Dockside Cannabis - Ballard | Pot | Weed | Marijuana | Dispensary

4.7 (352)
Cannabis store Seattle

About Dockside Cannabis - Ballard | Pot | Weed | Marijuana | Dispensary

Few dispensaries earn the kind of personal loyalty that Dockside's Ballard location gets in its reviews. One customer recounts a budtender named Jasmine covering the rest of their order out of her own pocket after a rough day. That's not policy. That's culture. Sitting at 4601 NW Leary Wy in the West Woodland area, this Seattle cannabis store carries a 4.7-star rating across 352 reviews. Open every day from 8 AM to 11 PM, Dockside Ballard caters to a regular crowd that includes former dispensary workers and licensed medical consultants. They show up because the staff can actually hold an informed conversation about strain effects, terpene profiles, and budget-friendly substitutes. The space is welcoming without being precious, and budtenders like Shy get name-dropped for explaining the reasoning behind every recommendation. If you want a shop where the people behind the counter treat your visit like a real interaction rather than a transaction, Dockside Ballard delivers consistently.

Customers mention:
  • Genuine, generous staff
  • Budget-aware recommendations
  • Informed strain conversations
  • Welcoming atmosphere

Business Details

Address
4601 NW Leary Wy, Seattle, WA 98107, USA
Area
West Woodland, Seattle
State
Washington
Phone
(206) 350-2053
Int'l Phone
+1 206-350-2053
Website
docksidecannabis.com/shop-ballard/?utm_source=BallardGMB&utm_medium=menu&utm_campaign=ballard
Category
Cannabis store
Status
Open
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Opening Hours

  • Monday8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday8:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Amenities

Payment
  • Cash only
Parking
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid street parking
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking

Customer Reviews

Brady Rushing

Shy was amazing! They were super friendly and really took the time to give great suggestions and actually explained why they recommended each one. They also kept everything within my budget without me even having to stress about it. They made the whole experience so enjoyable. If you get to work with them while shopping, you’re lucky. Give them a raise!!

Alex Sutherland

Been going here for about a year now and always have a good experience. Before switching to my current career, I managed a dispensary and was also a licensed medical marijuana consultant, so I will only go to a store consistently if I feel I can have an educated conversation with the majority of the budtenders there. Everyone here knows their stuff, has great suggestions, and puts up with me being annoyingly picky 🤣

Alexander Kornbluh

I came in after a super bad day and I only had $20 to spend. I really wanted dabs but I wasn’t sure I’d be able to get any. Jasmine was super generous and spent her own money to pay for the rest of my order. This honestly made my night and I will definitely be back. Thanks again.

Alykhan Hashim

Feel like I’ve been sleeping on them a little. Went in today and was helped by Jasmine, super knowledgeable and helped me get the most for my buck. Will be back!

Chaz Ferguson

Dockside Cannabis has been my go-to for years now! They have great special deals, as well as a wide selection of quality carts, flower, oil and edibles. And- the budtenders are even greater than the product selection! Sam is always quite helpful with recommendations and helping me find my best high. Give Dockside a try!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Dockside Ballard's hours?
Open every day of the week from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Where is the Ballard location?
Dockside Cannabis Ballard is at 4601 NW Leary Wy in Seattle, in the West Woodland area near Ballard's main corridor.
Is Dockside recreational or medical?
Dockside is a Washington state I-502 recreational dispensary that also serves medically endorsed patients. All customers must be 21 or older with valid ID.
Are the budtenders knowledgeable?
Yes, reviewers including former dispensary workers and licensed cannabis consultants consistently praise the staff's product knowledge and willingness to have detailed conversations.