Upstate Exotics

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The details

Upstate Exotics is a state-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary at 9200 Niagara Falls Blvd in Niagara Falls, NY. It opened as the first legal dispensary in the city and is family-owned and minority-owned. The shop is open daily for walk-ins, pickup, and same-day delivery, and it sits about five minutes from the state park and roughly ten minutes from the Rainbow Bridge. Adults 21 and older can browse flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, concentrates, topicals, and tinctures, with daily specials running through the week. The store notes pickup ready in about 15 minutes, curbside service, and delivery with ID checked at the door. It is well reviewed on Google and was voted Best Recreational Dispensary in The Buffalo News Best of 716 awards in 2025. The dispensary is regulated by the New York Office of Cannabis Management under license OCM-CAURD-24-000147. Any adult 21 or over with valid government-issued ID, including out-of-state licenses and foreign passports, can shop. Cannabis cannot be carried across the Canadian border in either direction, so purchases should be enjoyed on the U.S. side.

Frequently asked questions

• Is Upstate Exotics a licensed cannabis dispensary?+–

  Yes. Upstate Exotics is a licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary in Niagara Falls, NY, sourced from New York State's official Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) licensing data (license OCM-CAURD-24-000147). The NYC Plug lists only licensed shops.

• Where is Upstate Exotics located?+–

  Upstate Exotics is located at 9200 Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls NY 14304. The nearest transit is Niagara Falls Boulevard & Sands Hotel (about 1 min walk). You can get directions from this page via Google Maps or Apple Maps.

• What are Upstate Exotics's hours?+–

  Upstate Exotics's hours are listed on this page. Hours can change, so it helps to call ahead at (716) 205-8506 to confirm.

• What payment methods does Upstate Exotics accept?+–

  Upstate Exotics accepts Debit. Many New York dispensaries are cash-friendly, so it can help to bring cash.

• Do I need to be 21 to shop at Upstate Exotics?+–

  Yes. Adult-use cannabis in New York is for adults 21 and older. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.