Butter operates two flagship dispensary locations in Michigan - Ann Arbor at 509 State Circle and Berkley at 2222 West Eleven Mile Road, serving the Greater Ann Arbor and Detroit metropolitan areas. Their reach now extends to New York through partnerships with premium retailers like The Travel Agency.Their comprehensive product lineup includes premium flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, concentrates, topicals, tinctures, and accessories. Butter's signature offerings feature strain-specific flower categorized by effects including unique cultivars like Deep Fried Ice Cream, Happily Ever After, and Alien Cookies x Kush Mints #11, alongside their popular gummies and infused spreadable products.Their vertically integrated operation includes cultivation, manufacturing, and retail, with advanced growing techniques featuring 15 cultivators across 4 double-tiered rooms - significantly more hands-on than typical cultivation facilities. This intensive cultivation approach allows for maximum plant care and the development of rich terpene profiles. With over 150 licensed retailers now carrying Butter products across Michigan, they've established themselves as a trusted brand throughout the state.
Founded in 2018 and rooted in Michigan's cannabis community, Butter emerged from co-founder Chris Klamkin's vision to create a lifestyle brand that bridges quality cannabis with authentic community connection. The brand was first introduced to the Michigan market in early 2023, quickly establishing itself as a premium cannabis destination.From their cultivation facility in Flint, Michigan, Butter built their foundation on community investment, employing over 70% of their workforce from the local Flint area across their 50+ person team. Their first retail location opened in Ann Arbor in late 2023, followed by their flagship Berkley dispensary in November 2023. The Berkley location features innovative design elements including a green roof and dedicated parking for 29 vehicles.In a significant milestone for 2024, Butter expanded beyond Michigan into New York's burgeoning cannabis market, partnering with The Travel Agency dispensaries across Manhattan and Brooklyn. This expansion marked the brand's evolution from regional favorite to multi-state cannabis lifestyle company, staying true to their founding principle that "people and plants are better together."
Butter's mission centers on making high-quality cannabis products accessible to all while bettering society through the transformative power of the plant. Their core philosophy emphasizes honesty, transparency, and unwavering integrity in every aspect of their operation, grounding themselves in science while pursuing excellence.The company believes cannabis has the power to help individuals become better versions of themselves, and with proper understanding, all consumers should realize their desired effects from cannabis products. Rather than claiming perfection, Butter is driven by "a relentless desire for exceptionalism," challenging themselves to surpass yesterday's standards and cultivate something extraordinary.Their commitment extends beyond products to community impact, particularly through their significant employment of Flint community members, demonstrating that building a "butter world" means investing in the people and places that make cannabis culture possible.
What sets Butter apart in Michigan's competitive cannabis market is their genuine commitment to craft without the typical industry buzzword marketing. They're refreshingly honest about their pursuit - not claiming to be the absolute best, but consistently challenging themselves to rise above the ordinary.Their cultivation approach is impressive - deploying 15 cultivators across double-tiered grow rooms when most facilities use just 1-2 people per room. This hands-on methodology translates to flower with exceptional terpene profiles and consistent quality that deal-seekers can trust.For bargain hunters, Butter offers solid value with their Early Bird specials (15% off from 9-11am on select days) and a robust loyalty program featuring exclusive discounts and limited-edition merchandise. Their unique strain names and effect-based categorization make selection easy, while their expansion into New York proves they're a brand with serious growth potential. When you choose Butter, you're supporting a company that truly believes people and plants are better together.