Vermont's Independent Cannabis Guide

Find the right Burlington dispensary. Before you ever walk in.

Every licensed Vermont cannabis shop — mapped, reviewed, and kept current by our local team. Compare menus, check today's hours, plan a crawl, or match a strain to tonight's plan.

105 licensed shops verified against the Vermont CCB licensee list · 89 live menus tracked daily

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Cannabis market data · Vermont & New York

A cannabis data company for dispensaries & brands.

Burlington Dispensaries is the shopper-facing side of a cannabis data platform. We read dispensary menus across Vermont and New York every day — live SKU counts, brand share-of-shelf, out-of-stock signals, and the flower price index shop to shop. Free charts and price comparison for shoppers; deeper dashboards, alerts, and feeds for the brands and operators who sell here. Menu list prices, not sales data.

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Menu data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:22 AM ET · list prices from public dispensary menus

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Hybrid THC 6–17%

A 1:1 CBD:THC balanced strain — often used as a baseline for patients titrating into cannabis therapy.

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The shop we send out-of-towners to

Chosen for downtown accessibility, late weekend hours, and a locally-owned feel. This placement is editorial, not paid.

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Float On Dispensary

136 1/2 Church St · Burlington, VT
Today: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Online OrderingLate NightChurch StreetBIPOC-Owned

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

A locally owned, BIPOC and family-run shop on the Church Street Marketplace with some of the latest weekend hours in downtown Burlington. Good for after-show or post-dinner stops, and a relaxed in-store feel regulars describe as festival-adjacent.

We feature one Burlington-area dispensary at a time. Currently highlighting Float On for its downtown location, late hours, and independent local ownership. This placement is editorial, not advertising.

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Featured Burlington-area dispensaries

A starting set from across Chittenden County — browse the full directory for all 105.

Burlington, VT

Lucky You

Recreational
Open now Closes 7 PM · 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
Licensed VT retailer View details →
Burlington, VT

Bern Gallery Smoke Shop & Cannabis

Recreational
Open now Closes 9 PM · 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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★ Editor's Pick
Burlington, VT

Float On Dispensary

Recreational
Open now Closes 9 PM · 8:30 AM – 9:00 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
Licensed VT retailer View details →
Burlington, VT

Garcia's Cannabis Collective

Recreational
Open now Closes 8 PM · 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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Vermont cannabis news, strain spotlights, and dispensary guides. New posts drop weekly.

Guides

Northern Lights vs Green Crack: Does the Denser Bud Go Further?

Northern Lights and Green Crack weigh the same per gram — density changes the burn, not the value you get. That's the twist with these two classics: Northern Lights grows tight, heavy, resin-packed indica nuggets, while Green Crack is light, airy sativa fluff, so a gram of Green Crack looks like noticeably more weed in the bag. But you buy flower by weight, so at Vermont's live average of $10.19 per gram the two cost exactly the same for the same mass — the fluffy one isn't a better deal, it just takes up more room. What density actually changes is the ritual: dense Northern Lights packs slow, long-burning bowls, while airy Green Crack fills more bowls per gram that burn faster and lighter. Potency is close to a wash (Northern Lights 16–21%, Green Crack 15–21%), so that won't separate them either. Our verdict: pick by the job — Green Crack for daytime energy, Northern Lights for evening wind-down — and never let a fluffy bag fool you into thinking you got more.

October 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Guides

Where to find Blue Dream at Burlington dispensaries

Blue Dream is everywhere in Vermont's adult-use market — but not all of it is worth your time. Here's how to shop smarter at Burlington's dispensaries.

October 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Guides

The right cannabis for Thanksgiving: a Vermont dispensary guide for 2026

From kitchen prep to the table to the couch, every stage of Thanksgiving calls for a different strain. Here's how Vermont dispensary shoppers should plan a cannabis-friendly holiday — and which strains will let you enjoy the meal rather than stare at the ceiling.

October 14, 2026 · 8 min read
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Durban Poison vs Gelato: the Tastier Strain Isn't the Daytime Pick

Gelato tastes better; Durban Poison (17–24% THC) is the daytime pick — flavor doesn't predict effect. That's the twist most shoppers miss with these two: Gelato is the crowd-pleasing dessert strain almost everyone enjoys on the nose, while Durban Poison divides the room with its sharp pine-and-licorice bite — yet it's the polarizing one that does clean daytime energy, and the delicious one that leans relaxed and evening. Potency is close to a wash (Durban 17–24%, Gelato 18–25%), so the stronger jar won't decide it either. Our verdict: pick by the job first — Durban for alert daytime focus, Gelato for relaxed unwinding — and treat taste as a tiebreaker, not a shortcut. Both sit near the middle of a band that runs from roughly $4 to $15 per gram, where Vermont flower averages $10.17/g as of October 13, 2026.

October 13, 2026 · 5 min read
FAQ

Burlington cannabis — frequently asked

Quick answers about buying, possessing, and consuming cannabis in Vermont.

Is cannabis legal in Burlington, Vermont?
Yes. Vermont legalized recreational cannabis through Act 164, and licensed retail sales launched statewide on October 1, 2022. Adults 21 and older can legally purchase, possess, and consume cannabis in Vermont, including in Burlington. The Vermont Cannabis Control Board (CCB) oversees all licensed dispensaries.
Where can I buy cannabis in Burlington, VT?
You can buy cannabis at any CCB-licensed recreational dispensary. Burlington and the surrounding Chittenden County area have more licensed dispensaries than anywhere else in Vermont — browse our full Burlington dispensary directory for addresses, hours, and menus.
What do I need to bring to a Vermont dispensary?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID proving you are 21 or older — a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID all work. Most Vermont dispensaries accept cash and debit (via cashless ATM); credit cards are generally not accepted due to federal banking rules.
How old do I need to be to buy cannabis in Vermont?
You must be 21 or older to purchase recreational cannabis in Vermont. Vermont medical cannabis patients with a valid registry card may be as young as 18 if they have a qualifying condition. Every dispensary visit requires a valid photo ID, every time.
Can I consume cannabis in public in Burlington?
No. Consuming cannabis in any public place in Vermont — parks, sidewalks, restaurants, bars, Church Street, the Burlington waterfront, or inside a vehicle — is illegal. Cannabis can only be consumed on private property with the owner's permission.
Is cannabis delivery legal in Vermont?
As of 2026, recreational cannabis delivery is not legal in Vermont — every adult-use retailer is pickup-only. A delivery-authorization bill has been debated in the Legislature but has not become law, so delivery remains off the table for adult-use consumers. A limited number of registered medical dispensaries deliver to enrolled medical patients only. Check each dispensary's page for pickup hours and online-ordering (reserve-ahead) options.
What are Vermont's cannabis purchase and possession limits?
Adults 21+ in Vermont may possess up to 2 ounces of flower, 10 grams of concentrate, or 500mg of THC in edibles at any one time (limits raised July 1, 2026 under Act 176). These same amounts are the standard per-transaction purchase limits at licensed dispensaries. Medical patients qualify for higher limits.
Are tourists allowed to buy cannabis in Vermont?
Yes — Vermont does not require proof of residency. Any adult 21+ with a valid government-issued photo ID can purchase from a licensed dispensary. However, it is illegal to transport cannabis across state lines, so anything you buy must be consumed in Vermont.

About this directory

Data source. Every dispensary listed here holds an active adult-use or medical retail license issued by the Vermont Cannabis Control Board (CCB). We cross-reference the CCB public licensee list to add new shops and remove any that close or lose their license, and our market tracker reads live menus from 89 of these shops every day — so pricing and product data reflect what's on shelves now, not a one-time check.

Editorial independence. Featured placements, "best for" callouts, and curated lists are chosen on editorial merit — hours, accessibility, product selection, and verified community reputation. We do not accept payment for placement in any list or ranking. The Mudd packaging partnership on this site is a clearly labelled B2B sponsor relationship; it has no influence on dispensary rankings or reviews.

Corrections. Hours, addresses, and deals change frequently in the Vermont cannabis market. If you spot an error, email [email protected] and we'll verify and update within 48 hours.

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