The Plug Smoke Shop

The Plug Smoke Shop has become a regular stop for a good number of folks in Asheville, and much of that comes down to the crew behind the counter. Ask around and names come up again and again: Preston, who locals will tell you is easygoing and genuinely helpful when you're trying to track something down; Kass, who people describe as polite and quick to point you the right way; and Samuel, who more than one regular says went above and beyond to find exactly what they were after. One person put it plainly, calling the guys here some of the best in Asheville. The shelves cover a lot of ground.

You'll find CBD and hemp products, kratom, a solid range of vaporizers, and a big selection of glass pipes and water pipes, plus cigarettes and tobacco. We've heard the owner will even take down info on something they don't carry to try to stock it later, which says something about how they treat repeat customers. People who shop here mention finding products they hadn't seen elsewhere around town. The drive-through is a real draw.

As one regular said, after a long shift when you don't feel like getting out of the car, it makes life a whole lot easier. The shop also keeps later hours than most spots on the west side, so it's handy when other doors are already locked. The store itself gets described as clean, well organized, and easy to browse. Now, we'll be straight: locals are a little split on the service here, and a few have walked away frustrated over a price or a tense exchange.

The majority experience skews friendly and helpful, and plenty of people say this is the only smoke shop they'll go to anymore. If you're looking for a well-stocked tobacco shop in Asheville with the convenience of a drive-through and late hours, The Plug is worth a look.