Cannabist
About Cannabist
Sitting on Milwaukee Avenue in Portage Park, Cannabist has racked up over 2,000 reviews and a 4.7 rating, which is no small feat for a Chicago cannabis store. People drive in from neighborhoods like Lakeview specifically for the daily deals, which reviewers call some of the best in the city. The vibe gets called out repeatedly as chill and welcoming, including by customers who mention being neurodivergent and feeling genuinely comfortable. Budtenders like Yasmine pull regulars back week after week. Layout is efficient, lines move, and the team is described as professional and knowledgeable without being pushy. Hours run 10 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday, with shorter Sunday hours of 11 AM to 5 PM. If you want a dispensary that delivers on price, atmosphere, and product knowledge in roughly equal measure, this Portage Park location at 4758 N Milwaukee Ave earns its reputation. Bring a list or come in open-minded and let the staff steer.
- Best daily deals in city
- Chill, welcoming atmosphere
- Professional, knowledgeable staff
- Smart, efficient layout
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Business Details
- Address
- 4758 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, USA
- Area
- Portage Park, Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Phone
- (312) 948-9082
- Int'l Phone
- +1 312-948-9082
- Website
- gocannabist.com/stores/illinois/chicago?utm_campaign=gmb-website&utm_content=website_button&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=google
- Category
- Cannabis store
- Status
- Open
- Google Maps
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Opening Hours
- Monday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Amenities
Customer Reviews
This place is amazing. I drive from Lakeview to go here because they (currently) have some of the best deals in the city, every day. Also the vibe might be one of the chillest. I'm auDHD and feel very welcomed here.
Great service today by Yasmine! I was in-and-out fast. Took advantage of my Birthday Discount and got a great price!
I love coming to this location. Every time I get Yasmine, she is super friendly and very professional. She always makes me feel welcome and taken care of. This is exactly why I keep coming back. No other place can compare.
Great selection, good prices, staff is professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and helpful. Setup is smart and efficient. If I had anything derogatory to mention, I would, but I can’t imagine any way for them to improve.
Would love to give a better review as I’ve had pleasant experiences in the past. Product came faulty, I came back 5 mins after purchase to let budtenders know. As a budtender myself, I know the policy when it comes to faulty product, and have handled faulty product being on the other side of the counter. I was met with attitude and a card telling me to video myself with the faulty product in order to get a refund? And then was told it was “Illinois policy” First budtender was incredible. Second one needs to get corrected. I also double checked with Illinois regulations to make sure I was right ( and to curb the gaslighting from budtender number 2) and I confirmed my suspicions. Will not be coming back and if you want to waste your time and money you know where to go!
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are Cannabist Portage Park's hours?
- Open 10 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday and 11 AM to 5 PM on Sunday.
- What makes this location worth the drive?
- Reviewers cite some of the best daily deals in Chicago plus an unusually chill, welcoming atmosphere.
- Is this dispensary recreational or medical?
- It's a licensed Illinois cannabis store serving adult-use customers 21 and older, with medical patients also welcome at most Illinois dispensaries.
- Is the staff helpful for newcomers?
- Yes. Customers consistently describe the team as professional, knowledgeable, and patient with questions.