Updated September 2026
Best Dispensary in New Haven According to Reddit
What r/newhaven and r/CTents Say About New Haven Dispensaries
Price per eighth
New Haven threads compare flower pricing shop by shop and flag which menus are honest about tax.
Weekend lines
Friday and Saturday waits are the most common complaint, and ordering ahead the most common advice.
Parking
A recurring New Haven theme for any business. Our State Street location is on a corridor with street parking; details at opening.
Who is opening next
New license announcements get their own threads. Hi! People's New Haven store is one of them.
Hi! People New Haven: 1041 State St, late 2026
Our third Connecticut store opens on State Street in East Rock's Upper State Street corridor in late 2026, with the same Bud Bar format as Derby and Hartford: see and smell strains before you buy, a menu of Connecticut-grown flower, edibles, vapes, pre-rolls, and THC beverages, and budtenders focused on education. Adults 21+ with valid ID. Licensed by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. Get notified when we open.
Until Then: Derby Is 15 Minutes Away
Hi! People Derby at 90 Pershing Dr is the closest store to New Haven today, roughly 15 minutes via Route 34 or Route 8. It is open 7 days a week with on-site parking, and it delivers same-day to all of New Haven and the towns around it. $50 delivery minimum, a standard delivery fee for New Haven addresses shown at checkout, no minimum for pickup.
| Town | Drive time from 90 Pershing Dr |
|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | About 15 minutes |
| Orange, CT | 10–12 minutes |
| Woodbridge, CT | 12 minutes |
| Milford, CT | 20 min |
New Haven, CT
- Drive time from 90 Pershing Dr
- About 15 minutes
Orange, CT
- Drive time from 90 Pershing Dr
- 10–12 minutes
Woodbridge, CT
- Drive time from 90 Pershing Dr
- 12 minutes
Milford, CT
- Drive time from 90 Pershing Dr
- 20 min
FAQ
What is the best dispensary in New Haven according to Reddit?+
r/newhaven threads compare shops on price, weekend lines, and parking with no consensus winner. Hi! People is opening on State Street in the East Rock corridor in late 2026; until then our Derby store at 90 Pershing Dr is about 15 minutes away.
When does Hi! People open in New Haven?+
late 2026 at 1041 State St, New Haven, CT 06511. Join the launch list on our New Haven page for the official opening date.
Where is the closest Hi! People to New Haven right now?+
Hi! People Derby, 90 Pershing Dr, Derby CT 06418, roughly a 15-minute drive via Route 34 or Route 8. Open 7 days a week with on-site parking and the Bud Bar.
Does Hi! People deliver to New Haven?+
Yes. Hi! People Derby delivers same-day to all of New Haven (ZIPs 06510, 06511, 06513, 06515, 06519). $50 minimum, a standard delivery fee shown at checkout, adults 21+ with valid ID.
Keep Reading
- Hi! People New Haven — Opening Late 2026— Address, timeline, and launch list
- Best Dispensary Near Derby According to Reddit— The Valley store, 15 minutes from New Haven
- Hi! People Derby — 90 Pershing Dr— Hours, directions, and the Bud Bar
New Haven opens late 2026. Derby is 15 minutes away.
Online ordering is open 24/7. Same-day delivery to 25 Connecticut towns, or pick up in Derby and Hartford with no minimum. 21+ with valid ID.
