Short answer: Cookies DC is an ABCA-licensed medical cannabis retailer at 1115 U Street NW in the Cardozo/Shaw area of Ward 1. Its license is ABCA-131371. It's Active and on ABCA's operational list. Ward 1 holds 16 of DC's 66 operational retailers, second only to Ward 2, so this is one of the most competitive retail blocks in the city.
License facts (check them yourself)
| Field | ABCA record (re-checked Oct. 13, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Trade name | Cookies DC |
| ABCA license # | ABCA-131371 |
| Entity | VentureForth LLC |
| Address | 1115 U Street NW |
| Ward / ANC | Ward 1 / ANC 1B |
| Status | Active · on ABCA's operational list |
| Location type | Storefront |
| Endorsements | None listed |
| Applicant type | Standard |
| Issued / expires | June 26, 2025 / Dec. 31, 2026 |
Check a DC dispensary's license the same way we did, by searching ABCA-131371 on ABCA's licensed retailer list.
What the record tells you: the license sits mid-pack by age. 48 of the 66 operational licenses were issued earlier and 17 later. It's also one of only 7 of 66 retailers with no ABCA endorsements on file, so as of our pull, ABCA lists no licensed delivery and no on-site Safe-Use consumption at this location. Plan on an in-store purchase.
What a national brand's DC storefront means for patients
Cookies is a name many patients already know from other states. In DC, that name doesn't change the rules. The storefront operates under the same ABCA medical license as every other retailer on the list. It has the same patient-registration requirement, and products sold here must come through DC's licensed supply chain. A familiar name out of state is not a guarantee of what's on the shelf here, and DC product won't always match what you've seen elsewhere.
That's the practical takeaway for patients: judge a DC store by its ABCA record, not its brand recognition. National names arriving in the licensed market are part of how DC moved from gifting shops to licensed retail, and they now sit on the same register as local operators.
Menu overview
Like most DC retailers, the store carries the standard medical categories: flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles and concentrates, along with accessories. Products on any DC medical menu come from DC's licensed manufacturers and cultivators. We don't republish brand lineups, potency figures, specials or prices. Check the store directly for current inventory.
The neighborhood
The store sits on the U Street corridor in Cardozo/Shaw, close to Howard University and LeDroit Park and near the U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Metro station. It's one of two licensed retailers on U Street NW, and Ward 1's 16 stores mean patients in the area have nearby alternatives. Compare options on our licensed dispensaries page or dispensary map. Out-of-towners should read how visitors can buy legally in DC first.
DC's public-consumption ban applies on the corridor's sidewalks and in public space (D.C. Code § 48-911.01).
How to use this page
- Register first. If you're not registered yet, register as a medical patient.
- Check that ABCA-131371 is still Active on ABCA's records.
- Confirm hours and inventory directly with the store before you go.
Sources
- ABCA public license records and operational retailer list, ABCA-131371 (re-checked Oct. 13, 2026)
- ABCA, Find a Medical Cannabis Retailer: https://abca.dc.gov/service/find-medical-cannabis-retailer
- D.C. Code § 48-911.01: https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/48-911.01
- Cookies DC public website (consulted for general menu categories only)
Last updated: October 9, 2026
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