Castle Hayne Tobacco Shop

If you shop for tobacco in Castle Hayne, chances are someone has already pointed you toward Castle Hayne Tobacco Shop. It's earned a strong reputation around town, and the reason comes up again and again: the people behind the counter. Nikki (also known as Nicole) gets named constantly by folks who shop here, and she has a reputation for knowing the store inside and out. One regular put it plainly, calling her the most knowledgeable person in the place and saying she's had an answer for every question over the couple of years they've been coming in.

Ask anyone who shops here and you'll also hear about Jenny and Riley, who have their own loyal following. The shelves cover the everyday needs and then some. You'll find cigarettes, cigars, disposable vapes, and a solid range of smoking accessories, plus CBD and hemp products for those who come in for them. Locals shopping the vape wall talk about brands like Cream California disposables, Elf Bar, and Raspar, and the crew is patient about helping you sort through the flavors when you can't quite decide.

We've heard people say the staff will keep working with you even while you're taking your time figuring out exactly what you want. The word around Castle Hayne is that this store runs cleaner and more organized than most in the area, with fair prices across the board. There's a rewards program with points to earn, though a heads up from one regular: those points don't apply to cigarette purchases, so it's worth asking before you count on them. That small note aside, the overwhelming feeling here is warmth.

People describe being treated like family from their very first visit, and plenty say they go out of their way to shop here rather than somewhere closer. That kind of loyalty tells you most of what you need to know.