Sunnyside Dispensary Opens in Bridgeport

New cannabis shop operated by Cresco Labs offers medical and recreational products.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:21am

A stylized 3D illustration of a modern, brightly-colored dispensary storefront with customers entering, representing the opening of Sunnyside in Bridgeport and the expansion of the legal cannabis industry.The new Sunnyside cannabis dispensary in Bridgeport, Ohio brings greater access and a vibrant retail presence to the underserved community.Bridgeport Today

Sunnyside, a new marijuana dispensary operated by Cresco Labs, has opened its doors in Bridgeport, Ohio. The shop offers a variety of cannabis products for both medical and recreational use, serving an underserved community near the Ohio-West Virginia border.

Why it matters

The opening of Sunnyside marks the second dispensary in Belmont County and the first for Cresco Labs, providing greater access to cannabis products in an area where options have been limited. As more states legalize marijuana, the expansion of dispensaries into smaller communities is an important trend to watch.

The details

Sunnyside is located at 435 Main St. in Bridgeport and will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The dispensary offers a full line of medical and adult-use products including flower, vape cartridges, edibles, tinctures, topicals, and gummies. The only difference between medical and recreational products is the tax rate paid by customers.

  • Sunnyside dispensary opened its doors on Friday, April 11, 2026.
  • The new location marks Cresco Labs' 73rd dispensary in the country and 7th in Ohio.

The players

Cresco Labs

A cannabis company that operates Sunnyside dispensaries, with a focus on serving underserved communities.

Benjamin Keaton

The district manager for Cresco Labs in Ohio, overseeing the new Sunnyside location in Bridgeport.

Janelle Moore

The store manager of the new Sunnyside dispensary in Bridgeport.

Norma Teasdale

The mayor of Bridgeport, Ohio, who expressed happiness about Sunnyside opening in the village.

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What they’re saying

“A lot of communities like this don't really have the same type of access to dispensaries. So, for us, it's about serving areas where shoppers or patients or whoever, don't have as far of a commute to get to a store like this. It was really important for us to be able to come to Bridgeport.”

— Benjamin Keaton, Cresco Labs district manager for Ohio

“I'm really pleased with the fact that Sunnyside has picked our village to open, and I know it's a secure and safe dispensary. We're just happy to have a new business and a good business here.”

— Norma Teasdale, Mayor of Bridgeport

What’s next

Sunnyside Dispensary is now open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., serving both medical and recreational cannabis customers in Bridgeport and the surrounding region.

The takeaway

The opening of Sunnyside Dispensary in the underserved community of Bridgeport, Ohio demonstrates the continued expansion of the legal cannabis industry into smaller markets and the importance of providing greater access to these products for both medical and recreational users.