Amazing customer service

So knowledgeable and friendly! Will definitely be back!

vixen83Portland, ME

Thank for the love and feedback, can't wait to see you again!

Official response

Friendly store! Great selection

Ryancox10Paterson

Awesome vibes, awesome staff, awesome weed! 🤙

sharpiejackPortland, Maine

Found out Ohio is real here and I had to make some changes

Rwelsh423Portland, ME

Very lovely shop

Stopped by a while back with my friends very inviting staff with smiles and helpful. I got their 5pk I don’t remember what it was they smoked and tasted great. Worth a stop in very nice shop.

207headSouth San Francisco, California

Thanks for stopping in and for taking the time to write us a review! We are glad you enjoyed your goods and hope to see you again soon! Show this review to your budtender for a free preroll with purchase the next time you're in!

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✨ AMAZING

I have had nothing but wonderful experiences with this locally-owned shop. They care deeply about the community and everyone is knowledgeable, friendly and inclusive. It has been a long time coming for them to complete their transformation from just a humble vibing coffee-spot into a fully-stocked retail shop and seeing them successfully operational today is such a treat. 10/10 would pay no attention to negative reviews ✌🏼

crashzstinePortland, ME

Thank you so much for the lovely review! We appreciate you and your support! Show this review to your budtender for a free preroll with purchase the next time you're in!

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Differant

Found new cannibus dispensary and was shocked it was a coffee shop to great idea good job higher ground! 👍👍

mulattoguyPortland, ME

Great Spot!

Mark was beyond friendly and informative when we came in to browse! Definitely will be back!

TheMassPikePortland, ME

100/5 would recommend

Such an awesome first experience!! First, the shop is so vibey I could kick it there all day. Second, and more importantly, everyone was so welcoming and wicked nice. My bud tender (I wanna say was Jackson)? Was incredible. They helped point me to some solid sativas, Inca Gold and Unicorn Piss, and were a blast to chat with. Run don’t walk to Higher Grounds. Unless it’s icy. Then maybe don’t run.

KshtstdmmyBiddeford

What a lovely review and we're so glad you enjoy our vibe. It's a unique place and we love to meet folks who share that! Jaxson is wonderful and happy to hear he helped you find the right flowers for you. See you soon!

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Very Nice!!

I finally made it to Higher Grounds! What a pleasant surprise...Helpful, knowledgeable staff...And some of the best cannabis products I"ve had yet! Jet Fuel Pie!!!!Yikes!!! I will be back!

Coffeeguy216South Portland, ME

Thank you for stopping in and for the kind words! Jet Fuel Pie is a favorite of ours too. Hope to see you again soon! Show this review to your budtender for a free preroll with purchase the next time you're in!

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Sweet Little Shop

Love the vibe, staff and product assortment at Higher Grounds. Loved the place as a coffee shop. Love it even more as a Caregiver shop. Great experience every time!

CLM917Portland, ME

We're so glad you had a great experience with us. Looking forward to seeing you again! Show this review to your budtender for a free preroll with purchase the next time you're in!

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High Times, Higher Grounds!

Higher Grounds was wonderful to deal with! I ordered via Weedmaps, and was actually their first order via the online service! They were a little busy, but the staff was attentive and caring. Everyone has a first day doing something, and they made it look like a lot of fun, with smiling faces everywhere(yes, they were wearing masks, but it was apparent they were enjoying what they do). To boot, their coffee was pretty great! The only critique I have is the place needs a better flow, and waiting area, if the coffee and dispensary get really busy at the same time. Minor details. Overall, awesome experience, all the products were wonderful, fresh, and potent. Will be back! Keep up the great work Higher grounds!!! :)

DoodbraghPortland, ME

Thank you for being our first Weedmaps order and for your kind review and critique! We are definitely working on a more streamline flow and appreciate your feedback and support. We appreciate you and your patience. Hope to see you again soon! Show this review to your budtender for a free preroll with purchase the next time you're in!

Official response

Safe space, knowledgeable staff

I felt nervous going to buy medical cannabis for the first time, and the staff at Higher Grounds immediately put me at ease. They gave me great recommendations, and I’ve since recommended them to friends and family. You won’t regret checking them out!

cannibooty420Portland, ME

That's wonderful to hear--we really do our best to make the conversation approachable and to foster an open and safe space to explore how cannabis can help folks. So glad that we were able to connect you in your journey with cannabis! Thank you for the love. Show this review to your budtender for a free preroll with purchase the next time you're in!

Official response

Nice Shop, Great Location, Very Friendly.

Nice Shop in Old Port. Really nice guy working there. Super helpful and they have Paul's flower without the hassle of traveling to Windham. I can't emphasize how friendly the guy is. Also, best coffee I've ever had as a bonus.

philhead420Lee, Massachusetts

Amazing!!

Love it here!! Very friendly staff and great products!! THC infused coffee is super cool!

WMUser344848889Portland, ME

Great spot, good prices. Good coffee.

I come here a lot Very good deals

jkiely410Falmouth, Maine

Thanks so much--we're glad you're enjoying both the coffee and the craft cannabis :)

Official response

Great coffee, great weed

Very nice people inside as well

jkiely410Falmouth, Maine

Thanks so much for the love--so glad you had a good experience with our staff too!

Official response

Great vibes!

Has a great vibe! A must stop when in old port!

nac12345Portland, ME

Great experience!!

Had a great experience at Higher Grounds. Cool atmosphere and great products

at0702Orlando

🕺🏻

I stumbled across this place in my travels from Mass && it turned into my FAVORITE dispensary. This coffee shop//dispensary has a FIRE selection of everything but my favorite is the selection of haze & old school strains they provide. I have 0 complaints on ANYTHING I’ve got from them. Everytime I’ve shown up; even if they’ve run out of something I’ve ordered - both of the ‘tenders pointed me in the actual right direction & were patient with a picky masshole like myself.😅 SO I come here everytime I’m up in Port & I HIGHLY suggest you give them a go.

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Details

License information

Storefront | Pickup

45 Wharf St, Portland, Maine 04101

Recreational

Supports the Black community

Amenities

Accessible

Age minimum

ATM

Curbside pickup

Security

Cashless Payment

Announcement

Veterans and seniors receive a 15% discount on their purchases. Some product and discount combination restrictions apply.

First-Time Customers

First Time customers receive 15% off first purchase with use of promo code!

*Orders placed on Weedmaps must be picked up same day or the following day. Orders not picked up by end of the following day will be cancelled!*

Introduction

Welcome to the Higher Grounds of cannabis and coffee! We believe that commerce is advocacy, and that cannabis commerce is inherently political. Maine is a special place, and our cannabis programs are some of its most precious assets. When you support your local growers you are supporting the very fabric of our state. We not only seek the highest quality and most effective cannabis--we also seek out those who share these values and represent them every day. Let's show the world that cannabis isn't just a 'consumer packaged good': it can and should be a means of DOING good.

As founding members of the Maine Craft Cannabis Association, we fight for the right to access high quality, affordable cannabis from the cultivators and curators of your choice. Our menu wouldn't be possible without that fight, and that fight isn't possible without your support. Come find us in Portland, and find your own higher grounds!

For any questions or difficulties placing an online order through Weedmaps, please call us at 207-536-7550!

About us

We're a queer-owned and operated cannabis dispensary with a world-class specialty coffee shop and hemp CBD apothecary in the heart of Portland's Old Port. We're founder of the Maine Craft Cannabis Association. Cannabis, coffee, community, and advocacy are the building blocks of our project.

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