Roslindale Cannabis Co. Dispensary in Roslindale MA

Roslindale Cannabis Co., by and for Roslindale

“Tired of the corporate cannabis vibe?” That is the question Roslindale Cannabis Co. Dispensary in Roslindale MA puts to shoppers, and its answer is a neighborhood shop at 886 South Street, right in Roslindale Village. The dispensary was founded by Roslindale residents, and they say it plainly: “We love Roslindale, we raise our kids here.”

The company describes itself as one of the few locally owned cannabis dispensaries in Massachusetts, and its goal is “a space that our neighborhood can be proud of.” Here is what to know before you stop in.

Open since 2024

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission lists 882-886 South Street as an active, licensed adult-use cannabis retailer, open since August 30, 2024.

Local owners, decades of experience

The founders are not new to cannabis. The company says its roots go “27 years deep in the cannabis industry,” and it pairs that experience with a simple promise: “we aim to provide you with the best products, at the lowest prices.” It positions itself as a local alternative to the big multi-state operators, so the money you spend stays in the neighborhood.

The values are straightforward: local ownership, quality products at reasonable prices, budtenders who help whether you are new or experienced, and a warm, welcoming space where every customer leaves happy.

Giving back in Roslindale

Roslindale Cannabis Co. backs up its local roots with local support. The company says it supports Roslindale Village Main Streets, the group that champions the village’s shops and businesses, and works directly with the Archdale Community Center, which offers camps, athletics and enrichment programs for low-income residents and people disproportionately affected by past drug enforcement.

It also helps with something bigger. Roslindale Cannabis Co. works with a local attorney who offers free advice and discounted expungement services for people harmed by drug enforcement policies. If that applies to you or someone you know, contact the shop for details.

What shopping here is like

The owners built the shop around a few simple ideas. First, top-quality products at prices that make sense. Second, budtenders who help everyone, from first-timers to longtime regulars, find what they need without pressure. And third, a warm, inviting room that feels nothing like the “corporate cannabis vibe” the company set out to avoid. The goal, in their words, is for every customer to leave satisfied, and for the neighborhood to be proud of the shop on South Street.

Because it is such a short walk from the village square, the shop fits easily into an ordinary errand run. Grab coffee, pick up groceries, stop by the library and swing into Roslindale Cannabis Co. on the way home.

Easy to reach without a car

This is one of the most transit-friendly dispensaries in Boston. The 51 bus stops right in front of the shop, and routes 34, 34E, 35, 36, 37 and 40 all stop within walking distance at Roslindale Village. The Roslindale Village commuter rail stop on the Needham Line is a two-to-three-minute walk away. Coming from Forest Hills, take the 34, 34E or 36 toward Roslindale Village.

And easy with one

Driving? There are several free 10-minute spaces right in front of the shop, plus free street parking nearby. The Roslindale Village commuter lot, with room for about 200 cars, is a two-to-three-minute walk. From downtown Boston, the shop says it is about a 20-minute drive by way of the Jamaicaway, Centre Street and Walter Street, past the Arnold Arboretum. From Brookline it is about 7 to 15 minutes, and from West Roxbury about 5 to 7.

First time? Start small

Roslindale Cannabis Co.’s FAQ has simple advice for newcomers: start with a small amount and go slowly, because everyone’s tolerance is different. Its budtenders can recommend products based on what you are looking for, whether that is something to help you relax at the end of the day, something for a night out or a first try at edibles. There is no need for a medical card. As an adult-use dispensary, the shop is open to anyone 21 or older with a valid government-issued ID.

If you are not sure where to start, tell the budtender what you have tried before, how you would like to feel and what you want to spend. That gives them everything they need to point you toward a good fit.

Why local matters

Roslindale Cannabis Co. makes a clear case for shopping local. When you buy from a neighborhood shop, the company says, your money stays in the neighborhood instead of going to a large multi-state company. The owners live here, raise their families here and support the same community groups their customers rely on. It is a big part of why they built the shop the way they did, as a warm, inviting space where neighbors feel welcome.

Lab tested, with the receipts

Roslindale Cannabis Co. makes Certificates of Analysis available for its lab-tested products, so you can see exactly what testing found. If you like to know what you are buying, ask about the COA for any product that catches your eye.

What’s on the menu

The shop carries flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, concentrates, topicals, tinctures, drinks and accessories. You can browse the menu online and place an order for pickup, and members of its rewards program hear about offers and new products first.

A good neighbor

Roslindale Cannabis Co. is clear that it is not a social consumption site, and smoking is not allowed on or near the property. That is part of being a good neighbor in a busy village, so plan to enjoy your purchase at home.

Plan your visit

Address. 886 South Street, Roslindale, MA 02131, in Roslindale Village.

Hours. Monday through Saturday, 10am to 9pm. Sunday, noon to 7pm.

Phone. (617) 553-0110.

Getting there. The 51 bus stops out front, and the Roslindale Village commuter rail stop is a two-to-three-minute walk.

Parking. Free 10-minute spaces in front, free street parking nearby and the Roslindale Village commuter lot a short walk away.

Paying. Cash and debit only. Debit is processed as a cashless ATM transaction, rounded up to the nearest $5 with your change returned in cash, with a $3 fee. The on-site ATM charges $3.50.

ID. You must be 21 or older with a valid, government-issued ID. No medical card needed.

Massachusetts cannabis basics

Here are the state rules from the Cannabis Control Commission:

Age. 21 or older, with a government-issued ID for every retail purchase.
Carrying. Up to two ounces in public.
At home. Up to 10 ounces, and anything over two ounces must be locked up.
Where to use it. Not in public places and not on federal land.
In the car. No open containers in the passenger area. Use a closed container in the trunk or a locked glove compartment, and never drive under the influence.
State lines. It is illegal to take cannabis out of Massachusetts, and it cannot be mailed.

Your first visit, step by step

Browse the menu online. Order ahead for pickup if you like.
Take the bus or train. The 51 stops out front.
Bring your ID and cash or debit. There is an ATM on site.
Ask a budtender. New or experienced, they will help.
Join the rewards program. Hear about offers first.

Make a day of it in Roslindale

Roslindale Cannabis Co. sits in the heart of Roslindale Village, a mostly residential Boston neighborhood bordered by Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, West Roxbury and Mattapan. Originally part of Roxbury, the area voted to join Boston in 1873. Resident John Pierce suggested the name, combining the Scottish town of Roslin with “dale,” because the hills reminded him of it.

Roslindale grew up as a streetcar suburb, once known as Boston’s “garden suburb,” and its village square has bounced back in recent decades. The shop’s own guide to the neighborhood points to Adams Park, the green at the center of the village, which hosts a seasonal farmers market and community events, along with the Roslindale Branch Library around the corner on Washington Street and the shops and restaurants of Birch Street Plaza. The restored Roslindale Substation is now home to Trillium Brewing Company, and the Roslindale Community Center at Healy Field is a short walk down Washington Street.

For a longer walk, the Arnold Arboretum is close by, part of it within Roslindale itself. Roslindale was even the setting for the 2017 film Last Night in Rozzie.

The neighborhood grew up around transit, and that history shows in the village center you see today. It also includes a sad chapter: in 1887, the Forest Hills disaster, a train wreck at Bussey Street, killed 23 people. Today Roslindale is a mixed community. At the 2020 census, about 45.7% of residents were non-Hispanic White, 25.1% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% non-Hispanic Black and 3.5% Asian or Pacific Islander, with the rest identifying as another race or more than one.

Roslindale Village station sits on the MBTA Commuter Rail, several bus lines run through the square, and the Orange Line is close by in Jamaica Plain, so the shop is an easy trip from much of Boston.

Why Roslindale Cannabis Co. is worth the stop

Owned by neighbors who raise their kids here, decades of cannabis experience, a real commitment to local causes and expungement help, lab results you can see and a bus stop right out front: Roslindale Cannabis Co. is exactly what a neighborhood dispensary should be. Hop off the 51 and say hello.

Cannabis is for adults 21 and over. Please consume responsibly.