Fellow Michigander,

Let’s settle a debate that never really ends.

This week, I’m officially re-opening the polls to find Michigan’s best dispensaries in 2026—as decided by the Michiganders who are actually shopping at these stores on a regular basis.

Cast your vote below, then keep scrolling for a look at how Michigan’s cannabis market is shifting in 2026, a new smoke-free way to get high, a few discounts worth sharing, and a glimpse into my stoned afternoon lost inside one of Mid-Michigan’s largest antique stores.

Light one up, get comfortable, and let’s get into it.

Every Michigan stoner has a go-to dispensary—the one you always recommend without hesitation when a friend asks you where to go. Maybe it’s the place with budtenders who actually listen. Maybe it’s the deals or the product selection. Maybe it’s just the vibes.

That’s exactly what we want to hear about. 

This week, I’m asking Michiganders to weigh in on the dispensaries they actually rely on—whether it’s a big chain, a small neighborhood shop, or something in between.

Cast your vote here, tell me what makes your favorite spot stand out, and help decide which dispensaries rise to the top. I’ll tally the results and reveal the winners next month.

MARKET SLIP: State data shows adult-use cannabis sales dipped about 3% in 2025, down roughly $100 million from 2024, officially marking an end to a six-year growth streak. The number of active cannabis business licenses also ticked downward for the first time.

LEGAL LIMBO: The legal fight over Michigan’s 24% wholesale weed tax is moving—but slowly. A state appeals court reportedly refused to fast-track the case, sending the lawsuit back to the Court of Claims. That means a drawn-out court battle could stretch on for several months.

ROCKY ROAD: Some Michigan cannabis businesses are cautiously optimistic about weed being rescheduled at the federal level, which could help ease taxes. But until that happens, many are reportedly bracing for a year defined by consolidation, cutbacks, and survival mode.

LAB CHECK: Michigan lawmakers are weighing a plan to create a state-run cannabis reference lab to help standardize testing across the industry. Supporters say it would curb “lab shopping,” where growers bounce between labs until they get the most favorable results—accurate or not.

CHANGES AT FLURESH: Fluresh’s parent company, Tend.Harvest.Cultivate., is reportedly scaling back its Grand Rapids dispensary to curbside-only and laying off 25 workers. Company leaders say the move will allow them to refocus on its cultivation as retail margins shrink.

BAN BACKLASH: Niles Township is facing a lawsuit after voters banned dispensaries just months after opening the door to them. At least one cannabis company, Haze, already invested and is now suing, arguing officials failed to provide a legally required way to contest the ban.

Michigan dispensaries are now stocking a new way to get high. And it doesn’t involve smoke, sugar, or lighting anything on fire.

These new pouches from KSHN borrow a familiar idea from the nicotine world and apply it to weed, creating a discreet, fast-acting product that feels different from your typical edible. 

For this week’s product review, I put a couple cans to the test and walked away surprised by how practical—and effective—they turned out to be. If you’ve ever wanted a more controlled buzz without lighting up or committing to a four-hour edible ride, this one is worth a closer look.

If your idea of a good time is opening a dispensary menu and immediately sorting through products on the “deals” tab, then Neighborhood Provisions in Alpena deserves your attention. 

And it’s simply for the sheer volume of discounts on their menu this week. 

While poking around dispensary menus this week looking for deals to share with readers, I was genuinely stunned to find 135 active discounts listed at Neighborhood Provisions spanning just about every product category—from flower and vapes to edibles, concentrates, and more.

It’s the kind of menu where scrolling becomes a commitment. And if you can’t find something you like at a steep discount, there’s a decent chance you just didn’t scroll far enough.

This year, Boss Leaf in Traverse City is rewarding stoners who know how to tell time.

Every Monday through Thursday, the dispensary is running exclusive “Stoner Hours” from 4:20 to 6:20 p.m. During that two-hour window, the entire store is 15% off for online orders only.

For tourists traveling Up North, it’s the perfect place to stop after checking in at your hotel. And for locals? It’s a clean, predictable discount that slides neatly into the end of the workday.

All you have to do is show up on time.

Some Saturday mornings are made for getting a little lost. This one started in the parking lot of Mega Mall—the self-proclaimed “most unique shopping experience” in the state and, by sheer square footage alone, the undisputed heavyweight champion of Mid-Michigan antique stores.

Before heading inside, a friend and I sparked up some Michigrown pre-rolls that I picked up for less than $5 a piece. Expectations were low. But both joints punched way above their price tag. 

The Lemon Cherry Gelato had a sweet, creamy, and candy-forward flavor, with a euphoric, floaty head high that instantly made every dusty shelf inside this place feel a little more magical.

Mega Mall might call itself Michigan’s most unique shopping experience, but clearly these folks have never tried navigating an Ann Arbor dispensary during Hash Bash. Still, it remains one of my favorite ways to kill a few hours on a weekend—especially when the weed is this good.

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Stay safe out there ‘Ganders. Recreational cannabis is only for use by individuals 21 years of age or older. Keep out of reach of children. It is illegal to drive a motor vehicle under the influence of marijuana. Contact the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.