Came here in 2022 and bought the best Zong ever, got destroyed by a cat, couldn’t find the same one for forever, until today. Today Gabe (Nicest smoke shop worker on Merrimon) pulled the same Zong I bought 4 years ago from behind the rest in the corner. Thank you man that’s what I always did when I kinda wanted smth to hide it thank you for giving me this hidden treasure!! Best day ever best Zong EVER
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This happened a few months back. I’d just turned 21 and went in to look for some goodies. I asked if they had puff bars and the woman working without hesitation said no. I assumed it was because of the nc nic ban, but when I looked around the store, there were definitely more than a couple options- even if it wasn’t the traditional geek bar, I still didn’t understand why she immediately said no. It’s possible she assumed I was underage, but she never asked for my ID to confirm and I just left. Very interesting experience I guess. I’m an apotheca girlie now though
I come here often with my girlfriend. This is the only vape store in the area that we go to, and that's because of Bridget. She is always kind and helpful when we're looking for anything! I also like the loyalty program
The employee I forgot his name but he’s golden
The reddish hair woman working there had a real nasty attitude, she wasn’t doing anything ..absolutely nothing and she seemed like annoyed that we were in her shop? How do places like this stay in business? Are people really willing to deal with this?so we decided to not shop there and take our business elsewhere. The gas station actually had better deals on stuff, the same stuff they were selling at the octopus garden.
Octopus Garden Smoke Shop
640 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804





