Best Strains for Appetite (2026): Top-Rated Picks, Ranked by Real Reviews

If you're shopping for appetite, the problem isn't finding strains — it's finding the right ones without wasting money on hype. 805 Glue leads our ranking of the best strains for appetite in 2026, and it's not because of a single glowing review. It's because real shoppers keep rating it and keep coming back.

Below are the top 8 strains for appetite — ranked by review-weighted community scores, spanning Hybrid, Indica. Every rating, review count, effect, and flavor on this page comes from our strain database. We did not invent a single number.

How we picked these strains

We ranked every strain in our database that shoppers report as hungry. Each candidate was scored as rating × log(reviews + 1) — the same formula our strain pages use — so a 5-star strain with four reviews can't beat a 4.8-star strain with 400. That guards against the most common listicle sin: one lucky review topping a list.

The 8 strains below represent 11,082 community reviews combined. We deliberately did not include effects our data can't support — you'll notice no medical claims anywhere on this page, because reported effects vary by person and batch.

The 8 best strains for appetite

1. 805 Glue

805 Glue is a hybrid strain averaging 4.7★ from 2,697 community reviews. Shoppers report relaxed, happy, hungry effects with earthy, diesel, woody flavor notes. Shoppers who report hungry effects often describe a strong 'munchies' pull shortly after smoking. If you're using cannabis specifically for appetite, a fresh jar with visible trichomes is the better bet.

2. Guava

Guava is a hybrid strain averaging 4.7★ from 1,944 community reviews. Shoppers report relaxed, focused, creative effects with sweet, earthy, chemical flavor notes. Shoppers who report hungry effects often describe a strong 'munchies' pull shortly after smoking. If you're using cannabis specifically for appetite, a fresh jar with visible trichomes is the better bet.

3. Permanent Marker

Permanent Marker is a hybrid strain averaging 4.6★ from 2,288 community reviews. Shoppers report hungry, relaxed, giggly effects with earthy, diesel, chemical flavor notes. Shoppers who report hungry effects often describe a strong 'munchies' pull shortly after smoking. If you're using cannabis specifically for appetite, a fresh jar with visible trichomes is the better bet.

4. Oreoz

Oreoz is a hybrid strain averaging 4.8★ from 857 community reviews. Shoppers report relaxed, euphoric, hungry effects with woody, earthy, sweet flavor notes. Shoppers who report hungry effects often describe a strong 'munchies' pull shortly after smoking. If you're using cannabis specifically for appetite, a fresh jar with visible trichomes is the better bet.

5. Gas

Gas is a indica strain averaging 4.6★ from 1,046 community reviews. Shoppers report relaxed, sleepy, hungry effects with diesel, strawberry, vanilla flavor notes. Shoppers who report hungry effects often describe a strong 'munchies' pull shortly after smoking. If you're using cannabis specifically for appetite, a fresh jar with visible trichomes is the better bet.

6. Blackberry

Blackberry is a hybrid strain averaging 4.7★ from 746 community reviews. Shoppers report happy, relaxed, hungry effects with berry, blueberry, cheese flavor notes. Shoppers who report hungry effects often describe a strong 'munchies' pull shortly after smoking. If you're using cannabis specifically for appetite, a fresh jar with visible trichomes is the better bet.

7. Banana OG

Banana OG is a indica strain averaging 4.6★ from 836 community reviews. Shoppers report relaxed, happy, hungry effects with tropical, sweet, earthy flavor notes. Shoppers who report hungry effects often describe a strong 'munchies' pull shortly after smoking. If you're using cannabis specifically for appetite, a fresh jar with visible trichomes is the better bet.

8. Hash Burger

Hash Burger is a hybrid strain averaging 4.7★ from 668 community reviews. Shoppers report happy, hungry, relaxed effects with honey, pine, sweet flavor notes. Shoppers who report hungry effects often describe a strong 'munchies' pull shortly after smoking. If you're using cannabis specifically for appetite, a fresh jar with visible trichomes is the better bet.

Indica, sativa, or hybrid for appetite?

Appetite shows up across all three species, but the balance differs. For a full breakdown by type, jump to the ranked species lists:

FAQ

Which strains are best for appetite?

The strains ranked here are the ones shoppers most often report as hungry. If appetite is the goal, pair the strain with easy food — many shoppers say the effect hits within the first hour.

Is the munchies effect real?

Yes — 'hungry' is one of the most commonly reported effects in community strain data, and it's why certain strains are staples for people using cannabis to stimulate appetite. Effects vary by person and batch.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Reported effects vary by person, batch, and dose; always check a product's own labeling and start low. Cannabis laws differ by state — verify what's legal where you live.