You must be 21 years or older with a valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID or passport) to purchase products at any Higher Collective store. We are an adult-use (recreational) cannabis retail store and do not accept medical cards for purchase.

Do I need to be a medical marijuana patient to shop at Higher Collective?

No. You do not need a medical marijuana card or physician’s recommendation to shop at Higher Collective. We are strictly an adult-use (21+) retail shop.

What forms of identification do you accept?

We accept any valid, non-expired government issued identification.

What forms of payment do you accept?

At our Bridgeport, Hamden, New London and Torrington locations we accept cash and debit card only. Credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay are currently not accepted.

Do you have an ATM on-site?

Yes. All of our locations have an on-site ATM available for customer use.

How does your loyalty/rewards program work?

Join our free “High Flier” rewards program here to earn points on purchases, unlock discounts, and access exclusive offers. The program is available across all locations.

How can I check my loyalty points balance?

We accept any valid, non-expired government issued identification.

How do birthday perks work at Higher Collective?

You can check your loyalty points, view past orders, and access personalized offers at any time through your Higher Collective Wallet.

Just visit: https://lab.alpineiq.com/wallet/3023

From there, log in using your phone number or email associated with your account. You’ll be able to see your:

Points balance
Purchase history
Active rewards
Personalized deals

Need help accessing your wallet? Ask a budtender or contact our support team.

How much cannabis can I buy at one time?

As of July 30, 2025, Connecticut law allows adult-use customers to purchase up to 1 full ounce of cannabis flower or its equivalent per transaction. Here’s what that might look like:

Pre-rolls:
- Up to 28 pre-rolls at 1g each
- Or up to 56 pre-rolls at 0.5g each
Vapes:
- Typically, between 8 to 16 vape carts depending on whether they’re 0.5g or 1g, and their THC concentration
- Exact limits vary by formulation (based on THC equivalency calculations)
Edibles:
- Each serving may contain up to 5mg THC
- You can purchase products totaling up to 1 ounce equivalency—roughly 560mg of THC in edible form
- This may look like up to 5–6 standard packs of gummies, depending on package size
Mix & Match:
- You can combine flower, vapes, edibles, and concentrates as long as the total purchase doesn’t exceed the 1-ounce flower equivalency limit

Where are the Higher Collective stores located?

We have multiple locations across Connecticut, including Bridgeport, Hamden, New London, Torrington and Killingly. Please visit our “Stores” page on our website for full addresses, hours and directions.

Can I order online and pick up in store?

Yes. For any location you can browse our online menu ahead of time, place your order and then pick up at the store when it’s ready. Most orders are ready within 20-40 minutes.

Why don’t you call yourselves a dispensary?

While most people might refer to any cannabis store as a “dispensary,” the terminology we use is guided by Connecticut’s cannabis regulations. Since Higher Collective is exclusively an adult-use establishment, we are classified as a cannabis retail store or cannabis shop.

In Connecticut, the term “dispensary” is reserved for medical cannabis dispensaries or stores with hybrid licenses, which serve both medical patients and adult-use customers. By adhering to these rules, we ensure that we’re fully compliant with state guidelines while continuing to provide a welcoming and inclusive experience for all adult-use customers.

If you have any questions, our team is happy to help clarify!