How many dispensaries are in Delaware?

Delaware has 15 licensed dispensary locations operated by six vertically integrated companies: Best Buds (2 locations), Columbia Care (3), Field Supply (1), Fresh Cannabis (3, two medical-only), The Farm (3), and Thrive (2). Thirty new retail lottery winners are expected to open in mid-to-late 2026.

Are all Delaware dispensaries recreational?

No. Thirteen of Delaware's 15 dispensaries sell recreational cannabis to adults 21+. Two locations — Fresh Cannabis in Milford and Fresh Cannabis in Seaford — are medical-only because those towns opted out of recreational sales.

Is cannabis in Delaware locally grown?

Yes. Delaware requires all cannabis products sold in the state to be cultivated and manufactured within Delaware. All six licensed operators are vertically integrated, meaning they grow, process, and sell their own products.

Delaware Dispensary Directory — Licensed Stores

Legal Disclaimer: This information reflects Delaware cannabis law as of April 2026 and is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Laws and regulations change — always verify current rules with the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner or a qualified attorney. Cannabis remains illegal under federal law.

Last verified: March 2026

Delaware's cannabis market is one of the smallest and most tightly controlled in the nation. Just six licensed operators run all 15 dispensary locations — each vertically integrated, meaning they cultivate, process, and sell their own products. All cannabis sold in Delaware must be locally grown and produced. Thirty additional retail lottery winners have been awarded licenses but none have opened yet (expected mid-to-late 2026).

Browse by Region

Wilmington & New Castle County

Four dispensaries along the I-95 corridor: Columbia Care, Field Supply, Thrive, and The Farm.

Dover & Kent County

The capital region: Best Buds Dover, The Farm Felton (drive-thru!), and Columbia Care Smyrna.

Rehoboth Beach & Sussex County

Beach-area dispensaries: Columbia Care Rehoboth, Thrive Lewes, The Farm Frankford, and more.

Newark

Fresh Cannabis near UD campus — the only Newark dispensary serving both rec and medical.

Best Buds (CannTech)

Minority and veteran-owned. UFCW union shop.

Location	Address	County	Notes
Dover	516 Jefferic Blvd, Dover, DE 19901	Kent	Rec + Medical
Georgetown	23 Georgetown Plaza, Georgetown, DE 19947	Sussex	Rec + Medical

bestbuds.com

Columbia Care (The Cannabist Company)

Location	Address	County	Notes
Wilmington	5608 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803	New Castle	Rec + Medical — (302) 416-4402
Smyrna	200 S. Dupont Hwy, Smyrna, DE 19977	Kent	Rec + Medical — offers medical delivery
Rehoboth Beach	36725 Bayside Outlet Dr, Suite 760, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971	Sussex	Rec + Medical

columbia.care/stores/delaware — Hours generally Mon–Sat 10 AM–6 PM (hours vary by location)

Field Supply Cannabis & Provisions

Veteran-owned. Known for organic, soil-based "Valor Craft" products.

Location	Address	County	Notes
Wilmington	4555 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19808	New Castle	Rec + Medical — (302) 482-3449

thefieldsupply.com — Hours: Mon–Sat 9 AM–9 PM, Sun noon–8 PM

Fresh Cannabis (Fresh Delaware)

Location	Address	County	Notes
Newark	800 Ogletown Rd, Newark, DE 19711	New Castle	Rec + Medical
Milford	635 N. Dupont Blvd, Milford, DE 19963	Sussex	Medical Only — local rec ban
Seaford	22982 Sussex Hwy, Seaford, DE 19973	Sussex	Medical Only — local rec ban

freshcannabis.co — Newark hours: Mon–Sat 10 AM–10 PM, Sun noon–8 PM

The Farm

Family-owned, seed-to-shelf.

Location	Address	County	Notes
New Castle	240 S. Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720	New Castle	Rec + Medical
Felton	105 Irish Hills Rd, Felton, DE 19943	Kent	Rec + Medical — Delaware's only drive-thru
Frankford	34164 Dupont Blvd, Frankford, DE 19945	Sussex	Rec + Medical — opened August 1, 2025

thefarmdispensary.com

Thrive Dispensary (formerly First State Compassion)

Owned by MariMed. Delaware's first dispensary, established 2015. Offers delivery and curbside pickup for medical patients.

Location	Address	County	Notes
Wilmington	37 Germay Dr, Wilmington, DE 19804	New Castle	Rec + Medical — (302) 543-2100
Lewes	12000 Old Vine Blvd, Unit 102, Lewes, DE 19958	Sussex	Rec + Medical

firststatecompassion.com / thrivedispensaries.com

County-by-County Summary

County	Rec Dispensaries	Medical-Only	Total
New Castle	5	0	5
Kent	3	0	3
Sussex	5	2	7
Total	13	2	15

What's Coming: 30 New Retail Licenses

Delaware awarded 30 new retail lottery licenses in 2025, but none of these new dispensaries have opened yet. They are expected to begin opening in mid-to-late 2026, which will significantly expand options and likely push prices down through increased competition.

Price Tracking

Compare prices across all Delaware dispensaries at First State Stash, which updates pricing data three times daily. This is particularly useful in a market with only 15 locations where prices can vary significantly between operators.