Top 8 Cannabis Restaurants in the U.S.

1. Original Cannabis Café (West Hollywood, CA) 🌿

Located at 1201 N. La Brea Ave, the Original Cannabis Café opened on October 1, 2019—the first licensed spot in America where guests can purchase, consume, and dine on-site. (Wikipedia(Owned by Andrea Drummer and partners like Houston Hospitality and 710 Labs, the café seats around 220 and features a farm-to-table menu crafted to complement—not hide—the nuances of cannabis, such as grilled peaches with burrata and fried chicken with white bean hummus. Expert budtenders assist with dosage, roll joints at the table, and guide guests through strain–food harmonization.(Wikipedia)

2. Wild Montrose (Houston, TX)

Opening in 2022 in Montrose, Wild Montrose is a Bali-inspired lounge spearheaded by Chef German Mosquera. It allows guests to add THC or CBD to brunch dishes and cocktails, operating within Texas's 0.3% Delta‑9 regulation. Think migas with infused proteins, Delta‑9‑caviar oysters, and wagyu tomahawks—paired with craft cocktails or coffees that can be customized with cannabinoids .(Houston Eater)

3. Grön (Portland, OR)

Grön emphasizes CBD and hemp to enhance flavors and wellness, with dishes ranging from starters to desserts. While primarily a CBD kitchen, it’s part of Portland’s movement to integrate cannabinoids into everyday fine-dining experiences. (TopShelfHempCo)

4. Bud & Breakfast (Denver, CO)

More than just a restaurant, Bud & Breakfast offers cannabis‑friendly rooms and serves infused breakfasts and dinners prepared by local cannabis chefs. Guests wake up in a weed‑friendly environment and dine elevated—literally in every sense. (TopShelfHempCo)

5. NuWu Cannabis Marketplace & Tasting Room (Las Vegas, NV)

Inside Las Vegas’s NuWu Cannabis Marketplace sits a Tasting Room where you can sample infused edibles, drinks, and small bites. It blends Vegas flair with a casual café atmosphere and allows public sampling in a licensed lounge environment.(TopShelfHempCo)

6. Sessions by the Bay (National City/San Diego, CA)

Located in National City and now open, Sessions by the Bay describes itself as a dispensary-with-lounge that allows on-site consumption—catalyzed by California Assembly Bill 1775, which went live in February 2025.(The Daily Aztec) It boasts premium cannabis products, immersive art installations, and a dining menu—all in a scenic marina locale.(OpenTable) Reviews mention curated tasting experiences, vessel rentals like gravity bongs and Puffco pens, and relaxing lounge design.(Reddit)

7. Wake-N-Bakery (Chicago, IL)

With four locations in the city (notably Lakeview), Wake‑N‑Bakery is considered Chicago’s original cannabis‑infused coffee shop. It serves up THC‑infused muffins, Americano drinks, and creative espresso blends such as “Snoop’s Dream,” paired with weed-laced pastries This cozy café blends comfort food with cannabis, offering a mellow daytime experience.(Afar.com)

8. 99th Floor (New York City, NY)

Not a brick-and-mortar restaurant, 99th Floor is a invitation-only supper-club that hosts weed-infused tasting menus at secret NYC venues. Prices range from $199–450 per person.(FoodandWine.com)

Reddit user feedback underscores exclusivity and caliber:

“99th floor… fine dining tasting menus at secret locations… food is amazing, vibes are great and you leave feeling wonderful.” reddit.com

And though pricey, it delivers elevated multi-course experiences in the spirit of underground gastronomy.

🌟 Honorable Mentions

  • Stoned Pizza (NYC) – A five-course pizza-and-wings binge experience—“tasty nonetheless” though reportedly overpriced(Reddit)

  • Moe Greens (San Francisco, CA) – A stylish mid‑century cannabis lounge offering infused beverages and flower(Afar.com)

  • Barbary Coast Lounge (SF, CA) – One of California’s first spot for on-site cannabis smoking in a steakhouse-like setting(Wikipedia)

  • Donnie Vegas (Portland, OR) – A CBD cocktail bar famed for its “Marg‑a‑Weed‑a” slushie made from CBD-laced prickly pear and soda(Wikipedia)

  • Four Twenty Bank (Palm Springs, CA) – An upscale dispensary lounge built in a former bank, offering games and a social cannabis atmosphere(Wikipedia)

🚀 What’s Driving the Boom?

1. Regulatory Breakthroughs: States like California, Colorado, and Illinois now allow licensed venues for on-site consumption of cannabis, beers, or food(Afar.com)

2. Culinary Innovation: Chefs are thoughtfully pairing strains with food, focusing on terpenes, dosage, and flavor—not just novelty (foodandwine.com)

3. Dosing Control: Places like Sessions by the Bay and Wild Montrose provide transparent dosage options and flexible infusion opportunities(SessionsByTheBay)

4. Social Normalization: Cannabis consumption has moved from private homes to polished, Instagram-ready social lounges and cafés .

🎯 What to Expect at Each Venue

Experience

What You’ll Get

Legal Consumption

Licensed lounges with budtenders, safe spaces, air filtration

Dosage Guidance

Budtenders suggest strains and help measure THC/CBD intake

Food Pairing

Chef-curated meals designed to enhance cannabis experiences

Vibe

Lounge bars, art installations, chic decor, or secret pop-ups

💡 Helpful Tips

  1. Pace Yourself – Edibles and infused dishes can take up to 2 hours to fully register.

  2. Ask the Budtender – They're trained to guide pairing and dosage.

  3. Plan Transportation – Don’t drive high—use rideshare or a designated driver.

  4. Reserve Early – Many operate on reservations, memberships, or invite bases.

🔭 What’s Next?

  • Cannabis Cocktails going mainstream—as seen in Oregon and Minnesota(NuggMD.com)

  • More State Legalization – New York and Minnesota are expanding regulations for legal infusion in food and drink(BarandRestaurant.com)

  • National Pop-ups – Expect to see more invite-only experiences like 99th Floor appearing in major cities.

🍃 Final Thoughts

The cannabis-infused restaurant scene has matured. No longer an illicit novelty, it has developed into a legally sanctioned, gastronomically creative, and socially sophisticated industry. From first-in-the-country pioneers like the Original Cannabis Café and Sessions by the Bay to secret supper clubs and CBD-lounge bars, there’s something for all kinds of diners—be it elevated farm-to-table fare, laid-back bakery treats, or luxe tasting menus.

Whether you're curious to explore, seeking a wellness spin, or craving an exclusive night out, this curated lineup of 8 iconic spots (plus honorable mentions) offers a rich entry into the future of culinary cannabis. Let me know if you'd like assistance with reservation links, costs, or strain-food pairings!