CNA Stores Dispensary in Haverhill MA

CNA Stores, veteran-owned and grown close to home

CNA stands for Completely Natural Alternative, and CNA Stores Dispensary in Haverhill MA takes that name seriously. The veteran-owned company grows its own cannabis, sells it in its own stores, and gives back to its community in a big way. Its Haverhill dispensary, at 558 River Street, is one of two CNA Stores locations serving the North Shore and the Merrimack Valley.

Add a deli-style Cannabar where you can see, smell and hand-pick your flower, and you have a store with a lot to talk about. Here is a closer look.

Serving Haverhill since 2020

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission lists 558 River Street in Haverhill as an active, licensed cannabis retailer, open since November 13, 2020. The company’s second store, at 77 Macy Street in Amesbury, followed at the end of that year. In its own look back, CNA says it has now run both stores for more than five and a half years and grown its own plants for three, and that its people spent decades advocating for cannabis rights before the doors ever opened.

A veteran-owned company

CNA Stores describes itself as veteran-owned, and that shapes how it runs. Hiring and supporting veterans is part of the company’s stated commitments, and it lists veteran groups among the causes it supports. CNA describes its staff as knowledgeable and welcoming, and it is hiring budtenders, retail professionals and cultivation staff for its stores and its grow.

The company sums up its values in three words, which it calls the CNA WAY:

Quality. High-quality products, a consistent experience at both stores, ongoing staff education, and work-life balance for its people.
Integrity. Doing the right thing, and responding promptly and thoughtfully to the community’s questions and concerns.
Commitment. Hiring and supporting veterans, giving time and money on the North Shore, and staying mindful of its environmental footprint from cultivation to retail.

From seed to sale

CNA Stores is a grower as well as a retailer. The company says it controls quality and sustainability “from seed to sale,” and it grows its in-house brands at a cultivation facility in Amesbury. State records back that up, with active licenses for both cultivation and product manufacturing at 57 South Hunt Road in Amesbury, operating since 2023.

That in-house work shows up on the shelves as three CNA brands: Claravita, Clear Gold Concentrates and Tumble & Toke. Between them, CNA says, the lineup covers both premium and budget-friendly options.

The Cannabar

Here is the part people talk about. CNA’s Haverhill page features it front and center: the store is home to the Cannabar, which the company calls a one-of-a-kind, deli-style cannabis experience exclusive to CNA Stores.

It works like a good deli counter. You look over the flower, smell it, choose what you like, and the staff weigh and package it right in front of you. Budtenders are on hand with recommendations if you want help deciding. CNA bills it as the North Shore’s only Cannabar, and it is a fun way to shop flower if you like to see exactly what you are getting.

What’s on the menu

Beyond the Cannabar, CNA Stores carries a full adult-use menu:

Flower and pre-rolls
Edibles
Vaporizers
Concentrates
Tinctures
Topicals
CBD
Accessories

The menu and specials change often, so check the Haverhill menu online before you head over.

A big record of giving back

CNA Stores puts real weight on community. The company says it has donated more than $1.7 million and contributed more than 3,300 volunteer hours to local causes in Amesbury, Haverhill and Dorchester, supporting nonprofits, veteran organizations and grassroots causes. It also says simply, “Every purchase helps us give back.”

Some of that work is very hands-on. CNA’s Snow Angel project clears snow for seniors and veterans so that emergency crews, home health aides and grocery deliveries can reach their homes in winter. Team members also water flowers at local veteran memorials, clean up trash around town, and help feed veterans in need. In a post marking more than five years of giving back, CNA counted nearly 3,500 volunteer hours since 2020.

Recognized on the North Shore

CNA lists a long shelf of recognition. The Haverhill Chamber of Commerce gave the company its John P. Ratka Award in 2021 for volunteerism and community support, and the company also lists an Above and Beyond Award from Amesbury’s mayor and volunteer recognition from the Amesbury Council on Aging. On the product side, CNA says its Blueberry Mimosa live rosin took first place at the 2025 NECANN Cup, and that both of its stores have earned a NECANN 5 Star Dispensary award. It says it has been voted the number one cannabis dispensary in Amesbury and Haverhill, and it displays a Best of North Shore badge for Best Cannabis Dispensary on the North Shore, noting 2026 as its third consecutive year. Its website also lists a USA Today honor for best cannabis dispensary on the Seacoast and North Shore, a Business of the Month award in Haverhill, and awards for volunteering and community work.

Order ahead with the CNA app

CNA has its own app for ordering ahead, and it sends alerts about exclusive deals and events at both stores. You can also order on the website. One tip: pre-orders end one hour before closing, so plan accordingly on a late run.

Learn on Beyond the Plant

CNA’s blog, Beyond the Plant, covers cannabis education and industry trends. It is a handy place to brush up before your visit, and the staff are always ready to fill in the details at the counter.

Plan your visit

Address. 558 River Street, Haverhill, MA 01832.

Hours. Monday through Saturday from 9am to 9pm, and Sunday from noon to 9pm. Pre-orders close one hour before closing.

Phone. (978) 241-4666.

Email. customerservice@cnastores.com.

Adults 21+. CNA Stores is an adult-use dispensary. Bring a valid, government-issued ID showing you are 21 or older.

The Amesbury store. 77 Macy Street, Amesbury, MA 01913, open daily from 9am to 9pm, phone (978) 792-5909.

Massachusetts cannabis basics

Coming down from New Hampshire or across the Merrimack Valley? Here are the state rules from the Cannabis Control Commission:

Age. 21 or older, with a government-issued ID for every retail purchase.
Carrying. Up to two ounces in public.
At home. Up to 10 ounces, with anything over two ounces locked up.
Where to use it. Not in public places and not on federal land.
In the car. No open containers in the passenger area. Keep cannabis in a closed container in the trunk or a locked glove compartment, and never drive under the influence.
State lines. Cannabis cannot leave Massachusetts, so it cannot go home to New Hampshire with you, and it cannot be mailed.

Your first visit, step by step

Check the menu or the app. See what is in today, and pre-order if you like.
Bring your ID. A valid government ID showing you are 21 or older.
Visit the Cannabar. See, smell and choose your flower, and watch it weighed out.
Try a house brand. Ask about Claravita, Clear Gold and Tumble & Toke.
Get the app. Turn on alerts for deals and events at both stores.

Getting to CNA Stores Haverhill

The store is at 558 River Street in Haverhill. Interstate 495 runs through the city with five exits, and Routes 97, 108, 110, 113 and 125 all cross Haverhill, so the store is easy to reach from across the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire. The Get directions button on this page opens the store in Google Maps.

Traveling by train? The MBTA Commuter Rail’s Haverhill line runs from Boston’s North Station to Haverhill, and Amtrak serves the Haverhill station as well, with service up to Portland, Maine.

Make a day of it in Haverhill

Haverhill sits on the Merrimack River about 35 miles north of Boston, right on the New Hampshire border, with 67,787 residents at the 2020 census. Shoes made its name: the industry earned it the nickname the Queen Slipper City, and by the end of 1913 about one in ten pairs of American shoes was made here.

History runs deep. In Grand Army of the Republic Park, a statue of Hannah Duston is described as the first statue in the United States erected to honor a woman. The Merrimack River runs through the city and separates the Bradford section from the rest of Haverhill. Bradford joined Haverhill on January 1, 1897, making it the only Massachusetts town annexed by a neighboring city other than Boston.

For time outdoors, Winnekenni Park Conservation Area surrounds Winnekenni Castle, built as a home in 1875, along with Lake Saltonstall. Haverhill is also home to the main campus of Northern Essex Community College. And music and horror fans will know one famous son: Rob Zombie was born here.

Why CNA Stores Haverhill is worth the stop

CNA Stores Haverhill has a story most dispensaries cannot match. It is veteran-owned, it grows its own brands in Amesbury, and it runs the Cannabar, a deli-style counter where you pick your flower and watch it weighed. It backs that up with more than a million dollars in community giving and thousands of volunteer hours, and a wall of local recognition.

Stop by River Street, step up to the Cannabar, and see for yourself what Completely Natural Alternative means to the people behind the counter.

For adults 21 and over. Please consume responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is CNA Stores in Haverhill?

CNA Stores Haverhill is at 558 River Street, Haverhill, MA 01832. You can call the store at (978) 241-4666 or email customerservice@cnastores.com. CNA Stores also has a second location at 77 Macy Street in Amesbury. Use the Get directions button on this page to plan your route.

What are CNA Stores Haverhill's hours?

CNA Stores Haverhill is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 9pm, and Sunday from noon to 9pm. Pre-orders end one hour before closing, so place your order a little early if you are heading over late. The Amesbury store is open daily from 9am to 9pm.

What is the CNA Cannabar?

The Cannabar is CNA’s deli-style flower counter. You look over the flower, smell it, choose what you like, and staff weigh and package it in front of you. CNA calls it a one-of-a-kind experience exclusive to CNA Stores, and budtenders are there to help you choose.

Is CNA Stores veteran-owned?

Yes. CNA Stores describes itself as a veteran-owned cannabis dispensary and cultivator. Hiring and supporting veterans is part of its stated values, and the company says it supports veteran organizations along with other nonprofits and community causes across Amesbury, Haverhill and Dorchester.

Does CNA Stores grow its own cannabis?

Yes. CNA Stores grows its in-house brands at a cultivation facility in Amesbury, and state records show active cultivation and product manufacturing licenses there since 2023. Its house brands are Claravita, Clear Gold Concentrates and Tumble & Toke, covering premium and budget-friendly options.