Solar Cannabis Co. Dispensary in Seekonk MA

Coffee and donuts, then cannabis

Plenty of people in Seekonk once stopped at 1735 Fall River Avenue for coffee and a donut. Now they stop for something else. Solar Cannabis Co. Dispensary in Seekonk MA fills the former Supreme Coffee & Donuts building on Route 6, and when it opened it became the very first adult-use cannabis store in town.

It is a small, friendly shop with a big location. Route 6 is a busy main road, the Rhode Island line is only about a mile away, and I-195 is just around the corner. If you live nearby, or you are heading home from a race night at the Speedway across the street, here is what to know before you walk in.

Open since December 2021

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission lists 1735 Fall River Avenue as an active, licensed adult-use cannabis retailer, open since December 3, 2021.

A long road to Route 6

Getting here took patience. When the store held its ribbon cutting, NBC 10 News reported that town selectmen said it had taken more than two years to get the shop open, plus a six-month delay caused by COVID.

Seekonk keeps its cannabis market small on purpose. “We only have two licenses here in Seekonk,” Board of Selectmen chairperson Justin Sullivan told the station. He said the tax revenue from the shop “has already been designated towards future projects” for town infrastructure, and the station reported that the agreement with the town also includes donations to community charities. So a stop here does a little something for the town, too.

Small shop, quick service

Do not expect a warehouse. Solar’s Seekonk page describes the store as “The recently-renovated 1,800 square foot dispensary,” with five points of sale and ample parking. Five registers in a space that size means you are not waiting long, even when Route 6 traffic is heavy.

The size also keeps things personal. The Google reviews Solar shows on its Seekonk page read like notes from regulars. “Christina always remembers her regular customers!” says one. Another shopper says a budtender named Courtney was “awesome. Such a great bubbly personality!” And one longtime customer sums it up: “Great quality product with a smile always’ keeps me coming back.”

Part of a sun-powered family

Seekonk is the second of three Solar shops in Massachusetts. The brand grows its own flower at a solar-powered facility in Somerset, built around the idea of cannabis with a smaller energy footprint, and it later opened a third shop in Dartmouth. In Seekonk you get that same homegrown flower, just a few minutes from the state line.

What’s on the menu

Solar’s Seekonk page lists the brand’s sustainably cultivated flower, non-solvent concentrates, CO2-derived extracts and vegan edibles. The Seekonk page also invites shoppers to visit the Solar Bud Bar, which links to the store’s whole flower selection, so flower fans should start there. Pre-rolls, vapes and other categories have their own pages on the site. Menus change often, so check the Seekonk online menu before you go.

Order ahead and earn rewards

Solar’s general FAQ says to pick a store and order ahead through that store’s shop link, which is handy if you want to get in and out during rush hour.

Regulars should also join the Solar Insiders Club. According to the program page, members earn 5% store cash back on every purchase, plus early access to new product drops, insider promotions and 10% off Solar merch and accessories. You can sign up online, in store or through the app on the App Store.

Tips from the Solar blog: read the label like a pro

Solar’s blog has two short guides that make the numbers on a cannabis label a lot less mysterious.

Terpene percentage. In its post on why terpene percentages matter, Solar explains that terpenes are the aromatic compounds behind how cannabis smells and tastes. “Terpenes shape flavor, aroma, and character just as much as THC content shapes potency,” the blog says. Most flower lands between 1% and 3% total terpenes, and terpene-rich batches can reach 3% to 4%. The post links common terpenes to familiar aromas:

Limonene. Citrus.
Pinene. Pine and forest floor.
Myrcene. Earthy and musky.
Linalool and terpinolene. Floral and sweet.
Caryophyllene. Spicy and peppery.

The shopping tips are simple. Check the total terpene number on the label or the lab report, ask a budtender to compare two options, and smell the flower when you can. Two jars with the same THC can still be very different, and the same strain can test differently from batch to batch, so keep notes on what you like.

Total Active Cannabinoids. Another post explains TAC, a number you will see on many labels. In Solar’s words, “It refers to the collective amount of all cannabinoids in a product, not just THC.” That means TAC adds up THC, CBD and smaller cannabinoids such as CBG and CBC. A higher TAC does not automatically mean a better pick, the blog says, because the mix matters. Use it as one clue next to aroma, flavor and the terpene profile, and ask staff to show you the lab report if you are unsure.

Plan your visit

Address. 1735 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771.

Hours. Monday through Wednesday, 8am to 9pm. Thursday through Saturday, 8am to 10pm. Sunday, 9am to 9pm.

Phone. (508) 557-1717.

Getting there. The store is on Route 6 across from Seekonk Speedway, about 15 minutes east of Providence and 15 minutes west of Fall River. From Providence, take I-195 East to exit 1 onto Route 114A South, then turn left onto Route 6 East. The store is on the right, just past Valvoline Instant Oil Change. From Cape Cod, take I-195 West to the same exit 1, then follow the same turns.

Parking. Ample parking right at the store.

Payment. Solar’s FAQ says it takes cash or a debit card with a PIN, and there is a cashless ATM on site.

Adults 21+. This is an adult-use store, open to anyone 21 or older with a valid photo ID. No medical card needed.

Returns. Solar’s FAQ says all sales are final. If a product turns out to be defective, management may inspect it and offer an exchange.

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. With the Rhode Island line about a mile away, that rule matters for many Seekonk shoppers.

Your first visit, step by step

Peek at the Seekonk menu. See what is on the shelf and what is on special.
Order ahead for a quick stop. Great for busy evenings on Route 6.
Bring ID and payment. Photo ID showing you are 21 or older, plus cash or a debit card with a PIN.
Read the label. Look at total terpenes and TAC, not just THC.
Join the Insiders Club. Start earning 5% cash back on day one.

Make a day of it in Seekonk

Seekonk is a Bristol County town of 15,531 people (2020 census), sitting right on the Rhode Island border just east of Providence. It was settled in 1636 and incorporated in 1812 from the western half of Rehoboth. The black Canada geese that Wikipedia says give the town its name still turn up today, and a goose in flight appears on the town seal.

The town’s map has changed a lot. The earliest known people here were the Wampanoag, and early English settlers in the area included William Blackstone and Roger Williams. In 1653, the Wampanoag leader Ossamequin and his son Wamsetto signed a deed for land that includes Seekonk, and the area was later caught up in King Philip’s War, which began in 1675. In 1862, after a U.S. Supreme Court decision on the state line, about two-thirds of Seekonk went to Rhode Island and became parts of East Providence and Pawtucket. Today’s Seekonk is what was left on the Massachusetts side.

For fun, Seekonk Speedway, a one-third-mile oval on Route 6, is right across the street from the store. Seekonk Grand Prix offers amusement rides and mini golf, the town has three golf courses, and Old Grist Mill Pond is another local landmark. Solar’s Seekonk page also points to the Fear Town haunted house nearby, and for food it suggests The Hamilton Diner, Reds Kitchen Bar and Eats Restaurant.

Getting around is easy. I-195 meets Route 114A at exit 1, and Routes 6, 44 and 152 cross town. There is a RIPTA bus stop on Commerce Way, the South Attleboro commuter rail station is close by, and T. F. Green Airport is about 13 miles away.

Why Solar Cannabis Co. Seekonk is worth the stop

A former donut shop turned into the town’s first dispensary, a team that remembers regulars by name, five registers in a cozy space and flower grown by its own sister facility: Solar Cannabis Co. Seekonk makes a quick stop on Route 6 feel like a visit to the neighborhood shop. Pull in and say hi.

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