Smokey's Smoke Shop

Ask anyone in Hickory where to go for smoking supplies and Smokey's Smoke Shop comes up fast. This is one of the highest-rated smoke shops around, and folks who shop here have been loyal since the day it opened. The reason is simple: the people. Regulars will tell you the staff go out of their way to help you find exactly what you came for, and if you're new to the points program, they'll actually walk you through how to make the most of it.

Kelsi in particular has a reputation for that kind of care. One woman who stopped by the drive-through window couldn't stop raving about the worker who signed her up for points, kept her cigarettes cheap, and even had treats waiting for her dog. The selection is the other big draw. People who shop here swear by how much they keep in stock: vapes, disposables, e-liquid and vape juice, cigars, hookah and shisha, glass pipes and water pipes, tobacco pipes, rolling papers, CBD and hemp, kratom, cigarettes, and all the accessories to go with them.

The word around Hickory is that if they don't have what you're after, they'll track it down for you. The owner keeps the shelves full and clearly takes pride in never leaving a customer empty-handed. What really sets the tone here is how easy the whole place is to deal with. It's the kind of shop where everyone is friendly, nobody rushes you, and they'll work to get you a fair deal.

Being open 24 hours means you can swing through at any hour, and the drive-through makes a quick stop painless. One regular even noted they were open on Christmas Day. Between the round-the-clock hours, the deep selection, and staff who treat you like a neighbor, it's no wonder people call it the best shop in the 828.