Boston Smoke Dispensary in Roxbury MA

Boston Smoke, right on the neighbourhood line

Some shops pick a side. Boston Smoke picked the line. Boston Smoke Dispensary in Roxbury MA sits at 1589 Columbus Avenue, and the store describes itself as “Located on the border of Jamaica Plain and Roxbury.” The City of Boston files the address under Roxbury, the zip code is 02119, and Jackson Square station is just up the street, so neighbours from both sides of the line can walk right in.

Boston Smoke says its goal is “a welcoming, inclusive, and elevated cannabis experience for the community.” It is one of the newest adult-use shops in the city, and if you live nearby, or you ride the Orange Line through Jackson Square, here is what to know before you go.

Open since March 2026

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission lists 1589 Columbus Avenue as an active, licensed adult-use cannabis retailer, open since March 30, 2026.

That date was a long time coming. The plan for a dispensary at this corner was first presented to neighbours in December 2020, and the team behind it told the community then that they hoped to open in the summer or fall of 2021. Like many Boston cannabis projects, it took years of hearings, permits and build-out to get from the first community meeting to the first sale. The doors are open now, and the wait is part of the story.

A local team with roots up the street

Boston Smoke did not come out of nowhere. At a Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council meeting in December 2020, the team behind the store presented its plan for a cannabis shop at 1589 Columbus Avenue, at the corner of Amory Street. According to the council’s minutes, the same team already ran Kush Groove, a cannabis accessory shop at 1536 Tremont Street in Mission Hill, just a short trip from the new store.

They told the council about their local roots, their experience in the business, and their commitment to diversity and customer service. The minutes record that the project came through the state’s equity program, and that the team had a ten-year lease on the building. The council voted 13 to 0 to send a letter of non-opposition to the local city councillor, on the condition that the team kept working with the community.

Built with the neighbours in mind

The plan the founders shared that night shows how much thought went into the corner. According to the council minutes, the building is about 3,500 square feet on a 4,200 square foot lot. The plan called for a front vestibule where IDs are checked first, a second ID check before the sales floor, eight sales stations, and room for up to forty customers at a time. A new wheelchair lift was planned for the front door.

The founders also said they would have security on site whenever the store is open, no loitering or smoking around the building, and a small, discreet sign out front. They talked about their community partners, Women With Purpose, Minorities for Medical Marijuana and Beat The Odds, and about meeting with neighbourhood groups including Urban Edge, Academy Homes, the Egleston Square Neighborhood Association and Egleston Square Main Street. They also set hiring goals: about fourteen jobs at this location, with half of the hires from the City of Boston.

Plans can change between a council meeting and opening day, so think of these details as the vision the founders shared with the neighbourhood, not a promise of every feature inside today.

What makes Boston Smoke different

A border store. Boston Smoke sits where Roxbury and Jamaica Plain meet. The store calls this out itself, and it means the shop is a neighbourhood stop for two of Boston’s best-known communities at once.

A focus on learning. The Boston Smoke website says the shop wants to be a welcoming space for new and experienced consumers alike, with knowledgeable staff who help shoppers learn and find products that fit what they are looking for. If this is your first time in a dispensary, that is good news.

Massachusetts made. The store says its products come from Massachusetts cultivators, and that supporting local brands and neighbourhood connections is part of what it does.

Transit friendly. The council minutes describe the building as about a three-minute walk from Jackson Square station on the Orange Line. That makes Boston Smoke one of the easier dispensaries in the city to reach without a car.

What’s on the menu

Boston Smoke lists premium flower, concentrates, edibles, pre-rolls and wellness products on its website. Menus change often at every dispensary, so use the Our Menu link on the Boston Smoke website to see what is in stock before you head over. If you are not sure where to start, ask the staff. Helping new shoppers find their way is part of the store’s stated mission.

Ask the budtender

The best part of a small neighbourhood shop is the conversation at the counter. A few good questions to bring with you:

What is new this week? Local products rotate in and out, and staff usually know what just landed.
What would you suggest for a first timer? Be honest about your experience. A good budtender will steer you toward a gentle start.
How strong is this? Ask about potency and serving size, especially for edibles, which can take longer to kick in.
How should I store it? Keep cannabis locked up, away from kids and pets, and in its original child-resistant packaging.

Store hours could be getting longer

Right now Boston Smoke is open every day from 11am to 8pm. The City of Boston has posted notice of a Roxbury abutters meeting on November 18, 2026, about a request from the store to change its hours to 9am to 10pm, seven days a week. That is only a request for now, so check the website or call before an early or late visit.

Plan your visit

Address. 1589 Columbus Avenue, Boston (Roxbury), MA 02119, at the corner of Amory Street.

Hours. Monday through Sunday, 11am to 8pm.

Phone. (617) 238-4445.

Email. info@bostonsmoke.store.

Getting there. Jackson Square station on the Orange Line is a short walk away, and MBTA bus routes 14, 22, 29, 41 and 44 stop at the station busway.

Parking. Plans presented to neighbours said there would be no off-street customer parking, so transit, walking or biking is the easy choice.

Adults 21+. Boston Smoke is an adult-use dispensary. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID showing you are 21 or older.

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

Check the menu online. Use the Our Menu page to see what is in stock.
Take the Orange Line. Get off at Jackson Square and walk a few minutes to Columbus Avenue and Amory Street.
Bring your ID. A valid government-issued photo ID showing you are 21 or older.
Ask questions. The staff are there to help new and experienced shoppers alike.
Start low and go slow. Especially with edibles, give it time before you take more.

Make a day of it in Roxbury

Roxbury is one of the oldest places in Massachusetts. It was settled on September 28, 1630, as one of the first towns founded in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and it stayed its own town until Boston annexed it on January 5, 1868. History runs deep here: the First Church of Roxbury was the starting point for William Dawes’s ride on the night of April 18, 1775, the opening of the famous Midnight Ride.

After the Revolution, Roxbury became one of the first American suburbs. In the 1940s and 1950s it became the centre of Boston’s African American community, and that history still shapes the neighbourhood today. The Malcolm X and Ella Little-Collins House at 72 Dale Street is where Malcolm X lived in the early 1940s.

Want to see more? The Shirley-Eustis House on Shirley Street is one of only four remaining colonial governors’ mansions in the United States. Nubian Square, once known as Dudley Square, is the neighbourhood’s busy heart. Franklin Park, at 527 acres, is the largest park in Boston, and the Franklin Park Zoo is one of the city’s favourite family outings. Roxbury Community College sits at Roxbury Crossing.

Getting around is easy. Jackson Square station opened on May 4, 1987, as part of the Southwest Corridor project, when the Orange Line moved onto its current route.

Why Boston Smoke is worth the stop

A local team with roots in Mission Hill, a corner store on the line between two great neighbourhoods, a staff focused on helping people learn, products from Massachusetts growers and the Orange Line a few minutes away: Boston Smoke is one of the newest and most convenient cannabis stops in this part of Boston. Swing by, say hello, and see what the neighbourhood has been waiting for.

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