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Your neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to Seattle's premier cannabis dispensaries, from downtown hotspots to south Seattle gems
Seattle has been at the forefront of cannabis legalization since Washington voters approved Initiative 502 in 2012. Today, the city boasts a thriving dispensary scene with licensed retailers spread across diverse neighborhoods, offering everything from craft flowers to premium edibles and concentrates. Whether you’re a local resident or visiting the Emerald City, knowing where to find quality cannabis products is essential. Start your journey by finding dispensaries near you through Herb’s comprehensive directory, then dive into our neighborhood-specific guide to Seattle’s best cannabis shops.
Seattle’s downtown core, particularly Belltown, serves as a major cannabis hub with four prominent dispensaries clustered near Pike Place Market and the waterfront. This area offers convenient access for both tourists and downtown residents.
Lux Pot Shop occupies a historic Depression-era building that floods with natural light, creating an upscale retail environment that stands out even in image-conscious Seattle. Beyond the aesthetic appeal, Lux maintains a curated selection from legacy cultivators and features the Lightbox @ Lux art space, making it as much a cultural destination as a cannabis retailer.
What Makes Them Special:
Best For: Design-conscious shoppers, art lovers, downtown residents seeking quality products
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Have a Heart delivers a large selection of cannabis products just minutes from Pike Place Market, making it convenient for both tourists and downtown professionals. With a solid 4.5/5 star rating, this dispensary balances accessibility with quality.
What Makes Them Special:
Best For: First-time visitors to Seattle, professionals working downtown, shoppers seeking variety
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The Bakeree stands out with its dynamic daily promotions and fresh product drops. This dispensary operates with a rewards program that gives new customers 20% off their first order, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious shoppers.
What Makes Them Special:
Best For: Deal-seekers, pet owners, shoppers who value rotating inventory
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Celebrity-owned Shawn Kemp’s Cannabis offers an impressive selection of over 2,500 products in a location that provides free on-site parking—a rare amenity in downtown Seattle. The former NBA star’s dispensary has built a reputation for both selection breadth and customer convenience.
What Makes Them Special:
Best For: Shoppers with specific product requests, those seeking parking convenience, fans of the Kemp brand
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Seattle’s Stadium District (SODO) features three dispensaries conveniently located near T-Mobile Park and Lumen Field, making them ideal stops before or after sporting events and concerts.
Dockside Cannabis offers more than just cannabis products—it features an on-site Cannabis Museum that provides educational value for both newcomers and experienced consumers. This unique attraction, combined with its proximity to major sports venues, makes Dockside a standout in the SODO corridor.
What Makes Them Special:
Best For: Sports fans, cannabis tourists, shoppers interested in cannabis history
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The second Shawn Kemp’s location in SODO offers the same extensive product range as the Belltown shop but with the added convenience of being near industrial areas and major highways. This location serves both local residents and those traveling through the area.
What Makes Them Special:
Best For: SODO residents, industrial area workers, Kemp brand loyalists
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Formerly known as Zips SODO, Kush 21 maintains a focus on premium cannabis selection with handpicked products. This medical marijuana location serves both recreational and medical customers in the industrial SODO district.
What Makes Them Special:
Best For: Medical patients, premium product seekers, SODO locals
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Seattle’s vibrant Capitol Hill and Central District neighborhoods host five dispensaries, including the largest concentration of Uncle Ike’s locations, reflecting the area’s status as a cannabis culture hub.
The Central District Uncle Ike’s serves as the flagship store for Seattle’s most expansive dispensary chain. With over 200 vape options and 300+ flower types, this location offers the most comprehensive selection in Uncle Ike’s portfolio.
What Makes Them Special:
Best For: Product variety seekers, Uncle Ike’s loyalists, Central District residents
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Capitol Hill East Uncle Ike’s anchors the eclectic Capitol Hill neighborhood with its premium selection and community-focused approach. This location has earned a 4.5/5 star rating from 244+ reviews, reflecting its popularity among local cannabis enthusiasts.
What Makes Them Special:
Best For: Capitol Hill residents, eclectic neighborhood shoppers, premium product seekers
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The Olive Way Uncle Ike’s pays homage to Capitol Hill’s LGBTQ+ legacy with its “Songs of Stonewall” jukebox, blending cultural awareness with cannabis retail. Located in the heart of Capitol Hill’s nightlife district, this dispensary serves a diverse clientele.
What Makes Them Special:
Best For: LGBTQ+ community members, nightlife adjacent shoppers, culturally conscious consumers
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American Mary in Wallingford/University District has earned an impressive 4.7/5 star rating for its combination of quality products and competitive pricing. This recreational-only dispensary positions itself as offering “the best recreational cannabis at the lowest prices.”
What Makes Them Special:
Best For: Budget-conscious shoppers, University District residents, quality-price balance seekers
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As Ballard’s original dispensary since 2013, Herbs House maintains strong community ties and offers unique discount structures. Their daily happy hours provide 20% off storewide, while medical patients, veterans, and seniors 62+ receive additional discounts.
What Makes Them Special:
Best For: Early birds, night owls, medical patients, veterans, seniors, eco-conscious shoppers
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South Seattle’s Rainier Valley corridor features three dispensaries that serve diverse communities with a mix of medical and recreational options.
The Green Door maintains an exceptional 4.8/5 star rating, making it one of Seattle’s highest-rated dispensaries overall. This pet-friendly shop operates adjacent to a coffee trailer, creating a unique cannabis-coffee pairing experience.
What Makes Them Special:
Best For: Pet owners, coffee-cannabis pairing enthusiasts, quality-focused shoppers
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Seattle Cannabis Co. serves the Rainier Valley community near Othello Light Rail Station with a focus on top local brands like Downtown Cannabis, Torus, and K-Savage. This location balances accessibility with quality product selection.
What Makes Them Special:
Best For: Public transit users, local brand enthusiasts, Rainier Valley residents
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The Georgetown location of The Bakeree brings award-winning service to south Seattle with the same daily fresh product drops and rewards program as its Belltown counterpart. This location serves the industrial Georgetown neighborhood with consistent quality.
What Makes Them Special:
Best For: Georgetown residents, The Bakeree loyalists, south Seattle shoppers
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Seattle’s north end features dispensaries that serve both established neighborhoods like Ballard and emerging areas like Lake City.
The Ballard American Mary occupies an “expansive beautiful space” near major Seattle attractions like Woodland Park Zoo, Ballard Locks, and the Space Needle. This location offers both high-quality cannabis and premium glassware in a spacious retail environment.
What Makes Them Special:
Best For: Tourists visiting north Seattle attractions, glassware collectors, spacious environment seekers
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Lake City Uncle Ike’s brings the established Uncle Ike’s brand to north Seattle with the full product range and community-focused approach that has made the chain successful citywide. This location serves the diverse Lake City neighborhood with consistent quality.
What Makes Them Special:
Best For: North Seattle residents, Uncle Ike’s loyalists, Lake City community members
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Several dispensaries serve communities just outside Seattle’s official boundaries but remain easily accessible to city residents.
The White Center Uncle Ike’s operates as an “outlet location” serving the diverse White Center community in south Seattle. This location maintains the quality and value proposition that has made Uncle Ike’s Seattle’s largest dispensary chain.
What Makes Them Special:
Best For: South Seattle residents, budget-conscious Uncle Ike’s shoppers, White Center community members
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365 Recreational lives up to its name by operating 365 days a year, including holidays, serving the Shoreline community just north of Seattle. This dispensary offers dual happy hours daily and has been serving the area since 2015.
What Makes Them Special:
Best For: Holiday shoppers, Shoreline residents, happy hour deal seekers
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The Burien Kush 21 flagship location sits minutes from Sea-Tac Airport, making it convenient for travelers entering or leaving Seattle. This location focuses on handpicked premium products and serves as the brand’s main operation.
What Makes Them Special:
Best For: Air travelers, premium product seekers, Burien residents
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Before visiting any Seattle dispensary, it helps to understand the types of products available and how to choose the right ones for your needs. Seattle dispensaries typically offer a comprehensive range including flower, edibles, vape pens, concentrates, topicals, pre-rolls, accessories, beverages, and oils.
For those new to cannabis consumption or looking to expand their knowledge, understanding the difference between sativa, indica, and hybrid can significantly improve your shopping experience. Sativa strains generally provide more energetic, cerebral effects, while indica strains tend to be more relaxing and sedating. Hybrids offer a mix of both characteristics.
When selecting products, consider your experience level, desired effects, and consumption preferences. First-time users should start with low doses, particularly with edibles, and consult with knowledgeable budtenders about appropriate products. For more detailed guidance on consumption methods and responsible use, Herb’s guides provide comprehensive educational resources.
The Seattle cannabis market evolves constantly with new products, promotions, and regulatory changes. To stay informed about the latest developments, consider subscribing to Herb’s newsletters, which deliver bi-weekly and monthly updates on cannabis news, top strains, hottest products, and unbeatable deals. The Herb Hype newsletter specifically focuses on the latest product releases and industry trends that affect Seattle consumers.
For ongoing education about cannabis culture, consumption methods, and product knowledge, Herb’s editorial content provides reliable, up-to-date information written by experienced cannabis journalists and industry experts.
Yes, recreational cannabis has been legal in Seattle since Washington voters approved Initiative 502 in 2012. Adults 21 and older can legally purchase, possess, and consume cannabis in private spaces throughout the city.
You need a valid government-issued photo ID showing you are 21 years or older. Acceptable forms include driver’s licenses, state ID cards, military IDs, and passports. The ID must not be expired and must clearly show your date of birth.
No, Washington state does not recognize medical marijuana cards from other states. Out-of-state visitors can still purchase recreational cannabis if they are 21+ with valid ID, but cannot access medical-only products or benefits without a Washington medical authorization.
Yes, Washington law limits recreational purchases to 1 ounce of usable cannabis (flower), 16 ounces of cannabis-infused edibles in solid form, 72 ounces of cannabis-infused beverages, and 7 grams of cannabis concentrates per transaction.
No, cannabis consumption is prohibited in all public places in Seattle, including streets, parks, sidewalks, and businesses. Consumption is only allowed on private property with the owner’s permission. Unlike some other cannabis-friendly cities, Seattle does not currently have legal cannabis consumption lounges.
Most Seattle dispensaries operate cash-only due to federal banking restrictions that prevent cannabis businesses from accessing standard merchant services. However, nearly all locations have ATMs on-site for customer convenience, and some may offer alternative payment methods like cashless ATMs or cryptocurrency.
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