Where to Get Weed in NYC – Advice For Locals

by Shawn Wickens & Valarie Apperson
(Stoner Morning Show)

Cannabis has been legal for some time now in New York State. But, at the time of this writing, we’re still several months away from being able to go to a legal weed dispensary in New York.  

So if weed is legal to consume but not yet totally truly legal to purchase, how does one buy weed in NYC? Short of learning how to grow your own plants (currently also legal), the quickest route from “Point A” to “Point Stoned” is asking a friend or co-worker.

You probably have plenty of connections you don’t even know about. You may already have a reliable connection with someone who knows how to procure smokable flower, dabs, vapes, edibles and more. Again, even though this miracle plant is now more legal than it used to be, some stoners just like to be more private about their consumption than others. Here’s a few options on how you can suss out that reliable source in your life.  

Tips for Figuring Out Who is “Cool”

1) Play it Cool.

First thing is to just not sweat it. If you want to buy weed in NYC you might be feeling anxious or nervous. But that feeling could make you might come across as a NARC. Nobody wants to be shaken down by a profusely sweaty co-worker asking, “So what kind of drugs do you do? Can I get some? Have you ever really ‘freaked out’?”

You want to go into this experience like you would any new adventure — feeling prepared. No one likes to go on a camping trip and find out nobody packed toilet paper. That’s a story for a different time… and not a fun one!

2) Find out what stoners like to do, talk about that.

It’s true what they say, everything is better when stoned – food, music, video games, sex, laughing – literally everything (except operating heavy machinery. Driving a tank stoned would be pretty cool though).

So without being too cringy, share some selective details about your fun weekend, but get creative about it. Drop hints like…

“I made some great tacos on Saturday. They were awesome! I sure wish there was a way they could taste even better.”

“Can I ask an honest question? How does everyone here ‘laugh’ at comedy movies? Like have I ever really, truly seen ‘Dumb & Dumber’?”

“Music moves me but only like just some of the time. It’s a real drag, man.”

But try to stay away from something as blatant and jarring as…

“The wife and I are having troubles in the bedroom. Sure would be nice if we could get stoned and save our marriage (heavy sigh)!”

Remember, play it cool.

3) Describe feeling stoned without saying you were stoned

One of the best parts about getting stoned is that weed can sometimes be like high octane, performance-enhancing “thinking fuel” for the brain.

I’ve had some of my best brainstorms while I’ve been high. So try bringing up some of your best stoned thoughts in everyday conversation.

“Football players sure want that football. But not when the game is over. After the game everyone just walks away from the ball.”

“Moms are sometimes like ‘softer dads’.”

“Ever think about what kind of crazy board games we’ll come up with in the future? You just can’t do it. There’s no way of knowing. So why are we even trying?”

Trust me, if you warp a friend’s brain in a good way, they’ll very likely come to you with a joint. Now you can easily ask for recommendations for a good weed dispensary in New York or a trusted cannabis delivery service in Manhattan.

4) Seek out advice 

Sometimes the best way to get cannabis is to let someone provide it to you as a solution to a problem that only weed can fix.

“What does everyone take to let them sleep at night because I’ve tried every over-the-counter product. I’d much rather take some natural remedy. I mean I’m so desperate, I’m willing to pay cash for something that naturally grows out of the ground. ”

5) Keep it short and sweet.

Practice this simple phrase:

“I don’t like being bored.”

6) As a last resort, be as blunt as possible without blowing anyone’s cover.

Try asking for it by any other name:

“Anyone got some of that Jazz Salad?”

If you are lucky enough to live in a state where cannabis is legal or, like New York, your state is in the midst of a transition. The great news is that getting stoned is often more within reach than you realize. There are more unsmoked joints in couch cushions than you think.

But if you still have trouble finding a trusted friend, a peer, colleague or family member who can help you get weed in NYC, there are lots of 420-friendly events where cannabis is available in more forms you can dream of — honey, oils, topical creams, brownies, more than you can imagine.

Follow Stoner Morning Show on Facebook and Instagram for frequent updates on some of our future events….along with friendly advice on where to get marijuana in NYC. Also check out our Eventbrite listings for upcoming adventures. 

Imbibe responsibly!