Puff, puff, pass, Pittsburgh! 4/20 is right around the corner and even though we live in Pittsburgh where THC is not recreational, hemp is always an option for enjoying the same effects without the medical card. Thanks to federal law (for now, as changes are coming in November 2026), hemp products can legally contain cannabinoids that offer similar effects compared to traditional THC. When heated, certain cannabinoids (like THCA) convert into THC, which produces psychoactive effects. The important part about taking part in legal hemp though is that you do it in a safe way. While 4/20 culture encourages taking whatever you can get your hands on, it’s better to be safe rather than sorry and get your product from a trustworthy source. 

Pittsburgh has a number of hemp, dispensaries, and smoke shops that use third-party tests and obtain from premium sources, sometimes even by growing their own! This means whether you’re a stoner through-and-through or just a little canna-curious, there’s something at each store for you. Seriously, just because you see a tag say Delta 8 or Delta 9 does NOT mean it’s immediately “weaker”. It’s simply another form with its own range of effects.

Please note: THC references below include hemp-derived cannabinoids that are federally legal under certain limits and may differ in source, potency, and effects from products found in medical dispensaries.

Pittsburgh Shops for 4/20 Supplies: Flower, Edibles, Equipment, and More

Thee Hemp Co.

No matter if you know exactly what you want or have no clue, Thee Hemp Co. is friendly support for all those participating in 4/20. Every product that you see on the shelves comes from their own producer in California. All products are third-party tested and you can talk to any staff to see what dosage or strain would be right for you. Shop through gummies, chocolates, syrups, drinks, flower, wax, and so much more. You won’t believe the amount of ways there are to enjoy THC nowadays. Not to mention, Spring, the owner of the Allentown location, is one of the most welcoming shopkeepers and she’s always down to chat. It’s my personal favorite shop around the city and the place I feel most comfortable trying something new at.

Lawrenceville Hemp Co.

If there’s one thing Lawrenceville Hemp Co. is passionate about it’s providing easy-access to cannabis to those who need it. They’re also hyper-local as they carry brands Endo Cafe, Hempfield Botanicals, and Lord Green. For your THC choices they carry a range of Delta 9, THCA, THC-P, and Delta 8 in edibles, disposable vaporizers, flower, pre-rolls, chocolate, and drinks. So the next time your friends want to get together for a party and all there is is booze, you can whip out a THC beverage that won’t leave you hungover the next day. The next two weekends in April they’ll be celebrating their second birthday with groups like Happy/Sad and Hi Hemp Infused Crafts. 

Black Bear Dispensary

Over in Regent Square, Black Bear Dispensary is all about personalizing your perfect experience. Here you’ll find quality hemp and premium products and you’ll even know exactly where your product is coming from and what’s in it. While co-founders Jesse Worsk and Carrie Worsk come from Meadville, their Pittsburgh franchise is just as intimate with person-to-person service as well as savings each and every week. But, if you’d rather order for pick-up they have all their products and third-party testing information on their website as well. 

Hippie & French

Women-run, women-owned, must we say more? Whenever women are at the forefront, you know you’re getting a thorough shopping experience. Their cannabis boutique in Pittsburgh has everything you could need from bath and pet products to topicals and edibles. Think of it as a way to treat yourself by picking up your 4/20 supplies and maybe even a cute accessory for the home. Plus, no worries if you can’t roll if your life depended on it, they have plenty of pre-rolls ready to go so all you have to do is light and kick back. 

THE Dispensary

Roll up to a franchise of the largest hemp-derived cannabinoid dispensaries from Wisconsin. This company’s goal is to supply a wide selection that ensures there is something for everyone. Since every person is different, they are sure to have a large stock of hemp derived cannabinoids like Delta-8 THC, Delta-10 THC, THCP and THCA. In case those letters mean nothing to you, it basically shows the range of experience you can have from something light and tingly to something heavy hitting and everything in between. The shop even has a guide on their website to help break it down or you can always stop in in-person to talk with an expert on what’s right for you. 

Relief & Recreation CBD & THC Store

The name of this store over in Robinson sums up their mission statement. Looking for relief? The staff are happy to help you browse CBD products with no THC that bring relief to pain, stress, and so much more. Or, you can go the recreation route, THC. Not to mention it’s family-owned and operated to make sure their products are pure and their relation to their customers stay strong. 

Keepin’ It Glassy

Don’t go into 4/20 with a dirty device, stop by Keepin It Glassy to pick up your dream piece. Whether you prefer a pipe, waterpipe, or dab rig, they carry top-quality glass that holds up over time. They even have Stündenglass Gravity Infusers that are one of the craziest pieces you’ll ever see. It works with a flipping function that runs the water from top to bottom giving you the coolest and most concentrated hit possible. You can even grab a new grinder or ashtray while you’re at it. There are also a number of edibles and drinks at the counter in case inhalation is not your preferred style. 

Curated Flame

Curated Flame is your one-stop shop for all your smoking supplies from papers to vintage lighters and more. It’s where you can find lighters that look like small cats, record players, pianos, boats, and just about anything else you can think of. Their right wall fills with jars of various strains while edible-types can be browsed at the front counter. One of the coolest parts about Curated Flame are their Stoner Gumball machines that let you get a mystery capsule that could contain free rigs, smokables, lighters, samples, and even large pieces worth every penny.

In case you’re more interested in how THC or CBD can help you, we talk with various Pittsburgh establishments about how to start using CBD and THC too.

Story by Kylie Thomas
Photo Courtesy of Hippie & French

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