Amazing service, my wife went in to pick me up some pipe tobacco. All she knew is I didn't want English and was looking for a good aromatic. Been a long time since I had good pipe tobacco! I miss it so much, just so thrilled I found this place. Prices are solid, I've picked up cigars from the old location. All good stuff, nothing I wouldn't buy. read more

FK Kirsten Tobacconist - Pipe kit! Brigham pipe and some good smelling stuff. - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Prices, staff, great place. A very easy place to find in downtown Seattle, Washington.

The shop itself is a 20 minute drive from downtown, in the SODO district where the auto warehouses are, but it's totally worth the drive! It's a quaint little shop with a wide selection of fresh, well-kept cigars. The prices are fair. The cigars come in different price ranges, and they are well-stocked with hard-to-find brands. All fresh and well-maintained. They have an excellent selection of pipes as well. And the Kirsten pipe is their house brand. It's a beautiful and cool-smoking instrument that's lots of fun to use and easy to clean. Price is also fair. Pete was managing the store when I came in, and he was absolutely fabulous and helped me with my choices. Highly recommend this shop for lovers of cigars and pipes. I would love to come back again. read more

Just started my cigar journey a couple months ago. Came in here 2 times. Once with my fiancé and the second with a friend. Met both Stacy and her husband on those separate visits and the customer service and down to earth warmth is what is missing in any store. Superb selection of big name classics and a huge variety of boutique and limited cigars. Unfortunately we are moving and will regretfully miss this place. Sad I had to get into cigars so late and finding this gem right before the move. This would have been my go to spot! read more

The ultimate place to buy premium cigars, selection is excellent if you like Opus X best selection in the state,whatever your preference is you will definitely find it at F.K. Kirsten,I recommend checking this place out. read more

Paul is one of the most knowledgeable cigar people I go to when I have to pick up some for special occasions. Friendly atmosphere and great customer service. read more

I am a Cigar noob, but not a Customer Service rookie. I have been into this Tobacconist 3x now and each time I am amazed at the patience and respect I am given. Today and last Thursday, Paul helped me choose several cigars and I walked away a Winner! The variety is head spinning for this beginner and some of the stock is, to be frank, intimidating. In a city full of "expert" opinions, I am soaking up background knowledge and folklore, and seeing the salesman enjoying my journey with me. I simply cannot wait to go back. Bobby read more

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Very knowledgeable people!Excellent Service. Great Kirsten pipes and tobacco blends! Stacy is a Kirsten! read more

Helpful staff great location and nice selection of cigars and pipe tobacco. They have sticks from the big names like Perdomo, Arturo, Fuente, EP, Carrillo, etc.... But they also have boutique brands like southern draw, Caldwell, etc. for pipe smokers they have house blends as well as non-house blend tins and bulk pouches. read more

I went in last weekend and was greeted by Kirsten herself. She helped me pick out some new pipe tobacco and sold me a churchwarden too. I loved the tobacco I've tried so far, and I can't wait to try all the varieties I got. Great shop. read more

It's hard to be a tobacconist in Seattle. Governor Gregoire seems hell bent on running them out of town with debilitating legislation, when she can't make the simple distinction between a pack of Marlboro Reds and a Macanudo. Luckily F.K. Kirsten caters almost exclusively to one of a man's (or an adventurous woman's) last simple pleasures - fine cigars and pipe tobaccos. Unlike other less scrupulous cigar shops in the county (I won't name names), Kirsten, run by two sisters, is a gorgeous little place in South Lake Union with one of the best kept humidors I've ever laid eyes on. If that wasn't cause enough to visit, one huge advantage this company has over its competitors is pricing. Where I've spent upwards of $15 for a 90+ rated stick at other stores, I get the same for half that at Kirsten. Not only are they knowledgeable at Kirsten, but the siblings have been on trips to see the cigars rolled themselves to be sure of what they're buying. Almost singlehandedly, F.K. Kirsten is keeping pleasure smoking alive in a city that could really use the de-stressing properties that accompany it. read more

FK Kirsten Tobacconist - F.K. Kirsten South Lake Union - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

FK Kirsten is a very nice tobacco store right next to the Pan Pacific Hotel in Seattle. Paul was working and let me take my time browsing through their well stocked walk in humidor. The selection was very good and prices were very fair. I ended up picking up a couple excellently maintained Ashton ESG 20 Year Salutes for about $20 each. I am not a pipe smoker however it appeared that FK Kirsten has a great selection of pipes, pipe tobacco and pipe accessories. The only negative was that they sell cigarettes. Overall a very good little tobacconist. read more

FK Kirsten Tobacconist - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

been here about 6 or 7 times this place is great and the ladys who own it are great. The gal knows her stuff and even smokes cigars. If you spend a little time with her she will gluid you in the right direction of what you are looking for. They have some real good stuff!!! i recomend you take a empty credit card with you cause good cigars arent cheap baby..remember hand made products cost money dont be a cheap o.. ok moving on to there fisher mans terminal store avoid it at all cost just come to the one down in bell town if you dont know excatly what you are looking for. the old man makes you feel like you are wasting his time for walking in the door. i sent a nooby cigar buddy in there and he said the old man was rude to him as well and not helpfull. So dear old man you work in a retail store that your kids own please be nice to you customers and please be nice to people that want to lean about what some of us love. you are just hurting the dieing breed of cigar smokers.... read more

Quality selection of cigars, staff is always very knowledgeable and helpful. Only tobacco-shop in Seattle I've returned to show support and give my business too read more

As far as I am aware, there are really only three cigar/tobacco shops in Seattle that are worth going to if you're looking for premium cigars and/or pipe tobacco, and FK Kirsten is definitely one of them (the other two being Rain City Cigar and Union Cigar Society). When the company was founded 80 years ago (apparently it's the oldest remaining tobacco shop in the state), FK Kirsten started out as a maker of handcrafted pipes, and although they still make them and sell them in the shop, I only smoke cigars and thus that's what this review is about. They have a great, very central location right in South Lake Union, so no matter what part of the city you are in they are never too far away. They have a big walk-in humidor with an impressive selection, both in terms of quantity and variety. You'll see many of the well known, big name brands in addition to many that you probably haven't seen before. South Lake Union is a pricey part of town, but FK Kirsten's prices are reasonable. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The owner, who is the granddaughter of the company's founder, Frederick K. Kirsten, is sometimes there and happy to help her customers (for an interesting story, ask her about the time she received a phone call out of the blue from none other than Paul Allen, inquiring if she would be willing to relocate her shop from where it was at the time to its current location). read more

I went to this Tobacconist for the first time yesterday to by a Kirsten pipe from the source. The wonderful lady I bought it from is the Granddaughter of the inventor. The experience was as pleasant as it could be. I got an extensive education about the pipe and she was very patient and happy to answer all my questions. It's a local family owned company. Another item of note was while I was there a number of "regulars" came in and I got the feeling that this was a place where people felt welcome and happy to come by. By the way the pipe smokes excellent and cleans up quick. I will likely be moving my former favorite Dunhill and Peterson to the back of the rotation. read more

I've been going to this shop in its current location for only around a month, but I used to shop their Westlake location for years. The products which are available here are some of the best you can get, carefully selected and mostly finer higher-end cigars. This is a somewhat small shop, but there's plenty to choose from, from My Father to Davidoff, to Fuente and illusione. They keep the humidors going, and I've always been satisfied with what I buy, no dried out sticks here.. Prices are reasonable and match the market, no crazy inflating going on. But what sets this shop apart is the owners. They are respectful, kind, and accommodating. This is how you should run a cigar shop. Kudos to these good people. read more

Piss poor customer service. I went out of my way to spend money at their retailer because I've been told several cigar aficionados that this a great place with knowledgeable friendly service. Well, I walk in the door and the employee (later I discover his name is "Paul" a proud Patriots fan), with their head down working on something. After being I the humidor for several minutes, another customer joins me, so I ask about selection before us. When I purchase my 3 cigars, the employee at that time acknowledges my existence. read more

There is nothing bad that can be said about FK Kirsten. I love their selection, their atmosphere, and their staff is friendly and knowledgable. They operate two shops in the Seattle area and the Westlake store (in the plaza above Whole Foods) carries the best selection of cigars in Seattle. If you're looking for something hard to find, chances are that you will have luck here. There is nowhere else in the state that I have seen full boxes of Opus X, The Lost City, God Of Fire, etc... As a lover of fine cigars, I always find myself browsing for ten minutes or more while grabbing a cigar (or a full box). To point something out, only ONE of the reviews here that isn't high on the stars happens to be about cigars from someone who has actually shopped there. I don't know what shop he walked into, because earlier today the back right corner of the walk-in is entirely Padron and Ashton. The others are all cigarette buyers. If I had to guess, the shop carries them just because of the hotel across the plaza. It's obvious that their focus is cigars, and the cigarettes are an afterthought. It can't be easy to run a tobacco business in Seattle, and it has to be a whole lot harder when you're not relying on "smoking devices", hookah, and cigarettes. To stay profitable there are a ton of "cigar" shops in Seattle that couldn't give a damn about a decent robusto. You walk in and you immediately feel like most of the clients spend $40 on something other than cigars to smoke. This is a shop that forgoes all of that nonsense and keeps things better for those of us that want to enjoy a good cigar. I am so grateful to have FK Kirsten just down the street... A shop with some class. read more

Quite impressed, they have hard to track down & rare cigars! Customer service is quite insightful! read more

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There are two locations thus two experiences. First, the West Lake store was a great surprise even though I didn't find what I was looking for. I went in looking for tinned pipe tobacco. I buy Dunhill online and was hoping to find a local store to get quality tobacco at to make my hobbie more tangible and less digital. Although Kirsten's doesn't carry tinned tobacco they do have a decent selection of bulk tobacco and the young lady working there was generous enough to provide me with a sample and I felt compelled to write a review in return. Most tobacco stores are cigarrete and paraphanalia and don't carry quality pipe tobacco or quality cigars. That makes Kirsten's an anamole in Seattle. The young lady was very helpful and a nice surprise. I tried the Ballard location today and was not as impressed with the service although the pipe selection was healthy and I think there was more selection of tobacco. I could definately see buying a pipe there. I needed pipe filters and the man behind the counter told me he didn't know pipes have filters. They didn't have filters of any kind. There wasn't much point in asking any questions after that. I'll definately go back to get more tobacco and perhaps even a pipe. Kirsten's isn't the pipe store of my fantasies but it is the best pipe and tobacco store in Seattle and definately should be the store of choice for pipe smokers in the Seattle area. read more

One of very few full-fledged cigar shops in Seattle. They are located at 2200 Westlake just above the Whole Foods in downtown Seattle. They are true cigar afficionados, unlike those so called "cigar" stores that are scattered all over the city. They are extremely knowledgeable in cigars, so if your looking for recommendations or are just expanding your cigar tasting experience, this is definitely the place to go. The owners are really nice and are more than happy to lend their expertise. They have a wide variety of cigars at reasonable prices. Their cigar selections range from Macanudos, Padron, Don Pepin, Rocky Patel, Padilla, and Oliva, just to name a few. Their walk-in humidor is kept in pristine condition and at ideal temperature and humidity. They have a limited selection of humidors and other cigar accessories. If you are a cigar connoisseur, a novice or just an occasional cigar smoker, then F.K. Kirsten is definitely the cigar shop for you. read more

Came in for some cigars for our groomsmen and found this place on Yelp. The owner was so nice she instantly started chatting with us. We didn't know much about cigars and she told us ones we would like (why and why not) and then let us pick out the ones we wanted. They have a buy 12 get the 13th free which was super great. The prices are all great. The cigars were mostly around $6-$12 with some higher priced ones as well. The shop owner said they try every cigar before it goes into the shop so you really can't go wrong with any choice. We ended up getting 12 and told her it was for our wedding and the 13th free one she threw in was one of their higher prices single cigars which was awesome. Such a great customer experience that we will be back anytime there is a need for a celebratory cigar... Or just because! read more

Poor service and very limited selection of products .. there are better smoke shops around

I came up to Seattle for a wedding, so of course I needed some good cigars. I had done a little research on yelp for cigar stores in Seattle and F.K. Kirsten seemed to be the best bet. F.K. Kirsten had a great selection and even had some rare and hard to find sticks. The employees, Paul and Lee, were helpful and friendly, they gave us tips on places to smoke cigars in Seattle (not so easy to find ) and provided some history on smoking establishments in the area. The only downside was they didn't have any of their patented tobacco pipes in stock, which I'm eager to purchase. Paul gave me the details on how to order a pipe when they're back in stock, and I'm definitely looking forward to that. Overall a great tobacco shop with a knowledgeable staff and an excellent selection. read more

These folks make amazing and affordable pipes that are easy to smoke and clean. It's a family business and while the folks might not be warm and fuzzy- they're not pretentious, very helpful and knowledgeable You can 'build' your own pipe by picking out a bowl, stem and radiator to suite your fancy. Both shops are great- but the Ballard location has a larger selection of pipes and bowls. If you are new to the world of smoking a pipe - you'll actually enjoy smoking one of these pipes as opposed to the corncob that often gets suggested as a first pipe... read more

They are great. Long way for me to go up from Olympia, but worth the drive. ( plus I get to look at all the nuts and crazy people in Seattle). read more

Great shop, great humidor, high quality. The staff will also help you find what you are looking for. Super knowledgeable always bringing in new and interesting stuff. They also have an awesome selection of super rare cigars. read more

I love them. Been in a few times and I've always enjoyed the trip. The staff take great care of you, they're approachable, knowledgeable, and a riot to talk to. I can't understand why other reviewers complain about the service because I've had great experiences every time I've been in. Cash, credit, debit it's all the same. Need to split a purchase into cash/credit or between two people, no problem. Need your pipe tweaked so the stem fits just right, no problem. I can't say it enough: they're great. read more

I have an early Kirsten pipe and I feel it is the best pipe I have ever smoked. I called Kirsten pipe, from Los Angeles, because I needed a new mouthpiece, Stacy helped me and exceeded my expectations. I would not hesitate to call them again. Thank you read more

The best exeerience ever! Very knowledgeable and friendly. I ended up hanging out for over an hr just sharing stories and conversation.

First went to the Fisherman's Terminal store. The young man working seemed very lacking in knowledge of tobacco's and when asked a question about a blend just kind of game of the spiel off the website about how long they've had some of the blends and didn't really answer the question (an "I don't really know" would have been better). The store itself is very nice though. They unfortunately were out of some of their blends. Decided to give their Belltown location a try. Small store but again, very nice and the staff there was very knowledgeable and picked a proper blend right off the bat. I'm not often in Seattle, but when I am I'll definitely be stopping by the Belltown shop again. I did not check out their cigar selection but they humidor looks well stocked and I'm sure they've got a very good selection. read more

It seems like a nice cigar shop with a good selection is getting rare these days. On Christmas Eve while scrambling to finish up my shopping, I gave FK Kirsten a call, and to my surprise, they were open! I made the 10 block walk and was glad I did. They have a great selection, are super helpful, and also have great pricing. There's even a deal that after 10 cigars, you get one for a penny! Check these guys out! read more

From the premium $80 cigars to the $5 sticks. Great selection. Fair prices. Hard to find limited editions are open and sold as singles. Gives you a chance at trying one before spending $700 on a case of them. Thank you! read more

Really nice proprietor with great stories! I felt like a regular as soon as I walked in. Plus her prices are competitive with a great selection. Lots of boutique cigars as well as everyday sticks. Highly recommended! read more

Great customer service and product knowledge! I love my Macanudos. My premier cigar shop in Seattle.

Good selection, knowledgeable owner, friendly service. Can't really ask for more. Will be back for sure.

Visited while traveling for business. Great little shop. Good selection of cigars and knowledgable staff. A bit expensive (living in FL is awesome, great prices) Only issue is "Seattle" and truly "Where" you can light up. Not a cigar friendly city. read more

I came in late, cold, & frustrated with Uber... The woman working the desk (owner?) was truly genuine- her and i carried on a lightly crass lighthearted conversation that repeatedly got puton hold due to other customers coming in... This all I felt pun twisted and lit many of there pricerier lightets- They even had a flat flamed model that is hard to find. The most impressive tho is that this tabaconist stocks s large variety of high end Cigars, pipes, & smoking accsesorys WHILE NOT BEING PRETENCIOUS.. A hard eye to thread. Thank you read more

the best !!!! knowledgeable staff , the owner is a true aficionado . Knows everything you need to know . Helpful with everything . I really cant say enough good things about her and FK Kirsten . I come here every time i am in town . read more