A cannabis strain menu is the list of flower, pre-rolls, vapes, concentrates, and edibles a dispensary has in stock, sorted by strain name, type, THC and CBD content, weight, and price. It is the fastest way to compare what is available today and match a product to the effect you want, whether that is sleep, focus, or symptom relief.
Most legal menus in the US refresh daily because inventory moves fast. A strain listed this morning can sell out by evening, so confirm the batch and potency on the package label at checkout.
Top Pick: How to Read a Cannabis Menu
What information appears on a cannabis strain menu?
Strain name and lineage
Names like Blue Dream or GMO are marketing labels, and the same name from two growers can be different genetics. Reputable menus list the breeder or the parent strains so you know what you are buying.
Cannabinoid percentages
THC and CBD percentages describe potency per gram of dried flower or per unit for edibles. Flower commonly tests between 15% and 30% THC, while CBD-dominant cultivars may show less than 1% THC.
Terpene profile
Terpenes such as myrcene, limonene, and caryophyllene drive aroma and may shape how a strain feels. Menus that publish terpene content give you a more reliable preview than the indica or sativa label alone.
Weight tiers and price
Flower is sold by gram, eighth (3.5 g), quarter, and ounce, and the price per gram usually drops as the weight goes up. Vapes and edibles are priced per unit, often with milligram totals such as 100 mg THC per package.
How do indica, sativa, and hybrid labels help?
Those three terms are traditional categories based on plant structure and origin, and modern genetics have blurred them. Use them as a starting point for the experience you want, then let terpenes and THC percentage refine the choice.
How do you choose a strain from the menu?
- Set the goal first: relaxation, energy, sleep, or symptom relief.
- Pick the format, since flower, vape, and edible deliver effects at different speeds.
- Check potency against your tolerance, and start low with edibles.
- Match terpenes and reported effects to that goal.
- Compare price per gram or per milligram, not just the sticker price.
Does a higher THC percentage mean a better strain?
No. Higher THC raises the chance of anxiety, dry mouth, and impaired coordination, especially for new consumers, and it says nothing about flavor or how the strain feels. A 20% flower with a terpene profile you enjoy often beats a 30% flower you do not.
What else should you check before ordering?
Confirm the legal purchase age in your state, your daily purchase limit, and whether the menu price includes excise and sales tax. In-store pickups usually require a government ID, and online orders may require the same check when you arrive.