They have everything you could ever ask for- grinders, rolls, papers, wraps, clothing, posters- you name it. Super helpful employees, reasonable pricing, I will be back. read more

Terrapin Station is a great shop. I always stop here when I'm on Hertel. The employees are always friendly and you can find all kinds of cool stuff. My favorite thing to buy is the locally made candles. They are insanely cool and so cheap! read more

They have been the jam spot foreeeever. Staff is always super knowledgeable and friendly. Great quality incense, clothing, and decor items. The vibes are just immaculate. read more

This place is truly rock and roll, man. It seems every time I poke my head in here, there's so much more to look at. Groovy colored t shirts hanging from the ceilings, hand-made jewelry, pendulums, band patches & stickers, glass products, beanies, music merch, incense, candles and so much more available to sort through. The staff is always friendly, and the vibe always super chill. Check it out if you like unique gifts! The only downside is parking is limited on the side of the building but if you go during the week, usually you're in the clear to have a spot. There is street parking too but more limited since it's in the beginning of Delaware/Hertel area. read more

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This was my 1st trip to the store. I bought an instrument that leaked. They quickly returned it and offered a replacement. I couldn't be happier with the customer service from the ladies who helped me. I totally recommend!!! read more

Huge assortment of product! Hippie smoke shop/gift store. Amazing locally crafted items. Reasonably priced. Excellent store layout. Very friendly employees, yet hassle free browsing. Stop in and check it out. It's a must-visit. read more

One of the best places to buy incense and all of your spiritual things. Amazing atmosphere with cool and unique tapestries. So many interesting things in this shop. Really cool and unique incense holders. read more

"Some rise, some fall, some climb to get to terrapin"..... This place has been a go spot for all of our Dead Head needs since high school (15+ years ago, eeekkk!! I can't believe I admitted that!!). Anyways, the selection of stickers, patches, Dead Head knick knacks are fantastic. I scored a new Grateful Dead sticker while I was there for the car, LOVE it. But I must say, the store has stayed pretty much the same in the 15 years I have been going. Not a bad thing. It's somewhat comforting. Like the Cheers of Head Shops. I do end up picking out a shirt here and there when I see something I fancy. Honestly, sometimes the quality holds up,and sometimes, I'm sad to say, it doesnt. I was disappointed in the tapestry selection, I was hoping for more to choose from, but it was slim pickings. I half thought this might be due to the fact that festival time is approaching us so everyone might have scooped up the good ones. Who knows. I don't buy glass from here. I do look, the pieces are pretty, and come with a hefty price tag. I stick to Glass Roots in Batavia where they custom make and do all of the glass work right there on site which is cool to see. The store is a solid known place in the Hertel district, and it's a good place to stop and check out. read more

Terrapin Station - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Nice collection of incense, gem and crystal. There is a shelf of beautiful and vintage jewelry caught my attention. And some other interesting stuff. The staff was chill and did not follow us around which I greatly appreciate that. The price was fair. read more

Trained Turtles? I cant say enough about Terrapin Station. I get all my incensed there and muck lucks and stickers. They sell lots of pipes and things...gramma bought one, but I think she's using it as a papperweight. The workers there are very mellow there because they play nice music and have all that incense. I dont get the Greatful Dead but they let me in anyway. It smells kinda like college. PROS: Contact high. CONS: Huh? read more

The staff is always very helpful, patient and knowledgeable about their products. Prices are very reasonable, I am usually shocked of how cheap a lot of the pipes are. Good quality and always fun to browse the store. read more

I'm not, nor will I ever be a fan of the Dead...never if you torture this poor old body! - But, the selection, vibe and super customer service is just outstanding!, I shopped there recently for a small item, and the counter guy just gave it to me; how thoughtful! I will visit again, old cool counter guy dude. A long time ago, my sisters "then" boyfriend painted the Garcia mural on the building... nice mural, VERY strange guy. Anyway - more Dead stuff than anyone would ever need - dancing bear hell!! But with and excellent selection ( if a bit pricey - its worth it for the service) of top quality gear...you are in and out and round about ( huh?..ahh, yeah, ok!) zzzzzzz..zz.zzzzzzz read more

I heart Terrapin (and not just the amazing song). This store has it all - nice glass at a variety of prices, tie dyes for the lot, tapestries, incense, all the stuff the University of Buffalo hippie needs :) They used to have a great tape trading thing going on but that's probably gone by the wayside these days... They also sell tickets to shows at the Town Ballroom and other local values without charging additional fees so I definitely recommend it for your live music ticket needs. They will bargain a bit on glass but not as much as some other smaller head shops in town. read more

Barry is THE man. This shop is a dead head's dream. They carry awesome band tees, tie dyes, jewelry, stickers and patches, crystals, pins, pipes, you name it. The apparel is beautiful and their dead showcase has the coolest things. I've bought many many things from here! Love it! read more

Always friendly staff. Usually more than happy to answer your questions. I go here for all my smoking needs. I have found them to be a little cheaper than other smoke shops around here. They're the OG smoke shop of Buffalo so support them. read more

Pricey. Less than friendly service. If your a north buffalo head it's great but other than that don't expect much. Lots of nice gifts. Accompanied by lots rules. Not bad but there is much better. read more

I don't smoke or "smoke" and don't care for much Dead music, but I still enjoy stopping by this place. Big selection of fun stuff - fair trade clothes and bags, tapestries, big selection of quality and low-cost jewelry, decent selection of incense, some Wiccan and other alternative religious supplies (gems, medallions, oils, etc), windchimes and specialty candles. They also have a nice, reasonably priced selection of zippos that they will fill (and often refill) for free. Their prices overall are pretty decent with very limited mark up over what's online (I got a solid brass Hindu goddess statue holding a bowl for incense cones for $14 on my last trip). Good customer service. Always clean and kept up. Plus this place was on Hertel long before it was considered a desirable commercial strip. read more

I won a set of festival tickets here last month, I went to pick them up and they said that "they gave them to someone else". I asked why they didn't try to contact me and they said they lost my contact information because "420 is kinda a busy day". Both the employee and the owner of the establishment said "there was nothing I could do". read more

It's more than just a tobacco shop, but that's what the specialize in. They also have clothes, stickers, and plenty of Grateful Dead trinkets. The staff is always friendly- very friendly- and they do have a really good selection of tobacco supplies. It's also a friendly place with a cool, sort of hippyish vibe. It seems like everyone is welcome in here. I think I've walked in here a ton of times, and never bought anything, but always got a smiling hello and goodbye. Either way, this is another one of those long time Hertel Avenue staples that pre-date the revival by a long time. read more

this is THE head shop in the wny region, hands down. its more than a smoke shop...its the perfect retail haven for those of you still on the 'long strange trip', the selection is varied and fantastic (some great glass handiwork in those counters!), the prices are reasonable as hell, and the friendly staff and assorted peanut gallery that is ever present instantly makes you feel at home, whether you're a Head or not, whether you're a smoker or not. i am ALWAYS happy to patronize this longstanding, upstanding, and legendary local business. if you're not a local, and you're looking for a place to stock up as you pass through town, i highly recommend Terrapin Station. read more

You don't have to be a hippie to love Terrapin. It's a great place. Awesome atmosphere, selection, and customer service -- always so friendly and helpful. Plus they sell Town Ballroom tickets without a surcharge or any additional fees, which just adds to the awesome factor. I went there to buy tickets a few months ago and had the best conversation with the guy behind the counter, even though he'd never heard Borgore before. I'll never be a Dead fan but I'll never not be a Terrapin fan. read more

As good as it gets. It brings back the 70s for me each time I visit. I used the Gerry stickers to dress my moped years ago, now I use them on an e-scooter. I think Gerry would approve. It you don't think you are capable of having a nice day, spend a half hour and a few dollars at Terrapin on just about any product at all. It will put a smile on your face. Not one bummer in the shop. When you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders, stop in and say "hi". No matter how you spell it, you will get a nice attitude adjustment just by enjoying the environment at Terrapin Station. It also gives you an excuse to visit all the cool little shops on Hertel Ave. Coffee, tea, Antiques and sunshine. Look for Gerry on the wall, he is sure to make you smile. read more

I have been coming here for literally 15 years for all of my smoking accessories. Obviously you can order anything online nowadays but there's something about the personal touch and input everyone there has. It's a very peaceful environment and the employees are probably the nicest people I've ever met. What a gem in the city. It's been around for many years and I hope it has many more. read more

This place has a lot of neat stuff. The highlights to me are the quality selection of tobacco pipes and all of the different incenses they carry. Definitely worth checking this place out in my opinion. read more

they sell candleman candles! if you don't know of the candle man you need to! he is at all the festivals in the summer -- he has a place in angloa -- they are super long burning and probably the most beautiful candles i've ever seen! read more