Functional mushroom shops near you
Functional mushrooms are legal in all 50 states and are not psychoactive.
Functional mushrooms — lion's mane, reishi, cordyceps, chaga, turkey tail — contain no psilocybin and no muscimol. They are sold as supplements in all 50 states, in capsules, powders, coffee blends, tinctures, and gummies.
They matter in this directory for one practical reason: many shops that advertise "mushrooms" on the sign are selling these, sometimes alongside Amanita products. If you walk in expecting psilocybin, you will not find it. That is not a bait and switch — it is what is legal to sell.
Claims in this market run well ahead of the evidence. Lion's mane has the most interesting early research on nerve growth factor, cordyceps on exercise performance, and reishi on sleep and immune markers, but none is an approved treatment for anything. Extract ratio and whether a product uses fruiting body versus mycelium-on-grain matter far more than branding.
Shops carrying functional mushrooms (10)
Texas
Florida
Illinois
SmokePost Bucktown
Bucktown shop with mushroom edibles
SmokePost Dunning
Chicago shop with Amanita and functional mushrooms
SmokePost Wicker Park
Wicker Park Amanita and hemp shop
Questions people ask
Are functional mushrooms legal?
Yes, in all 50 states. Lion's mane, reishi, cordyceps, chaga, and turkey tail contain no controlled substances and are sold as dietary supplements.
Do functional mushrooms get you high?
No. They are not psychoactive. Any noticeable effect is subtle and physiological, not perceptual.
What should I look for on the label?
Whether the product uses fruiting body or mycelium on grain, the extract ratio, and third-party testing. Fruiting-body extracts contain more of the studied compounds.
Why do mushroom shops sell these next to Amanita products?
Both are legal to sell over the counter, so retailers stock them together. Psilocybin cannot legally be sold in retail anywhere in the U.S.