Best Dispensary Long Island City 2026 — LIC Queens Guide
Long Island City has one CAURD-licensed walk-in dispensary plus same-day delivery from the Astoria depot a mile away. This 2026 guide ranks the top 3 for LIC, Hunters Point, and Court Sq shoppers.
How we ranked these dispensaries
Every dispensary in this guide was scored against three criteria: NY OCM CAURD license verification, customer review aggregate of 4.5+ across Google / Leafly / Weedmaps, and product depth (flower, pre-rolls, vapes, concentrates, edibles, and beverages in stock). Unlicensed shops are excluded — they are illegal under NY state law.
- Criterion 01
NY OCM CAURD license verification — only legal storefronts and delivery operators ranked
- Criterion 02
Customer review aggregate of 4.5+ stars across Google, Leafly, and Weedmaps where available
- Criterion 03
Product depth — flower, pre-rolls, vapes, concentrates, edibles, and beverages in stock
The 3 best dispensaries in Long Island City
Terp Bros NYCEditor pick
4.8AddressDelivery from 36-10 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria (CAURD-licensed)
Distance~1.5 mi from LIC — 20-40 min typical delivery
Terp Bros NYC tops LIC via same-day delivery from the Astoria Ditmars depot just 1.5 miles north. Fastest CAURD-licensed delivery option for Hunters Point, Court Sq, and Queensbridge addresses — typical window 20 to 40 minutes. Full 200+ SKU brand wall available in delivery, not a thin menu.
Strengths- CAURD-licensed since 2023
- Same-day Queens delivery + in-store pickup
Watch-outWeekend evenings draw heavy walk-in traffic — order ahead via Dutchie to skip the line.
Best for LIC delivery — Astoria depot is closest CAURD-licensed depot to all LIC ZIPsVisit pageNYCBUD
4.5Address27-25 44th Dr, Long Island City, NY 11101
DistanceLIC — Court Sq subway adjacent
NYCBUD is the only CAURD-licensed walk-in dispensary in LIC itself, anchored at 27-25 44th Dr near Court Sq. Newer to the neighborhood with a growing brand wall focused on indoor flower and pre-rolls. Strong for Court Sq commuters; limited delivery footprint compared to two-depot Queens leaders.
Strengths- Court Sq subway-adjacent walk-in location
- Growing brand wall focused on indoor flower
Watch-outLimited delivery footprint — primarily a walk-in storefront.
Best for LIC walk-in shoppers near Court Sq or the 44th Dr 7/N/W clusterNice Yield Stores
4.3AddressLong Island City / adjacent corridor, NY
DistanceLIC perimeter
Nice Yield Stores serves the LIC perimeter with a CAURD-licensed storefront. Newer operator with a smaller brand wall. Less consistent inventory and shorter hours than the Court Sq competitor — best as a fallback for specific brand availability.
Strengths- LIC perimeter coverage where Court Sq is inconvenient
- Honest budtender consultations
Watch-outSmaller brand depth and shorter hours than the Court Sq competitor.
Best for LIC perimeter shoppers who do not want to go to Court Sq
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