Where to Find CBD Products in Burlington, Vermont: Hemp Shops, Co-ops, and Dispensaries

Burlington's retail cannabis scene has expanded substantially since adult-use sales launched in 2022, but visitors and residents specifically seeking CBD products — without meaningful THC — face a smaller and less obvious landscape. The state has no large dedicated CBD-only retail chains. What it has: one confirmed specialty shop, two co-op locations stocking Vermont hemp brands, and a perhaps-counterintuitive option at Vermont-licensed dispensaries. This guide walks through all three.

The short version

Burlington does not have an extensive dedicated CBD retail ecosystem. The practical options are:

• Artisan Vapor & CBD — the area's main standalone hemp-CBD chain, carrying tinctures, gummies, topicals, and vape products
• City Market / Onion River Co-op — two Burlington locations stocking local Vermont hemp brands including Sunset Lake CBD
• Vermont-licensed dispensaries — Float On, True 802, Upstate Elevator, and others carry regulated, lab-tested CBD tinctures, capsules, and low-THC products under mandatory state testing requirements. No medical card required.

For most visitors, the dispensary option is the most reliably quality-controlled — a counterintuitive recommendation that the rest of this guide explains.

Artisan Vapor & CBD

Artisan Vapor & CBD operates 70+ stores across the Northeast, including a Burlington location at 18 Pearl St. Their stores carry hemp-derived CBD in the formats most consumers look for: gummies, tinctures, capsules, topicals, and isolates. As a chain with standardized inventory, their product selection is consistent and staff are trained on format differences.

Call ahead or check artisanvaporcompany.com for current hours before visiting. Expect a range of national brands, mid-range price points, and staff who can explain full-spectrum vs. broad-spectrum vs. isolate differences and walk you through onset timing across formats.

City Market / Onion River Co-op

Burlington's community-owned grocery co-op operates two South End locations:

• 82 S. Winooski Ave, Burlington (main location)
• 207 Flynn Ave, Burlington (second location)

City Market's wellness sections carry Vermont-sourced hemp CBD brands, including Sunset Lake CBD, a farmer-owned hemp grower based in South Hero, VT. Sunset Lake sun-grows its hemp in Vermont and publishes batch-level COAs — meaning you can verify exactly what you're getting before you buy. These are full-spectrum products from a Vermont-regulated hemp farm, not generic national brands.

City Market is the right option if you prefer buying local Vermont products, want to add CBD to a regular grocery run, or prefer a co-op environment to a specialty shop. The selection is curated rather than comprehensive — fewer format options than a dedicated shop — but quality verification is strong.

Vermont dispensaries as a CBD source

This is the least obvious option for people who associate dispensaries with high-THC cannabis, but it is often the most reliable source of quality-controlled CBD products in Burlington.

Vermont-licensed dispensaries operate under the Cannabis Control Board and must comply with mandatory lab testing for every product on their menu. Every CBD tincture, capsule, or low-THC edible at a Vermont dispensary comes with a COA accessible in-store. The state's testing requirements cover cannabinoid content verification (confirming CBD and THC levels match the label), plus screens for pesticides, heavy metals, and residual solvents.

You do not need a medical card. Adult-use dispensaries are open to any customer 21 or older with valid ID — the same requirement as a bar or liquor store. Burlington dispensaries most likely to carry a meaningful CBD selection:

• Float On, 136½ Church St — carries CBD tinctures, capsules, and typically some low-THC products including topicals and 1:1 tinctures
• True 802 Cannabis, 132 Church St, 2nd Floor — CBD tinctures and select low-THC edibles in rotation
• Upstate Elevator Supply Co., 699 Pine St — sells its own hemp product line alongside licensed cannabis; one of the few brands straddling both markets
• Lucky You, 190 College St — carries a rotating CBD product selection; call or check their online menu before visiting

One caveat worth understanding: dispensary CBD products are cannabis-plant derived, grown by Vermont licensed cultivators. They are not "hemp" under the federal definition (hemp = cannabis with <0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight), even if the product's THC content is functionally non-intoxicating. Ask the dispensary staff for the exact cannabinoid breakdown if you need to stay below a specific THC threshold, or if you will be traveling across state lines with the product. See the FAQ below for the legal detail on transport.

Vermont hemp brands worth knowing

If you're shopping at City Market, a specialty shop, or online before your visit, these Vermont-based hemp brands publish consistent COA data:

• Sunset Lake CBD (South Hero, VT) — farmer-owned, sun-grown full-spectrum tinctures and gummies, with batch-level COAs publicly available. One of the more transparent Vermont hemp operations.
• Upstate Elevator Supply Co. — Vermont-grown hemp sold through their Pine Street Burlington location and through wider retail distribution; their hemp line carries the same brand identity as their dispensary products.

How to evaluate any CBD product

Whether you're buying at a chain shop, a co-op, or a dispensary, ask for or look up the COA (Certificate of Analysis) for the specific batch. A credible COA will:

1. Confirm the CBD content matches what's on the label (±10% is generally acceptable; larger gaps indicate poor manufacturing quality control)
2. Report the THC content explicitly — a hemp-derived product should show <0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight
3. Show pesticide, heavy metal, and residual solvent screens — all results should read "ND" (not detected) or fall below state action limits
4. Identify the testing lab — a credible lab will be ISO 17025 accredited or equivalent; Vermont dispensary products are tested by CCB-approved labs
5. Be batch-specific and dated — a COA dated years ago for a different lot is essentially no COA at all

If a product has no COA available, or the COA is undated and not batch-specific, treat the quality as unverified. Price is not a reliable proxy for quality in the hemp CBD market — plenty of expensive products have inadequate testing documentation and some modestly priced Vermont hemp brands have better COA practices than national premium brands.

See also: CBD vs. CBG vs. CBN guide — what each cannabinoid does and how to choose between them; Burlington dispensary directory — hours, menus, and maps for all licensed Vermont dispensaries; Vermont dispensary loyalty programs 2026 — which shops offer rewards programs, including on CBD purchases; How to read a cannabis menu — understanding the product types, potency labels, and format options you'll encounter at Vermont dispensaries.