Cannabis Dispensary Serving Ellsworth, Maine
Ellsworth is the commercial heart of Downeast and about a forty minute drive west of us along Route 1A. It is a longer trip than most towns we serve, so it is worth knowing what you are driving for before you set out.
Maine Grown
Everything on our shelves is cultivated in Maine and tested by state licensed laboratories.
Open Seven Days
Walk in any day of the week. No appointment and no medical card required.
Adults 21 and Over
Valid government issued photo ID checked at the door, every customer, every visit.
How Far Is Pho King From Ellsworth?
Around twenty seven miles, and realistically thirty five to forty minutes depending on the season. Route 1A runs west out of Ellsworth through the towns between, meets Interstate 395 at Brewer, and I-395 takes you across the Penobscot into Bangor and onto the Hammond Street corridor. We are at 1114.
It is a single, simple run with no complicated turns, and Route 1A is a well maintained main road. The one thing worth planning around is summer traffic. Route 1A is the artery that carries visitors between Bangor and the coast, and in July and August the eastbound flow can be heavy. Travelling mid morning or later in the evening avoids most of it.
Given the distance, calling ahead on (207) 573-4309 is genuinely worthwhile. We would rather check stock for you than have you drive forty minutes for something we sold out of yesterday.
Find Us From Ellsworth
Pho King Great Cannabis is at 1114 Hammond Street, Suite 2, Bangor, Maine 04401. Use the map for turn by turn directions from anywhere in Ellsworth, or call us on (207) 573-4309 if you would rather ask a person.
Why Ellsworth Residents Make the Drive
Ellsworth is a city of around 8,400 people and was the fastest growing city in Maine through the 2000s, so it is not short of retail. What we would offer is not convenience, because we cannot beat forty minutes on convenience. It is range and knowledge.
We hold a deep selection across every format rather than a narrow one, and our staff will spend the time to get you to the right product instead of the nearest one. For customers who have driven from Ellsworth, that matters more than it does for someone who lives five minutes away and can come back tomorrow.
Realistically, most of our Ellsworth trade comes from people already heading to Bangor for something else, whether that is the airport, the hospital, the mall or the concert venue. If Bangor is on your list anyway, we are an easy addition on the Hammond Street side, and you can buy enough to last.
Ellsworth, Downeast, and the Road to Acadia
Ellsworth was founded in 1800 and has spent most of the time since as the place everything Downeast passes through. It is the commercial centre for the region and the gateway to Acadia, sitting roughly fifteen miles from the national park, which means that essentially anyone driving to Bar Harbor or Mount Desert Island comes through the city.
That position defines the local economy and the local rhythm. Ellsworth’s population effectively multiplies in summer as visitor traffic moves through, and the businesses along Route 1 and Route 1A live and die by that season. It is a working city with a tourist artery running through it, which is an unusual combination and gives the place its particular character.
For us it means two distinct kinds of Ellsworth customer. Year round residents making a planned trip, and summer visitors who are already on the road and happy to detour.
What Ellsworth Customers Buy
Because the drive is long, Ellsworth customers tend to buy deliberately and in larger quantities. Flower by the eighth or more is common, and concentrates and live resin appeal to customers who want the most value in the smallest package.
Edibles and tinctures also travel well and keep. If you are stocking up, storage becomes the thing that determines whether the trip was worth it, so our guides to storing weed and how long cannabis stays fresh are worth five minutes. We also carry storage and accessories in the shop.
If you are visiting the area rather than living here, our first time guide covers what to bring and expect.
Questions From Ellsworth Customers
Is there anything closer to Ellsworth?
Possibly, but we cannot speak for other operators. We are about forty minutes west in Bangor.
Can I take it out of state?
No. Cannabis bought in Maine must stay in Maine, whatever the law says where you are going.
Should I call before driving over?
Yes, at this distance we would recommend it. (207) 573-4309.
Is there parking?
Free parking on site and a wheelchair accessible entrance.
Visit Us From Ellsworth
Route 1A west to I-395 and across into Bangor. We are at 1114 Hammond Street, Suite 2, open seven days a week. Call (207) 573-4309 before you set off and we will tell you what is on the shelf.
Adults 21 and over only. Maine adult use cannabis law requires a valid government issued photo ID for every purchase, and we check every time. You do not need a medical card and you do not need an appointment. Cannabis may not be transported across state lines. Do not drive after use. Keep all products stored securely away from children and pets.
Further Reading
Useful reading before a forty minute drive: does weed expire, how concentrates are produced, common cannabis myths and how to choose the perfect strain. Our full library covers cannabinoids, strains, edibles, concentrates, storage and dosing, and our budtenders are happy to go over any of it in person at the shop.