Illinois became the eleventh state to legalize recreational marijuana in 2019 thanks, in part, to the former mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, and her vocal support for its legalization. It’s no surprise, then, that the city of Chicago is a popular place for cannabis tourists to visit or move to if they want to live somewhere that welcomes weed. 

Chicago has a vibrant array of dispensaries to check out whatever you’re in town for. We break down the best spots in town to find quality products and hear from knowledgeable cannabis users. 

The best weed dispensaries in Chicago, Illinois

• Sunnyside River North
• Dispensary 33
• Windy City Cannabis 
• Verilife Chicago River North
• Ivy Hall Bucktown (sensory dispensary) 
• Maribis
• Mission 

Chicago, Illinois weed dispensaries

Sunnyside River North

Sunny side isn’t just a popular egg order. It’s also a chain of dispensaries in Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. Sunnyside River North is one of their Prairie State dispensary locations. Located half a mile from the Kennedy Expressway with easy transport links, this newly-renovated space in the arty district of Chi-town is open every day of the week. It offers a menu of favorites from capsules and beverages to flower and vapes. 

Still trying to decide what to order? Listen to the advice from the well-educated Wellness Advisors on what suits your needs the most. First time visitors can earn discounts and repeat customers can sign up to the rewards program to keep saving. 

Dispensary 33

If you’re a Chicagoan and you know your cannabis, you’ll already know about Dispensary 33. This popular spot was the first medical marijuana dispensary in town and one of the first to switch to recreational use. Call in at the Andersonville dispensary, where it all began, to chat with an expert, find great deals, and peruse a wide selection of cannabis products, including pre-rolls, edibles, sublinguals, and more. 

Customers love the friendly vibes you receive upon entering the store and the wide selection of products. Customers can also pick up what they need from theWest Looplocation at the intersection of Randolph and Racine. 

Windy City Cannabis 

Whether you like to wake and bake or use gummies to help gently lull you to sleep, Windy City Cannabis could be the place for you. Head to the Homewood, IL, location for all your medical and recreational needs. Located right on 1137 West 175th Street, this convenient spot in the southern suburb stocks flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, tinctures, and more. 

This vibrant dispensary is notable for its great atmosphere. Customers also appreciate the knowledgeable staff and excellent service. Join the Windy City Cannabis Club for exclusive deals and more, and earn points on every purchase with the rewards program. 

Verilife Chicago River North

Verilife Chicago River North at 60 W Superior Street is yet another dispensary in the bustling and vibrant River North neighborhood of Chicago. Verilife started life as a medical marijuana dispensary but has since expanded to include a selection of recreational products, too. The dispensary's operators, PharmaCann, offer a range of their own cultivated products under the “Matter” flower name, like Butterscotch Willy Flower.  

Customers praise the selection, location, membership rewards, and discount you get on using a reusable bag to set this dispensary apart from others in the area. People who plan on returning repeatedly can also join VeriVIP to earn rewards on every purchase. 

Ivy Hall Bucktown 

Ivy Hall Bucktown is a unique dispensary in the hip neighborhood of Bucktown, part of the Logan Square community. Sitting on the corner at 1720 N Damen Ave, this dispensary values the customer experience above anything else with its "sensory dispensary" experience. While the cannabis selection is fantastic, the street art installation, interactive displays, and contemporary design make this dispensary pop.

 Don't miss the opportunity to learn and grow with the cannabis connoisseurs at Ivy Hall Bucktown. Join them for community events and educational workshops, where they delve into the benefits of cannabis and the finer points of the cannabis industry. For more exciting and unique dispensaries, be sure to explore the other Ivy Hall locations across Illinois. 

Maribis

Make Maribis on South Archer Ave near Brighton Park your next marijuana meeting place in Chicago. With all of your favorite cultivators like 93 Boyz, Bedford Grow, and Belushi’s Farm dishing up flower, pre-rolls, edibles, vapes, topicals, and more, there’s something for everyone at this dispensary, especially when you factor in the ease of online ordering, live chat support, and the chance to earn and save with each purchase. 

Customers find Maribis to be more budget-friendly than other dispensaries in the area. Maribis also has locations in Westchester, Springfield—Lindbergh, and Springfield—Denver Drive. 

Mission 

Mission in South Chicago offers quality medical and recreational marijuana products in a welcoming dispensary. Learn all about the most innovative cannabis products from seriously qualified cannabis specialists at this groovy spot on South Commercial Ave. They only stock the best brands that they know provide a range of quality products, including CBD, concentrates, topicals, flowers, and more. 

Keep your eyes peeled for epic deals, promotions, and more at Mission. They also engage with the local community through educational programs and wellness classes focusing on cannabis. Customers can spend, earn, and redeem with a Dank Account on the Mission App.