Where the Chelsea Store Sits
The Alchemy Chelsea is at 302 8th Avenue, New York NY 10001. You can reach the store at (646) 819-4143. For the full store details and neighborhood walk-throughs, see the Chelsea dispensary hub.
The shop is a New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) licensed adult-use retail dispensary. OCM keeps a public list of licensed retailers at cannabis.ny.gov. Adults 21 and older with a valid government photo ID may purchase. Out-of-state IDs are accepted as long as they show 21 or older and are unexpired.
Getting There
Chelsea is well served by transit, so most people arrive on foot or by subway. If you are already in the neighborhood, the store is an easy walk along the 8th Avenue corridor. Citi Bike docks along 8th Avenue and the nearby side streets are close by. Street parking is metered and competitive, so most people skip the car.
Pickup and Delivery
You can order ahead for in-store pickup or have an order delivered in Manhattan. Place a pickup order and choose the Chelsea store, or enter your address at checkout to see delivery availability, the minimum, and the fee. Bring a government photo ID showing 21 or older for pickup, or have it ready for the driver at the door. See the delivery page for details.
To see what is in stock today, browse the live Chelsea menu at thealchemy.nyc.
How to Confirm a Dispensary Near You Is Licensed
The most useful habit when buying cannabis in Manhattan is to confirm the shop is licensed before you pay. A licensed New York dispensary checks a government photo ID and sells only state-tested products. OCM keeps a public list of licensed retailers at cannabis.ny.gov, and you can search a shop name there in seconds. Unlicensed storefronts can look the part, but their product has not cleared state testing, so the list check is the difference that matters.
Common Questions
Is there a licensed dispensary near me in Chelsea?
Yes. The Alchemy is a NYS-licensed adult-use dispensary at 302 8th Avenue in Chelsea, open seven days a week. Verify any shop's license at cannabis.ny.gov.
What are the hours?
The Alchemy Chelsea is open Monday and Tuesday 10am to 10pm, Wednesday to Friday 10am to midnight, and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 10pm. The Alchemy Flatiron is open Monday 9am to 9pm, Tuesday to Friday 10am to 9pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 8pm.
Can I order ahead?
Yes. Order on thealchemy.nyc and choose the Chelsea store for pickup. Bring a government photo ID showing 21 or older.
Do you deliver in Chelsea?
Same-day delivery is available in Manhattan. Enter your address at checkout to see availability and the current minimum.
Do I need a New York ID?
No. A valid, unexpired government photo ID showing 21 or older is accepted, including out-of-state IDs.
Plan Your Visit
Walk over to The Alchemy Chelsea at 302 8th Avenue, or order ahead. Browse the Chelsea menu before you come, read the full story on the Chelsea dispensary hub, or set up delivery to your Chelsea address. Bring a government photo ID showing 21 or older.
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The Alchemy Editors
Field notes from the counter at Chelsea + Flatiron.
Written by our procurement and budtender team. Every claim verified against NYS OCM regulations and current shelf inventory. Updated as the menu rotates.
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