I love a general store, and Mast General Store is a good one. They've amassed so many goods -- and it's on two levels. There's clothing, decorations, foodstuffs, barrels of candy, toys, souvenirs... I spent so much time on the first floor I didn't even go down to the lower level so I have no idea what's even down there. I even bought some clothes -- what I will now refer to as my Pioneer Woman outfit -- totally not my style but so soft and comfortable. Bring the whole family -- the kids will enjoy the large toy and candy section -- and I didn't even look at the large Mast-branded jams, jellies and jarred food section because I wouldn't be able to fit them in my suitcase. Definitely make this a stop on your AVL trip. read more

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Always love checking out Mast General Stores! This one is a two story store with so many wonderful things to look at. One nice perk of this location is that it offers one of the only public restrooms available in downtown Asheville. The staff were very kind and the store was looking great. read more

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Hands down, this was a complete experience and a must see when visiting Asheville. It is a relic from the old days when general stores literally were just that and generally had everything. The place is massive and is located in the major retail and dining section, so park where you can. I went in there specifically for some snacks, but walked out with clothes, food, syrup, honey, and much more. They have multiple registers so it was a fast check out despite this place always appearing to be crowed. Also, they have a basement that looks more like a legit retail/clothing store than a general store and they also had a bunch of antiques around too. I was in awe of the old school cash register. Again, this is a must see and is great for the kids because of the authentic and homemade sweets and treats. read more

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First time buying their Apple butter I hope it's good. I love mast stores. They had a lot of selected items for Mother's Day gifts. Parking in downtown can be a bit frustrating especially before 5pm. read more

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Been to Mast several times and it's pretty solid. There is a lot of options and goodies to be found here so take your time and explore both levels. The candy selection is amazing. A lot of new and classics so something for everyone. This store has a lot of good clothing, hats and shoes as well. A lot of variety. Enjoy. read more

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Loved how big the shop was and the candy selection was amazing!! Came out with way more than I expected. Really cute stop on the trip for souvenirs! read more

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Cool store. I knew it had the old candy and stuff but I did not realize the majority of the store is great outdoor clothing and boots, shoes, hats, etc. lots of name brands and other not as expensive brands as well. My wife bought some Oofos on discount that she had been wanting! read more

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So this is how they got things back in the day. The ol' general store A little bit of everything My kids loved it here. They have super cool vintage toy section and cool candy area. They got sporting goods!! Yep, even some discs Just a really cool place to buy things you might or might not need read more

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The BEST general store I've ever been to and everyone here is so nice and friendly. I love the candy section and found some cool nostalgic items like pez dispensers and pez candies. I also love the cooking section with unique North Carolina spices. read more

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This is a worthwhile stop, and while there is every penny candy, every little thing in the world you couldn't live without, there are some great calming and footwear in the lower level. I loved it here, found some Birks I couldn't live without too! Don't miss it, it's a serious store besides the goodies . read more

Such a great general store so many yummy treats and gifts to bring home. The service could be better and for people to stop being on there phone. The value is pretty expensive for clothing and shoes. read more

Walking in omg they actually had cute stuff! As I was trying on everything my son was offered free pokemon cards which basically made his night. Plus hey now we didn't have to buy him a toy lol. Ended up getting him a shirt and sadly nothing for me. I still wish I had gotten a sweatshirt I liked from there, it was so soft. This was one of the only stores we went back to a 2nd time and we never do that on vacation. 2nd time my son was offered more free pokemon cards :P I also got myself a magnet and this time my son did get a toy too, we were happy to spend money in there. read more

I love this store! We stop in every time we're in Asheville to look around. The staff are always friendly, and there seems to be new selection every time we stop in. I love the rustic vibe of the store, too! And, it's pet-friendly. read more

Nice store with a lot of different items for purchase. Upstairs has general items and the downstairs has a good variety of outdoor clothing.

Such a fun shop full of gifts and goodies! I collect patches and they had a few good ones to choose from to memorialize my trip to Asheville. They also had a good variety of children's books. Another thing I collect for my daughter as a reminder of our travels. I was able to get some of their Christmas goods on sale. My biggest "complaint" was that someone took a very long time to use the bathroom. The other bathroom cycled through 5 people before the other one opened up. I am not sure what the person was doing, but it sucked to wait that long. Of course I know this is not something they could have changed! read more

Anything you are looking for you can find at this store! It's two levels so there's plenty of souvenirs, outdoor activity clothing (hiking, fishing, skiing), books and food. They have an area in the back with choose your own candy and they have all the old school candies that we grew up with. Staff was very helpful. Slightly expensive but everything is excellent and name brand quality so you get what you pay for. They had so many options. read more

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A good, fun shop to stop in...whether waiting on a reservation from a surrounding restaurant, or just to shop for something you need. A great location in downtown Asheville. It's very similar to the two other Mast General Stores in the state. From clothes, candy/snacks, novelty/gift items, to nostalgic products. read more

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Lovely items to purchase for self and others! I found stickers and cat socks. My husband found a fancy knife made of WWIi plane parts. If you are looking for unique items or purchase for yourself and loved ones come here! Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. read more

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Like any proper tourist, I found myself gravitating in here as I walked by. It worked out well for a few reasons, the primary one being the fact that I was behind on holiday shopping and found some goodies here! Quick side story; my friend and I ride through Missouri on the Katy Trail, and off the trail are all these little historic towns and whatnot. One of them, Washington, MO is a river town that manufactured all the original corn cob pipes (Meerschaums). We visited this year, and it's quirky and whatever but I have no need for a corn cob pipe so we moved on about our lives. Flash forward a few months and we had a big snowstorm and I made a snowman for my kids, when all of a sudden I had a flash of regret that we didn't have an old corn cob pipe to throw in there. Mast General Store to the rescue! They had the exact one straight from Washington, MO, and I got it on my second chance. A perfect stocking stuffer. In addition, there's lots of outdoor gear, candies, games, and just fun stuff to look through. The staff was friendly and conversational too. Fun store and glad to have found it! read more

One of the things I love about Asheville is that most places are dog friendly - and Mast General is Jäger approved. Found this general store while exploring downtown. Ended up coming here 2 times during our stay. They have everything!!! Candy, winter wear, hiking gear, cologne, food, sunglasses---and so much more. They also have Asheville logo'd items if you're looking for those types of souvenirs. And freshly popped popcorn. We all found something to buy while here-both days! And customer service here was quality. Had great chats with employees, and they were all very helpful and friendly. read more

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Time: Midday Wednesday Pros: -Lots of variety of clothing, souvenirs, toys, candies, foods, etc. -Lots of name brand stuff. -Clean and well maintained. -Some expensive clothes, some middle of the line. Average prices. -Friendly staff. Cons: -Location makes it super touristy. read more

Mast General Store is located in Downtown Asheville. It is two stories and carries just about anything you might need. The products are high quality and carries the top brands. Quality products are more expensive so this is not a cheap store to visit. Service is always very friendly here. read more

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This location seemed smaller than the location closer to me in downtown Winston-Salem. We love Mast stores and have never gone in with not buying anything. The visit this time was a good visit and I could have actually bought more but thought since I have a location close to me I would buy from my local store. Mast is a great place and if you haven't been there, just go, then you will understand it is a great place to buy local stuff and other items. read more

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Who doesn't like going back in a time-machine? That's what you get when you go into a Mast General Store... well, except for the prices LOL, but you can't have it all. So much fun to run around the store and remember your childhood. For us as grandparents it's the perfect spot to buy cool stuff for the grandkids. read more

I'm surprised I missed this place in numerous Asheville trips; though half of it is underground. It is a variety store with apparel and shoes suited to the mountains, plus food items including candy, some handy odds and ends stuff for trails, pet supplies, cosmetics, really a bit of everything. The apparel was largely quality brands, but mostly I wanted some distinctive local food items. I did pick up a key ring tool or two as well. Prices were on the high side, and I suspect I'm like most people in that I don't do a lot of clothes shopping in person at this point, but at least here there were things worth buying. read more

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Stores like Mast General Store, old school stores that have a bit of everything, are hard to come by. That's why every time we are in Asheville we drop in for a visit. Some of the items that Mast General Store has for sale: clothing, shoes, toys, old school candy in bulk, outdoor equipment, local food and touristy gifts. During our most recent visit, my kids gravitated to the toys and candy. I loved the mixture of old school toys and new ones. It provided a unique connection that my wife, kids and I could make with each other. The candy had a number of bulk items labeled "vegan" which made my life easier (I opted for the vegan sour cherry gummies). My kids the sour watermelon straws. I needed some flip flops and so after our candy and toy browsing, we headed downstairs to preview the footwear. Mast had a lot of options to choose from. Both high end and mid tier (didn't see any super cheap ones). I found a pair that fit my budget. As I was trying them on an employee came over and assisted with sizing. Mast General Store isn't cheap. But the prices seemed comparable to other independent shops I've visited. They aren't a Walmart or Target, you aren't going to find rock bottom prices. But it is a cool local and independent shop that has a great location. I'd recommend stopping by if you are in Asheville. read more

Always a great collection of eclectic outdoor and indoor goods. Huge fan! Shoe selection and outdoor gear & apparel are surprisingly well stocked. read more

Beautiful store! So many wonderful things and amazing staff! Love the selection of clothing, gifts and Knick Knacks!

Cute Lots of stuff Ended up getting a big variety of gifts and stuff for myself The lady at the counter was so friendly and nice read more

A must visit in Asheville. Nice selections including clothing. A bit pricey on some of the clothing

Great selection for every member of the family. Found just what I was looking for very easily. Very courteous and friendly staff.

Friendly employees. I was asked by several people if I needed help which is something we don't see often enough. Lots of country stuff here and a wide assortment of older candies by the pound (pretty tasty so worth it). Check out was very friendly. They were very busy but still delivering top level customer service. Dedicated parking for here is just a handful of spaces but there are several parking garages near by (but pay by hour) Was surprised to see they even sold RSVLTS shirts. Lots of country apparel plus Patagonia clothes also and even different types of hats. If general stores that sell clothes and knicknacks are your jam, then check this place out! read more

This place is a large general store retail outlet with two levels. There are a lot of brands like Patagonia and Columbia. Lots of unique gifts by various artists. Huge old fashion candy selection. Packed with merchandise. Overpriced IMO. Nice staff. Great location near other shops and restaurants. read more

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What a step into 1900s with this great general store! This place is quite large for downtown Asheville, two stories, with items to buy from hiking and fishing supplies to baking and cookings items. I found great gifts to buy the family right in the store. We bought their special Apple Butter and biscuit baking mix for our parents. Their staff was super friendly when we had a few questions regarding our gifts. With their help, we were able to save 10% off our bill. They don't have it all, but if you're looking for specialty items, they might just have what you're looking for! read more

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This is a really neat store that is a throwback type of store that has closed candy toys bunch of old school memorabilia knickknacks that my wife and kids really enjoy tremendously. It was neat walking around and see the different things my wife bought a few little things that for our trip to remember being there. It's a nice little store that I highly recommend read more

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Great options for Asheville gear, lots of candy and cute clothes. Fun place to shop. Don't plan on taking a stroller though. Stairs to see the downstairs which is half of the store. read more

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Very good experience at this store. Was greeted and offered help upon entering. The woman in shoes helped me right away and knew her merchandise. Cashier was friendly and even double checked my price for me. All was smooth and friendly. read more

Bottom Line: A large store with a welcoming nostalgic feel but merchandise for modern life. Mast General Store, located in the heart of Asheville, is definitely one of the best stores in town. True to its name, it does have many general store items like candy, puzzles, books, gourmet foods, interesting housewares and toys. But it also has a huge selection of quality, casual clothing and shoes. I particularly enjoyed the huge selection of socks and the friendly service. read more

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Fun stuff to buy but way overpriced. A t-shirt at $30 with a basic print, really? When I asked why so high, the manager/owner did not have an answer. I would not recommend it. read more

What a cool store that has just about every from toys to camping gear! We were visiting and wandered in to check it out. Thanks to Shane's amazing customer service, we ended up leaving with two pair of sandals that were much better for walking! Thanks Shane! We will see you again when we visit Asheville in the future! read more