This is one of the most important businesses still remaining in Ann Arbor . Ask for the danish import Blends. Or anything else. Amazing people for decades read more

This place is wonderful great history. Great people. Location. Great selection. Place is great. Chuck is an awesome dude. Whenever I am in Ann Arbor, I try to stop here and have myself a nice Padron. I would strongly recommend you do the same. read more

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I'm no smoker. In fact, I kind of hate it. And yet, I think Maison Edwards Tobacconist is top notch. Why? Well, because it's more than just smoking paraphernalia (although there is a lot--cigars, pipes, tobacco, etc). They also have a great selection of men's grooming products, like shaving cream, razors, shaving brushes, cologne, etc. The inside is also very cool and preserved with that "old timey" feel. So, even if you're a non-smoker such as myself it's still kinda fun to walk around or admire the other goods and the fun window displays. read more

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Nice place. Bought the house english blend. It was very nice. Enjoyed my pipe right there. Good conversation with Chuck the owner.

It's one of those places that feels so much like a connection to the past that you will become desparate at the mere thought of it losing even an ounce of what it is read more

Maison Edwards defines 5-star service. Going in and seeing the owner, Chuck is truly a pleasure. I always walk out in a great mood and it's because of the interaction with someone who is an expert in his profession and at customer service. I have been looking for a shaving creme called "Cremo Cream" when it dawned on me to call Maison Edwards. Of course, Chuck had it and I was thrilled to buy it locally. Maison Edwards has a great line of shaving products, "grooming products", some great natural colognes, and of course all things tobacco. They have badger shaving brushes, beautifully crafted scissors, etc. read more

Yes, the "walk-in humidor" is the size of a closet, but it's well-stocked. And there may be other smoke shops here and there, but how many of them can you walk into and find a bunch of guys relaxing in easy chairs and puffing on their stogies? Across the street from the campus? These guys know what they're doing, because they've been here doing it since the 1960s. If you don't know what you want to smoke they'll help you find a starter cigar, and if you do know what you like they can point out some new brands that are right up your alley. They can also set you up with pipe tobacco, pipes and other smoking supplies. Don't look for a web page--they still have a rotary dial phone. read more

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Great pipe tobacconist in SE Michigan. Chuck and his staff are always very friendly. Great location where you can pop in for a pipe or cigar during a hectic day. Right in the heart of the U of M campus. It's an Ann Arbor destination for me when I'm in the area! read more

I was never a pack-a-day person but there was a time when I veered dangerously close. I also had a cigarette-obsessed roommate for two years who had me try all sorts of brands and lectured me about all the nuances in tobacco. In one ear and out the other (though I'm sure I still have some in my lungs). Maison Edwards is pretty awesome even for the quitter. Super old-timey and cozy. A place to smoke a pipe and stroke your mustache. There are almost always people sitting in the two seats inside just smoking away. Whiling away the hours of the day. I wouldn't mind having that ritual. The lady behind the counter is also almost always smoking cigarettes. Good to know she knows her merch. And she does. They have a huge selection of loose rolling tobacco and you tell her what you're looking for, she'll find it. They also have a nice selection of lighters (from bics to really really nice $200 classy-as-hell fire givers). Even though I have experience with tobacco the overall air of the place is obscured by a veil of untouchable expertise. Clerks aren't snobby here, don't get me wrong. But the social ambience is kind of intimidating. Partly because there is a kind of exuded l'ennui (more like the seasoned boredom kind than the woe-is-me kind). Ready for the nit-picking? For a specialty store, I kind of want to see some seriously rare imported cigarettes. Like I want to see my Mexican Ovalados (er, I'm missing a letter or two there) or some Russian harsh-cancer-in-a-stick. I know importing, especially cigarettes and alcohol, is absolutely nuts. And maybe the laws are in part to blame. But I want to be wowed. For loose rolling tobacco this place can't be beat. For earthy and old-timey ambience, this place can't be beat. Service could be a little more welcoming and selection could be more exotic. read more

I'm here a few times a week... so I guess I can consider myself a regular. The people who work here and who frequent the spot are the *best* thing about Maison Edwards. If I only have 5 minutes, 15, 30, an hour... find your favorite smoke, find a new smoke, and definitely talk to whoever's around. I'm still working on one day seeing the VIP room for VIP people (teehee), but I think I need to work on smoking cigars first. Cheers! read more

One of my favorite places in Ann Arbor. It's always a treat to stop by and visit. It's an intimate location within Nickels Arcade, between State Street & Maynard Street. The tobacco selection is good for its size and the prices are very reasonable - you can choose from cigars, loose tobacco, pipes, and cigarettes. There are shaving tools and accessories for those interested. I like that much of the store's interior has been preserved - it feels like you're stepping back in time. The owner, Chuck, is a fine gentleman, very hospitable, warm and welcoming. read more

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I used to frequent this place once a day when I was a smoker. My routine included getting an espresso drink from Cafe Ambrosia, setting my bag down at an outdoor table, then running into Nickel's Arcade so I could buy a loosey over at Maison Edwards. That's right folks: you can buy single cigarettes here. And it's quite beautiful because you can choose between different brands so you can vary it up, unlike buying a pack where you're stuck with the whole pack. My favorites were the Nat Sherman Classics. An excellent one to try if you like your cigarettes harsh but good is the Mild Seven Internationals with the charcoal filter. Those are quality! The atmosphere is great. You'll probably walk into some hearty conversation between some husky dudes smoking pipes. It has really nice gift items also -- old school brushes and combs, shaving kits, lighters. If you roll your own tobacco, like I sometimes did, they have a variety of papers, rolling tobacco, and filters. It's the one stop smoker's dream. read more

Chuck is a nice guy, but his prices have gone through the roof. $14.79 for an ounce of #93 amsterdam shag and $2.50 for single villagers is just too much. Double retail even. read more

For someone who doesn't actually smoke, I loved the smell and feel of this shop. It smells sweetly of scented pipe tobacco, and it feels like you've walked into an Old Gentleman's Club from around 1900. They sell old shaving kits and other luxury goods in addition to cigarettes, cigars, hookahs, pipes, pipe tobacco and rolling papers. The staff seem nice and knowledgeable. On a recent visit, they were talking with some patrons when I arrived, making suggestions about some imported cigarettes and how they were packaged. As a previous reviewer mentioned, they have a rack of cigarettes that can be bought singly. They included a lot of more obscure European brands and some cloves, and they're priced at 75 cents each. read more

Nice place. Lots of fond memories. Owner Chuck, is great! read more

Great atmosphere and service; the owner is really nice and took his time helping me even though they were busy. Cozy space with people smoking and chatting, and the aroma was enjoyable. A few chairs are scattered throughout for sampling or just relaxing with a smoke, and there are hidden gems to discover in each corner of the store. I've enjoyed the blend I bought so far and I will be back. read more

Maison Edwards is one of the few old school Tobacconist still existing in the Midwest. Great hand blended pipe tobaccos, good selection of cigars, shaving accessories, pipes, and cigarettes. I started first going there in 1983, when it was still owned by the Edwards. After 1985 Chuck Ghawi, the new owner, preserved the store as it was. Very little has changed in over 30 years. Great products, great service. Like stepping back in time when you cross the threshold to this unique place. Highly recommend a visit. read more

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Maison Edwards is the epitome of the local tobacco shop. Intimate and friendly, you are guaranteed to get good advice if you're new to smoking, and it might not even come from the person working! The crowd in there is very friendly and knowledgeable and there's a very good chance you might find yourself returning not only for the excellent service and selection, but for some quality time with your new friends. read more

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A quaint little tobacco shop in the Nickels Arcade in Ann Arbor. Friendly staff, but they're overpriced on everything they sell. There's a reason they have no internet presence. That's because their prices would prevent them from actually selling anything. A small selection of cigars and even smaller selection of pipe tobaccos. I've been to a lot of tobacco shops and although this one is by far not the worst I've seen, it pales in comparison to many others in terns of selection and price. The store does one good point. Upon checking their pipe tobacco selection I found a handful of no longer produced House of Windsor blends in two ounce tins. Revelation, Field & Stream, etc. They were $15.00 a tin, which is considered pricey for a domestic blend, but since they are no longer available I went ahead and bought all of the Revelation they had. Overall, it's a nice little shop, but not a place I would go for any substantial amount of tobacco purchases. read more

Great selection and reasonable prices, friendly and helpful staff. I will be back again and recommend to any pipe or cigar smoker.

I found myself in this Nickel's Arcade shop not for tobacco but because they also sell classic shaving supplies. I was hoping to making a purchase on a classic razor and I was not disappointed. I spoke to young man (Steve, Jim, or Tim) I think and he hooked me up with the right shaving tool and plenty of advice. He could've up-sold me but he had enough courtesy to cater my needs. I was really pleased (with the selection, the service, and my next shave!) It's a place for a gentlemen's gentleman, but there were ladies in the shop who received the same courtesy I did. Like I alluded to before, I'm not a smoker, but I'll definitely be back. read more

Maison Edwards is a great place if you're looking for quality tobacco and company or just want to grab a single. The atmosphere is very relaxed and welcoming, and it has quickly become my favorite shop in Ann Arbor. Chuck, the owner, is a very charming and funny man, as are many of his customers. This place is a bit like a time capsule in the best way possible. Walking in always makes me slow down and enjoy my time while I enjoy all of the cool posters, products, and other things decorating the walls and shelves. read more

Not a very big selection as far as cigars. The place is really small, and there's not a lot of places to sit. If you're in the area and need a quick stick it might work for you. However, you probably won't be able to relax in there much. The counters and merchandise take up way too much room. read more

For the sake of inclusion in my Hark!-itecture list, I should also mention that this storefront is located in the charming, historic Nichols arcade. The atmosphere of the store itself is so fitting for that old-timey shopping center - the smell of the cigars, the antique posters, the tile floor, the glass cases full of fancy brushes and shaving kits. It will make you long for that era when anyone could smoke anywhere and no one worried about it. read more

I should preface my review with the fact that I haven't been back there since 2005. So I don't think I have ever been to a better tobacconist in my life. I am a ryo (roll your own) smoker and this place is the mecca for great tobacco products. They also sell an incredibly large line of cigarettes from all over the world. And they sell them in loosey form too so you can try something to see if you like them. I miss this place terribly and their incredible selection. read more

Truly one of the last great tobacco shops in Michigan. The owner, Chuck, is helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and witty. Solid selection of fine cigars. Wonderful pipe tobacco blends. Lots of old-fashioned character in a world that doesn't appreciate it enough. This is one brick-and-mortar store that needs, and deserves, your support. This store is full of intangibles that can't be obtained from on-line shopping. It's an experience not to be missed when visiting Ann Arbor. Grab a coffee from Comet, head to Maison Edwards and enjoy a relaxing, smoke-filled afternoon in an exceptional environment. It's Ann Arbor's version of Cheers. read more

Not a smoker but I appreciate a local brick and mortar location for some wet shaving equipment. The atmosphere is pleasant and there's usually an interesting crowd milling around. It's good to hold some of the stuff in your hand and get a feel for the different scents available in creams/soaps/aftershaves. It also gives you a base to build from if you want to dive in the deep end of online traditional shaving equipment and accessories. Which for some reason very few people seem to be able to resist doing. read more

I went back recently and I must have encountered the store owner. He was friendly, attentive and helpful. Not the surly younger clerk at the counter during my last two visits. It's nice to have a place for decent cigars downtown Ann Arbor. read more

Great pipe tobacco. Limited pipe selection but good prices. I ended up buying #34 blend and a briar pipe- both have been great purchases.

Everything you could possibly want in product, experience, and ambience. Perfection. I'm sad it's not open 24 hours a day.

I like Chuck and his staff are nice, completely ignorant of pipes and tobacco, but nice kids.It's a shadow of its former self. The "house blends" are dried out baggies of shake. The cigar selection is very limited and his prices are ridiculously high. He explains that this is because of his location...silly. Go elsewhere or online for your needs for a better deal and choice. I used to shop there regularly but haven't gone more than 5 times in the last 20 years because of the decline. Compare the price of Frog Morton there to any decent online store, over 100% higher. read more

Having run a pretty good tobacco shop decades ago and having a acquired taste for good tobaccos I have become disappointed in this shop. Chuck has become less gracious (even niggardly). For example: last year I bought an oz of rolling shag but left my papers in the car. On the counter individual papers are availble free. I wanted to smoke one before I returned to my car. I got a feeling of begrudgement when I asked for one paper when I could have bought a whole pack (at over twice the price I pay elsewhere). Lately I wanted to by a half ounce but Chuck said he could not sell less that one ounce. Hmmm. Today I had a pipe in my pocket and wanted to sample an English blend from one of the dozen or so bulk jars. All but one jar had the syrupy sweet/fruity blends. The English blend remaining in the bottom of the jar was barely enough to load my pipe. It was very dry shake, nearly powdered. And Chuck said that would be $1.50! OMG. I have always found one-pipeful samples free. I asked Chuck if I should empty my pipe back into the jar. He was not pleased to say he could let it go. The last time I bought a tin of Dunhill there it was $20. Online it is $9. I'll not go back. read more

Ann arbor's best kept secret. Definitely a stylish joint. You can find some of the best conversation in this place. Sometimes it'd be nice if the place was larger, but that would take away from the effect. read more

One of the nicest shops in town, even if you don't smoke. The owner, Chuck, is friendly and kind, loves to talk about politics, and has great taste for cigars at any price point. I have shopped here since 1998. read more

Cool shop, nice people but their prices are horrible. I've frequented shops from Detroit, Flint, Lansing, really all over the state. This place by far has the highest prices I have seen yet. Cool place to visit for sure, but don't plan on getting any deals there. read more