There are over 7000 cannabis dispensaries in the US. Add those to the 2500 or so in Canada, and North America accounts for 96.8% of the world cannabis market. Consumers here are becoming more informed and educated about cannabis and the myriad of products available as they gain better access to retail establishments. Whatever kind of experience you are looking for, sophisticated or fun, boutique or bodega, the right dispensary (or delivery service) is out there. We weeded through the best in the country to find our top 10.

The first US head shop might have opened in 1964 - or maybe it was 1966. The interwebs disagree on the date, but the place was definitely Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco. The city has a long and storied history with the reefer madness. And while cannabis dispensaries have existed legally in San Francisco since 1996, the recreational consumption aspect has definitely changed the game. Today’s cannabis consumer - no longer confined to a shady deal in an alley or wondering if their plug got too high to deliver - is looking for not only the tried-and-true items but the next, new thing. Enter the modern cannabis dispensary. Dispensaries have to be able to welcome the curious and connoisseur with equal aplomb. Concepts run the gamut from austere to indulgent; bodega to boutique. And while a quick internet search will turn up thousands of cannabis guides, there is no substitute for a real person passing on real information. Budtenders are an integral part of the dispensary experience. A budtender needs to be equal parts librarian, sommelier, and science teacher. Here are the best dispensaries - with the best service - the Bay Area has to offer.

Spring/Summer 2022 Best US Dispensaries and Delivery