We put together a list of the best cannabis strains in NYC you can grab now.
As a licensed cannabis dispensary in Greenwich Village, we’ve had hundreds of strains come through our doors.
Here are our top picks.
Best Strains Available in New York City
1) Blue Dream
Blue Dream is a sativa-leaning hybrid made from Blueberry and Haze.
You get the berry flavor from Blueberry and an uplifting high from Haze.
Some say it tastes like raspberry and Sweet Tarts.
People love Blue Dream because it’s a well-rounded hybrid.
You get a euphoric head high balanced with body relaxation.
2) Cherry Gelato
Cherry Gelato is a hybrid strain known for its sweet flavor and relaxing high.
It comes from Cherry Pie and Gelato.
You get the fruity dessert flavor from Cherry Pie and the creamy finish from Gelato.
You might describe this strain as sweet, creamy, and slightly earthy.
There’s nice versions of this strain in vape form.
3) GG4
This one’s a heavy-hitting hybrid made from Chem’s Sister, Sour Dubb, and Chocolate Diesel.
You may also know it as Gorilla Glue #4 – the kind of strain people go for when they want something potent.
It has a earthy, diesel, and slightly chocolate flavor.
This is a popular strain in vape carts and pre-rolls.
4) Jack Herer
People like Jack Herer because you get a clean, energetic high with old-school flavor.
It crosses Haze, Northern Lights, and Shiva Skunk.
That mix gives you a strain that feels balanced. And flavor that’s piney, herbal, spicy, and slightly citrusy.
5) Runtz
OG Runtz comes from Zkittlez and Gelato.
You get the sweet fruit flavor from Zkittlez and the creamy side from Gelato.
Some people describe Runtz as fruity, sugary, tropical, and slightly gassy.
It’s popular because it checks a lot of boxes.
The flavor is loud. The buds are colorful. And the high can feel euphoric and relaxing.
It’s the kind of strain people notice right away because the name.
6) Sour Diesel
The strain on this list with the strongest reputation has to be Sour Diesel.
The flavor is bold, gassy, earthy, and slightly sour.
It’s a popular daytime strain with effects that can feel mentally stimulating.
7) Wedding Cake
Wedding Cake is an indica-leaning hybrid made from Triangle Kush and Animal Mints.
It’s one of the most popular dessert strains. Expect a sweet, vanilla, and slightly peppery flavor.
Some people describe it as creamy, doughy, and rich.
This one’s a go-to for relaxing body effects. The high can feel calming and euphoric.
8) Apple Fritter
Apple Fritter is a hybrid strain made from Sour Apple and Animal Cookies.
Some describe it as sweet and earthy, with hints of apple and orange.
People love this strain in vapes.
9) Permanent Marker
Marker comes from Biscotti, Jealousy, and Sherb BX.
The name makes sense once you smell it. It’s gassy and floral, offering something different from fruit and dessert strains.
And that’s why it’s popular.
10) Mowie Wowie
One of the best true sativa strains is Maui Wowie.
It originally comes from Hawaii, which is part of why people associate it with a bright, island-style high.
The flavor is sweet, fruity, and tropical, with notes of pineapple and citrus.
11) Platinum Girl Scout Cookies
Platinum GSC is known for its sweet, earthy, and slightly minty flavor.
Some people also notice hints of vanilla, spice, and dough.
This strain is popular because it brings strong effects with a smooth dessert-like taste.
The high can feel euphoric at first, then relaxing in the body.
Top Sativas
- Maui Wowie
- Green Crack
- Durban Poison
Top Indicas
- Granddaddy Purple
- Purple Kush
- Northern Lights
What Actually Makes a Cannabis Strain “Good”
When people talk about the best strains in NYC, they’re looking for the loudest weed.
Potency, flavor, and aroma come from the genetics, cannabinoids, and terpenes that make strains unique.
Terpenes are what give cannabis its distinct smells and flavors. Everything from citrus and pine to diesel, berries, and candy.
They also influence how a strain feels.
Limonene brings uplifting effects, while myrcene is linked to deeper body relaxation.
Other terpenes like caryophyllene, pinene, and terpinolene add their own layers of flavor and effects.
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The 10 Classics Everyone Should Know
Even as new strains appear every year, a handful have earned legendary status.
These strains shaped modern cannabis genetics and remain favorites in NYC.
Here are 10 classic strains everyone should know:
1. OG Kush
One of the most influential strains in cannabis history, OG Kush is known for its gassy aroma, earthy pine flavor, and deeply relaxing hybrid effects.
2. Sour Diesel
A powerful sativa famous for its pungent fuel-like aroma and energizing cerebral effects.
3. Blue Dream
A balanced hybrid loved for its sweet berry flavor and smooth mix of uplifting mental energy and gentle body relaxation.
4. Girl Scout Cookies (GSC)
A dessert-inspired strain known for sweet cookie flavor and strong euphoric effects.
5. Durban Poison
A pure sativa that brings clear-headed energy, focus, and a sweet herbal aroma.
6. Pineapple Express
Many people know Pineapple Express for its uplifting effects and tropical flavor.
7. Super Lemon Haze
A citrus-forward sativa with sharp lemon flavor and uplifting, energetic effects.
8. Gorilla Glue (GG4)
Known for its heavy potency and sticky resin production.
9. Maui Wowie
A classic island-inspired sativa with sweet tropical flavor.
10. Gelato
A modern favorite for its dessert-like flavor and balanced hybrid effects.
These strains continue to influence new genetics today, which is why you’ll often see them crossed into newer cultivars.
The Easiest Way to Try New Flavors
The best way to try new strains is with single pre-rolls.
You’ll find these in all of the top NYC strains.
Try brands like Ruby Farms, STIIIZY, and Florist Farms for pre-rolls with classic genetics.
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