To buy legal weed in Williamsburg, go to a state-licensed dispensary with a valid 21+ photo ID — that's all you need, resident or visitor. The one rule that matters most: make sure the shop is actually licensed (NYC still has plenty that aren't). Sunflower is a licensed dispensary at 377 Metropolitan Ave, open daily 10AM–midnight, a short walk from the Bedford and Lorimer/Metropolitan trains.
Williamsburg is one of the best neighborhoods in the city to buy cannabis — walkable, friendly, and home to licensed shops that actually know their products. Whether you live three blocks away or you're visiting for the weekend, here's how to do it right.
Rule #1: licensed, not just open
This is the whole ballgame in New York City. For a few years, unlicensed "smoke shops" outnumbered legal dispensaries, and many are still around. They sell untested products of unknown origin — and buying there isn't legal. A licensed dispensary sells only lab-tested, state-tracked cannabis. Two ways to be sure you're in one:
- Look for the OCM seal. Licensed shops post an official "Licensed Cannabis Dispensary — Scan to Verify" sticker, usually by the door, with a QR code that links to the state's verified list.
- Check the state tool. Search the shop on the Office of Cannabis Management's Dispensary Location Verification database at cannabis.ny.gov.
Want the deeper legal picture first? Read Is Weed Legal in New York?
We're a licensed New York dispensary — OCM license OCM-RETL-25-000441 — at 377 Metropolitan Ave. Everything we carry is legal, lab-tested, and New York–sourced.
What you need to bring
- A valid government-issued photo ID proving you're 21+ (driver's license, state ID, or passport). They'll check it at the door — bring it even if you look older.
- No medical card needed. These are adult-use (recreational) sales.
- Payment: bring a debit card or cash. (We accept cash, credit, and debit.)
How buying actually works
Two easy paths:
- Walk in. Browse the cases, ask a budtender for help, pick your products, pay, and go. First-timers are always welcome — no question is too basic.
- Order ahead for pickup. Browse the live menu online, place your order, and grab it in store. Faster if you already know what you want.
Not sure what to get? That's what budtenders are for. Tell them the vibe you're after and they'll walk you through flower by aroma, edible dosing, or which concentrate fits.
Getting here
Sunflower is at 377 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, between Havemeyer St and Marcy Ave — right in the heart of Williamsburg near McCarren Park. By train:
- L & G — Lorimer St / Metropolitan Av station, a short walk away.
- L — Bedford Av station, the neighborhood's main stop, also nearby.
- J / M / Z — Marcy Av station for South Williamsburg.
Open every day, 10 AM to midnight. Walk-ins welcome.
For visitors: yes, you can buy — but mind where you consume
You do not need to be a New York resident. Any adult 21+ with a valid photo ID can buy. The thing tourists trip on isn't buying — it's consuming. Remember you can't smoke or vape in NYC parks, on the street near schools, in vehicles, or in most indoor public spaces, and many hotels and Airbnbs prohibit it. Plan a legal, private spot before you light up — the full rundown is in our New York law guide.
Come see us in Williamsburg
Browse the menu and order ahead, or just stop by 377 Metropolitan Ave. Licensed, lab-tested, and staffed by people who love to help you find the right thing.