Top Rated Pharmacies in Salem, Oregon (2022 Edition)
Famous for its cherry crops, Salem is now a city with a passion for a different plant altogether.
After Oregon’s move to legalize the sale of adult-use cannabis in 2014, the state capital was inundated with fantastic new dispensaries. Interestingly, Salem is a place best known for family-friendly attractions like Riverfront State Park (and its signature carousel), the much-loved Enchanted Forest Amusement Park (in nearby Turner), and the annual Oregon State Fair celebrations.
Regardless, it’s nice to see a new addition to Salem that caters specifically to adults – cannabis dispensaries. And the city has plenty of that! Salem is home to approximately 175,000 residents and currently ranks fourth among Oregon cities and ninth among US cities overall in terms of dispensers per capita.
Best rated pharmacies in Salem
Oregon’s capital is home to an enviable list of legal top-notch local cannabis dispensaries. To narrow the field, below are your best bets – as picked by Leafly users.
It’s an embarrassment of wealth, to be sure. That’s why we set out to take the guesswork out by analyzing ratings and reviews from real Leafly users to compile a list of Salem’s best pharmacies, a market that grew out of a purely medical industry.
As a reminder, pharmacies in Oregon must obtain separate licenses to sell drug and recreational products. With that caveat in mind, here are the spots being raved about by Leafly reviewers in Salem.
1295 Oxford St SE – South Central, Salem, OR
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 4.8 stars from 367 pharmacy reviews
The people have spoken. When it comes to Salem’s top dispensary, Leafly users all clamber aboard South Central’s THC Recreation Station. The THC Recreation Station first opened as a medical-only operation in 2013 and is now licensed for both medical and recreational sales.
What sets you apart from your competition? One Leafy user writes in a five-star review, “Huge selection, great service, and the deals blew me away.” Additionally, several other reviews highlight the store’s warm, knowledgeable staff. “I went here once and then never went to another pharmacy,” shared another user in a five-star review. “The staff is friendly and helpful, and they always have a wide selection. I can’t recommend it more highly!”
2820 Freiheitstr. NO – freedom
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 4.8 stars from 328 pharmacy reviews
Looking for quality flowers at affordable prices? Visit Liberty’s Homegrown Oregon, where you’ll always find at least 15 to 25 different strains in stock. Along with that comes a menu that also stocks you with concentrates, edibles, extracts, topicals, tinctures, and accessories.
Leafly users, who receive accolades for their consistently excellent customer service and well-priced products, have received heaps of praise for this branch of Homegrown Oregon. A five-star review of the Northeast Salem pharmacy praised its “knowledgeable, friendly staff” and “great floral selection and offerings.” Another user added, “Homegrown has always had the best customer service I’ve ever encountered!”
1735 Lancaster Dr. NE—East Lancaster
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 4.6 stars from 101 pharmacy reviews
Forget fake news – we take Truth Dispensary! This East Lancaster store maintains extended daily hours, a discount for first-time customers, and a menu that’s always packed with items showcasing the best of Oregon cannabis.
As a bonus, the vibe is always on point. “Customer service is fire,” wrote one Leafly user in a five-star review. “Love the daily offers and the proximity,” shared another user, adding that Truth Dispensary has been “a top choice” of theirs for years. A five-star rating reflects these positive feelings: “Best shop in town! always [a] great selection and the staff is great!”
3450 River Rd. N — Keizer
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 4.5 stars from 130 pharmacy reviews
Oregon Bud Company works with the state’s best growers to offer beautiful flowers at great prices. If the name sounds familiar, it’s probably because Oregon Bud Company is an established brand with six recreational cannabis dispensaries statewide.
But don’t let the size fool you: In this shop in the Salem-Keizer district, the personal touch is very important. “The atmosphere puts you at ease right away,” reads one gushing five-star review. “[The] Staff were outstanding with customer service. I highly recommend visiting this place.” Added another Leafly user, “The budtenders are super friendly and helpful. This has got to be my absolute new favorite place!”
1522 Broadway St. NE – Broadway
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 4.3 stars from 31 pharmacy reviews
Broadway’s LiveWell Dispensary is locally owned and here to connect customers with cannabis products fresh from Oregon’s finest farms. As part of this mission, they offer permanent discounts to both veterans and seniors and have a menu with a wide range of different product categories.
Another thing Leafly users are concerned about when it comes to LiveWell Dispensary: choice. “Good quality weed at the best price in town,” wrote a Leafly user in a recent five-star review. “My go-to place here in Salem,” shared another user who gave LiveWell five stars. “Great staff and products [at] different price points. Always enjoy the conversations[.]”
Honorable Mentions at Salem
1803 Lansing Avenue NE – Lansing
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 4.8 stars from 271 pharmacy reviews
The Lansing Chapter of Homegrown Oregon – good for Homegrown Oregon’s second appearance on this list! — has a robust strain selection and budtenders that go the extra mile. “I’m telling you,” wrote one Leafly user in a five-star review of the shop, “this is [an] fantastic place. I am always greeted [a] Smile.”
1077 Edgewater St. NW – West Salem
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 4.7 stars from 181 pharmacy reviews
Shoutout to Homegrown Oregon for his impressive third appearance in our Salem pharmacy roundup. This West Salem outpost offers the same quality service and menu as its siblings, with several Leafly users giving this store props for its stellar staff.
“Knowledgeable staff always willing to help,” begins a recent five-star review. “Positive vibe every time I walk in,” noted another Leafly user. “The staff is super honest and helpful!”
Selection criteria for sheet lists
To calculate the top rated pharmacies in Salem, our Leafly Lists team uses a methodology based on quantitative and qualitative verification data from pharmacies listed on Leafly in Salem, Oregon. This list also uses quality indicators such as customer reorder rates and deal availability (in markets where discounts are legal). Our teams strive to showcase a variety of highly rated medical and recreational pharmacies.
If you don’t see your favorite dispensary on the list, make sure you follow, rate and review your favorite cannabis locations to let the world know where to find your favorite cannabis.
Zack Ruskin
Zack Ruskin is a freelance cannabis and culture reporter. His other contributors include the San Francisco Chronicle, The Nib, Vanity Fair, California Leaf Magazine, and Variety. Follow him on Twitter: @zackruskin.
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