Best Dispensaries in Chapel Hill NC (2026 Guide)

Chapel Hill's dispensary scene is small but distinctive. Four shops serve the greater Chapel Hill area — spanning Franklin Street, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Pittsboro — with a collective lean toward organic products, wellness-forward brands, and the kind of knowledgeable staff you'd expect near a major research university.

The area's proximity to Durham means residents also have easy access to 7 Durham dispensaries within a 15-minute drive. But if you want to shop local in Orange and Chatham counties, these four shops cover it.

All products sold are legal hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill and NC Session Law 2022-32 (SB 455). No medical card is required.

TL;DR: The Chapel Hill area has 4 dispensaries. The Hemp Store on Franklin Street is the Triangle's original dispensary and NC's first female-owned. Cannabliss in Carrboro offers organic products with free local delivery. Carolina Hemp Hut - Hillsborough brings the award-winning Carolina Hemp Hut experience to Orange County. All legal under SB 455 — no medical card needed (NCGA, 2022).

Best Chapel Hill Area Dispensaries by Category

Best Overall & Best History: The Hemp Store - Chapel Hill

The Hemp Store at 115 E Franklin St holds a unique distinction: it was the first hemp dispensary in the Triangle and the first female-owned dispensary in North Carolina. Located on Chapel Hill's main drag steps from the UNC campus, it's been serving the university community since before most competitors opened their doors.

The product line covers CBD, THCa flower, tinctures, edibles, and topicals — a well-rounded selection for both newcomers and experienced consumers. The Franklin Street location makes it easy to combine with a campus visit or downtown lunch.

Hours: Mon–Thu 10am–7pm, Fri–Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 10am–6pm

The extended Friday and Saturday hours (until 9pm) make this one of the later-closing options in the area — useful for evening shoppers.

Best for Organic Products: Cannabliss Dispensary - Carrboro

Cannabliss Dispensary at 705 W Rosemary St in Carrboro specializes in organic, third-party tested hemp and CBD products. The selection includes flower, concentrates, edibles, carts, pre-rolls, and accessories — with a strong emphasis on product purity and transparent sourcing.

What sets Cannabliss apart is free local delivery — the only Chapel Hill-area dispensary offering this service. For Carrboro and Chapel Hill residents, that means you can browse and order without leaving home.

The W Rosemary Street location sits right on the Chapel Hill/Carrboro border, a short walk from UNC's campus and Carrboro's main commercial district.

Hours: Mon–Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 12–6pm

Best Award-Winning Brand: Carolina Hemp Hut - Hillsborough

Carolina Hemp Hut - Hillsborough at 137 Mayo St brings NC's most recognized hemp brand to Orange County's historic county seat. This is the Hillsborough outpost of the same chain voted Best of the Best in the Triangle by IndyWeek readers — the Durham flagship holds a 4.8-star rating from over 412 Google reviews.

The Hillsborough location carries the full Carolina Hemp Hut product line: THCa flower, Delta-8, Delta-9, CBD, edibles, and mushroom products. Located in the Hillsborough Commons plaza, it's convenient for residents across northern Orange County.

Hours: Mon–Sat 11am–7pm, Closed Sunday

Note the Sunday closure — if you need to shop on Sunday, head to The Hemp Store (10am–6pm) or Cannabliss (12–6pm).

Best Eco-Conscious Setting: Oak City Hemp - Pittsboro

Oak City Hemp - Pittsboro at 193-A Lorax Ln occupies a unique spot at The Plant, Pittsboro's eco-industrial hub in Chatham County. The location itself reflects the shop's ethos — surrounded by sustainable businesses and community-focused enterprises.

They carry third-party tested flower, concentrates, and edibles. The Chatham County location makes this the go-to for Pittsboro and Siler City residents who don't want to drive into Chapel Hill or Durham.

Hours: Daily 12–6pm

The consistent daily hours are easy to remember, though the 6pm close is the earliest in the area.

Every Chapel Hill Area Dispensary at a Glance

Chapel Hill Area Dispensaries by Location

Chapel Hill — 1 Shop

The heart of Orange County, home to UNC and Franklin Street.

• The Hemp Store — 115 E Franklin St, Mon–Thu 10am–7pm, Fri–Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 10am–6pm. First dispensary in the Triangle, first female-owned in NC.

Carrboro — 1 Shop

Chapel Hill's walkable neighbor to the west, known for its arts scene and progressive community.

• Cannabliss Dispensary — 705 W Rosemary St, Mon–Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 12–6pm. Organic products, free local delivery.

Hillsborough — 1 Shop

Orange County's historic county seat, 15 minutes north of Chapel Hill on I-85.

• Carolina Hemp Hut - Hillsborough — 137 Mayo St, Mon–Sat 11am–7pm, closed Sun. Award-winning brand, full product line.

Pittsboro — 1 Shop

Chatham County seat, 20 minutes south of Chapel Hill on US-15-501.

• Oak City Hemp - Pittsboro — 193-A Lorax Ln (at The Plant), daily 12–6pm. Eco-industrial hub setting, tested products.

Delivery Options in the Chapel Hill Area

Cannabliss Dispensary is the only shop in the area offering free local delivery — covering Carrboro and Chapel Hill. This is the most convenient option for UNC students and local residents.

For wider Triangle delivery, Carolina Hemp Hut runs same-day delivery from its Durham location at 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd — just 10 minutes from Chapel Hill. Their delivery range covers the entire Triangle.

Several Raleigh dispensaries also deliver to the Chapel Hill area: Modern Apotheca offers free delivery, and shops like Hemp Generation are on DoorDash.

Chapel Hill vs. Durham vs. Raleigh

Chapel Hill's advantage is character and community — you've got the Triangle's very first dispensary, an organic-focused Carrboro shop with free delivery, an award-winning brand in a historic town, and an eco-hub location in Chatham County. What the area lacks in quantity, it makes up for in thoughtful retail experiences.

For more selection and later hours, Durham is a 15-minute drive with 7 dispensaries open until 10pm. Raleigh has 28 shops including two 24/7 locations.

Many Triangle residents shop across all three cities depending on what they need.

Is It Legal to Buy from a Dispensary in Chapel Hill?

Yes. Every dispensary listed here sells hemp-derived products legal under both federal law (2018 Farm Bill) and NC state law (Session Law 2022-32 / SB 455). Products must contain ≤0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight. No medical card, prescription, or special license is needed.

Most shops enforce a 21+ age policy. There is no state-level age requirement for hemp purchases in NC — this is store policy, not law.

Federal change coming: P.L. 119-37 (signed November 2025) redefines hemp based on total THC, effective November 12, 2026. This will restrict most THCa, Delta-8, and Delta-9 products currently sold. For details, see our guides on Delta-8 legality and hemp vs. marijuana in NC.