I've visited a number of Mast Store locations so this store's inventory looked familiar, I stopped…read moreat this location before finding out the main store is located only a few hundred yards up the road maybe that a visit for another time. The products here have always been of good quality and there's always a great selection. This store brand has always been a sort of a novelty in my opinion although the description is "general store" all but one location I have visited is very upscale and resembles more of a general merchandise retailer offering lots of clothing and outdoor supplies verses what the original intent was at its inception. It's a great place to browse and find something unique - the staff here was very friendly and engaging it's worth stopping in...

I definitely prefer the other store to this one. This one has rows of candy right when you walk in…read moreand check out. It's so crammed if there is a line. I was looking at the candy in the barrels and I was rudely pushed aside a few times. I wanted to get out of there it was such an odd layout and people were beyond rude. Bonus, there's plenty of parking. Will be choosing the other one over this one in the future.

Very neat experience going here! On one side of the street where they make the cheese, they allow…read morevisitors to view the process. We happened to make it just after they had finished, but it was still cool to see! Across the street is their store. They carry so many kinds of cheeses they make, along with an assortment of candies, fudge, snacks, and even wine. The shop gives a quaint, general store type of nostalgia that makes for a wonderful, quiet shop. The staff were friendly and very helpful in helping us find what would suit our tastes best.

This place is adorable and I had to stop myself from buying a ton of things because it all seemed…read moreso perfect! If I lived anywhere close to here, I'd head here first for hostess gifts and stocking stuffers. The space is clean, the staff are friendly. Plentiful displays of assorted cheeses, house made ice cream, fudge(!!), and small business owned popcorn and snacks. Something for everyone. I also appreciated their selection of stickers. Reasonable prices in my opinion. The limited hours are what got them docked a star, but the whole town shuts down earlier than I'd like so that's not exclusively ACC's problem.

The owner - Regina is the sweetest owner of candy store I have ever encountered and let me tell…read moreyou, I'm a sweet tooth so I have been to quite a few. She is not only incredibly sweet and a nice person in general, she generally loves and enjoys what she is doing and also is very customer oriented. She let us try several samples, gave us several recommendations... I'm so happy I ran into this place. This is must visit spot whether you live nearby or just traveling through like us.

From the owner: we sell loose candy by the piece or pound! Retro candy along with the new candy trends! We also…read morehave GELATO and Best Gift Idea Ever photos. The photos are taken of objects that look like letters and you can make a picture with your name or phrase, and it only takes 10 minutes!!

When coming to Ashville, I search for Fetish from the start. I am impressed with their Easter…read morechocolate and creative selection of bunnies. I always am sure to pick up a bag of malt balls when there.

I love this place! I visit every time I'm in Asheville - it's in a great walkable area surrounded…read moreby a bunch of other shops and restaurants - and it never disappoints. I've had a bunch of their truffles (the spiked ones have a good kick, and the hot/spicy habanero caramels are actually to die for). Service is always pleasant and friendly too. It's a good thing I don't live too close because I would come here every day. I am also addicted to their drinking chocolate. Prepared as instructed, it makes a super thick, creamy and decadent treat but sometimes I swap it out for 2x the milk and enjoy a luxury hot chocolate. You can't go wrong with the Chocolate Fetish!

Friendly and helpful staff! We enjoyed finding unique candy…read moreand snacks. We parked in a garage and walked to the store. There is a large variety of candy for both savory and sweet treats.

If you love candy, this spot is for you. You'll find types of candy you've never seen before or, if…read moreanything, a wide variety of flavors. My family also like reminiscing, finding some types of candy we haven't seen in decades. There are three large displays of soda too. I had no idea there were so many different types. The guy working here was friendly and could handle the activeness of some of the (kiddo) customers.

Great place!! Fixed my Christmas list in a pinch and was very gracious!!! Great customer service…read moreand very friendly product is wonderful!!

I'm not even that into popcorn, but this is really good stuff. Especially (unexpectedly) the…read moreblackberry. In two weeks, I've bought about eight bags of various flavors, so enter at your own risk! :) These make a great gift, too, if you know a popcorn head.

We passed this while driving to Johnson City, TN from our home near Winston-Salem, NC. We did not…read morestop because it was Thanksgiving Day but noted the location for our return trip. On our travels toward home, we planned to take the same route, stopping at the original Mast General Store and the nearby Jerky Outpost. After leaving Mast General Store, we tried to map the Jerky Outpost but our reception was so bad, the maps on our phone did not work. Please keep this in mind when visiting the area, it is very remote. We made the wrong initial turn leaving Mast and heading towards Boone, and had to stop to ask directions. We found our way and came upon the Jerky Outpost. We drove up the driveway and parked in the small parking lot, with fewer than 10 spaces. We proceeded to the building which had been designed to look like three different old buildings. Once inside, the structure appears to be one building. There is jerky all over the place, along walls, on tables and also includes a large variety of different BBQ and hot sauces, nuts, snack foods and swag. We walked around a bit, selected a few items and paid at the counter. The prices seemed reasonable and the man at the counter was friendly and helpful. This was a pretty cool experience in a place you never would have expected. This is also a great place to pick up some gift items you might not see again.

This store is on our "must" list when we come up to Banner Elk-Boone area. Fresh quality products,…read moremany locally made by the owner. Staff, especially Elaine, was super helpful. I used their website to order more. The owner CALLED to update me! This business is stellar. Go get some!

Best Fudge and Christmas Shop in the U.S.-- in historic downtown Morganton, NC…read more Sarah and Craig Merrell created a new one-of-a-kind destination filled with smiles and Craig's custom-recipe fudge -- a true culinary extravaganza (with free samples!) and Sarah's original scenic artwork, beautifully framed by Craig, adding warmth and charm. Their shop also offers an impressive array of high-quality, affordable Christmas décor. It's a delight for kids, seniors, and families alike--where sweets, art, Christmas treasures, and even a model train display all come together under one roof. The shop is nestled in Morganton's historic architecture district (for photographers), including restaurants, wine bars, and coffee/tea shops and more all within a block. The whole experience feels like stepping back in time. Small town Americana at its best! Craig even ships his fudge and Sarah her artwork listed on this Google Maps link, making it perfect for gift-giving or satisfying your own cravings at very reasonable prices after or without visiting to experience their artistry and sweets. In my 77 years of global travel, this ranks as one of my favorite experiences. Morganton has done a marvelous job revitalizing its historic town. Don't miss it!

My wife and I visited this fun little shop on a very rainy day after seeing it on North Carolina…read moreWeekend on PBS. It's owned by a husband and wife team - he makes the amazing variety of fudge, she paints the artwork they sell. The fudge is made daily and is probably the best I've ever had, my wife loves it too. They also sell Christmas ornaments year round as well as candies - freeze dried and otherwise - and some really beautiful and quirky paintings done in house by the wife. I think it's a fun shop for both adults and kids, and one thing we both noticed is that both owners are happy to be doing what they're doing, which makes a huge difference to me. They're genuinely friendly, and make for a fun experience.

This souvenir and clothing shop gets three stars purely for the service, which was a masterclass in…read moreexistential time anticipation. Every single customer who approached the clerk, whether buying an overpriced T-shirt or a tacky magnet, was greeted with the same intensely desperate and loaded phrase: "Can't wait until 6 PM." When I finally asked why, he just scanned my purchase, sighed, and explained that's when "the clock stops ticking on this shift." Since it was only 4:35 PM, his singular, desperate focus on the next 85 minutes transformed a mundane trip into a profound, albeit awkward, lesson in yearning. I hope 6 PM was worth it.

I live out of state but needed to find some Iron-On patches from the city of Blowing Rock, NC. I…read morephoned this store and spoke with Tracy who was very helpful in getting me the perfect patches and is shipping them to me. Wonderful and friendly customer service, Tracy! Thank you!

The Confectionery Shop at the Biltmore Estate Carriage House... small but gorgeous and I had to…read morerefrain from buying one of everything! I did buy a small box of sugar free chocolates!

What a cute little candy store located in the stables area of the Biltmore. Crazy to think this…read morestore used to house horses and now it's a Candy Store. We tried several of the chocolates, they were as delicious as they were beautiful. Our favorite was the key lime truffle and the chocolate fudge truffle. A great place for gifts or a special treat!