Best Dispensaries in Durham NC: Your Complete 2026 Guide

Durham's hemp dispensary scene is smaller than Raleigh's but punches above its weight. Seven shops serve the Bull City, including NC's largest cannabis dispensary and a downtown cafe that mixes craft drinks with THCa. The city's proximity to Chapel Hill and RTP means Durham dispensaries draw from a wider customer base than their headcount suggests.

All of these shops sell legal hemp-derived products under the 2018 Farm Bill and NC Session Law 2022-32 (SB 455). No medical card is required.

TL;DR: Durham has 7 hemp dispensaries. Carolina Hemp Hut is NC's largest, rated 4.8 stars with same-day delivery. Sherlocks - Durham brings the downtown glass gallery experience. Hempie's Durham stays open until 10pm daily. All hemp products are legal in NC — no medical card needed (NCGA, 2022).

Best Durham Dispensaries by Category

Each shop has a different strength. Here's what each one does best, based on product selection, reviews, hours, and what makes it stand out.

Best Overall: Carolina Hemp Hut

Carolina Hemp Hut at 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd is NC's largest cannabis dispensary. Voted Best of the Best in the Triangle by IndyWeek readers, it has a 4.8-star rating from over 412 Google reviews and one of the state's widest product selections — THCa flower, Delta-8, Delta-9, edibles, and mushroom products.

Same-day delivery is available throughout the Triangle. Open 11am–7pm Monday–Saturday, 12–6pm Sunday. If you only visit one dispensary in Durham, this is the one.

Best Downtown Location: Sherlocks Glass & Dispensary - Durham

Sherlocks - Durham at 206 Broadway St brings the same premium experience as the Raleigh flagship — THCa flower, edibles, vapes, concentrates, and an American-made glass gallery. The downtown Broadway Street location puts it within walking distance of Durham's restaurants and bars.

Live glass blowing events happen every Wednesday. Open 10am–8pm Monday–Saturday, 12–8pm Sunday.

Best Late Night: Hempie's Durham

Hempie's Durham at 1533 Glenn School Rd stays open until 10pm every day of the week — the latest closing time of any Durham dispensary. They carry THCa, Delta-9, Delta-8, THCP, and lab-tested edibles.

If you're used to Hempie's 24/7 locations in Raleigh, note that the Durham shop does close — but 10am–10pm daily is still more flexible than most. IndyWeek named Hempie's the 2025 Best CBD/Head Shop in Wake County (IndyWeek, 2025).

Best Craft Drinks: Redhead Hemp - Durham

Redhead Hemp - Durham at 413 E Chapel Hill St is a downtown dispensary that goes beyond standard retail. They offer premium CBD, Delta-8, Delta-9, and THCa products alongside house-made hemp-infused drinks — making it part dispensary, part craft beverage spot.

Also carries inhalables and edibles. Open 11am–9pm Monday–Saturday, 12–8pm Sunday. Their Raleigh location on Glenwood Ave (Redhead Hemp - Raleigh) has the same product line.

Best for Wellness: Emerald Medicine Company

Emerald Medicine Company at 1921 N Pointe Dr takes an alternative medicine approach to cannabinoids. This is the shop for customers who want a more clinical, wellness-focused experience rather than a traditional dispensary vibe.

Premium CBD and hemp wellness products with knowledgeable staff. Open 11am–7pm Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm Saturday. Closed Sunday.

Best Value Selection: The Hemptender - Durham

The Hemptender - Durham at 1920 NC Highway 54 is a one-stop shop covering smokeables, edibles, grinders, glassware, vapes, and CBD. The NC-54 location serves South Durham and is convenient for customers coming from the RTP area.

Open 10am–7pm Monday–Friday, 11am–7pm Saturday. Closed Sunday. The Hemptender also has a Cary location on Kildaire Farm Rd.

Best for DoorDash Delivery: Oak City Hemp - Durham

Oak City Hemp - Durham at 4422 N Roxboro St is the only Durham dispensary available on DoorDash for delivery. They carry third-party tested flower, edibles, and concentrates with extended weekend hours — staying open until 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

Open 11am–7pm weekdays, 11am–10pm Fri–Sat, 11am–7pm Sunday.

Every Durham Dispensary at a Glance

Durham Dispensaries by Area

Downtown Durham — 2 Shops

The walkable downtown core near American Tobacco Campus and Durham Performing Arts Center.

• Sherlocks Glass & Dispensary - Durham — 206 Broadway St, 10am–8pm (Sun 12–8pm). Glass gallery + dispensary.
• Redhead Hemp - Durham — 413 E Chapel Hill St, 11am–9pm (Sun 12–8pm). Craft hemp drinks.

Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd / South Durham — 2 Shops

The corridor connecting Durham to Chapel Hill along 15-501, convenient for RTP commuters.

• Carolina Hemp Hut — 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, 11am–7pm (Sun 12–6pm). NC's largest dispensary, delivery.
• The Hemptender - Durham — 1920 NC Hwy 54, 10am–7pm (Sat 11am–7pm). Closed Sunday.

North Durham — 3 Shops

Stretching across Glenn School Rd, N Pointe Dr, and N Roxboro St — suburban settings with easy parking.

• Hempie's Durham — 1533 Glenn School Rd, 10am–10pm daily. Latest hours.
• Emerald Medicine Company — 1921 N Pointe Dr, 11am–7pm (Sat 10am–6pm). Closed Sunday. Wellness focus.
• Oak City Hemp - Durham — 4422 N Roxboro St, 11am–7pm (Fri–Sat til 10pm). DoorDash delivery.

Delivery Options in Durham

Two Durham dispensaries offer delivery, but in different ways:

Carolina Hemp Hut runs its own same-day delivery service covering the entire Triangle. This is the most comprehensive delivery option — order through their website or by calling the shop.

Oak City Hemp is available on DoorDash, which means you can order alongside your regular delivery routine. Convenient if you're already using the app.

If you're willing to go outside Durham, several Raleigh dispensaries also deliver to Durham addresses: Modern Apotheca offers free delivery, and Hemp Generation on Wake Forest Rd is on DoorDash.

Durham vs. Raleigh Dispensary Scene

Durham has 7 dispensaries to Raleigh's 28. That's a smaller number, but Durham's shops tend to be more distinctive:

Durham's advantage is character — you've got NC's largest dispensary (Carolina Hemp Hut), a downtown glass gallery (Sherlocks), a craft drink spot (Redhead Hemp), and a wellness clinic (Emerald Medicine). Raleigh's advantage is scale — more shops, more neighborhoods, 24/7 options, and later hours. For the full Raleigh guide, see our best dispensaries in Raleigh breakdown.

Many Triangle customers shop in both cities depending on what they need.

Is It Legal to Buy from a Dispensary in Durham?

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. For details, see our guides on Delta-8 legality and hemp vs. marijuana in NC.