Haven't been here in well over a year, but wanted to end my week-long vacation on an even higher note. Both Michael and Cael were on duty and glad to see me. Bought an Olivia V and CAO Flathead Habano. Smoked the Olivia on-site and will smoke the other when I get back to Fort Worth. Great conversation and customer service. Wish I could come here more often. Place is well-run and clean, as usual. read more

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Just getting into pipes? Well, Pipe World has everything you need. I never felt pressure to buy beyond my means. Plus, there is wide variety of tobacco to choose from. Currently my favorite is Georgia Cream. I don't have the pallet to pick out every flavor note, but I think of the peach ring gummies when I sip on this tobacco. read more

Very nice store and well stocked with many things over and above cigars and pipes. They have a nice humidor with a great selection and are reasonably priced. The owner is super friendly and helpful. I've been back once already! read more

Great location for Cigars, Pipes, and quality tobacco. Numerous options for the beginner to the advanced smoker. Knowledgeable staff and prices are comparable to the general market. They also carry an extensive accessory line. If your looking for "legal" smoking products this is your spot. :) read more

I was looking to buy a safety razor earlier today and was happy to learn that Pipe World sells more than just pipes and tobacco supplies. They have a nice selection of shaving supplies too. I asked one of the folks working about buying a safety razor. I didn't get his name but he recommended the Conk DE Long Razor and Merkur Super platinum blades. He even gave me some advice on shaving with a safety razor after I told him that I'd never used one before. The razor plus blades came out to $32.96 after tax. I just finished my first shave with this and haven't bled out and died thanks to their advice. Check them out for shaving supplies. read more

Pipe World - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Austin, Texas

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When I travel I love to explore new places to buy cigars and pipes especially if the place is a "Ma and Pa" shop. Today I stumbled on this hidden gem in Austin, Texas. The staff are not only extremely knowledgeable but more importantly, warm and friendly. This will be a frequent stop whenever I am in Austin. read more

Pipe World - New pipe - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is ridiculous. They don't want you touching the cigars due to covid yet they don't put on mass nor a glove when they are touching the cigars. How don't we know if they've been tested or if they've came across covid? I would much prefer any other cigar shop due to the fact that they even have cheaper prices by $4 than pipe world. This place is always my last resort in picking up a cigar for the evening. read more

Thanks to our friends who had the forethought to finding this place. My husband enjoys a tobacco pipe and since he had lost all of his in the Camp Fire he is on the hunt to replacing some of his favorites. The folks in here are knowledgeable and friendly. Good information and super selection. We walked out with everything he needed to getting back to his favorite relaxing past time! The store is easy to find in the shopping area. Clean and nicely lighted, not dark and swanky;) Clean and courteous staff that were helpful. read more

Best pipe store in Austin with extensive accessories and friendly knowledgeable staff. You won't find a better store for your smoking needs than Pipe World. Their humidor is extensive and impressive and they have a nice cozy smoke room should you decide to give your pipe or cigar a test drive. They have an impressive lay out of different Tobacco mixes and are in a great location off of Mopac. Most stores can boast about being a cigar depot, but Pipe world does a wonderful job of mixing both worlds. This is my go to for both pipes and cigar needs. read more

Pipe World - Humidor and smoking room - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place is great. You can come in talk to well knowledgeable guys about cigars pipes or even politics. Everybody has an opinion and the customer is always right. So whatever you want to do blow off some steam or blow some smoke come on in read more

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Short review: Quite possibly the most pipe-friendly tobacco shop in Texas. Detailed review: I've been smoking pipes for over 30 years, and I've been to a lot of tobacco shops not only in Texas, or even in the United States, but all over the world. With the popularity of cigars within the past decade, pipe smokers have been turned into second-class citizens in the tobacco world as the profits are larger in cigars. This translates into pipe smokers feeling neglected, and with the lack of variety in tobaccos and declining stock of pipes in most tobacco stores, shopping brick and mortar tobacco shops has become more of a chore than the pleasure it used to be. Enter Pipe World. As someone who has smoked pipes for over three decades, I remember what it used to be like going to a tobacconist (what we used to call tobacco proprietors), and it was always a good time. Friendly banter, wide selections of both leaf and pipes, and always a sample to try something new. While this model has long been abandoned in favor of cigar lounges and cigar-centered stores, entering Pipe World, being greeted by their tobacconists, and seeing their wide variety of pipes and tobaccos is a revelation. Lighting up a tobacco with the proprietor was a pleasure, being able to discuss tobacco blends with someone who gets it. Both gentlemen in the shop the day I was there were both pipe smokers, and I was not only made to feel at home, but was encouraged to try some of the tobaccos I had questions about. I had a great time and spent more than I had intended, but I'm glad I did. Anything I can do to support these guys isn't enough. If you want to know what it was like to go to an honest-to-goodness tobacconist before the cigar craze took hold, look no further. Pipe World is a must-visit shop that carries everything you need to smoke a pipe as well as other odds and ends that any guy would like. read more

Friendly staff and always helpful. Good selection of pipe tobacco and cigars. Prices are reasonable and service is good.

The abhorrent, and frankly insulting behavior of the clerk we encountered at Pipe World, was enough to make me decide to find another shop for my future tobacco needs. Aside from the intolerable man the facility was average. It's seemed reasonably clean, although due to the incredulous service I was unwilling to further explore their selection. My decision to give this location a single star is due to the service being so poor I will go out of my way to visit another shop. Even if th means driving to another city. read more

"He who doth not smoke hath either known no great griefs, or refuseth himself the softest consolation, next to that which comes from heaven."- Edward Bulwar-Lytton Well there ya go! Edward Bulwar-Lytton is one smart fella and if he were around today he would know that at Pipe World you will not be buying pipe, visiting a pipe museum or certainly not "layin' the pipe" ! Here is the secret about Pipe World: THEY HAVE EXCELLENT AND REASONABLY PRICED CIGARS!! I like this shop because it is out of the way and off the beaten path. This is a place where I like to stop time at odd hours when I am doing my crosstown errands. What the hell is "stopping time" ?! Well nobody I know can actually "stop time" but sitting back and putting the phone on silent ring is the only way I know how to do it. Did I mention that this place called Pipe World has really great cigars, really good prices and a fine smoking lounge with really big and comfy leather chairs?! Well it does!! Good people and a laid back and non-haughty environment that is just simply a decent place for a man to grab a smoke and have some friendly conversation among his fellows. This place is a working man's kinda smoke shop. The selection of cigars here is awesome and reasonably priced. They carry nearly the full line up of CAO Cigars including Brazilia, Italia, Cameroon, and the full line up of even flavored cigars. At first I was VERY skeptical about the flavored cigars thing because I am thinking if you flavor cigars that you are trying to hide something or using bad tobacco. Not with CAO! They use Madagascar Vanilla and my fave called Moonstruck with uses a very unique blend of bourbon, vanilla, and some mild fruit essence to send it over the top. These cigars DO NOT STINK!! Good cigars DO NOT STINK! Pipe World also carries Macanudos and the purist in me loves their collection of Hoyo De Monterrey as well. The Hoyo De Monterrey collection holds my faves of the dark wrapper Dark Knight including my fave which has a dark Sumatra wrapper. Did you know that this cigar goes GREAT with a cup of Sumatran whole bean brewed coffee? WHO KNEW?! The reason I give this place 5 stars is because it is a place that is NOT over the top. Some cigar shops are too loaded with the hype and all the schwag. Pipe World is just a simple place where a man can pick up a few good smokes whether leaving town or getting back into town. And if you don't have time to spare to stick around to enjoy a cigar then you need to just do it anyway! Believe me, the world will wait and all the same good stuff, bad stuff and other bullshit will still be out there waiting for you. I do not smoke cigars very often, but when it happens I want to make it an event and enjoy "stopping time" for awhile. Nicotine is a damn good drug. I like it. I like the false sense of well being it gives me in a reprieve from the craziness of the world. Pipe World is delightfully non-hipster. You might just meet a damn decent contractor or two here as well. It's not that Pipe World is anti-hipster but that type attitude here might cause you to get a headlock, your hair messed up in a locker room kind of way and perhaps a good-natured wedgie which also could serve as a hazing or a warning depending on how you look at it. Not that I have ever seen that type of thing here..its just that it MIGHT potentially happen here and that I MIGHT actually be the potential culprit of such an action. Just funnin!! No I'm not. You hipsters leave me to Pipe World and go hang out on South Congress! Smoking cigars is not a habit. Its a ritual. It's also for adults and in Pipe World kids are not allowed nor should they be allowed. They also do not sell tobacco to underage people. They follow the rules. And another great part about no kids in Pipe World is just that. There are NO KIDS in Pipe World so you don't have to tell them to turn down their music and get off your ash!! Umm,I mean lawn. Whatever. What former President Bill Clinton said about his youthful indiscretions and marijuana use also apply to cigar smoking. In other words you "don't need to inhale" to get the benefit of flavor and nicotine made from an all natural cigar which uses only aged, cured natural tobacco leaf. However, I cannot in any way condone some of his "other practices" which involved his cigar and a White House intern in a mythical blue dress. Its not that either of those flavors are bad, but just NOT together!! C'mon Bill!! Would you eat Slim Jim's while drinking orange juice?! Sheesh!! Get a breath mint,dude!! (They have those at Pipe World too BTW!) Good Cigars at Pipe World. It is quiet here too. Especially about mid-day. Let's keep the sanctity people! Don't bring an intern! read more

I love cigars and pipes. This is a great shop to pick up either one. For pipes I only use Peterson, they are amazing and have their signature P-lip. Try Ol' Henry it is my favorite pipe Tobacco and I love Ashton VSG's for my cigars. Also Ashton ESG, Fuente Fuente OpusX, Kristoff Original Maduro, Camacho 0705, Olivia Nub or V, La Aroma De Cuba, Gurkha, Rocky Patel Royal Toro, and La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero are my other favs. read more

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Incredible place with a great selection of cigars many hard to find. The prices are the best in town if your looking. I mainly get mine from them. The pipe selection is crazy insane not to mention an incredible knife selection. The guys there are real down to earth and it's a plus that you don't come out smelling like a coal mine as their sitting lounge is sealed off from the humidor and the store in general. read more

I really like this place and my only regret is that I don't get to come here more often. The workers are really nice and most are very knowledgeable about their products. They sell quite a few nice gift items for most men so if you are ever pressed for ideas then step inside. They have a nice smoking lounge too that is free (unlike some places) and one of my favorite experiences is shooting the breeze with some of the regulars that pop in there. Iron sharpens iron sort of experience. The prices on the cigars are at least reasonable and they often run specials that are excellent. These are nice since they encourage you to try different varieties. In short, great place to shop or spend time if you're a man. read more

I wanted to get my hubby a nice little Valentine's gift (or "MALE-ntines, as I called it, since he's getting a evening to himself while I go out with friends, & we'll celebrate properly tomorrow) and the guy at Pipe World totally hooked me up! My husband hasn't smoked his pipe in a while and his tobacco had all dried up, so I figured I'd get him some more. My knowledge of pipes and tobacco is scanty at best, but the fellow at Pipe World was happy to explain how many bowl-fulls 2 ounces of tobacco would be (about 12), how best to store it (in a sealable plastic baggie), what temperature & humidity to keep it at (72), and what some of the most popular flavors are and why. He even sold me a few little accoutrements, like cleaners and a water pillow and a little doo-hickey called a tamper. Now my hubby's all set for his evening of pampering (complete with Manwich, Doritos, and "Bad Grandpa" on DVD), and ready to light up with some sweet-smelling tobacco! Thanks so much, Pipe World -- you really made the gesture complete! read more

I have been looking for a place that sells snus, specifically Swedish. I arrived and was able to find the snus near the counter which was refrigerated. The pricing on the snus is considerably cheaper then American that you would find at convenience stores. The workers were extremely helpful and patient with helping me make my selection. I will definitely be coming back read more

Started smoking a pipe n 1978 and found a awesome tobacco blend that can only be found at Pipe World. Always ready to help you with a smile. Yes I too think it is the best Pipe and tobacco shop in Austin. read more

Hands down the best pipe and cigar shop in Austin. Period. This place sells so much more than just tobacco, too. I promise you will be teleported into another place in time when you enter this little shop. Just hurry up and get down there already and thank me later. read more

I've enjoyed an occasion fine cigar for many years. I've been to all the local places (you pipe folks know them), but I never tried Pipe World because, well, they were called Pipe World. Turns out they also sell CIGARS! They have a superb selection of fine to very, very fine cigars, all competitively priced. They also sell fine seconds and bundles. Michael, Cale, Benjamin, Wayne, (I'm missing somebody), will give you advice you can't buy. There is no 'best' advice among them; they are all equally good. I've been going only to them for over two years now. Try the weekday lunch crowd, starting about 11:15 AM. From far left (you'll know him right away) to far right (not me). Bring an open mind and a thick skin. Always entertaining. Oh, for the Yelper who complained his tobacco is 3x what he pays online, just keep buying it online. I bet your online cigars taste as stale as your pipe tobacco. Al Keegan Austin, Texas read more

Great experience. I stopped in after a meeting to poke around and the level of service was amazing. Very knowledgeable staff and patient. I can't rave enough about the great experience I had in the short time I spent in the store. read more

Went here for the first one to buy some cigars as a gift. Since I am not well versed in cigars this was the perfect place to go. The two gentleman working inside were very knowledgable and helpful and not the lead bit snobby ! I say that because sometimes when entering a male dominated shop I have been treated not so well and that was not the case at pipe world. They asked my price range and made several good suggestions out of their large and filled room sized humidor. They also offer a to of other items including lighters and benchmade knives (personal fave). If you love cigars or need a cool gift this is the place to head in Austin! read more

Thank you Austin ! If you are a pipe smoker ,cigar or just need to find a gift or collectible this is the place. I smoke tobacco pipes, and its hard to travel and find a good tobacconists and pipe selection, these guys are very knowledgeable and and have a decent selection of Savinelli ,Peterson , Eric Nording, Briar Works and much more ,a good amount of local mixed tobacco as well as your name brand stuff ,Peterson ,Dunhill GLP,etc...picked up some 3nuns while I was there. They have a large cigar humidor as well and many pipe and cigar accessories to choose from , also if your wife or other is with you , they have a collectible gift shop of many items (they even sell benchmade knives (cool) The staff is great , kale even offered to share some very rare pipe tobacco ( I'll keep it a secret ) ...If you are in the Austin area give these guys a visit .. read more

This place is awesome. I'm new to cigar smoking but have really started to enjoy it on the golf course. Ben is the gentleman that has helped me the three times I have been in there. He's extremely knowledgeable and helped me find a cigar and lighter that I loved. Their prices are great and they treat their customers with the utmost respect. I will be back! read more

What can I say, these guys are best. Took care of me on my birthday... total class !!! I will always by my cigars from them until I kick my habit. Glad I stopped going to Douchos and Legacies.....so if you want great service and decent prices, visit the gentleman at Pipe World on Anderson. read more

What a cool shop with really nice staff. Could have spent all day looking at their pipes, mens gifts and humidor. If you think it's just a pipe tobacco shop, then you are mistaking. They carry not only cigars, but mens DE shaving razor/supplies and cool trinkets. Will definitely go by when I am in town again. Might even use their smoke lounge. read more

Great location(right by my apartment) Was looking for a Romeo RYJ and could not find it at a couple shops in the area. So, I tried Pipe World and they had it. Well stocked and clean shop. The two guys that worked there listened to me blather about my cigar adventures and didn't make me feel uncomfortable or less knowledgeable than some shops i've gone into in the area. I'll be back because the guys are cool there and they know their cigars! read more

I went for some RYO pipe tobacco, and was disappointed to see that they charge over $3 an ounce. That's 3x the cost of most online places per oz. Other than that it is a nice shop, large selection, great humidor. read more

I used to like this place, but the past few times I've been in there, the staff treats you like you don't even exist. I don't want anyone hounding me while I'm there, but also would be nice if they could maybe offer a friendly hello, or at least acknowledge your presence somehow. I guess you have to look like you have a lot of money in order to be treated well there. I waited in line, waited some more, the clerk was helping someone else out and seemed to be more concerned with that than anything, almost got the feeling I was interrupting him. I understand short staffing, but maybe again, acknowledge someone and don't just have them standing there wondering what's going on. Save your sanity, time and money and go to SPECS instead. At least at SPECS they are friendly and don't give you the sense that you don't exist or are unimportant. If you want people to support small local businesses, maybe treat your customers with a little more respect and place a lot more importance on them than you seem to do to me, read more