Buyer's Guide · Vermont

Cannabis edibles in Vermont, explained

Gummies, chocolates, drinks, capsules — what's actually for sale in Vermont, the legal limits (purchase, serving, age), how to dose your first one without regretting it, and the 93 licensed Burlington-area shops that carry them.

21+
Legal age
500mg
Edible THC per visit
5mg
Standard serving
2 hrs
Wait before redosing

Edibles 101

What edibles actually do (and why the slow onset matters)

Edibles are cannabis-infused food, drink, or capsules. When you eat THC instead of smoking it, your liver converts a portion of it into 11-hydroxy-THC — a longer-lasting and often more sedating compound than the THC you inhale. That's why the same milligram dose can feel meaningfully stronger as an edible, and why the effects last hours instead of an hour.

The catch is the slow onset. Smoking peaks in 5–10 minutes. Edibles take 30 minutes to 2 hours to even start, with the peak landing around the 2–3-hour mark. The single most common rookie mistake is "I don't feel anything" at the 45-minute mark, taking another dose, and then catching the full double dose at hour three. The rule is simple: start low, wait the full two hours, then decide.

Categories

Six categories you'll see on a Vermont menu

🍬
Gummies
Onset 45 min–2 hrs

The biggest category by far. Pre-portioned, easy to dose (typically 5mg or 10mg per piece), and the most consistent onset. A good first edible.

🍫
Chocolates
Onset 45 min–2 hrs

Bars or bites portioned into 5mg–10mg squares. Some claim faster onset because of fat content, but real-world timing is similar to gummies.

🥤
Drinks & seltzers
Onset 15–45 min

Nano-emulsified beverages can hit in 15–30 minutes and wear off faster — closer to an alcoholic drink than a classic edible. Popular substitute for alcohol.

💊
Capsules & softgels
Onset 60 min–2 hrs

Precise dose, no taste, slow and even onset. Favored by patients and anyone using cannabis for sleep or chronic discomfort.

💧
Tinctures
Onset 15 min–2 hrs

Liquid drops, taken under the tongue (faster, 15–45 min) or swallowed (full edible onset). Easiest way to micro-dose in 1mg increments.

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Baked goods
Onset 45 min–2 hrs

Cookies and brownies — the original edible. Smaller selection in retail than gummies; serving sizes can be less precise, so read the label carefully.

Dosing

How much to take the first time

Beginner
1–2.5 mg

First edible, low THC tolerance, or you just want to feel relaxed without being noticeably high.

Standard
5–10 mg

Most regular consumers' sweet spot. A noticeable, comfortable high that lasts 3–5 hours.

Experienced
15–25+ mg

Higher tolerance only. Strong body effects, sedation, and a longer comedown — plan your evening accordingly.

The two-hour rule: after your first dose, wait two full hours before taking any more — even if you feel nothing. Almost every "I-took-too-much" story starts with redosing at the 45-minute mark.

Vermont rules

The legal stuff, in plain English

  • 21 and older with a valid government ID. Every dispensary will card you, every time.
  • 500mg of THC in edibles is the cap on a single purchase, alongside the broader 2 oz flower / 10 g concentrate limits (raised July 1, 2026 under Act 176).
  • Consume on private property only — no public consumption, no consuming in cars (even as a passenger), no federal land, and check the policy at hotels and short-term rentals before lighting up or unwrapping a gummy.
  • Don't cross state lines. Bringing cannabis from Vermont into New York, Massachusetts, or New Hampshire is a federal offense — even between two legal states.
  • Driving impaired = DUI. Vermont treats cannabis impairment the same as alcohol behind the wheel.
  • Cash is welcome, cards usually aren't. Most shops are cash-only or use a cashless-ATM workaround because of federal banking rules. ATMs on site are common.

Full state guide → Vermont Cannabis Laws & Limits.

Reading the label

Four numbers that actually matter

  1. mg THC per serving. The number you actually consume in one piece. 5mg is the Vermont standard; pieces in the 2.5mg or 10mg range are common.
  2. mg THC per package. Multiply per-serving × servings. A 100mg bag is ten 10mg gummies, not one 100mg dose — score the pieces, don't bite a whole bag.
  3. CBD content & ratio. Look for a CBD number alongside THC. A 1:1 or 2:1 CBD:THC product is noticeably less intense for the same THC, and a good fallback if a 5mg gummy still feels too strong.
  4. Batch number & test date. Every product must be lab-tested in Vermont for potency, pesticides, and contaminants. Reputable shops will hand you the Certificate of Analysis on request — if a budtender won't, that's a flag.

Where to buy · Greater Burlington, VT

93 licensed dispensaries carrying edibles

Every adult-use shop in Vermont carries edibles — gummies are universal, with most stocking chocolates, drinks, and capsules as well. The 13 shops below specifically highlight their edibles or gummy selection; 45 support online ordering for in-store pickup if you'd rather skip the line.

Johnson, VT

Clean Country Dispensary

Recreational
Closed Opens 9 AM · 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Downtown Johnson dispensary, Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM, Sun 10 AM–6 PM. Curated selection of premium flower, edibles, and concentrates.

Downtown Johnson Locally Owned Premium Cannabis +1
Best for downtown Johnson convenience Johnson locals
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Craftsbury, VT

Craftsbury Cannabis

Recreational
Closed Opens 11 AM · 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Craftsbury's farm-connected adult-use dispensary on Wild Branch Rd — open Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 11 AM–7 PM; closed Wednesday and Sunday. Vermont-grown cannabis, pre-rolls, edibles, vape carts, tinctures, and drinks.

Farm-Connected Vermont-Grown Focus Regenerative Cannabis +2
Best for Craftsbury locals Craftsbury Outdoor Center visitors
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Bradford, VT

Devil's Den Cannabis Co.

Recreational
Closed Opens 9 AM · 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Bradford's CCB-licensed adult-use dispensary — 214 Main St, right off I-91 Exit 16. Mon–Sat 9–7, Sun 10–3. Owned by locals Kendall and Travis Gendron, who also run Vittles House of Brews nearby. Vermont-grown flower, edibles, vapes, concentrates, tinctures, infused drinks, topicals, and Vermont-made glass.

Downtown Bradford Locally Owned Online Ordering +3
Best for NH border cross-traffic (Lebanon/Hanover/Dartmouth area) I-91 corridor travelers
★★★★ 4.6 (83 reviews)
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Essex, VT

Gaston Weed Company

Recreational
Closed Opens 11 AM · 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Essex Center market-style shop with house-made live resin and gummies and one of Vermont's rare drive-through pickup windows.

Online Ordering Drive-Through Pickup Craft Focus +2
Best for drive-through pickup rosin & concentrates
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Burlington, VT

Green Haven Herbals

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Locally owned Pearl Street shop near the Burlington waterfront with a carefully curated top-tier flower and edibles menu.

Online Ordering Locally Owned Curated Selection
Best for premium flower craft edibles
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Wilmington, VT

Ratu's Cannabis Supply

Recreational
Closed Opens 10:30 AM · 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Wilmington's largest-selection dispensary: 300+ flower strains, 190+ pre-rolls, 68+ edibles. Lets you smell flower before buying (smell-bar approach). Loyalty points, jar recycling discount, Vermont resident discount. Latest close in Wilmington: 8 PM Fri–Sat.

Smell Bar Loyalty Points Vermont Resident Discount +4
Best for widest flower selection in the Deerfield Valley (300+ strains) hands-on inspection before buying (smell bar)
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Bellows Falls, VT

Rolling Twenties

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Bellows Falls's only CCB-licensed adult-use dispensary, at 440 Rockingham Rd. Open Mon–Thu 10–7, Fri–Sat 10–8, Sun 11–5. Carries flower, edibles, vapes, concentrates, drinks, and CBD pet products. Senior and veteran discounts. First dispensary in Rockingham, opened January 2024.

Senior Discount Veteran Discount Flower +7
Best for Bellows Falls locals and Connecticut River Valley residents NH visitors crossing from Walpole (first VT dispensary on the bridge route)
★★★★ 4.8 (74 reviews)
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Bethel, VT

Something Wicked Cannabis Company

Recreational
Closed Opens 11 AM · 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Bethel's adult-use dispensary in the lower level of 269 Main St — I-89 Exit 3, open daily 11 AM–6 PM. Female- and LGBTQ+-owned by Shannon Morrill, a former genetic counselor. Cash and debit accepted; ATM on site. Flower, pre-rolls, edibles, vapes, tinctures, seltzers, CBD.

Female-Owned LGBTQ+-Owned Open 7 Days +4
Best for I-89 corridor travelers between Randolph and WRJ Bethel and central Windsor County residents
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Woodstock, VT

Sunday Drive

Recreational
Closed Opens 9 AM · 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Female-owned village dispensary at 442 Woodstock Rd, Suite 3A — founded by Patricia 'PJ' Eames, who helped shape Woodstock's vote to allow cannabis retail after joining a state cannabis advisory process in 2019. Opened November 2022. Sat–Tue 10 AM–6 PM; Wed–Fri 9 AM–7 PM. Flower, edibles, concentrates, tinctures, pre-rolls.

Female-Owned All-Female Team Boutique Shop +7
Best for boutique village experience in Woodstock center first-time cannabis consumers (educational, welcoming staff)
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Springfield, VT

The Buddega

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Springfield's second CCB-licensed adult-use dispensary, at 10 Clinton St in the historic downtown core — the first shop you reach coming off I-91 Exit 7. Open Mon–Sat 10 AM–7 PM, Sunday 10 AM–4 PM. Owner Cameron Aldridge opened The Buddega in 2025 in a former storage space adjacent to Maebelline's Restaurant. Carries flower, edibles, vapes, and concentrates; online ordering available.

Locally Owned Flower Edibles +4
Best for downtown Springfield shoppers visitors who want the latest daily close (7 PM Mon–Sat — latest in Springfield)
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Middlebury, VT

The Herbal Collective

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Adult-use cannabis dispensary on the US-7 corridor in Middlebury. Latest close in the Middlebury market: Fri–Sat until 8 PM, Sun until 6 PM. Full menu of flower, vapes, edibles, and concentrates with online ordering.

Friday/Saturday 8 PM Close Route 7 Corridor Online Ordering +2
Best for late Friday/Saturday shopping (8 PM close) Route 7 corridor access (coming from Burlington or Rutland)
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Springfield, VT

TMM Dispensary

Recreational
Closed Opens 9 AM · 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Springfield's original CCB-licensed adult-use dispensary, at 35A Chester Rd (Route 11) on the west side of town off I-91 Exit 7. Open weekdays 9 AM–6 PM, weekends 10 AM–5 PM. Specializes in premium Vermont-grown cannabis — flower, edibles, concentrates, topicals. Earliest weekday open in Springfield (9 AM Mon–Fri).

Premium Vermont Grown Flower Edibles +4
Best for early weekday shoppers (9 AM open Mon–Fri — earliest in Springfield) Sunday shoppers who want a later close (TMM 10–5 vs The Buddega 10–4)
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Wolcott, VT

VVeeds

Recreational
Open now Closes 7:30 PM · 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Boutique dispensary in Wolcott open daily 7:00 AM–7:30 PM — earliest-opening dispensary on Vermont's Route 15 corridor. Curated flower, edibles, concentrates, pre-rolls, and THC drinks.

Earliest Open (7 AM) Open Daily Boutique Selection +2
Best for early morning (7 AM open) Hardwick area visitors
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Milton, VT

3 J's Cannabis

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Milton dispensary on Route 7 claiming Vermont's biggest bud bar, partnering with small-scale local cultivators.

Online Ordering Large Bud Bar Vermont-Grown +1
Best for large selection bud bar browsing
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Waterbury Center, VT

31° North

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Women-owned Route 100 dispensary between Waterbury and Stowe, convenient for anyone heading to the mountains.

Online Ordering Women-Owned Locally Owned +1
Best for mountain trippers women-owned business support
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Burlington, VT

Bern Gallery Smoke Shop & Cannabis

Recreational
Closed Opens 11 AM · 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Burlington's downtown head shop + dispensary combo, voted Best Dispensary in Vermont by Seven Days readers in 2024 and 2025.

Online Ordering Head Shop Vermont-Grown +1
Best for accessories & glass award-winning selection
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Morrisville, VT

Best Buds Cannabis Dispensary

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Adult-use dispensary on Stafford Ave., next to Hannaford supermarket. Open daily.

Open Daily Near Hannaford Vermont-Grown Focus
Best for everyday convenience grocery run add-on
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Waitsfield, VT

Blue Sage

Recreational
Closed Opens 11 AM · 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Vertically integrated adult-use dispensary in Waitsfield Village Square at 5121 Main St. Blue Sage grows and manufactures its own cannabis under a Tier 1 hybrid license and carries a curated selection of other Vermont-grown products. Daily 11 AM–7 PM.

Vertically Integrated Grows Its Own Vermont-Grown +6
Best for buyers who value vertical integration (Blue Sage grows and makes its own cannabis) Waitsfield village visitors (Village Square, near Mehuron's Supermarket on Route 100)
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Cambridge, VT

Cambridge Cannabis Company

Recreational
Open now Closes 8 PM · 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Cambridge VT recreational dispensary in Jeffersonville — Sun–Thu 8 AM–8 PM, Fri–Sat 8 AM–10 PM, deli-style service, online ordering + curbside. The closest shop to Smugglers' Notch Resort, ~10 min down Route 108.

Open Daily Deli-Style Service Online Ordering +3
Best for Smugglers Notch visitors Cambridge locals
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Brattleboro, VT

Cannabis Maximus

Recreational
Open now Closes 8 PM · 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Brattleboro dispensary with an in-house indoor grow and tissue culture lab — sells cannabis clones (~$20). 15% off for veterans, first responders, medical card holders, and first-time customers. On Putney Rd (Rte 5 North).

In-House Grow Tissue Culture Lab Clone Sales +5
Best for veterans and first responders (15% discount) home growers (clone sales)
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Montpelier, VT

Capital Cannabis Company

Recreational
Open now Closes 8 PM · 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Woman-owned, RN-founded dispensary on Main Street in Vermont's state capital — Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM, Sun 10 AM–6 PM. Recreational and medical sales.

Downtown Montpelier Medical + Recreational Woman-Owned +2
Best for medical patients early morning (8 AM open Mon–Sat)
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Johnson, VT

Castle Cannabis

Recreational
Closed Opens 9 AM · 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Retail storefront of VT Green Castle Reserve indoor cultivator — open daily 9 AM–7 PM. Deli-style flower selection, many strains grown on-site.

Open Daily In-House Cultivation Deli-Style Flower +2
Best for in-house cultivar flower deli-style selection
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Morrisville, VT

Craft Cannabis Company

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Locally owned downtown Morrisville dispensary on Hutchins St. Open daily, Mon–Sat 10 AM–7 PM.

Downtown Morrisville Locally Owned Open Daily
Best for downtown convenience Morrisville locals
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Barre, VT

Dames

Recreational
Closed Opens 9 AM · 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Women-led cannabis dispensary on N. Main St in Barre — Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM, Sun 9 AM–4 PM. Online ordering and curbside pickup available at damesvt.com.

Women-Led Online Ordering Curbside Pickup +2
Best for women-led business early Sunday access (9 AM)
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Windsor, VT

DePot Shop

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Windsor's second CCB-licensed adult-use dispensary, at 25 Depot Ave off I-91 Exit 9. All cannabis and products sourced exclusively from within Vermont. Cash-only with on-site ATMs. LOYALTY WEEDNESDAYS: earn points every visit, redeem Wednesdays for up to 10% off. Associated cultivator: Depot Cultivators. Daily 10 AM–6 PM.

All Vermont Products Cash Only On-Site ATM +8
Best for customers who want Vermont-only curated cannabis (all products sourced in-state) Wednesday shoppers with loyalty points to redeem
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Winooski, VT

Dome City Cannabis Dispensary

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Newer Winooski dispensary on East Allen Street (same block as Winooski Organics), offering a full cannabis lineup with consistent daily 10–7 hours.

Online Ordering Parking Locally Owned
Best for parking consistent daily hours
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Chester, VT

Down to the Roots

Recreational
Closed Opens 11 AM · 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Chester's only CCB-licensed adult-use dispensary and the closest shop to Okemo Mountain (16 mi north via Rt 103). Post-and-beam barn at 7 Pineview Dr. Opened Sept 13, 2023. Hours: Mon–Tue 11–6, Wed closed, Thu–Fri 11–7, Sat 9–6, Sun 10–4:30. Discounts: 15% senior (65+)/veteran, 10% VT & NH resident and Okemo employee, 20% VT medical card (14% out-of-state).

Post-and-Beam Barn Craft Cannabis Cannatrol Preservation +10
Best for Okemo Mountain visitors (closest dispensary to Okemo — 16 mi north via Route 103) skiers and snowboarders stopping before or after a Ludlow mountain day
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Bristol, VT

Emeraldrose Grows

Recreational
Closed Opens 11 AM · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Farm-to-shelf adult-use dispensary in downtown Bristol, VT. Open Tuesday–Saturday 11 AM–5 PM (closed Sunday and Monday). Features in-house Emeraldrose Farms flower alongside select local Vermont farms, plus a grow supply section.

Farm-to-Shelf (Emeraldrose Farms) In-House Grow Local Farm Partners +3
Best for farm-to-shelf Vermont-grown flower Route 17/116 corridor travelers
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White River Junction, VT

Five Seasons Cannabis Co.

Recreational
Closed Opens 9 AM · 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

White River Junction's longest-hours dispensary at 52 Bridge St — Mon–Sat 9 AM–9 PM, Sun 10 AM–6 PM. Locally owned; carries cannabis from Strange Kloudz, the ownership group's own Bradford VT cultivation and manufacturing facility. Loyalty program; online ordering. [REVIEWER NOTE: some aggregators show Mon–Fri hours only; Yelp May 2026 confirms Sat 9–9. Verify Saturday hours before publishing.]

Locally Owned In-House Cultivation Brand Loyalty Program +5
Best for late-evening shoppers (9 PM Mon–Sat close, latest in WRJ) customers who want in-house cultivated cannabis from Strange Kloudz Bradford VT facility
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Editor's Pick
Burlington, VT

Float On Dispensary

Recreational
Closed Opens 8:30 AM · 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Locally owned, BIPOC and family-run Church Street dispensary with the latest weekend hours in Burlington — open until midnight Friday and Saturday.

Online Ordering Late Night Church Street +3
Best for late-night runs after-dinner visits
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Middlebury, VT

FLŌRA Cannabis

Recreational
Open now Closes 7 PM · 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Vermont's first licensed adult-use cannabis store — open since October 1, 2022, in downtown Middlebury at 2 Park Street. One of only three shops statewide to open on day one; ~1,000 customers visited opening day.

Vermont's First Adult-Use Store Earliest Open (8 AM Weekdays) Downtown Middlebury +4
Best for Vermont cannabis history (first ever adult-use sale) early-morning shopping (8 AM weekday open)
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Barre, VT

Forbins Reserve

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Barre dispensary on Metro Way with its own in-house Tier 3 grow — carries the ForbinsFinest Cultivation house line. Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM, Sun 12–4 PM.

In-House Cultivation Tier 3 Grow Facility ForbinsFinest Cultivation Line +2
Best for in-house cultivated cannabis ForbinsFinest house-grown line
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Morrisville, VT

Freedom Flower Direct

Recreational
Closed Opens 9 AM · 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Farmer-owned dispensary on Route 15, open daily 9 AM–7 PM — also produces Freedom Flower cannabis seltzers (5mg, glass bottles).

Farmer-Owned Vermont-Made Beverages Route 15 +1
Best for cannabis beverages farmer-owned support
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Burlington, VT

Garcia's Cannabis Collective

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Longtime Church Street shop, evolved from Garcia's Tobacco Shop — a Burlington institution now operating as a full-service dispensary.

Online Ordering Church Street Established Brand
Best for Church Street convenience established regulars
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Montpelier, VT

Gram Central

Recreational
Open now Closes 8 PM · 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Adult-use dispensary on River St in Montpelier — opens at 8 AM Mon–Fri; 20% discount for veterans and Vermont medical-card holders. Easy parking.

River Street Early Hours (8 AM Mon–Fri) Veteran Discount (20%) +2
Best for veterans (20% discount) Vermont medical-card holders (20% discount)
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Burlington, VT

Green Leaf Central

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tucked just off Church Street on Thorsen Way, Green Leaf Central offers a full cannabis menu in a compact, service-forward downtown shop.

Online Ordering Downtown Veteran Owned
Best for veteran-owned business downtown convenience
★★★★ 4.8 (54 reviews)
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Manchester, VT

Green Mountain Cannabis Works

Recreational
Closed Opens 11 AM · 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Manchester Center's first adult-use cannabis shop (opened Sept 25, 2023) — 3,000 sq ft storefront at 4542 Main Street, daily 11 AM–7 PM. Locally owned, Vermont-grown focus. Gateway dispensary for Bromley Mountain (7 miles) and Stratton Mountain (18 miles via Route 30).

Locally Owned Vermont-Grown Focus Flower +6
Best for Manchester Center visitors and locals Bromley Mountain skiers (7 miles east on Rt 11)
★★★★ 4.5 (85 reviews)
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Plymouth, VT

Green Union

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Plymouth VT dispensary on Route 100A — the single nearest shop to both Killington and Okemo ski resorts, with an in-house First Chair Farms grow and growers on the sales floor.

First Chair Farms In-House Grow Online Ordering Growers On Sales Floor +5
Best for Killington ski corridor (southern approach via Route 100) Okemo Mountain visitors (15 miles south on Route 100)
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Winooski, VT

Hello, Hi

Rec + Med
Closed Opens 10:30 AM · 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Vermont's first co-located medical + recreational dispensary, with an effect-based menu organized around what you want to feel rather than strain names.

Online Ordering Medical + Recreational Effect-Based Menu +1
Best for first-timers medical patients
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Burlington, VT

Herbmont

Recreational
Closed Opens 12 PM · 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Burlington's newest dispensary, opened June 2026 at 191 Bank Street — a craft-cannabis showroom one block off Church Street Marketplace.

Now Open Downtown Burlington One Block from Church Street +1
Best for Vermont craft cannabis downtown convenience
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Burlington, VT

Heybud Dispensary

Recreational
Open now Closes 10 PM · 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

South End dispensary with early-morning open and late-night close — 8 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday.

Online Ordering South End Early Morning +1
Best for early morning long daily hours
★★★★ 4.9 (151 reviews)
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Morrisville, VT

Higher Elevation

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Morrisville's oldest and largest cannabis shop — 250+ products and Lamoille County's only in-store glass selection. Closed Mondays.

Largest Selection in Lamoille County In-Store Glass Northgate Plaza +1
Best for wide selection Stowe visitors heading north
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Montpelier, VT

Juana's Garden

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

BIPOC-owned cannabis boutique on River St — deli-style flower in glass jars, Vermont-grown focus, open daily 10 AM–7 PM. Live music and community events.

BIPOC-Owned Open Daily Deli-Style Flower +3
Best for BIPOC-owned shop deli-style flower selection
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Burlington, VT

Judy's Holistic Solution

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

A small, independently owned shop in Burlington's Old North End focused on personalized service and holistic wellness.

Old North End Locally Owned Small Shop
Best for first-timers holistic wellness
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Bennington, VT

Juniper Lane Cannabis

Recreational
Closed Opens 9 AM · 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Bennington's first cannabis dispensary — founded by Colleen McQuade, one of Vermont's first women-owned adult-use shops. Downtown at 445 Main St. Open Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM, Sun 10 AM–6 PM. Curates craft Vermont-grown cannabis; 10% off for veterans and government-assistance recipients; loyalty rewards.

Women-Owned Veteran Discount Government Assistance Discount +7
Best for Bennington locals wanting early Mon–Sat access (9 AM open) veterans and government-assistance recipients (10% discount)
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Killington, VT

Killington Mountain Dispensary

Recreational
Open now Closes 8 PM · 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

The only adult-use cannabis dispensary in Killington — on the Killington Access Road above the Mountain Merchant Market, open 8 AM–8 PM every day for resort visitors and locals.

On the Killington Access Road Open 8 AM–8 PM Daily Ski Resort Convenience +1
Best for Killington/Pico resort visitors earliest and latest combined hours (8 AM–8 PM daily)
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Derby, VT

Kingdom Boyz Cannabis

Recreational
Open now Closes 6 PM · 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Derby in-house cannabis cultivator — $20 premium eighths tax included, locally grown high-THC strains (Cap Junky 29%, Blue Sherbert 27%). Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM, Sun 9 AM–3 PM.

In-House Cultivator Vermont-Grown Budget Pricing +3
Best for budget shoppers ($20 eighths) locally grown Vermont cannabis
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Barton, VT

Kingdom Kind

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Woman-owned, family-run NEK dispensary on Glover Road carrying the Vermont Kind artisanal brand — Mon–Sat 10 AM–6 PM, closed Sundays. The only Barton shop open Tuesdays.

Woman-Owned Family-Run Vermont Kind Brand +3
Best for Tuesday access (only Barton shop open Tuesdays) NEK-grown artisanal Vermont Kind brand
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Derby, VT

Kushies

Recreational
Open now Closes 8 PM · 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Derby dispensary with the latest hours in the NEK — open until 8:30 PM Friday/Saturday, 8 PM Mon–Thu, 7 PM Sunday. Daily specials and 10% senior/veteran discount.

Latest Hours NEK Daily Specials Senior Discount +3
Best for evening access (latest NEK hours) Friday/Saturday night (8:30 PM close)
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South Hero, VT

Lake Effect Cannabis

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

The southern Champlain Islands dispensary — farmer-owned farm store for Sunset Lake Cannabis, grown right here in South Hero.

Online Ordering Champlain Islands Tourist-Friendly +3
Best for island visitors tourists
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Rutland, VT

Little Amsterdam

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Rutland's only Black woman-owned boutique dispensary — owner Reese Earle, Amsterdam-inspired design, curated premium selection, locally sourced cannabis from Verdiggity Organics Cannabis Co. in Manchester, VT.

Black Woman-Owned Boutique Amsterdam-Inspired Decor +3
Best for boutique cannabis experience locally sourced Vermont cannabis (Verdiggity Organics)
★★★★ 4.7 (49 reviews)
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Vergennes, VT

Little City Greens

Recreational
Closed Opens 9 AM · 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Vermont's smallest city's only dispensary — woman-owned by Alyson and Mike Kennedy in the stone-walled, exposed-beam basement of a 7 Green St historic building (formerly Daily Chocolate candy shop). Open daily 9 AM–7 PM. 15% off for locals. Closest licensed shop to the Crown Point Bridge from New York.

Woman-Owned Family-Operated Local Discount +3
Best for Vergennes locals (15% discount) New York travelers entering Vermont via Crown Point Bridge
★★★★ 4.6 (34 reviews)
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Brandon, VT

Lucky 7 Dispensary

Recreational
Open now Closes 8 PM · 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Deli-style dispensary with a self-service bud bar — carries products from 25+ Vermont cannabis brands. Open Mon–Sat 8 AM (earliest in Brandon) and Sunday 8 AM–3 PM. Tax-inclusive pricing.

Deli-Style Bud Bar Self-Service Online Ordering +4
Best for early shoppers (8 AM open Mon–Sat) self-service bud bar inspection
★★★★ 4.7 (38 reviews)
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Burlington, VT

Lucky You

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Downtown Burlington boutique pairing cannabis with an alcohol-free spirits shop, herbal remedies, and a specialty espresso bar.

Online Ordering Curated Selection Specialty Pantry +1
Best for first-timers unique shopping experience
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Essex Junction, VT

Magic Mann Premium Cannabis

Rec + Med
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Essex Junction's flagship Magic Mann dispensary — medical + recreational under one roof, with an extensive in-house product line from their Vermont cultivation.

Online Ordering ATM On Site Medical + Recreational +2
Best for medical patients in-house brand products
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Saint Albans City, VT

Mary Jane Junction

Recreational
Open now Closes 8 PM · 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Woman-owned dispensary on Swanton Rd in St. Albans — open daily 8 AM–8 PM, partners with local Vermont cultivators, 15 miles from the Canadian border.

Woman-Owned Open Daily Local Cultivators +2
Best for woman-owned shop early hours (8 AM daily)
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Wilmington, VT

Matterhorn Apothecary

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wilmington dispensary at 7 N Main St, open daily 10 AM–6 PM. Online ordering and pickup available. Multi-state operator with Vermont and Maine locations. Convenient for Mount Snow and Haystack Mountain visitors.

Online Ordering Multi-State Operator Pickup Available +2
Best for online ordering and pickup convenience Mount Snow and Haystack visitors on a tight ski schedule
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Milton, VT

Milton Remedies

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Locally owned Milton dispensary on Southerberry Drive, focused on Vermont-grown, community-rooted cannabis.

Online Ordering Locally Owned Vermont-Grown +1
Best for deals & discounts Vermont-grown
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Saint Albans City, VT

MothaPlant

Recreational
Open now Closes 8 PM · 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

St. Albans craft dispensary at Highgate Commons — earliest open in the area (7:30 AM daily), flower bar with by-the-gram sales from 0.5g up, CBD pet products.

Open Daily Flower Bar (by-the-gram from 0.5g) Earliest Open (7:30 AM) +2
Best for earliest open (7:30 AM daily) flower bar by-the-gram
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Rutland, VT

Mountain Girl Cannabis

Recreational
Closed Opens 9 AM · 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Vermont's first licensed adult-use dispensary (license RTLR0001) at 174 West Street in downtown Rutland — curated Vermont craft cannabis and one-on-one 'wellness guide' service.

Vermont's First Licensed Rec Dispensary (RTLR0001) Downtown West Street Curated VT Craft Cannabis +1
Best for Vermont's first licensed rec dispensary (a bit of history) downtown West Street location
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St. Johnsbury, VT

Northeast Kannabis

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Education-focused St. Johnsbury dispensary owned by Caledonia County teachers Matt and Aleha Racenet. Open Mon–Sat 10 AM–7 PM. Veteran discount. Rated 4.7/5 on Leafly. Closed Sundays.

Education-Focused Veteran Discount ADA Accessible +4
Best for weekday evening access (open until 7 PM Mon–Sat) first-time buyers (education-focused staff)
★★★★ 4.7 (32 reviews)
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Brandon, VT

Pine Grove Organics

Rec + Med
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Recreational and medical dispensary at 16 Park St — the only Brandon shop with an integrated medical license. Latest hours Thu–Sat (8 PM close). Veterans 10% off, VT residents 5% off, local businesses 10% off. Loyalty program, Dutchie Pay, on-site ATM.

Recreational & Medical Loyalty Program Veteran Discount +5
Best for medical cannabis patients (tax-free, integrated license) veterans and military (10% off)
★★★★ 4.6 (42 reviews)
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Randolph, VT

Polestar Cannabis

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

First licensed cannabis dispensary in the White River Valley — 24 Pleasant St in downtown Randolph, in the Trillium Building. Mon–Thu 10–6, Fri 10–7, Sat 10–6, Sun 10–5. Online ordering via Dutchie.

First Dispensary in White River Valley Boutique Atmosphere Vermont-Grown Focus +3
Best for I-89 corridor travelers between Burlington and White River Junction Randolph and Orange County residents
★★★★ 4.8 (68 reviews)
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Bennington, VT

Silver Therapeutics

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Multi-state operator (MA/ME/VT/NY) on Bennington's commercial Route 7 corridor. 201 Northside Dr; (802) 440-5170; Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM, Sun 10 AM–6 PM. Broad product range; online ordering. Convenient for northbound Route 7 travelers.

Multi-State Operator Flower Edibles +5
Best for Route 7 travelers arriving from or heading north to Manchester customers who prefer online ordering and pickup
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Rutland, VT

Somewhere On The Mountain

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

North Main St dispensary open daily 10 AM–8 PM (tied for latest hours in Rutland). Specialty solventless concentrates — live rosin, hash rosin, dry sift kief — plus locally grown Vermont cannabis.

Latest Hours in Rutland (8 PM) Live Rosin Hash Rosin +3
Best for latest evening hours in Rutland (open until 8 PM daily) solventless concentrate enthusiasts (live rosin, hash rosin)
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Windsor, VT

Stone Leaf Cannabis

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Windsor's first CCB-licensed adult-use dispensary, at 71 Artisans Way off I-91 Exit 9. Founded by Nick Castro (20+ years cannabis genetics) and Sam (cultivation in Marshfield VT). Features 40+ proprietary bred strains, solventless extraction, Korean Natural Farming techniques, and a 500 kW solar project. Daily 10 AM–6 PM.

Locally Owned Proprietary Strains Solventless Extracts +8
Best for customers who want exclusive in-house bred strains (40+ proprietary cultivars) not found elsewhere in Vermont solventless extract seekers (no butane/propane)
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Woodstock, VT

Sunkissed Farm

Recreational
Closed Opens 9 AM · 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Farm-to-shelf cultivator-retailer at 4374 W Woodstock Rd (west of the village on Route 4) — founded in 2023 by Spencer Hayes, Emily Bleeker, and Brad Macrae. Cannabis grown outdoors in living soil on a 29-acre Connecticut River floodplain estate in Windsor VT (land farmed since 1805). Farm-stand model: inspect and smell flower before buying. Open daily 9 AM–7 PM; Wednesdays until 9 PM.

Cultivator-Retailer Sun-Grown Living Soil +8
Best for customers who want to buy directly from the cultivator consumers who value sun-grown, living-soil, slow-cured artisanal cannabis
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Essex Junction, VT

Sweetspot Essex Junction

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Essex Junction dispensary in the Sweetspot Farms multi-state family, opened fall 2024 with a first-time customer 30% off offer.

Online Ordering First-Time Discount Multi-State Brand
Best for first-timers first-visit discount
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Barton, VT

The Dank Closet

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Vertically integrated Barton dispensary with in-house Vermont cultivation — open Sundays 9 AM–6 PM, Fri–Sat until 8 PM; closed Tuesdays. ATM on site.

In-House Cultivator Vermont-Grown ATM +3
Best for Sunday access (only Barton shop open Sundays) Friday/Saturday evening access (open until 8 PM)
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Rutland, VT

The Gas Station

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

100% Vermont family-owned dispensary on S Main St — one of the highest-rated shops in Rutland (roughly 4.8–4.9 stars across 200+ Google reviews). Mon–Sat 10 AM–7 PM, Sun 11 AM–6 PM.

Vermont Family-Owned Top-Rated (4.8–4.9 Stars) South Main Location
Best for one of the highest-rated Rutland dispensaries (4.8–4.9 stars, 200+ reviews) Vermont family-owned
★★★★ 4.9 (247 reviews)
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St. Johnsbury, VT

The Green Man

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

The Northeast Kingdom's first licensed cannabis retailer (Oct 2022), owned by Zeb Overton of Overton's View Farm. Open 7 days including Sunday 10 AM–4:20 PM. Located in St. Johnsbury's Memorial Drive commercial corridor.

Cultivator-Connected Vermont-Grown ATM +3
Best for Sunday access (only St. J shop open Sunday) cultivator-connected Vermont cannabis
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Brandon, VT

The Greenhouse Dispensary

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Community-focused boutique in downtown Brandon, co-owned by Ellie Romp and Dan Lovely. 80% locally-sourced cannabis; Greenhouse Guitars vintage music shop upstairs; monthly live music and Saturday morning chess club. Mon–Sat 10–7, Sun 10–5.

Locally-Sourced Cannabis Community Events Live Music +3
Best for locally-sourced Vermont cannabis community atmosphere (chess club, live music)
★★★★ 4.9 (45 reviews)
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Burlington, VT

The Herb Closet

Recreational
Open now Closes 12 AM · 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Burlington's first Black-owned dispensary, with the longest hours in the city — open 8 AM to midnight weekdays and until 2 AM on weekends.

Online Ordering Late Night Black-Owned +1
Best for late-night runs early morning
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White River Junction, VT

The Hidden Grove

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Community-focused dispensary at 230 S Main St Suite 1 (inside White River Growpro) — Mon–Sat 10 AM–6 PM, closed Sunday. Owned by Kendall Smith and Stephanie Waterman. 15.8% discount for medical cannabis card holders from any U.S. state (current or expired). Cannabis clones for home cultivators. Small-farm Vermont partnerships; online ordering.

Small-Farm Partnerships Medical Card Discount Cannabis Clones +3
Best for medical cannabis card holders (any U.S. state, current or expired — 15.8% discount) home cultivators (cannabis clones available)
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Essex Junction, VT

The High Bar

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Small-farmer-focused dispensary on Pearl Street in Essex Junction, with one of the few Vermont shops that accepts Apple Pay and credit cards.

Online Ordering Apple Pay Credit Cards +2
Best for craft flower credit card payments
★★★★ 4.9 (53 reviews)
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Derby, VT

The High Country

Recreational
Open now Closes 7 PM · 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Derby's northernmost dispensary on US-5, open daily 8 AM–7 PM — online ordering, COAs for all products, 1.9 miles from Newport.

Online Ordering Order Ahead COAs Available +2
Best for Newport residents (nearest shop) early morning access (8 AM daily)
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White River Junction, VT

The Tea House

Recreational
Open now Closes 7:30 PM · 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

White River Junction's earliest-opening dispensary at 50 Woodstock Rd — Mon–Sat 7 AM–7:30 PM, Sun 10 AM–6 PM. Minority and woman-owned by Miriam El Guemri; opened December 2022. 10% veteran discount, Tea Time VIP loyalty, curbside pickup. Medical delivery (Tue/Fri routes). Vermont's Best winner 3 consecutive years including 2025.

Minority-Owned Woman-Owned Veteran Discount +5
Best for early-morning shoppers (7 AM Mon–Sat open, among the earliest in Vermont) veterans (10% discount)
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Hardwick, VT

The Wick Cannabis Market

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Hardwick's woman-owned dispensary on South Main Street — curated Vermont-grown selection, open daily 10 AM (until 7 PM Tue–Fri, 6 PM Mon/Sat/Sun).

Woman-Owned Vermont-Grown Focus Curated Menu +2
Best for Hardwick locals NEK visitors
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Brattleboro, VT

Theory Wellness

Recreational
Closed Opens 9 AM · 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Brattleboro's latest-open dispensary: daily 9 AM–9 PM. At Fairfield Plaza on Putney Rd, adjacent to Cannabis Maximus. Well-reviewed multi-state operator (MA, ME, VT). Opened December 2022.

9 AM–9 PM Daily Well-Reviewed Multi-State Operator +2
Best for latest hours in Brattleboro (open until 9 PM daily) early access (9 AM open daily)
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Burlington, VT

True 802 Cannabis

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Farmer-to-consumer focused dispensary on Church Street with an emphasis on transparent sourcing from Vermont growers.

Online Ordering Vermont-Grown Church Street +1
Best for craft flower Vermont-grown
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Burlington, VT

Upstate Elevator Dispensary

Recreational
Closed Opens 8:30 AM · 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Flagship Pine Street dispensary for Upstate Elevator — one of Vermont's largest vertically integrated cannabis operators, formerly a CBD pioneer.

Online Ordering Vermont-Grown In-House Brand +2
Best for Vermont-grown flower in-house brand products
★★★★ 4.9 (47 reviews)
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Waitsfield, VT

Valley Meade Dispensary

Recreational
Closed Opens 11 AM · 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Family-owned farm and dispensary at 8 VT-17, right at the Route 100 / Route 17 corner in Waitsfield — the turn toward Mad River Glen and the gateway to the Sugarbush corridor. Advertises its own exclusive strains. Daily 11 AM–7 PM.

Farm + Dispensary Vermont-Grown Exclusive Strains +8
Best for Mad River Glen and Sugarbush skiers (at the Route 100 / Route 17 corner — the junction to both mountains) buyers who want a family-owned farm and dispensary
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Manchester, VT

Verdiggity Organics Cannabis Co.

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Cultivator-retailer at 342 Depot Street — owner Jordan Keagy grows 8 in-house strains using organic methods and supplies 34 Vermont dispensaries. Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM, Sat–Sun 11 AM–5 PM. A block from Manchester Designer Outlets.

Cultivator-Retailer Organic Practices In-House Grown +7
Best for craft cannabis enthusiasts wanting to buy directly from the grower shoppers already visiting Manchester Designer Outlets (one block away)
★★★★ 4.7 (42 reviews)
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Alburgh, VT

Vermont Alter-Native

Recreational
Closed Opens 9 AM · 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Veteran-owned family shop on Route 2 in Alburgh — the northernmost CCB-licensed dispensary on the Champlain Islands.

Veteran-Owned Family-Operated Champlain Islands +2
Best for northern islands Alburgh
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Brattleboro, VT

Vermont Bud Barn

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Southern Vermont's first adult-use dispensary (Oct 2022), in a renovated 1870 barn on Route 9 in West Brattleboro. Won the 2024 Brattleboro Reformer Reader's Choice for Best Dispensary. Part of the Vermont Hempicurean family; also operates Vermont Grow Barn for home cultivators.

Renovated 1870 Barn Reader's Choice Award Home Grower Supplies +3
Best for reader's choice community favorite home growers (Vermont Grow Barn co-located)
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Rutland, VT

Vermont Cannabis Café

Recreational
Open now Closes 7 PM · 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Route 4 East dispensary in the House of Lights building — opens at 8 AM daily (earliest in Rutland), on the Killington/Pico ski corridor, discounts for locals, seniors 65+, veterans, and first responders.

Earliest Hours (8 AM) Route 4 Killington Corridor Locals Discount +3
Best for early morning access (opens 8 AM) Killington/Pico Route 4 corridor
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Waterbury Center, VT

Vermont GoodFire Cannabis

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Route 100 dispensary in Waterbury Center, the closest adult-use option to Stowe Mountain Resort.

Online Ordering Route 100 Stowe-Adjacent
Best for Stowe visitors mountain-town convenience
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Barre, VT

VT Strong

Recreational
Open now Closes 8 PM · 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Husband-wife owned dispensary on S. Main St in Barre — Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM (earliest in Barre), Sun 10 AM–6 PM. Deli-style service with Vermont small-batch strains.

Husband-Wife Owned Deli-Style Service Vermont-Grown Focus +3
Best for earliest open Mon–Sat (8 AM) deli-style Vermont-grown selection
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Rutland, VT

West Street Cannabis

Recreational
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Downtown Rutland dispensary (opened Jan 2026) at 7 West Street — online ordering, Vermont-grown cannabis, open daily 10 AM–8 PM (tied for the latest close in the city).

Downtown Location Online Ordering Newest Rutland Shop (Jan 2026) +2
Best for downtown Rutland location online order-ahead pickup
★★★★ 4.8 (32 reviews)
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Winooski, VT

Winooski Organics

Recreational
Closed Opens 8:30 AM · 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Winooski's flagship craft-focused dispensary, known for showcasing Vermont's legacy cultivators and hosting community education events.

Online Ordering Craft Focus Community Events +2
Best for craft flower legacy cultivators
★★★★ 4.9 (49 reviews)
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Montpelier, VT

Winterland Haze

Recreational
Closed Opens 9 AM · 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM

Craft small-batch dispensary on Main St in downtown Montpelier — the latest hours in the city (until 8:30 PM Thu–Sat). Cash only. Adult-use 21+.

Downtown Montpelier Latest Hours in Montpelier (8:30 PM Thu–Sat) Small-Batch Craft Focus +2
Best for latest hours in Montpelier (Thu–Sat until 8:30 PM) craft small-batch Vermont cannabis
★★★★ 4.9 (86 reviews)
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Bridgewater, VT

Woolly Mammoth Cannabis

Recreational
Closed Opens 9 AM · 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Bridgewater VT dispensary in a restored old mill, between Woodstock and Killington on the Route 4 corridor. Vermont-grown cannabis focus, solventless rosin concentrates, open 9 AM daily and until 9 PM on Fri–Sat.

Old Mill Setting Solventless Rosin Concentrates Latest Weekend Hours (Fri–Sat 9 PM) +8
Best for concentrate enthusiasts (solventless rosin selection) Killington visitors arriving from Woodstock/White River Junction direction
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Waterbury Center, VT

Zenbarn Farms

Rec + Med
Closed Opens 10 AM · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Waterbury Center dispensary on the Burlington–Stowe corridor with both recreational and medical sales — also a music venue and events space.

Online Ordering Accessible Walk-Ins Welcome +2
Best for medical patients Stowe corridor
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Edibles, common questions

Straight answers to what beginners and visitors ask most.

Are cannabis edibles legal in Vermont?
Yes. Adult-use cannabis edibles have been legal to purchase in Vermont from licensed retailers since October 2022, for adults 21 and older. They are sold by every adult-use dispensary in the state — gummies, chocolates, drinks, capsules, and other infused products from Vermont-grown and regional brands.
How much THC in edibles can I buy at one time in Vermont?
Vermont caps a single adult-use transaction at 500mg of THC in edible form, alongside the broader cannabis purchase limits (2 oz of flower, 10 g of concentrate as of July 1, 2026 under Act 176). The 500mg cap is per visit, not per package — most retail gummy packs are 100mg total (10 servings of 10mg), so you typically have plenty of headroom.
What is a standard edible serving in Vermont?
A standard serving is 5mg of THC, and packages must be clearly labeled with both per-serving and total-package milligrams. Beginners should start lower — 2.5mg is often enough for first-time effects — and wait the full onset window before taking more.
How long do cannabis edibles take to kick in?
Most edibles take 30 minutes to 2 hours to feel, peak around 2–3 hours, and can last 4–6 hours (sometimes longer at higher doses). Fast-acting nano-emulsified gummies and drinks can be felt in 15–30 minutes. The slow onset is the most common reason people accidentally over-consume — always wait the full 2 hours before taking another dose.
I've never tried an edible. What dose should I start with?
Start with 2.5mg of THC and wait at least 2 hours before deciding whether to take more. Edibles produce a body-forward, longer-lasting effect that can feel stronger than smoking the same equivalent dose. Eat something first, stay home the first time, and pick a time when you can comfortably sleep off any leftover effects.
What kinds of edibles are sold at Vermont dispensaries?
The most common categories are gummies (the biggest seller by far), chocolate bars and bites, infused beverages (seltzers, teas, mocktails), capsules and softgels, tinctures, mints and hard candies, and a smaller selection of baked goods. Most shops also carry CBD-only and CBD:THC ratio products for customers who want a milder or non-impairing experience.
Where can I legally consume edibles in Vermont?
On private property with the owner's permission. Public consumption is prohibited, and you cannot consume in a vehicle (including as a passenger), at parks or state lands, on federal land, or in most rentals and hotels — check the property's policy first. Driving impaired carries the same penalties as alcohol DUI.
Can I bring Vermont edibles into New Hampshire, New York, or Massachusetts?
No. Crossing any state line with cannabis (including legal-to-legal between Vermont and Massachusetts or New York) is a federal offense, since cannabis remains federally illegal. Consume what you buy in the state where you bought it.
What should I check on the label before buying?
Four things: (1) mg of THC per serving and per package, (2) total servings per container, (3) the batch number and lab-test date (every product must be lab-tested in Vermont), and (4) the strain or extract source if you care about indica/sativa effects. Reputable shops will hand you the Certificate of Analysis (COA) for any product on request.
What do I do if I take too much?
It feels awful but is not medically dangerous in healthy adults — there is no fatal THC overdose. Find a quiet, comfortable space, drink water, eat something starchy, and let it pass; effects usually subside within 2–6 hours. CBD can help take the edge off. If you're ever genuinely worried — chest pain, fainting, severe vomiting — call your doctor or visit an ER (they've seen it many times and won't involve police for personal-use cannabis). We keep a fuller "too high" first-aid guide on the site.
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