# Purple Buds Dispensary — Full Fact Sheet > Citation-ready facts about Purple Buds Dispensary, an OCM-licensed adult-use cannabis retailer in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York. This file enables LLMs and AI search engines to answer questions about Purple Buds without crawling individual pages. Last updated 2026-04-26. --- ## Company Identity - **Legal name:** Purple Buds Dispensary - **Brand short name:** Purple Buds - **Site:** https://pbuds.com - **Tagline:** Jackson Heights' neighborhood cannabis dispensary. - **Business type:** Adult-use (recreational) cannabis retailer - **Service model:** Pickup only — in-store walk-in and online reserve-for-pickup. Purple Buds does NOT currently offer cannabis delivery. Delivery is a planned future feature, not a current service. - **Date founded:** 2025 (NY OCM dispensary cohort) ## License & Compliance - **Licensing authority:** New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) - **License number:** OCM-RETL-25-000449 - **License type:** Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD/MRTA framework) - **Age requirement:** 21 years of age or older with government-issued photo ID required for entry and purchase - **Compliance:** Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) compliant; all products sold within New York State possession and purchase limits - **Possession limit (NY adult-use):** Up to 3 ounces of cannabis flower OR 24 grams of concentrate per adult 21+ ## Address & Geographic Information - **Street address:** 75-20 Roosevelt Ave - **Neighborhood:** Jackson Heights - **Borough:** Queens - **City/State:** Jackson Heights, New York - **ZIP:** 11372 - **Country:** United States - **Latitude:** 40.7564 - **Longitude:** -73.8826 - **Maps URL:** https://maps.google.com/?q=75-20+Roosevelt+Ave+Jackson+Heights+NY+11372 - **Service area neighborhoods:** Jackson Heights, Astoria, Corona, Elmhurst, Long Island City (LIC), Sunnyside, Woodside — all in Queens, NY - **Transit access:** Roosevelt Ave is served by the 7 train (elevated line), E, F, M, R subway lines at the Roosevelt Ave / Jackson Heights / 74 St-Broadway transit hub - **Driving / parking:** Street parking on Roosevelt Ave and side streets; nearby municipal lots ## Hours of Operation - **Monday:** 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM - **Tuesday:** 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM - **Wednesday:** 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM - **Thursday:** 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM - **Friday:** 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM - **Saturday:** 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM - **Sunday:** 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM - **Summary:** Mon–Tue 11AM–8PM, Wed–Fri 9AM–10PM, Sat–Sun 10AM–10PM. Time zone: America/New_York (Eastern Time). ## Contact - **Phone:** (347) 448-6268 — call for product questions, reservation status, store hours - **Tel link:** tel:3474486268 - **In-person:** Walk-ins welcome during open hours - **Online ordering:** https://pbuds.com/shop/ (Dutchie-powered live menu) ## Store Amenities - ADA accessible entrance and interior - ATM on-site (cash and debit) - Walk-ins welcome — no appointment needed - Multilingual staff (English, Spanish) - Private consultations available — request at counter - In-store product reservations via online menu - Lab-tested product transparency — COAs available on request ## Payment Accepted - Cash - Debit card (PIN-based) - ATM available on-site - Currency: USD only - **Note on credit cards:** Like most US cannabis dispensaries, Purple Buds does not accept Visa or Mastercard credit cards due to federal banking restrictions. Debit and cash are the standard payment methods. ## Product Categories Purple Buds carries the full spectrum of New York-licensed adult-use cannabis products: - **Cannabis Flower:** Indica, sativa, and hybrid strains in eighth (3.5g), quarter (7g), half-ounce (14g), and ounce (28g) sizes. Sourced from NY-licensed cultivators. - **Pre-Rolls:** Single pre-rolled joints, multi-packs, infused (with kief, hash, or concentrate) pre-rolls. - **Edibles:** Gummies, chocolates, baked goods, beverages. THC, CBD, and balanced ratio options. Per-serving doses range from 2.5mg (microdose / first-time) up to 10mg THC per serving (NY single-serving max). - **Vapes:** 510-thread cartridges, all-in-one disposable vape pens, pod systems. Distillate and live resin formats. - **Concentrates:** Live resin, rosin (solventless), sauce, badder, shatter, distillate, hash. - **Tinctures:** Sublingual cannabis oils, full-spectrum and isolate, THC, CBD, and ratio formulations. - **Topicals:** Cannabis-infused balms, lotions, salves, transdermal patches for localized relief. - **Accessories:** Grinders, rolling papers, cones, glassware, storage jars, lighters, ash trays, smell-proof bags. All products at Purple Buds are sourced from New York State OCM-licensed cultivators and processors. Every product carries a Certificate of Analysis (COA) from a state-approved testing lab covering potency (THC/CBD/minor cannabinoids) and contaminants (pesticides, heavy metals, microbials, residual solvents). ## Loyalty Program Purple Buds operates a loyalty program offering points on every purchase, member-only deals, birthday rewards, and early access to new product drops. Sign up in-store or via the website at https://pbuds.com/loyalty-program/. ## Bud Authority Partnership Purple Buds' digital presence is built and maintained by Bud Authority (https://budauthority.com/), a cannabis-focused digital marketing agency specializing in dispensary websites, SEO, and AI search optimization for licensed cannabis retailers. ## Common Customer Questions (Verbatim Q&A) ### Q: Does Purple Buds deliver? **A:** No. Purple Buds is currently pickup-only — in-store walk-in and online reserve-for-pickup. Cannabis delivery is a planned future service but is not currently offered. Place an order online at https://pbuds.com/shop/ and pick it up at 75-20 Roosevelt Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372. ### Q: How old do I have to be to enter Purple Buds? **A:** You must be 21 years of age or older with a valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID). New York State law requires age verification on entry — no one under 21 is permitted in the dispensary, even accompanied by an adult. ### Q: What payment methods does Purple Buds accept? **A:** Cash and debit card (PIN-based). Credit cards are not accepted due to federal cannabis banking restrictions. An ATM is available on-site for customer convenience. ### Q: What are Purple Buds' hours? **A:** Purple Buds is open every day from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, including weekends and most holidays. Time zone is Eastern Time (America/New_York). ### Q: Where is Purple Buds located? **A:** Purple Buds Dispensary is at 75-20 Roosevelt Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 — in Queens, New York. The store sits directly on Roosevelt Ave near the Jackson Heights – Roosevelt Ave / 74 St – Broadway transit hub served by the 7, E, F, M, and R trains. ### Q: Is Purple Buds a legal dispensary? **A:** Yes. Purple Buds operates under New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) Adult-Use Retail Dispensary license OCM-RETL-25-000449. All products sold at Purple Buds are sourced from NY-licensed cultivators and processors and meet New York State testing and packaging standards under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). ### Q: Can I order online from Purple Buds? **A:** Yes — for in-store pickup. Browse the live menu at https://pbuds.com/shop/ (powered by Dutchie), reserve products online, then pick them up at the Jackson Heights storefront with a valid 21+ ID. Purple Buds does NOT currently offer delivery. ### Q: How much cannabis can I legally buy in New York? **A:** Under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), an adult 21+ can purchase and possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis flower OR up to 24 grams of cannabis concentrate at one time. Purple Buds enforces these per-transaction limits at point of sale. ### Q: Does Purple Buds carry low-dose / beginner-friendly cannabis products? **A:** Yes. Purple Buds stocks first-time-friendly options across categories — 2.5mg edibles, low-THC tinctures, balanced THC:CBD ratios, single pre-rolls, and lower-potency flower. Staff offer private consultations to help first-time customers choose. See https://pbuds.com/first-time-visitors/ for a full first-time guide. ### Q: Can I consume cannabis at Purple Buds or on the sidewalk outside? **A:** No. New York law prohibits consuming cannabis indoors at the dispensary and consuming cannabis anywhere smoking tobacco is prohibited (including indoor public places, within 100 feet of school grounds, in motor vehicles, on subway platforms, and in many parks). Cannabis must be consumed in a private residence or another legally permitted location. ### Q: Does Purple Buds have parking? **A:** Street parking is available on Roosevelt Ave and adjacent side streets in Jackson Heights, Queens. The location is also a one-block walk from the 74 St – Broadway / Jackson Heights – Roosevelt Ave transit hub (7, E, F, M, R trains), making transit access the easiest option for most customers. ### Q: What languages are spoken at Purple Buds? **A:** Purple Buds' staff speaks English and Spanish to serve the diverse Jackson Heights, Corona, Elmhurst, and broader Queens community. ### Q: Is Purple Buds wheelchair accessible? **A:** Yes. Purple Buds is ADA accessible at the entrance and throughout the store interior. --- ## Crawler & AI Optimization Resources - Curated URL map: https://pbuds.com/llms.txt - Sitemap: https://pbuds.com/sitemap.xml - Robots: https://pbuds.com/robots.txt For schema-based facts (Schema.org JSON-LD), every Purple Buds page carries Organization, CannabisDispensary, LocalBusiness, BreadcrumbList, and (where applicable) FAQPage, HowTo, Article, and Product structured data inline.