staff to help you make the correct selection. They’re confident they can find the “perfect edible to help you sleep, the fire pre-roll to help you turn up, or the right cream to soothe aches and pains.” 

The founders of this fantastic store include a Certified Ganjier and a medical patient with decades of experience in the cannabis industry. Customers love that they can select their favorite items ahead of time online and pick them up at the store super fast whenever they want them.