When it comes to cannabis, Illinois is definitely budding into something special. As the cannabis powerhouse of the upper Midwest, the Prairie State is home to over 100 dispensaries and growing, some of which are among the most notable dispensaries in the region. With both medical and recreational cannabis available, dispensaries in Illinois continue to attract interest from both locals and tourists.
But in a state with so many dispensaries, knowing which ones have the best prices, customer service, and budtenders, can be challenging. For situations like this, the cannabis experts at Leafly analyzed hundreds of customer reviews of dispensaries in Illinois to create Leafly List. If you’re searching for the best dispensary in Illinois, use Leafly List to help you get started.
Highest-rated adult-use dispensaries in Illinois
Recreational dispensaries in Illinois opened in 2020, before and during the height of the pandemic. Today there are over 113 adult-use dispensaries in Illinois, with more on the way. The recreational dispensaries featured in this list were rated highly for competitive pricing, cleanliness, and knowledgeable staff
Nature’s Treatment of Illinois – Milan (Medical & Recreational)
973 Tech Drive, Milan, IL
“I love the online ordering! I am one of those people that absolutely hates being around other people, it’s such a chore. With the online ordering I’m never in the building for more than 3 minutes. It’s perfect and I refuse to go anywhere else.”
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Nature’s Treatment Of Illinois – Galesburg
735 W Main Street, Galesburg, IL — recreational
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“Very nice atmosphere. Online order made for a fast, easy transaction. Budtenders were very nice and friendly.”
Terrace Cannabis
2727 Avenue of the Cities Suite 7, Moline, IL — recreational
“So glad this place is here. Such a friendly and pleasant experience with no hassles and lots of helpful folks working to get you what you need quick. I have always had a great experience here.”
Star Buds – Riverside
2704 S Harlem Ave, Riverside, IL — recreational
“This Crew continues to reflect a Great Attitude, Big Smiles, and Plenty of Patience. I just can’t quit looking around every time I go. This facility offers so much. It is Bright and Clean and Organized. Orders are filled quickly both online and in person, even if you aren’t sure what you are looking for. Our only go to.”
Verilife – Galena (Adult Use)
115 Perry St., Galena, IL — recreational
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“Verilife is very professional, while still providing a down to earth, good vibe. I’ve never waited more than 15-20 minutes, even on busy days. Everyone is very friendly and willing to help. I recently made the decision to continue to drive an extra 20 minutes to go to Galena, rather than stop at East Dubuque, I already drive an hour one way, so that means something. The only improvement id like to see is including tax on the displayed price online.”
Altius Dispensary – Round Lake Beach
993 E Rollins Rd, Round Lake Beach, IL — recreational
“I AM SO IN LOVE WITH THIS DISPENSARY!!!! Today I picked up (Stracciatella Gelato) AN OMG THE SMELL, THE NUG SIZE, THE TASTE SO AMAZING!!! THIS DISPENSARY DEFINITELY WON ME OVER FORSURE!!!! CONTINUING MY BUSINESS HERE AND HERE ONLY STAFF IS SO LOVELY AN ABSOLUTELY HELPFUL!!!! Love it!!”
Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary – River North
436 N Clark St, Chicago, IL — recreational
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“Amazing staff. Very jovial and fun. Professional and knowledgeable.”
Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary – Elmwood Park
7955 W. Grand Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL — undefined
“Great place! Not far from home, which I love and great staff, specifically Anthony who’s helped me quite a few times now. He seems to really know what products he’s selling and I’ve never left unhappy or dissatisfied. Awesome place overall!”
Green Rose Dispensary – River North
612 N Wells Street Now Open, Chicago, IL — recreational
“One of the best new dispensaries in Chicago!”
EarthMed – Rosemont (Recreational)
10441 E. Touhy Ave , , Rosemont, IL — recreational
“The people here are what make this place. Their inventory is top notch. They are super knowledgable. The prices are great. And it’s in a super convenient location. Check it out, you won’t be disappointed. Randy and Mariah are some of my two favorite people. :)”
Curaleaf Melrose Park
1413 W. North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL — recreational
“This was my 1st time at this dispensary and I will be back. Terrific set up and THE STAFF are incredible! Much appreciated!”
Highest-rated medical dispensaries in Illinois
The best medical dispensaries in Illinois were rated highly by patients for their compassionate budtenders and generous pricing.
EarthMed – Addison (Medical)
852 South Westgate St., Addison, IL — medical
“EarthMed is my go-to dispensary for my med weed; they have the best discounts and prices for Veterans and they always have great customer service. I pass a lot of other dispensaries just to go EarthMed because it is worth it.”
Verilife – North Aurora (Medical)
2080 W. Orchard Road, North Aurora, IL — medical
“Medical patient and I feel welcomed. The staff is friendly and helpful. Solid products. (More registers for medical🤞🏻)”
Maribis of Chicago (Medical)
4570 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL — medical
“Fair prices, friendly staff, and great atmosphere.”
nuEra Chicago (Medical)
1308 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL — medical
“I work for a competing company and I still choose to shop at Nuera for all of my products!! You cannot beat their location, prices, and staff. Leon has been at Nuera since I’ve been going there and he is always such a huge help and the absolute BEST! I love Nuera!”
Zen Leaf – St. Charles (Medical)
3691 E Main St, St. Charles, IL — medical
“The staff was willing to surf the website for the various items I was looking for and place an online order for me despite being busy on 4/20. They also threw in several free gifts for the occasion, who doesn’t like a free pack of pre-rolls? …and if you know what to look for, one can walk out with some great deals too!”
Selection criteria for Leafly List Illinois
To calculate the highest-rated dispensaries in Illinois for 2024, our Leafly List team uses a methodology based on quantitative and qualitative review data of dispensaries listed on Leafly in Illinois. This list also uses quality indicators, like customer reorder rates and deals availability (in markets where discounts are legal). Our teams are dedicated to showcasing a wide variety of highly-rated medical and recreational dispensaries.
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