New York cannabis edibles have come a long way. The gummies, chocolates, and beverages now available at licensed dispensaries in NYC are a completely different product category from what existed in the pre-legalization market. This guide covers the best cannabis edibles you can find at Quality Control Dispensary in Brooklyn and Staten Island, and what to know before you buy.
Edibles 101: What You Need to Know First
Before buying edibles, understand one critical thing: edibles take 30-90 minutes to take effect, sometimes longer depending on your metabolism and whether you have eaten. The most common mistake first-time edibles buyers make is consuming more before the first dose has had time to kick in. Start with 5-10mg THC, wait the full 90 minutes, then reassess.
NYS regulations require all edibles to be dosed at a maximum of 10mg THC per serving with clear labeling. Most products at QCD come in 100mg packages with 10 servings - easy to control your dose.
Best Gummies at Quality Control
Camino Cannabis Gummies
Camino by Kiva Confections is one of the most trusted edible brands in licensed cannabis retail. Their gummies use nano-emulsified THC for faster onset (typically 20-45 minutes vs. the standard 45-90). Available in effect-specific formulas: Chill (indica-leaning, relaxing), Uplift (sativa-leaning, energizing), and Wildberry Sleep (CBN-enhanced for sleep support). 100mg per bag, 10mg per gummy.
Cookies Edibles
The Cookies brand brings their premium cannabis identity to the edibles category. Their gummies are made with real fruit flavors and strain-specific terpene profiles. Available in multiple flavors at both QCD Brooklyn and Staten Island locations.
Best Chocolates at Quality Control
Several NYS-licensed chocolate brands carry products at QCD. Cannabis chocolates typically have a slower onset than gummies (60-90 minutes) but many consumers prefer the taste and longer-lasting effect. Ask your budtender what chocolate brands are currently in stock - inventory rotates regularly.
Cannabis Beverages: A Growing Category
Cannabis-infused beverages are one of the fastest-growing product categories in New York. THC-infused drinks - sparkling waters, teas, and lemonades - typically offer faster onset than traditional edibles (15-45 minutes) because liquid absorbs differently than food. Low-dose options (2.5mg-5mg) are ideal for social consumption or newcomers.
Capsules and Tinctures
For consumers who want precise dosing without the flavor of traditional edibles, capsules offer an exact, consistent dose every time. Tinctures (liquid drops under the tongue) offer the fastest onset of any edible format - typically 15-30 minutes. Both are available at both QCD locations.
Edibles for Sleep
Some edibles are specifically formulated for sleep using cannabinol (CBN) - a naturally occurring cannabinoid known for its sedative properties. CBN + THC combinations (like Camino's Sleep formula) are popular with customers who use cannabis primarily for insomnia or sleep quality.
Edibles for First-Timers
If this is your first time with edibles, our recommendation is simple: start with a 5mg dose from a reputable brand (Camino is our first recommendation for beginners), wait 90 minutes, and do not combine with alcohol. Have water and snacks nearby. If you feel too much too fast, remember it will pass - find a comfortable, safe space and wait it out.
Browse current edibles inventory at QCD Brooklyn or QCD Staten Island. All prices include tax. Same-day edibles delivery available across South Brooklyn and all of Staten Island.