Updated October 2026

Find the right dispensary in Phoenix.

The Phoenix area shops worth the trip, from North Phoenix to Mesa. Addresses, hours, maps, deals, taxes and the rules, all in one place.

20shops picked
6parts of the Valley
7guides and tools
North Phoenix5 shopsWest Valley3 shopsCentral Phoenix6 shopsScottsdale1 shopTempe2 shopsEast Valley3 shops
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Know before you go

Four numbers every Phoenix buyer should know.

Straight from Arizona law and the Arizona Department of Revenue. Tap through for the full guide.

21+

Age to buy adult-use

Bring a valid government photo ID. A passport works for visitors.

First visit guide
1 oz

What you can carry

No more than 5 grams of it can be concentrate. Same limit for residents and visitors.

Arizona cannabis laws
16%

Marijuana excise tax

Then city sales tax goes on top: 9.1% in Phoenix, 8.1% in Tempe, 8.0% in Scottsdale.

Run the calculator
6 plants

Home grow allowed

Per adult 21+, up to 12 per home, locked away and out of public view.

Home grow rules

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By area

Pick a part of the Valley.

Every area page has its shops, driving tips and what to know before you go.

6Central PhoenixArcadia, North Central, near Sky Harbor, west of downtown5North PhoenixMetrocenter, Deer Valley, Desert Ridge, Union Hills3West ValleyGlendale2TempeUniversity Drive, south Tempe1ScottsdaleMcCormick Ranch, near Talking Stick3East ValleyMesa, Chandler

The list

Shops worth the trip.

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Guides and tools

Everything you need. No other tabs.

Laws, taxes, edibles, products, a glossary and a visitor's guide. Built to answer the question before you have to ask it.

Guide

Your first dispensary visit

What to bring, what happens at the door, how the menu works and how to pay.

OpenLaws

Arizona cannabis laws

The 1 ounce limit, home grow, cars, public use and travel. Plus a 12 question quiz.

OpenTool

Tax calculator

16% excise plus city sales tax. See what you really pay in Phoenix, Tempe or Scottsdale.

OpenTool

Edibles guide

Read a label, split a package and check it against Arizona's limits.

OpenGuide

Products explained

Flower, pre-rolls, vapes, concentrates, edibles, drinks, tinctures and topicals.

OpenVisitors

Visiting Phoenix

Hotels, rental cars, hiking trails, airports and shops near the sights.

OpenReference

Dispensary glossary

Every word you will hear at the counter, from badder to temple ball.

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Deals

How Phoenix deals work.

The deals list updates monthly. Here is what to look for in the meantime.

First-time customer offers

Many Phoenix area shops take something off your first order. Always ask before you pay.

Happy hours

Some shops run time-of-day discounts, often early mornings or weekday afternoons when it is quiet.

Category days

Rotating daily deals on one product type, like flower one day and edibles the next.

Loyalty points

Sign up at your regular shop. Points add up fast if you go back often.

See the deals page

FAQ

Straight answers.

The questions locals and visitors ask most. See all FAQs.

Do I need a medical card to buy cannabis in Phoenix?

No. Adults 21 and older can buy at adult-use dispensaries with a valid government-issued photo ID.

How much cannabis can I have in Arizona?

Adults 21 and older can possess up to 1 ounce, and no more than 5 grams of that can be concentrate. The rule is the same for residents and visitors.

How much tax will I pay on cannabis in Phoenix?

Arizona adds a 16% marijuana excise tax on adult-use sales, plus city sales tax: 9.1% in Phoenix, 8.1% in Tempe and 8.0% in Scottsdale. Use our calculator for a real total.

Where can I legally use cannabis in Arizona?

On private property where the owner allows it. Smoking in public places and open spaces is not allowed, and you cannot use it in a moving vehicle, even as a passenger.

Can I grow cannabis at home in Arizona?

Yes. Adults 21 and older can grow up to 6 plants at their primary residence, with no more than 12 per home, in a locked area out of public view.

How do shops get on this guide?

We pick shops worth the trip and check each listing every month. Some shops pay for a featured spot, and those are always labeled Featured partner.

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