B’leaf Dispensary in Ware MA

B’leaf, your hometown joint

B’leaf Wellness Centre calls itself “Your Hometown Joint,” and in Ware, that is not just a slogan. The dispensary at 24 West Main Street is run by a mother-and-daughter team who have lived in Ware for decades, and it describes itself as women-owned and family-run. Read on for everything to know before you visit B’leaf Dispensary in Ware MA.

“These are our people,” co-founder Lori Sinclair told The Reminder before the shop opened. If you live in the Quaboag Hills or are driving Route 9 past the Quabbin, here is what to know about B’leaf.

A family affair

B’leaf was founded by Lori Sinclair, who has lived in Ware for more than 30 years and brings over 30 years of business experience, and her daughter Megan Sinclair, a lifelong Ware resident and University of Massachusetts Amherst graduate. The idea came from Lori’s son, Ryan, who had nearly 18 years of experience in the industry. “He had a passion for it,” Megan said, and the family decided to go for it.

It took nearly four years, according to The Reminder, including working with the town on its cannabis bylaws and a host community agreement.

Bringing a downtown building back

B’leaf moved into the former Ware Café, which closed during the pandemic. The building had serious water damage, and Ryan said it needed a full renovation or it would have been torn down. Starting in the fall of 2021, the family remodeled the interior and updated the outside with new signs and murals. The owners hope their shop will encourage other businesses to open on Main Street.

Open since December 2022

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission lists 24 West Main Street as an active, licensed adult-use cannabis retailer, open since December 14, 2022. The family had hoped to open in time for Christmas that year, and it did.

At opening, B’leaf hired six full-time and four part-time employees from the area, not counting owners and management.

The team behind the counter

When B’leaf opened, the family brought in experienced help to run the shop day to day, including general manager Laurie Gloster and compliance officer Casey Nothe. Nothe told The Reminder the team was grateful for the community’s support and asked neighbors for the chance to show that B’leaf would run a careful, compliant shop. The family also set out to hire locally, so many of the faces behind the counter are Ware neighbors too.

The Sinclairs have thought about growth as well. Ware’s bylaws allow up to four dispensaries in town, The Reminder noted, and Ryan said the family would “love” to expand someday, since the state allows a company up to three retail licenses. For now, the focus is on making the Main Street shop the best it can be.

Care comes first

B’leaf puts it in capital letters on its website: “WE CARE about our local community and our customers as individuals.” The shop says its goal is strong customer service and education, so shoppers can make informed choices about their health and wellness. “We care what we give people,” Ryan told The Reminder.

The team set out to build “a reputation with top notch customer service,” as compliance officer Casey Nothe put it, and shoppers seem to agree. One review on B’leaf’s site calls it “the best dispensary in Ware! Great customer service and offers a wide selection with great pricing!” B’leaf also says it was named one of the best dispensaries in Massachusetts in 2025 by Boston.com.

Local growers, local makers

B’leaf works with local farmers and manufacturers to find quality plants and products. When it opened, the team planned more than 200 products across a range of brands and pricing tiers, with detailed terpene and cannabinoid profiles. The shop carries flower, pre-rolls, edibles, vaporizers, tinctures and more.

Giving back

From the start, the family wanted to give back. Megan told The Reminder the shop planned a donation or suggestion box for local organizations, plus food drives. The shop says it supports local businesses, charities and residents, and it credits Ware’s long history of small business.

A discreet, secure shop

B’leaf runs a careful operation. When it opened, The Reminder reported that IDs are checked twice, once at the door and again at purchase, the sales floor is the only public area, and the storefront is not visible from the street.

Built for learning

Education is a big part of the B’leaf approach. The shop says it wants every customer to understand what they are buying, and it offers product information to help people make informed decisions about their health and wellness. When it opened, compliance officer Nothe said the products would come with detailed profiles of terpenes and cannabinoids, so you can see more than just a THC number. If you are new to cannabis, tell the team, and they will walk you through the options at your own pace.

Pre-order or walk in

You can pre-order online through B’leaf’s website or simply walk in. Join the VIP list to hear about new items, vendor pop-ups and member-only exclusives.

A Quabbin day trip

B’leaf’s spot in downtown Ware makes it an easy stop on a day at the Quabbin Reservoir. Most of the Winsor Dam and its spillway sit within Ware’s borders, and the lookout tower on Quabbin Hill is a favorite spot for a view across the water. The reservoir has a long story of its own: whole towns in the valley, including two that bordered Belchertown, were disincorporated in 1938 to make way for it. Walking the dam on a clear afternoon, then heading back into town along Route 9, makes for a relaxed Ware outing.

Just remember the rules. Cannabis use is not allowed in public places, and the Quabbin Reservation is public land, so save your purchase for home.

What to know before you go

A few practical tips make a first visit smoother. Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID, since it is checked at the door and again at the counter. Payment options can vary from shop to shop, so call ahead at (413) 277-0599 if you have a question about how to pay. Pre-ordering online is the fastest way through on a busy day, and joining the VIP list keeps you in the loop on vendor pop-ups, which are a fun way to meet the people who make the products on the shelf.

Plan your visit

Address. 24 West Main Street, Ware, MA 01082, in downtown Ware.

Hours. Open every day, 8am to 8pm.

Phone. (413) 277-0599.

Order ahead. Pre-order online or walk in.

Adults 21+. B’leaf is adult-use only. Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID showing you are 21 or older; it is checked at the door and at purchase.

Massachusetts cannabis basics

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, and anything over two ounces must be 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. Use a closed container in the trunk or a locked glove compartment, and never drive under the influence.
State lines. It is illegal to take cannabis out of Massachusetts, and it cannot be mailed.

Your first visit, step by step

Pre-order online. Or just walk in.
Bring your ID. It is checked twice.
Tell the team what you like. Education is part of the service.
Ask about local products. B’leaf works with local farmers and makers.
Join the VIP list. Hear about pop-ups and exclusives.

Make a day of it in Ware

Ware is a Hampshire County town of 10,066 people (2020 census), the easternmost town in the county. It was settled in 1717 and incorporated in 1775. The first grist and sawmills went up on the river in 1729, and for nearly a century the Otis company was the town’s biggest employer. When the mills faced closure in the mid-1930s, townspeople bought them and formed Ware Industries Inc., earning Ware the nickname “The Town That Can’t Be Licked.”

Ware sits at the southern end of the Quabbin Reservoir. Most of the Winsor Dam and its spillway are in town, and Ware’s part of the Quabbin Reservation includes a lookout tower on Quabbin Hill, a great place for a view. The Ware River flows through the southeast of town, and the Swift River forms its western boundary.

Ware’s spirit of buying back its own mills says a lot about the town, and it is the same small-business pride the Sinclairs talk about when they explain why they opened on Main Street. Ware has a few famous names, too. Its notable people include Samuel Colt, inventor of the repeating pistol, Candy Cummings, the 1870s ballplayer credited with inventing the curveball, and Dana White, president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Route 9, central Massachusetts’ main east-west road, runs right through town along the edge of the Quabbin Reservation, and Route 32 crosses the east side.

Why B’leaf is worth the stop

A mother-daughter shop rooted in Ware, a downtown building brought back to life, local farmers and makers on the shelves, a team that cares about every customer and doors open 8am to 8pm every day: B’leaf is exactly what a hometown joint should be. Stop in on your way to the Quabbin.

Cannabis is for adults 21 and over. Please consume responsibly.