Longview Express Tobacco & Vapes

Longview Express Tobacco & Vapes has built a loyal following in Hickory, and it is easy to see why. This is the kind of place people fold into their daily routine. One regular said he stops by every single day, and that steady, familiar traffic tells you a lot about the shop. The word around Hickory is that this is one of the better smoke shops in town, with a crowd that comes back again and again.

Vapers get plenty of attention here. Locals will tell you the disposable vape selection is deep and the prices are hard to match, with two-for deals that folks say beat what other shops in the area charge. Beyond the disposables, there is a full range of e-liquid and vape juice to work through. People who shop here swear by the value, and the owners have a reputation for being easygoing and willing to work with you on price.

Kratom is another big draw, and it comes up constantly when people talk about this shop. Ask anyone who shops here and they will point you toward the kratom selection, including options with 7-hydroxymitragynine, and more than one person has called it the best price in Hickory. On the glass side, the shop stocks pipes and water pipes that regulars rate highly for both quality and price, along with tobacco pipes, cigars, CBD and hemp products, and general smoking accessories. There is even a fun surprise on the counter: Astro freeze-dried candies, with flavors like Rainbow Space Rocks that one regular liked so much he bought five bags at once.

The staff earns steady praise for being friendly and genuinely knowledgeable, the store stays clean, and the vibe is welcoming. As one shopper put it, this is one of his go-to spots when he is in the area, and that feeling seems to be shared by a lot of people around town.