Bongs, bongs, bongs. Before I get to this place, and before you get to this place, you'll pass by…read moreA Downtown Barber Shop located in Midtown with a Midtown sign above the Downtown sign. Confused? They do straight razor shaves old school style. There's a great video out there about an Indian barber who does some pretty extravagant head massages. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSctqjzFjJ8 If you're a metrosexual or a retro-dandy-hipster kind of dude, you have to get a straight razor shave at least once in your life. I don't smoke cigarettes or cigars although occasionally I do snuff and I'm not fond of pot, so the only reason I came here was for an e-hookah. I never really understood smoking, the purposeful inhalation of a toxic irritant that gives you cancer. Smoke anything gives you cancer. Smoked meats give you cancer. Maybe a smoky cab will give you cancer too. But I've done hookah before, and I rather like inhaling fruity vapor and a rather tepid, mild buzz as opposed to the dizzying, neurotic buzz you get from high-nicotine smokes. Perhaps it's like comparing tea to espresso. Hookah also just seems more exotic and doesn't have all that big cancer baggage and rebellious acned, pre-adolescent vogue. I see kids smoking across a high school and I'm like, wow, you guys are like adults, so rebellious and free - not. Enjoy a significantly diminished lung capacity, cardiovascular health and then cancer. I think hookah is just more classy, especially when nobody seems to thinks it's cool except with the youth of India. Apropos, the counter guy is from India, a very nice, helpful guy. I seriously felt like I was 14 again as he's giving me instructions on how to use an e-hookah. The starter kit, yes, again feeling like a 14-year-old, starts at $20 and includes a free little bottle of flavored "e-liquid." It's believed hookah originated in India and they smoke shisha a combination of tobacco and molasses. I guess the e-liquid has some relation to shisha. They distinguish the level of nicotine starting with none, then 6 mg being low, 12 mg being medium, 18 mg being high, and 24 mg will probably get you very high. I also had the misfortune of trying chew in Hawaii after copious drinking, and I had one of the worst experiences with my hotel room spinning around. I had never tried chew, and I had no idea how much to stuff in my mouth, and I probably took way too much. I don't get nicotine. I get caffeine, not nicotine. The e-hookah is comprised of the battery, the heating mechanism (atomizer), tank (where you put the liquid), and mouthpiece. The difference between an e-cig and e-hookah is that it takes about five minutes to prepare the e-hookah whereas the e-cig is instantaneous. The e-hookah also creates significantly more clouds of vapor, but it quickly dissipates. People may think you're smoking a joint. There are also a significantly wider array of flavors from Kailua and vanilla to all types of fruits. This shop also has loads of bongs, loads. And you thought pot was illegal.

The only reason I am giving this place an extra star is because of its location, and also a…read moredecently sized variety of glass/head shop products. But I went in to buy a new Suorin (edge) vape. They had two left, and the first box on top was open already (there was no plastic wrap on it) and the guy insisted (probably because I took a few minutes to look at the others) that I just buy that one. It gets much much better (worse). I said I'd really like to get the one underneath it, as it had the plastic wrap on it. After some sighs he grabbed the one underneath and quickly went to the counter and I bought it for $40 flat. When I get out to my car, the plastic wrap was only made to look like it was sealed. Inside the vape is there... but there is no pod and there are 2 batteries just like all smoke shops, doesn't matter sales are final. So I have a sourin edge with two battery packs, and no pods to fill my juice with. Now buying a disposable one (forgot their name) until I can get some pods for this sourin edge. Even if the pod was in there and it was sealed, I would have only added a star, for the employee was rushing me the whole time. And, now I see why.

Really nice friendly employee. They do have geek bars here lots of flavors. They also have some…read moregambling machines. Good stuff

Nice store and good service 8/8/2025 got what I was looking for…read more .

Popped on in while taking a walk through Midtown to Wells. Friendly, helpful service…read more Still loving the large selection of GD shirts. Comparable prices. Lovely glassware.

The gentleman who I always find ringing folks up at this place (owner? Not sure) has NEVER sold me…read moreanything that wasn't EXACTLY what he said it was. I'm not the kind of person who buys into all the "green" extras and nonsense, but I've taken a chance with a few recommendations from the folks in this shop. I am NEVER disappointed. I sing Art Dogs and Grace praises from the rooftops these days. The prices are very fair for what you get- I've never seen anyone in the area capable of competing with the prices at this store. The selection of products is also unbeatable. I drive all the way to Reno from out of town JUST to shop here for my special accessories. Amazing. Thank you, Art Dogs. Yall NEVER disappoint.

Always loaded with stock!! So many brands and the service is amazing! Not to mention the deals they…read morehave.

The staff was friendly and didn't try to rush the sale. They offer good prices with discounts for…read moreeach two of the same items that I purchased.

Born in the 50s. Grew up in the 60s. Love, Peace and Music…read morestill works for me. Fulfilling your groovy needs since '98, Hippies is where Love, Peace and Music still rule. Hippies is a store for dreamers and their dreams. A store for life and all the joys it brings. A store for laughs. A store with memories you've memorized to keep your winters warm are. A store where all that's good gets better. A store for life. A store for love. A store for you. I've been shopping at Hippies for decades. I recently was there for Christmas present shopping because they have groovy stuff, patriotic merchandise and a Veterans and Military Discount. Merchandise selection, customer service and cleanliness was adequate. Hippies' owners like their Freedom so they have a daily Military and Veterans Discount as a token thank you to Veterans and GIs which provides resource to ensure Veterans (rare 7% of the population) and GIs (rare one-half of one-percent of the population) opportunity to participate in American Dream Veterans' and GIs' sacrifices have made possible for 100% of the population. The Hippie Movement peaked with the 1967 Summer of Love. As a Hippie myself, my Hippie friends and I read a lot, spent a lot of time learning and sharing our learning. We had container gardens over-flowing with vegetables and flowers and weed, and we brewed our own beers. Some had chickens. We became experts at salvaging and re-purposing. We traded and bartered as we had little cash. We loved classical and jazz music then invented our own blues, folk and rock music. We got around by walking, mountain bikes, our beloved VW "People's Car" buses or little put-put boats we'd salvaged. We were pro-Peace. We put on the holiday parades. We kept our word, oaths and promises. We helped out each other. We Honorably Served in America's Armed Forces where we started the Sir! No Sir! Movement, the GI movement to end the Viet Nam war https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64VULejzNhc. We then served on the Boards of Directors of various non-profits we either started or volunteered for. We were Conservationists. We were jacks-of-all-trades and masters of several. We taught at colleges and universities. How the Hippies Saved Physics https://www.hippiessavedphysics.com/. We were whimsical. We had very little debt. We gave ourselves and each other roots to grow and wings to fly. A good legacy for a bunch of bright, fun-loving and underemployed young Hippies. In the early 1980s, yuppies and their high-end Mercedes and Range Rovers and mountain of debt began to replace the Hippies. By the late 1990's there were only remnants remaining of the Hippie Culture. This Hippies store is a remnant. Another remnant is The Serial: A Year in the Life of Marin County, which I have an original copy of the book, a satirical novel by Cyra McFadden. In 1976, the book's chapters had been serialized in the Marin County alternative weekly newspaper Pacific Sun, as well as the San Francisco Chronicle. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Th... The Giger Chronicles, by a different author, picks up where The Serial left off, and satirizes the rise of the yuppies in Marin County, California. scribd.com/document/5710... No complaints and no regrets I still believe in chasing dreams and placing bets But I had learn that all you give is all you get So give it all you got I had my share I drank my fill And even though I'm satisfied I'm hungry still To see what's down another road beyond the hill And do it all again So here's to life And every joy it brings So here's to life To dreamers and their dreams Funny how the time just flies How love can go from warm hellos To sad goodbyes And leave you with the memories you've memorized To keep your winters warm For there's no yes in yesterday And who knows what tomorrow brings or takes away As long as I'm still in the game I want to play For laughs for life for love So here's to life And every joy it brings Here's to life For dreamers and their dreams May all your storms be weathered And all that's good get better Here's to life Here's to love Here's to you May all your storms be weathered And all that's good get better Here's to life Here's to love Here's to you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTv3TONfTTQ . . . https://www.facebook.com/Hippiespipesandincense https://www.facebook.com/jacobinmag/videos/sir-no-sir/1943898838970141/ On this day in US history, 5 December 2006, 13 GIs were killed fighting in Iraq during the previous week.

I love visiting this store. The incense is great and it is just a great place to visit. Prices…read moreare great and the staff is awesome.

Very good customer service, large selection and low prices. What else can I say but stop byread more

They have different types of vapes and are always fully stocked with all the different flavors…read more Prices have gone up quite a bit and are even more expensive than California prices. Service is always good but it makes me cringe when I see the option to tip when paying.

Really great selection of wraps . Stopped here because my man wanted banana foster wraps. Employee…read morewas friendly. Good prices .

Been coming here for all my glass needs, great selection for whatever price you need. Guys that…read morework here provide great service and super knowledgeable. Thank you for the quality product!

Friendly clerk who helped me out and was very attentive! Will be back here for sure. Thanks!read more

Very nice gentleman helped me find everything I needed. the best vape shop in town. A 1 service!!!!read more

From the first time I went into Ray's smoke shop I was treated like a Long time customer…read moreThe staff is extremely helpful and was able to take care of all my needs I would highly recommend Ray's smoke shop

Worst smoke shop I've ever been to and the workers lie to you so they dont have to do shit when…read morehelping you. Overall lazy experience and don't expect any help what's so ever I suggest a different smoke shop. Way to pricey also. Total Cali prices not worthy it.

You want it they probably got it Call around a couple of…read morestore And they had what I needed Smile good Service good time Can't wait to slide back Take Care

Love this place!!! All the guys there are friendly and helpful and they have good prices. 10/10!!!!read more