Ascend Dispensary Chicago carries top-shelf, curated brands and expertly trained staff. Our eight dispensaries in Illinois offer accessible retail experiences, trusted products, and exclusive brand partnerships.
Ascend’s mission is to do good for its communities, with a commitment to Social Justice. Ascend believes that cannabis should be accessible to all.
Weed Street
Weed Street is the new kid on the block when it comes to upscale cannabis stores in Chicago. The store is the second recreational-only shop to open in Chicago, after Cresco Labs’ Sunnyside location opened in May.
The establishment is owned by Windy City Cannabis, which won four slots in the city’s weed zoning lottery in November. It also has suburban locations in Posen, Homewood, and Worth.
Weed Street is located at 940 West Weed Street in the Goose Island neighborhood of Chicago. It is a five-minute walk from the Red Line’s North/Clybourn stop. Moovit helps you find the best way to get there with our interactive route planning tools. The app has a live feed of all available public transit options including the nearest CTA train, bus, and bike routes.
Columbia Care
Columbia Care is one of the nation’s largest licensed medical cannabis companies. They offer a variety of products designed for both medical and recreational consumers.
The company also has an impressive customer service team that offers in-person advice. They can guide you through the process of getting a medical card and help find the perfect product for you.
Founded in 2012, Columbia Care is a New York-based company that has a wide range of cannabis products for both patients and consumers. It partners with some of the world’s top medical centers to ensure the quality and safety of its products.
Columbia Care has dispensaries in 17 states plus Washington DC. Their products are widely popular and have received numerous awards. They have also introduced the country’s first legal credit card for cannabis purchases.
Nature’s Care
Nature’s Care specializes in providing medical marijuana to patients suffering from debilitating conditions. They believe in the holistic healing powers of cannabis and provide the highest quality of care available to their customers.
Their expert consultants are empathetic and knowledgeable. They will educate you about the benefits and negative effects of medical cannabis, as well as how to use it safely.
They also offer private consultation rooms and a variety of products to choose from. Their goal is to help all valid Illinois patients find relief from pain, stress, insomnia, and other health concerns.
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Mission South Chicago
If you’re looking for a different kind of cannabis shopping experience, Mission South Chicago is worth checking out. The shop is staffed with knowledgeable budtenders who are ready to answer questions, help you find the best products, and dive into conversations about advanced topics like terpene ratios.
They offer a large selection of flowers, concentrates, and disposable vape carts in an inviting atmosphere that promotes inclusivity within the cannabis industry. They also provide a variety of services and events to enhance your experience.
Their staff takes a patient-centric approach and looks to extend their services to medical marijuana patients throughout the Chicagoland area. They strive to provide a safe and inclusive environment for their customers and add value through acts of community service, educational offerings, charitable donations, and more.
Hopleaf
With a sharp design showcasing calming touches like soothing nature motifs and tasteful sketch art, this Andersonville outpost is one of Chicago’s most beloved dispensaries. And with two locations in the city, this ascendant imprint of publicly traded weed conglomerate Verano Holdings also operates a suburban spot in Villa Park, plus spots in 10 additional states.
This chic-without-trying-too-hard downtown outpost is the perfect place to nerd out on flower strains’ cannabinoid and terpene profiles or cop potent extracts in syringe form. And if you’re looking for post-perusing chow, Leon’s Barbeque is right down the street. With a diverse menu that boasts mints, gelatos, pre-rolled dogwalkers, and CBD drops, this Chicagoland outpost is the ideal one-stop shop for all of your recreational needs. It’s located just a short stroll from Wrigley Field, so don’t forget to pop by before your game.
