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The Botanist

4.7(65)

The Botanist is a cannabis dispensary located in Jamaica, New York, offering a wide selection of both adult-use and medical marijuana products. They pride themselves on providing high-quality service and a variety of options for both recreational and medical customers.

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138-72 Queens Boulevard

Queens, NY 11435

$$ · Recreational & Medical

Save ~13%/yr with a New York medical card

Medical patients skip recreational taxes, get higher purchase limits, and can shop at age 18+. Most people get approved online in about 20 minutes.

Products & Menu

FlowerPre-RollsVapesEdiblesConcentratesTopicals
Strains:
IndicaSativaHybrid
THC:10%–50%
CBD:0%–50%

🏷️ Deals & Discounts

First-Time DealDaily Specials

Features & Amenities

Experience

💻Online Ordering

Fulfillment

🏪In-Store

Payment

💵Cash

Medical

🏥Accepts Medical Card

Shopper Type

🌱Beginner-Friendly💬Budtender Recs

Access

🅿️ParkingWheelchair Accessible

Deals & Discounts

🎁First-Time Deal📅Daily Specials

Hours

Monday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday(Today)9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Reviews (65)

4.7

4.7

65 reviews

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PATRICK RUIZ

April 6, 2024

5.0

The best store of its kind. This place has very friendly experts fully knowledge of the products offered. They have a wide range of sleep aids, cannabinoids and wellness products. I prefer this place rather than other certified medical cannabis. They need to be open more days open.

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Julianne Cohen

March 20, 2024

5.0

This dispensary is the first I patronized so many years ago, and have never felt the need to stray. The products are all top notch at reasonable prices for medical marijuana quality. The staff have been so friendly and I have gotten close to them. I only wish that the Queens location had more hours. Check this place, you won't be sorry.

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Jonathan L

July 27, 2023

2.0

Friendly staff, great products and a beautiful interior! Glad I did my research and found The Botanist, highly recommended! EDIT TO REVIEW: change from 5 to 2 stars. Unfortunately The Botanist management has chosen to only keep this location open Friday and Saturday. I cannot positively review a business which is open less than a third of the week which makes it totally inaccessible.

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Patrick Ruiz

March 28, 2023

5.0

Very friendly and informative staff. The are very convenient and parking accessible. The store is professional, clean and has a very warm wood finish. I have been impressed with how well they cater to the needs of their individual clientele. 5 stars.

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g00dl00kinb0i

June 6, 2021

5.0

Located in a modern building and fairly decent part of Queens this dispensary is one of 3 I visited since getting MMJ certified in February. It's quite easy to get parking in front of this place most times I've been there and since Covid visits are just pickups at the front desk/lobby, even though I've never been inside the actual dispensary one can see the inside through the glass interior doors. The place looks clean and very modern with everything displayed in glass cases, kind of like a jewelry store. As to the staff they're nice and courteous, they know about what they sell and can advise you if you need help making choices about what to buy and why. Ordering is a breeze, I use Leafly to order online and then a text lets you know when it's received/processed and then again when ready to be picked up, all in all it took a 20 min wait. You can also order by phone which results in even faster service as you can simply head there right after your call ended and pick up👍 Their in-house brands are pretty good (better quality then other in-house I've tried so far), I've tried the 1:1 and 20:1 vape and really liked it. Prices are also pretty good on Botanist brand products, other brands are priced about the same as other MMJ shops. Prices are generally high in all dispensaries, if you know where to look vape oils can be had for half or even a 3rd of their prices "on the street", hopefully the new state decriminalization legislation will offset this by taxing recreational rather then medical users, we'll see🤞 Overall it's a pleasure to visit this dispensary so far, it's a drive from Brooklyn for sure, I wish there was more locations but in the end this location is a lot better then most other NYC MMJ pharmacies (especially if you drive) and has good product and decent choices so I can't complain about that, it's located where it's located. I'm going there again this weekend to try out some new brands and strains.

Frequently Asked Questions About The Botanist

Can tourists buy from The Botanist?

Tourists 21+ can purchase recreational cannabis with valid ID. New York City is a major draw for cannabis tourism. The Botanist is a recreational & medical dispensary, so no medical card is needed for adult-use purchases.

How much can you buy at The Botanist?

In New York, recreational customers can purchase up to 3 oz of flower or 24g of concentrate. Can possess up to 5 lbs at home.. The Botanist may have additional product-specific limits — check with the dispensary for details.

Is The Botanist cash only?

The Botanist is cash only. Check with the dispensary for nearby ATM locations.

Does The Botanist offer delivery?

The Botanist does not currently list delivery as an option. Available options include in-store, pickup, online ordering.

What are The Botanist's hours?

The Botanist is located at 138-72 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11435. The dispensary is open 7 days a week. Hours vary by day — check the hours section above for today's schedule.

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Cannabis Laws in New York

Last updated January 15, 2026

New York legalized recreational cannabis in March 2021 through the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). The rollout of licensed dispensaries has been gradual, with the first legal recreational sales beginning in late 2022. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) oversees the market.

Minimum Age

Recreational: 21+

Medical: 18+

Purchase Limits

Rec: 3 oz of flower or 24g of concentrate. Can possess up to 5 lbs at home.

Med: A 60-day supply as determined by the patient's practitioner

Public Consumption

Cannabis can be consumed anywhere tobacco smoking is allowed under state law. However, individual cities and property owners may restrict this. NYC permits smoking in public where cigarettes are allowed.

Home Growing

Adults 21+ will be able to grow up to 6 plants per person (3 mature, 3 immature), 12 per household. Medical patients may begin growing 6 months after the first retail dispensary opens in their region.

Delivery

Allowed

Tax Info

Recreational: 9% state THC content-based tax plus 4% state sales tax plus up to 4% local tax. Medical: exempt from excise tax.

Visitor & Tourist Rules

Tourists 21+ can purchase recreational cannabis with valid ID. New York City is a major draw for cannabis tourism.

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Disclaimer: Cannabis laws change frequently. This information was last updated on January 15, 2026. Always verify current laws with official state sources before making any decisions. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.