Last verified: March 2026
Kent County — home to the state capital of Dover, Dover Air Force Base, and the sprawling farmland that defines central Delaware — is served by three dispensaries. Despite being the least populated of Delaware's three counties, Kent County offers some of the most distinctive dispensary experiences in the state: Best Buds in Dover is minority and veteran-owned and the only union cannabis shop in Delaware; The Farm in Felton features Delaware's only drive-thru; and Columbia Care in Smyrna offers medical delivery.
Best Buds (CannTech) — Dover
| Address | 516 Jefferic Blvd, Dover, DE 19901 |
| Hours | Check website for current hours |
| Website | bestbuds.com |
| Sales | Recreational + Medical |
| Ownership | Minority-owned, veteran-owned, UFCW union shop |
Best Buds stands out in Delaware's cannabis market on multiple fronts. Operated by CannTech, it is both minority-owned and veteran-owned — one of only a handful of cannabis companies in the Mid-Atlantic that can claim both. The Dover location is also Delaware's only UFCW union dispensary, meaning its workers are represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers union with negotiated wages and benefits.
Located on Jefferic Boulevard just off Route 13, Best Buds Dover is the most central dispensary for the state capital area. It is a convenient stop for visitors headed to or from Dover Downs, the Delaware State Fairgrounds, or Dover Air Force Base (though active-duty military should be aware that cannabis remains prohibited under federal and UCMJ regulations).
Best Buds is one of Delaware's few minority and veteran-owned dispensaries, and the only union shop. If supporting diverse ownership and fair labor practices matters to you, this is a meaningful choice.
The Farm — Felton
| Address | 105 Irish Hills Rd, Felton, DE 19943 |
| Hours | Check website for current hours |
| Website | thefarmdispensary.com |
| Sales | Recreational + Medical |
| Special Feature | Delaware's only drive-thru dispensary |
The Farm's Felton location is one of the most unique dispensary experiences in the Mid-Atlantic: Delaware's only drive-thru cannabis dispensary. Pre-order online or by phone, pull up, show your ID, and pick up your purchase without leaving your car. It is a genuinely convenient option, especially during bad weather, for customers with mobility issues, or when you just do not want to browse.
The Farm is a family-owned, seed-to-shelf operation — they cultivate, process, and sell everything in-house. Their Felton location sits on Irish Hills Road just off Route 13, about 15 minutes south of Dover. The Farm also operates locations in New Castle and Frankford.
The Farm Felton's drive-thru works best with online pre-orders. Browse the menu and place your order on thefarmdispensary.com before you arrive, then pick up in the drive-thru lane. Walk-in service is also available inside.
Columbia Care (The Cannabist Company) — Smyrna
| Address | 200 S. Dupont Hwy, Smyrna, DE 19977 |
| Hours | Mon–Sat 10 AM–6 PM (hours may vary) |
| Website | columbia.care/stores/delaware |
| Sales | Recreational + Medical — offers medical delivery |
Columbia Care's Smyrna location sits on Route 13 (Dupont Highway) in northern Kent County, positioned between Dover to the south and Wilmington to the north. As part of The Cannabist Company — one of the largest multi-state cannabis operators — this location carries a comprehensive product menu across flower, edibles, vape cartridges, concentrates, and more.
The Smyrna location's standout feature is medical delivery. Qualified medical patients can have their orders delivered directly to their homes — a significant convenience in a state where recreational delivery remains prohibited under Section 1324(k)(3). Note that delivery is for medical patients only and is not available for recreational purchases.
Kent County at a Glance
| Dispensary | Town | Best For | Standout Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Buds | Dover | Capital visitors, values-driven shoppers | Minority/veteran-owned, union shop |
| The Farm | Felton | Quick pickup, seed-to-shelf quality | Only drive-thru in Delaware |
| Columbia Care | Smyrna | Medical patients needing delivery | Medical home delivery available |
Dover Area Basics
- Age requirement: 21+ with valid photo ID for recreational; 18+ with medical card for medical
- Payment: Cash or debit at all locations. ATMs available on-site. Some locations accept Venmo/PayPal.
- Typical hours: Mon–Sat 9 AM–10 PM, Sun noon–8 PM (individual hours vary; Columbia Care closes at 6 PM)
- Closed: Thanksgiving, Easter, Christmas
- Recreational delivery: Not available anywhere in Delaware
Getting Around Kent County
All three Kent County dispensaries are accessible from Route 13 (Dupont Highway), the north-south artery that runs the length of the state. Smyrna is at the northern end of the county, Dover in the center, and Felton about 15 minutes south. With little traffic compared to Wilmington, you can visit all three in under an hour.
For visitors from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Route 13 connects directly via the state line south of Laurel. Visitors from the Dover Air Force Base area will find Best Buds to be the closest option.
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