Smoker Friendly

Smoker Friendly has earned a solid reputation among folks in Kinston, and the thing you hear about it again and again is the people. Ask anyone who shops here and the staff come up first. Regulars talk warmly about the lady who works the counter and a manager whom more than one person has called awesome, and the word around Kinston is that the service is consistently friendly, quick, and respectful. As one local put it simply, "nothing but respect." This is a tobacco shop through and through.

You'll find cigarettes, tobacco pipes, and rolling papers, along with the shop's own SF branded line. Most people who come through appreciate the selection and, especially, the prices. One husband-and-wife regular said it best: she doesn't smoke, but she brings her husband in because they have the best prices around. That kind of value keeps people coming back.

We'll be straight with you, since locals are a little split on the roll-your-own side of things. A few have wished for more variety in that category and felt some items ran higher than they'd like. That's the exception. The overall word is a friendly, well-run spot with good service and fair prices, and the people behind the counter make it an easy stop.

If you're looking for a tobacco shop in Kinston where the staff actually know how to treat you right, this one is worth a visit.