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5 Best Recreational Dispensaries in Kansas City

Our adult-use shortlist for shoppers age 21 and over, whether you have a favorite format or want to explore something different.

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#1Top pick
Medical + Recreational
Why it made this list

Local is a good starting point when you want more to go on than a strain name or package design. Look at its own flower genetics and batch results, then decide which product deserves your attention.

Address
1004 W 45th St, Kansas City, MO 64111
Hours
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Local Cannabis Co. — Kansas City — Store weekly hours, Kansas City time
Monday8 AM – 10 PM
Tuesday8 AM – 10 PM
Wednesday8 AM – 10 PM
Thursday8 AM – 10 PM
Friday8 AM – 10 PM
Saturday8 AM – 10 PM
Sunday8 AM – 10 PM

Kansas City time. Based on the store’s posted schedule. Holiday hours may differ.

Missouri-verified operating storefront · License DIS000074
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#2

Brookside / South KC

From The Earth — Brookside

Medical + Recreational
Why it made this list

Brookside is the versatile option when you haven’t chosen a format. Flower, vapes, edibles and other categories give you room to browse, with a drive-thru for an order you’ve already settled on.

Address
6200 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110
Hours
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From The Earth — Brookside — Lobby weekly hours, Kansas City time
Monday8 AM – 10 PM
Tuesday8 AM – 10 PM
Wednesday8 AM – 10 PM
Thursday8 AM – 10 PM
Friday8 AM – 10 PM
Saturday8 AM – 10 PM
Sunday8 AM – 10 PM

Kansas City time. Based on the store’s posted schedule. Holiday hours may differ.

Drive-thruHours: View weekly hours
From The Earth — Brookside — Drive-thru weekly hours, Kansas City time
Monday8 AM – 10 PM
Tuesday8 AM – 10 PM
Wednesday8 AM – 10 PM
Thursday8 AM – 10 PM
Friday8 AM – Midnight
Saturday8 AM – Midnight
Sunday8 AM – 10 PM

Kansas City time. Based on the store’s posted schedule. Holiday hours may differ.

Missouri-verified operating storefront · License DIS000045
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#3
Medical + Recreational
Why it made this list

Fresh Karma Midtown lets you choose how much time to give the visit. Browse inside when you want help deciding, or use online ordering and the drive-thru when you already know your pick.

Address
240 E Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111
Hours
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Fresh Karma — Midtown — Lobby weekly hours, Kansas City time
Monday8 AM – 10 PM
Tuesday8 AM – 10 PM
Wednesday8 AM – 10 PM
Thursday8 AM – 10 PM
Friday8 AM – 10 PM
Saturday8 AM – 10 PM
Sunday8 AM – 10 PM

Kansas City time. Based on the store’s posted schedule. Holiday hours may differ.

Drive-thruHours: View weekly hours
Fresh Karma — Midtown — Drive-thru weekly hours, Kansas City time
Monday8 AM – 10 PM
Tuesday8 AM – 10 PM
Wednesday8 AM – 10 PM
Thursday8 AM – 10 PM
Friday8 AM – 10 PM
Saturday8 AM – 10 PM
Sunday8 AM – 10 PM

Kansas City time. Based on the store’s posted schedule. Holiday hours may differ.

Missouri-verified operating storefront · License DIS000071
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#4

Martin City / State Line

Greenlight — Stateline

Medical + Recreational
Why it made this list

Greenlight Stateline is worth checking for a south-KC visit, particularly when a current promotion matches your shopping list. Its daily schedule gives you plenty of time to fit in the stop.

Address
13531 Madison Ave, Kansas City, MO 64145
Hours
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Greenlight — Stateline — Store weekly hours, Kansas City time
Monday8 AM – 10 PM
Tuesday8 AM – 10 PM
Wednesday8 AM – 10 PM
Thursday8 AM – 10 PM
Friday8 AM – 10 PM
Saturday8 AM – 10 PM
Sunday8 AM – 10 PM

Kansas City time. Based on the store’s posted schedule. Holiday hours may differ.

Missouri-verified operating storefront · License DIS000063
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#5
Medical + Recreational
Why it made this list

The Forest is a useful Westport choice for someone who wants the basics explained first. Its guidance on formats and the shopping process helps you arrive with a clearer idea of what to ask.

Address
706 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111
Hours
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The Forest — Kansas City — Store weekly hours, Kansas City time
Monday9 AM – 10 PM
Tuesday9 AM – 10 PM
Wednesday9 AM – 10 PM
Thursday9 AM – 10 PM
Friday9 AM – 10 PM
Saturday9 AM – 10 PM
Sunday9 AM – 7 PM

Kansas City time. Based on the store’s posted schedule. Holiday hours may differ.

Missouri-verified operating storefront · License DIS000207
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Two quick answers

What shoppers ask

Which Kansas City dispensary is our pick for adult-use shopping?

Local Cannabis Co. is our first suggestion for an adult-use shopper interested in flower and the details behind it. Its own genetics, batch lab results and West Plaza location give the visit a clear reason.

Are all five dispensaries state licensed?

Yes. We checked all five against Missouri’s dispensary records. This guide covers licensed dispensaries on the Missouri side of the metro; smoke shops and hemp-only retailers are outside its scope.

Our review standards

Always Current, Always Accurate

Reviewed October 1, 2026

Missouri licenses checked. Our recommendations draw on state records, store pages and menus, rather than in-person visits or product testing. The reasons above explain why we’d choose each store. See how we rank.

Check the details that matter to your trip

Hours, stock and offers can change between our reviews. Check the store’s current details before leaving, especially for a late pickup, holiday visit or specific product. Found something out of date? Send us a correction.

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