Bloom Athens Dispensary
The right cannabis, ready in 5 minutes — just north of Ohio University.
Tell us what you like. Our Athens team will help you find it, have it ready when you pull in, and reward you every time you come back.
4.8 from 395 Google reviews · Open 8 AM–10 PM, every day · Free parking out front
The Bloom Athens Promise
Four things you can count on in Athens.
Athens shoppers name our budtenders.
Ask the team on West Stimson anything. Tell them what you’ve tried before and they’ll narrow the shelf to two or three picks that suit you, without steering you to the priciest one.
395 reviews and counting.
4.8 stars on Google from the people who shop with us in Athens. Every product on our shelves is state-licensed and lab-tested.
A few blocks from uptown.
We’re north of uptown and Ohio University, with free parking right out front. Order ahead and Grab & Go is usually ready in about 5 minutes.
Easy for out-of-town visitors.
At 21+, any valid unexpired state ID or a passport works — West Virginia licenses included. We scan it at the lobby desk, and there’s an ATM on site.
Why Bloom Athens, why today
Here’s what changes when Bloom Athens is your dispensary.
What you get in Athens
Points on every visit — 200 to start — and a team on West Stimson that learns what you like.
What goes away
Hunting for a parking space uptown. Ours are right out front, and they’re free.
What a bad pick costs you
Products from unlicensed sellers carry no Ohio lab testing. Ours are state-licensed and tracked from grow to shelf.
What you miss by waiting
Today’s Athens specials, which change daily, and the points on today’s order.
Open 8 AM to 10 PM daily on West Stimson Avenue. Place your order now and it’s usually ready in about 5 minutes.
Order ahead nowShop Athens
See what’s on the shelf at Bloom Athens right now.
Live inventory and today’s prices for flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, extracts and tinctures. Pick it online, pick it up in about 5 minutes.
Today at AthensSpecials and new drops, updated daily.
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How Grab & Go works
Three steps. About five minutes.
1
Build your order
Shop the live Bloom Athens menu from wherever you are — the stock and prices are this store’s own.
Anywhere2
Choose Grab & Go
Pick Grab & Go at checkout. You’ll hear from us once it’s bagged and waiting.
At checkout3
Pull up on West Stimson
Park out front, bring your ID and payment to the Grab & Go window, and you’re on your way.
At pickupBloom Rewards
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200 points the moment you join, then 1 point for every $1 you spend.
- Bonus points when you come back soon after your first visit
- Text alerts when your favorites are back at Athens
- The first-visit guide: what to bring, what to ask, what to try first
In Ohio, points go toward accessories and Bloom apparel. 100 points = $5.
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Reviews
395 reviews, 4.8 stars.
Google rating4.8
Reviews and counting395
Written by people who shop here, not by us.
Mary went above her call of duty to help me with my medication to get things straight!
Blooms staff is always very friendly & helpful!! Sierra waited on me today, not the first time; & she is always very kind, knowledgeable & beyond patient with all the questions I have when I go in.
Never had a bad experience at bloom. Everyone is always super nice, and it's always a quick in and out process for me. The products are always fresh and good quality.
Getting here
Just off the US-33/50 bypass, with free parking out front.
Bloom Athens sits on West Stimson Avenue, inside the Hocking River’s bend around town — a few blocks north of uptown and Ohio University, and an easy trip from Nelsonville, The Plains, Albany and Coolville.
Directions
- From Ohio UniversityHead north from College Green through uptown. Bloom is a few blocks north, on West Stimson Avenue — no river crossing needed.
- From Nelsonville and The PlainsTake US-33 into Athens and exit at Stimson Avenue on the east side of town. Cross the Hocking River and head west a few blocks.
- From Albany and CoolvilleFollow US-50 onto the US-33/50 bypass on the east side of town and take the Stimson Avenue exit. Cross the river and head west a few blocks.
- ParkingFree, accessible parking right in front of the building.
9 W Stimson Ave, Athens OH 45701 · Get directions on Google Maps
Driving over from Parkersburg or elsewhere in West Virginia? Our guide for West Virginia visitors covers what ID to bring and the Ohio rules out-of-state shoppers need to know.
Near Bloom Athens
Close to campus, The Plains, Nelsonville and Parkersburg.
Bloom Athens is the Bloom store for the Hocking Valley and the Ohio side of the Mid-Ohio Valley. Here’s the trip from each of the places our customers drive in from.
Ohio University and uptown
A few blocks · No river crossing
Walk or drive north from College Green through uptown to West Stimson Avenue. Shoppers need to be 21 or older, or a registered patient.
The Plains
About 3,000 residents · About 10 min
Just up US-33 from Athens. Take the Stimson Avenue exit, cross the Hocking River and head west a few blocks.
Nelsonville
Home of Hocking College · About 20 min
Farther up US-33 on the edge of the Wayne National Forest. Same Stimson Avenue exit, then a few blocks west across the river.
Albany
About 15 min
Follow US-50 onto the US-33/50 bypass on the east side of Athens and take the Stimson Avenue exit. Free parking is waiting out front.
Logan
About 7,000 residents · About 35 min
Hocking County’s seat sits on US-33, which runs straight down the Hocking Valley into Athens. Order ahead before you leave and Grab & Go is usually ready when you arrive.
Parkersburg, WV
About 29,000 residents · About 45 min
Just across the Ohio River. Follow US-50 west to Athens. A valid West Virginia license works at 21+, and Ohio cannabis has to stay in Ohio.
Directions from Parkersburg, WVGuide for West Virginia visitors
Resident counts are rounded from the 2020 U.S. Census. Drive times are typical and change with traffic — use the directions links for live times.
Our promise to you
We will always make it right.
If your Grab & Go order isn’t ready when you arrive, tell the team and we’ll add bonus points to your account.
If any visit doesn’t live up to this promise, tell us. A manager will call you back within one business day.
Athens questions
What people ask before their first visit.
Where is Bloom Athens?
9 West Stimson Avenue, a few blocks north of uptown and Ohio University and just west of the Stimson Avenue exit off the US-33/50 bypass. Parking out front is free.
Can Ohio University students shop at Bloom Athens?
Yes, if you’re 21 or older with a valid photo ID, or a registered Ohio medical patient. There’s no Ohio residency requirement for adult-use purchases.
Can I shop at Bloom Athens with a West Virginia ID?
Yes. Adult-use customers 21 and older can use any valid, unexpired state driver’s license or ID, or a passport. Cannabis bought in Ohio can’t legally be taken across state lines.
How do I get to Bloom Athens from Nelsonville or The Plains?
Take US-33 toward Athens and exit at Stimson Avenue on the east side of town. Cross the Hocking River and head west a few blocks to the store.
How fast is Grab & Go at Bloom Athens?
Usually about 5 minutes after you order. Bring your ID and payment — cash, debit or Aeropay — to the Grab & Go window. There’s an ATM on site.
What are Bloom Athens’ hours?
8 AM to 10 PM, every day. Any holiday changes are posted on this page and on our Google listing first.
Do I need a medical card to shop at Bloom Athens?
No. Anyone 21 or older with a valid photo ID can shop the adult-use menu. Registered Ohio patients shop the medical menu at the same counter.
How much can I buy?
Ohio sets daily purchase limits for adult-use customers and separate limits for registered patients. Our team will tell you where you stand at the counter.
Does Bloom Athens deliver?
No. Bloom doesn’t offer delivery. Order ahead and pick up in store with Grab & Go.
How does Bloom Rewards work?
It’s free to join: 200 points when you sign up, then 1 point for every $1. In Ohio, 100 points = $5 toward accessories and Bloom apparel.
Bloom Athens
Order in Athens, pick up in about 5 minutes.
Shop ahead from uptown, The Plains or Parkersburg, then pick up on West Stimson Avenue — or stop in and ask the Athens team anything. Open 8 AM to 10 PM, every day.
