A local dispensary built on straight answers and fair prices
Upstate Canna Co. is a licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 1613 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12309, operating under New York license OCM-CAURD-23-000005. We focus on New York-grown products, transparent pricing, and staff who educate rather than upsell.
How did Upstate Canna Co. start?
We opened under New York’s Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary program, the first round of adult-use licenses the state issued, and we became the first licensed adult-use dispensary to open in the Capital Region.
From day one, the idea was to run a shop that felt like part of Schenectady, not a chain that dropped in. That means knowing the regulars, pricing honestly, and treating a first-time customer’s questions with the same patience as a longtime enthusiast’s.
What do we believe about cannabis retail?
Quality cannabis should be accessible. We price fairly across every tier, so the everyday eighth gets the same care as the top shelf. We choose products from trusted New York growers and producers with consistency, safety, and lab testing in mind, and we stop carrying things that do not hold up.
What you can expect when you walk in
People before purchases
We take a minute to understand what you are looking for, how experienced you are, and what you are comfortable with. No script, no pressure.
Honest guidance
Our team is here to educate. You will hear about dose, onset and how products differ, including when a less expensive option fits better.
Everyone is welcome
First-timers, medical patients shopping adult-use, longtime enthusiasts. The shop is built to be comfortable, respectful and inclusive for all of them.
Where are we, and who do we serve?
The store sits on Upper Union Street in Schenectady’s 12309 ZIP, east of Union College toward Niskayuna. Walk-in customers are welcome during all open hours, and our delivery service reaches 71 ZIP codes spanning Saratoga Springs, Albany, Troy, Amsterdam and the Helderbergs. See delivery coverage for the full list.
How do we give back?
Our Canna Club loyalty program returns cash off to regular customers, and we share education through the blog and in person, from how to read a label to how New York purchase limits work. The goal is simple: every customer leaves better informed than when they came in.