Where are Hi! People's Connecticut cannabis stores?
Hi! People's two open cannabis stores are at 90 Pershing Dr in Derby and 306 Market St in Hartford, both open now, with a third store coming soon at 1041 State St in New Haven. Pick the store nearer to you and order ahead on its live menu.
Both open stores are Connecticut cannabis retailers for adults 21 and older, licensed by the Department of Consumer Protection: Derby holds license ACRE.0015686 and Hartford holds license ACRE.0015685.
Between the two counters, we give priority to products from licensed Connecticut cultivators and processors.
How to pick the store nearer to you
Start with the town you are coming from. Our delivery page lists 14 towns that our original store delivers to, including Shelton, Milford and Stratford. Hartford is pickup only, so for a town that is not on that list, start with whichever store is closer to drive to.
| Store | Where it is | How to shop it |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | By the Route 8 ramp | Bud Bar, pickup, scheduled delivery |
| Hartford | Market Street, Downtown neighborhood | Pickup |
| New Haven | State Street, East Rock area | Not open yet, opening news by sign-up |
Our original store sits close to Route 8
The Valley Independent Sentinel reported in 2024 that planning and zoning limited the city to one cannabis retailer, and that retailer is us.
On Route 8, Pershing Drive is now exit 13A, and the ramp is signed for Pershing Drive and Ansonia. The exit 13A ramp is about 0.25 km from the store. It is a northbound exit and a southbound entrance, so drivers heading south on Route 8 have no Pershing Drive exit, only the ramp back on.
Pershing Drive was exit 16 before mileage-based renumbering, so older directions may show a different number. Follow the signs for Pershing Drive and Ansonia. Our Route 8 driving guide walks through the drive.
We have free on-site parking at the store. The Derby-Shelton station address is 1 Main Street.
This store is the home of the Bud Bar. Inside, the Bud Bar is toward the back of the showroom, and you do not need an appointment. It lets you view and smell cannabis strains before purchasing. NBC Connecticut reported in April 2025 that this store is the first in the state with a bud bar using U-shaped display cases. Hosts with iPads help you browse the menu and order. Find directions and the live menu on our store page with directions.
Our second store is downtown on Market Street
Our second store is at 306 Market St in the Downtown neighborhood. We chose 306 Market St for its visibility at the I-84 and I-91 intersection.
The store has free on-site parking and CT Transit bus access. If you are coming in by rail, Union Station at 1 Union Pl is a CTrail station, and it connects to CTfastrak bus rapid transit. Store details live on our downtown store page.
New Haven is coming soon at 1041 State Street
Our third store will be at 1041 State St in New Haven, in the East Rock area. The building is under construction, and we are not posting an opening date or hours yet. It will have the same Bud Bar experience as our original store.
New Haven State Street Station is at 259 State Street. Our address is farther north on the same street.
To hear when we open, sign up for opening news on our signup page for the new store. Until then, the city is on our original store's delivery list, so start an order on that live menu.
Town pages for nearby towns
Shelton and Milford are on our original store's delivery list, and the Shelton town page and the Milford town page start from there. The West Hartford town page and the East Hartford town page start from our downtown store, which takes pickup orders only.
Shelton and Milford appear on the Derby list on our delivery page, and checkout confirms each delivery address.
Ordering ahead, pickup and delivery
- Open the live menu for your store from our online shop. Online ordering takes orders at any hour.
- Order ahead for pickup. Both stores take pickup orders.
- For delivery, the original store's live menu takes scheduled delivery orders. For the downtown store, plan on pickup.
Only the adult who placed the order, 21 or older with ID that matches, can accept a delivery under Connecticut law. Current offers are posted on our deals page rather than on this page.
Questions shoppers ask about our locations
Is the New Haven store open yet?
No, not yet. 1041 State St in New Haven is coming soon, and the building is under construction. Sign up on its store page for opening news, and shop either open store in the meantime or start a delivery order on the original store's live menu.
Do I need a medical card to shop at Hi! People?
No. Our stores are adult-use cannabis retailers, so you need to be 21 or older, not a medical cardholder. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID to either store, whether you order ahead for pickup or walk in, and the counter will check it before your order is handed over.
Can I pay with a credit card?
No. Neither store takes credit cards. Both stores take cash and debit cards, and the Derby store has an on-site ATM. Delivery orders from the original store are paid at the door in cash or debit, so the same two payment methods apply there too.
Is there one phone number for both stores?
Yes. Both stores share 860-420-BUDS (2837), so call that number for either one, whichever store your question is about, whether it concerns an order you placed ahead or a visit you are planning. For anything not covered here, see our FAQ page or go back to the home page.
Do both stores take pickup orders?
Yes. Both stores take pickup orders, and online ordering takes orders at any hour, so you can build an order on the live menu at any hour and collect it at the counter. Only the original store takes scheduled delivery orders, and the downtown store is pickup only.
Is there parking at the stores?
Yes. The original store has free on-site parking, and the Valley Independent Sentinel reported in January 2025 that it has 90 parking spaces. The downtown store has free on-site parking and CT Transit bus access. For transit, Union Station at 1 Union Pl in Hartford connects to CTfastrak bus rapid transit.