Zen Leaf at 1301 S Western Avenue sits at the eastern edge of Pilsen in Chicago’s 60608 ZIP, just off the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) and a short walk from the CTA Pink Line Western stop. The location operates under the Zen Leaf brand, part of Verano’s national retail network, and formerly operated as The THC Center before the rebrand brought it into the Zen Leaf family. The surrounding context gives this store a distinctive footprint — it draws from the dense residential streets of Pilsen and the Heart of Chicago to the west, while proximity to Mount Sinai Hospital and the broader Illinois Medical District to the north makes it a practical stop for medical patients connected to that corridor. Harrison Park is nearby to the south. The store carries flower, vapes, edibles, pre-rolls, concentrates, topicals, and accessories across both recreational and medical menus, and products include Verano’s in-house suite — Verano Reserve, Encore, and Avexia — alongside curated partner brands. Cannabis Advisors staff the floor with an education-first approach, taking time to walk customers through options rather than rushing transactions. Online ordering for pickup and in-store pickup are both available. The store is ADA accessible, with debit and cash accepted and an on-site ATM. Zen Leaf Rewards tracks purchases across all locations into real savings. A 4.7-star Google rating across more than 1,600 reviews signals consistent customer satisfaction in a competitive Chicago market. Zen Leaf Pilsen is the right fit for recreational adults and medical patients across Pilsen, Heart of Chicago, Little Village, Bridgeport, Chinatown, Back of the Yards, and the Near West Side who want a well-rated dispensary with expressway access, Pink Line proximity, and extended Friday and Saturday hours.

Phone: (872) 678-0086 Address: 1301 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 Hours: Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–9:00 PM | Fri–Sat 9:00 AM–10:00 PM | Sun 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Payment: Debit; cash; ATM on-site Nearby neighborhoods served: Pilsen IL, Heart of Chicago IL, Little Village IL, Bridgeport IL, Chinatown IL, Back of the Yards IL, Near West Side IL, Lower West Side IL, Cook County IL Last verified: May 2026 Notes: 1301 S Western Ave, Chicago IL 60608; Pilsen / Medical District; near I-290 (Eisenhower Expressway); CTA Pink Line to Western; near Harrison Park; near Mount Sinai Hospital; formerly The THC Center → Zen Leaf (Verano); medical + recreational (21+); ADA accessible; ATM on-site; online ordering + in-store pickup; Zen Leaf Rewards; Verano, Encore, Avexia brands; Google 4.7★ (1,682 reviews); medical and recreational Website: zenleafdispensaries.com