Where Is the Nearest Alchemy Location to NoMad?
The Alchemy Flatiron at 12 West 18th Street, New York NY 10011, between 5th and 6th Avenue, is the closest location for most of NoMad. From Madison Square Park, head south on 5th Avenue and turn west onto 18th Street. You can reach the Flatiron store at (646) 284-6584.
Both stores keep the same hours: 10am to 10pm Monday through Wednesday and Saturday through Sunday, and 10am to midnight Thursday and Friday. The Chelsea store at 302 8th Avenue is reachable at (646) 819-4143.
What You Can Buy
The Flatiron store carries Flower, Pre-Rolls, Vapes and Carts, Edibles, Concentrates, THC Beverages, Tinctures, Topicals, CBD, and Accessories. What is on the shelf changes, so the live menu is the place to check what is in stock right now, along with current brands and prices. You can browse the Flatiron menu at thealchemy.nyc before you come in.
If you are new to edibles, a good rule is to start low and go slow: take a small dose, wait, and see how it affects you before taking more.
Buying Cannabis Legally in New York
You must be 21 or older with a valid government photo ID to buy adult-use cannabis in New York. Out-of-state IDs are fine as long as they are unexpired and show 21 or older. The Alchemy 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, so you can confirm any shop's status there before you buy. Some unlicensed storefronts look the part but sell untested product, which is why the list check is worth the few seconds it takes.
New York law generally lets an adult possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis flower or 24 grams of concentrate at a time. State taxes apply at checkout. One thing worth knowing if you are visiting: cannabis cannot legally cross state lines, even between two states that both allow adult use, so plan to use anything you buy here in New York.
Where You Can Use It
Public consumption broadly follows New York's smoking-ban geography, so the same places where smoking tobacco is banned generally apply to cannabis as well. A private residence is the simplest option, with the property owner's permission. If you are staying at a hotel, ask the front desk about its policy before lighting up anywhere on the property.
Delivery and Pickup
The Alchemy delivers within Manhattan and offers in-store pickup. For delivery, enter your address at checkout to see whether you are in range, the current minimum, and the fee. A driver checks a government photo ID showing 21 or older at the door. For pickup, place your order on thealchemy.nyc, choose the Flatiron store, and bring your ID. See the delivery page for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the nearest Alchemy location to NoMad?
The Alchemy Flatiron at 12 West 18th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenue, just south of Madison Square Park. The Alchemy Chelsea at 302 8th Avenue is the better choice toward the northern or western edge of the area.
What are the hours?
Both stores are open 10am to 10pm Monday through Wednesday and Saturday through Sunday, and 10am to midnight Thursday and Friday.
What products does the store carry?
Flower, Pre-Rolls, Vapes and Carts, Edibles, Concentrates, THC Beverages, Tinctures, Topicals, CBD, and Accessories. Check the live menu at thealchemy.nyc for what is in stock today, plus current brands and prices.
Can I carry cannabis from a New York dispensary back home on a flight?
No. Cannabis cannot legally cross state lines, including between two states that both allow adult use. Plan to use what you buy in New York.
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.
Is The Alchemy licensed?
Yes. The Alchemy is a New York State OCM licensed adult-use retail dispensary. You can confirm any shop's license at cannabis.ny.gov.
Where can I legally use what I buy?
A private residence is the simplest option, with the owner's permission. Public consumption broadly follows New York's smoking-ban rules. Hotel policies vary, so ask the front desk before using anything on the property.
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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