My gf and I were visiting Asheville for valentines weekend and thankfully stopped by this location…read more We met David and "tall chick" Mika who were both super knowledgeable on their products and so funny/just awesome to talk to in general. It made a great addition to our trip. Thanks Mika and David!

I want to thank you for helping me break my buy local habit. Recently I called four different smoke…read moreshops (2 OG locations and 2 independent stores) about a particular product. I was very specific and all four employees assured me they had what I wanted. When I showed up the next day no one had what I wanted. They just told me what I wanted to hear. I went online and had the product in 2 days. So again thank you for freeing me from having to deal with local shops.

Saw a shirt in the window the night before I wanted to buy for my stepdaughter. Came back the next…read moreday at 11:15, but the shop was still closed even though window hours said they open at 11. That probably should have been a clue about the type of service they provide. I came back an hour later to try to get the shirt. The store was 100% EMPTY except for the guy behind the counter. Politely asked if he minded me taking my mask off while no one else was there because I have a documented medical condition (legally exempt from the mandate) that makes it hard for me to breathe. From across the store, he told me no. I tried to explain to him I legitimately have a condition and medical documentation I could show him and that I put the mask back on if anyone else comes into the store. He told me to keep the mask on or get out. He didn't give me a reason for why he had a problem. He didn't offer me an alternative, he just was rude. Then, as I left, he sarcastically yelled out for me to "have a nice day". I've made the same request at other stores, and have NEVER been denied because I only ask when there are no other customers in the store. I even openly disclose my condition instead of just saying I'm exempt because I want them to know I'm not just trying to break the rules. It wasn't because it was an "Asheville thing" because three other stores were OK with it as long as no one else was around. I don't go in trying to cause problems. I don't try to make a statement. I just try to give my business to local shops who are willing to work with me and my disability. Once I stopped crying and shaking from the unexpected confrontation, I took my money to another store. One who helped me out instead of being intolerant and hateful. So, if you want to give your business to a place with staff who bullied a woman with an incurable disease when there was absolutely no reason to be a jerk, they may have stuff worth buying. But hey, I probably gave him a chance to brag to people how he got to throw an anti-masker out of the store. Glad one of us got something positive out of exchange.

First off, this is the best smoke shop I have ever been to. My wife and I stopped by while on a…read moreroad trip. We were helped by a dark haired gentleman who was incredibly friendly and super knowledgeable. He was able to answer every question I had for him, and he offered me some suggestions based on what I had mentioned while talking to him and ended up with a perfect glass piece for me and some legal CBD concentrate. We also left with an awesome dragon incense holder. Pair the great selection with the incredible customer service and you have a recipe for the best shop I've visited to date.

Highly recommended when in Asheville. Laid back and friendly. Large outdoor porch. Excellent…read moreselection.

Great place to relax and have a cigar - knowledgeable and friendly staff and a great valueread more

I have been coming to this shop since not long after it opened and I have to say that every time…read moreI've gone the employees are super friendly and helpful. They answer any questions I've had and if they didn't know they were honest and told me the truth. I recommend this shop to anyone needing a smoke shop.

They're super dope and nice. Check them out! They're…read moredefinitely really cool Huxley is the best employee ever too

New person working there is not knowledgeable and HE personally decided to change how the discounts…read morework. Please do not go here. The manager is good and knowledgeable but employee turnover and overall knowledge is terrible. They do not care how much money you spend there and fight over commisions

Always good products and deliveries are on time. Wish we still lived in Arden so we could stop by.read more

Appalachian Standard is a great business and our go-to source for healthy and all natural products…read moreat great prices. The staff is friendly and a pleasure to deal with. If you are in western NC, you must go by their greenhouses and farms. Jesse and his crew are great to deal with. This is a family and veteran owned business with a hard-working crew who will not disappoint.

Huge amount of vintage snd Antique! Old Tobacco Barn made for booths of everything you could…read moreimagine from the past, plus reinvented items. We visit each time coming to Asheville. Biltmour estate near(10min) may want to bring a truck!

Prices here are the cheapest I've found. Great service and the staff is always friendly, always a…read moregreat welcome, and your always remembered. Best feature also, is that they have a drive through window for the days you just can't get out of the car. This is the only place we go for our tobacco needs.

This place is good for the fact that they always have what I'm looking for, and the prices are…read moremostly reasonable. On the flipside though, there are obvious communication issues between management and staff, and even between the staff members themselves. On more than one occasion, they've had a sign posted that promises a discount on certain items. But when you get to the register, the discount doesn't ring up and the staff acts like they know nothing about it. Another time, an employee told me to stop by the next morning because they were getting a big shipment and there would be free samples. But when I came back and asked about it, the guy looked at me like I had three heads. I don't mean to keep piling on here, but the staff also seem to lack any knowledge of the products they are selling. If I have a question about something, no one can answer it or make suggestions. They are mostly nice about it, but it gets to be a little frustrating. I suppose if you go in here knowing exactly what you want -- and you're willing to ignore the advertised discounts -- this place would be great. As it stands, however, I hope the management sees what's going on and improves upon it.

This is the best head shop in town. They have everything a smoker/vaper needs. Their prices are…read moresuper competitive, they charge half of what average smokeshops in other cities charge (Asheville has an extremely competitive smoking market.) and they carry parts and coils for a wide range of products including yocan wax vapes. If you need it, High Life probably has it. They have a friendly staff, including Frank. They have always treated me with the utmost respect and I always look forward to visiting this establishment.

Love these folks! Always take great care of me and order in supplies for me to get extra before…read morelong trips or surgeries where U can't drive for a bit. They keep my dogs CBD well stocked, which I love. They respect the dollar bill & understand that having low, medium & higher priced varieties of items is important. The manager is cool about getting stock in other stores for you, if another location is closer to you. Hurricane Helene flooded this location & entire shopping center, so I am sad. I don't know if they will rebuild there. I am sure they lost everything. I feel bad for them. Their Tunnel Rd store was awesome though and opened with no power for cash sales even in those first few days where we couldn't find food, water and gas. We were so appreciative of them. All my neighbors go there now, too and they all rave about them.

Amazing service! Top notch shop!!! Walk in humidor, all the vapes, isolated compounds, gummies,…read moreroll your own supplies, glass, papers... all you need. The owner is no BS, smart and personable. I will return when in the area. I travel a lot and enjoy good smokes and good service. Very clean.

My favorite shop around. I come up frequently from Charlotte and always find what I want here…read more Friendly staff that won't smother you.

Stopped in to get a nice cigar to take to Blue Ghost brewing Thursday night…read more The sign out front said Tobacco Emporium but the owner Paul said he's just never changed the sign after he bought the business. After looking over the offerings I selected a Estaban Carerra 60x6.5 oscuro behemoth that I took to Blue Ghost brewing and after supper we sat up our camp chairs up in Firefly field and I puffed on this tasty cigar, we drank a few beers and just enjoyed life for awhile. Paul was friendly and helpful and said the cigar I selected was one of his best sellers. Also with his store not being right on main street, his prices are better than the cigar shop that is right on main street. If you're a cigar smoker and looking for a good cigar in downtown Hendersonville, give the Tobacco Merchant a try.