Most Buffalo dispensaries started as storefronts and added delivery later. Canterra did it the other way around. Launched in August 2023 as Western New York's first licensed cannabis delivery service, it spent nearly two years bringing orders to doorsteps before opening a physical shop at 451 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 105, on May 28, 2025. It operates under CAURD license OCM-CAURD-25-000266, held by EK Green LLC.
From delivery startup to Elmwood storefront
Canterra's co-founder Matthew Krupp is also the owner of the Buffalo restaurant Cantina 62. When the service launched in August 2023, WKBW reported that it would cover all eight Western New York counties plus Monroe County, and Krupp framed the idea around approachability, arguing that dispensaries had a reputation for catering only to experienced users. Buffalo News coverage at the time called it the region's first licensed delivery service, arriving within weeks of the first storefront openings.
Canterra was also briefly connected to the Rochester-area market: early in 2024, the owners of FingerLakes Cannabis Co. in Victor partnered with Canterra to run a pickup location before both pursued their own retail licenses, according to FLX420. The state's license table also shows an EK Green application, under the Canterra name, for a retail location at 349 East Avenue in Rochester; it was still listed as in process in October 2026.
Why delivery came first
In the summer of 2023, Western New York had almost no legal storefronts, and New York allowed CAURD licensees to begin selling through delivery before their shops were built. Canterra used that window. Its launch area, all eight Western New York counties plus Monroe County, was far larger than any single store could serve, and WGRZ later reported that the company was targeting communities with limited access to dispensaries. That delivery-first footprint is why Canterra's name was known across the region before most Buffalonians could walk into a licensed shop.
The storefront changed the business in a practical way: Elmwood residents can now pick up in person instead of waiting for a driver, and the store doubles as a base for the company's events. Canterra keeps an events calendar on its site and promotes education programming such as live Q&As, expert webinars and virtual farm tours.
The case for ordering ahead
Delivery remains the core of the business. The website lets you browse by category, effect and strain, then choose delivery or in-store pickup. Canterra's site describes delivery "throughout Buffalo and surrounding neighborhoods"; it does not publish a zone map or fee table, so enter your address at checkout to confirm coverage. On Weedmaps, a longtime customer noted free delivery on orders over $50, and the listing shows a $50 minimum for free delivery. Treat that as a guide and check the cart total before you submit.
Canterra's posted hours are unusually long: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday, according to its website. The state's license record lists shorter storefront hours (10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily), which suggests the extended window may apply to online ordering and delivery. If you plan to walk in early or late, call (716) 544-5751 first.
Ordering checklist
A few habits make a Canterra order go smoothly:
- Check coverage first. Enter your delivery address before building a cart, since the site does not publish a zone map.
- Mind the free-delivery line. Listings point to free delivery at $50 and up; smaller orders may cost more or be better as pickup.
- Have ID ready at the door. The driver must confirm that whoever accepts the order is 21 or older with valid ID.
- Use the filters. The menu sorts by effect and strain as well as category, which helps if you are shopping for a specific experience rather than a brand.
- Match deals to the format. Pickup orders at Elmwood can be quicker than waiting for a delivery window on a busy Friday night.
Deals, rewards and brands
Canterra runs a rewards program you can join online and keeps a specials page that rotates frequently. At the time of writing (October 2026), the posted offers included any 10-pack of Find pre-rolls for $88, a free battery with any Fernway 510 cart, mix-and-match gummy discounts, a gift with Kushy Punch purchases, deals on OMO RSO and DSO gummies and Snobby Dankins pre-rolls, and 50% off a Hepworth 3:1 balm. Those specials change, so check the page the day you order. Our guide to saving at New York dispensaries explains how to stack rewards with weekly promos.
Menu categories include flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, concentrates, tinctures and accessories, and Weedmaps listed more than 1,300 products, ranging from budget dime bags around $10 to premium flower above $60, when we checked in October 2026.
Getting the most from the specials page
Canterra's deals are brand-specific rather than storewide, so the best value goes to shoppers who already know what they like. If you buy pre-rolls in volume, the Find 10-pack price is the kind of deal worth watching; if you are trying vapes, the free-battery offer lowers the cost of starting out. Join the rewards program before your first order so points start accruing, and check whether a deal applies to delivery as well as pickup.
A split verdict from reviewers
Reviews are more mixed than at some neighbors. Its Weedmaps average sat at 3.7 stars in October 2026, based on only a few ratings. Positive reviews mention friendly staff, a broad product range and the convenience of being one of the few shops that delivers. A critical review called the store overpriced and the staff annoying. With a small sample, the takeaway is to compare the specials page against other Elmwood options before a large order.
Location and nearby shops
Suite 105 sits well south of The Joint on the same avenue. Canterra's own listing pitches the location as minutes from Delaware Park and Bidwell Parkway. State records show it was the first licensed storefront to open on Elmwood, a few weeks ahead of The Joint at 904 Elmwood, which opened June 20, 2025. Best Budz on Virginia Street in Allentown is a few minutes away and stays open later on weekends; see our Best Budz profile.
Who gets the most out of it
Canterra makes the most sense for Buffalo residents who would rather not leave home, for shoppers who like to chase brand-specific promos, and for Elmwood locals who want pickup on their way home. Our Buffalo dispensary rankings offer a citywide comparison, or line up its promos against the region's latest deals. Delivery checkout and the full menu live on Canterra's official site.