Burlington & Chittenden County Dispensaries

Last verified: March 2026

Chittenden County is home to roughly one-fifth of Vermont's dispensaries, concentrated in Burlington, Winooski, and South Burlington. The region's density reflects its population — Chittenden County holds about a quarter of Vermont's 650,000 residents — and its role as the cultural and economic center of the state. Competition here is fierce, which is good for consumers: you will find the widest selection, the most competitive pricing, and the most innovative shops in the state.

Bern Gallery

Bern Gallery won Seven Days' "Best Dispensary" reader poll in 2024, Vermont's most recognized local distinction. Their "Dollar Doobies" promotions have become something of a Burlington institution — offering pre-rolls at a price point that drives foot traffic and introduces new consumers to the legal market. Beyond the deals, Bern Gallery maintains a well-curated selection of Vermont craft flower and concentrates. Uniquely, Bern Gallery is also a working glassblowing studio that offers lessons — believed to be the first business in the world where you can learn to blow your own glass pipe and buy cannabis for it, all under one roof.

Upstate Elevator Dispensary (formerly Green State)

Located in Burlington's South End arts district on Pine Street, Upstate Elevator Dispensary (formerly Green State Dispensary) holds a 4.9 rating on Leafly — among the highest in the state. The Pine Street corridor is walkable from downtown and sits alongside galleries, breweries, and restaurants, making it a natural stop for visitors exploring Burlington's creative hub.

Winooski Organics

Winooski Organics embodies Vermont's craft ethos. The shop showcases small-batch cultivators and regularly hosts community events that connect consumers directly with growers. If you want to understand Vermont's farm-to-shelf cannabis culture, this is the dispensary that lives it most visibly.

Hello Hi

Hello Hi holds a unique place in Vermont cannabis history as the first dispensary to hold both medical and recreational licenses. Located in Winooski, it remains one of only three traditional integrated dispensaries in the state (alongside Grassroots Vermont in Brandon and Vermont Patients Alliance in Montpelier). Medical patients benefit from priority service, delivery, and curbside pickup.

TRUE 802 Cannabis

TRUE 802 sits on Burlington's iconic Church Street Marketplace — one of the few cannabis shops in the country located on a major pedestrian shopping district. The 802 in the name is Vermont's area code, a subtle nod to local identity that resonates in a state where "Vermont-made" is a point of pride.

More Chittenden County Shops

• Grass Queen — Burlington Closed Oct 2024 (cited market saturation; grow operation continues)
• Green Leaf Central — Burlington area
• 9th State Cannabis — North Ferrisburgh (5.0 rating, 79 reviews — among the highest-rated in the state)

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