A gift shop with so much character! I don't know how they manage to jam so much amazing gift and art into their shop, but i love to go there to see it all, from wrapping paper to jewelry to books to cards. Perfect place for the quick gift, and the staff is fresh and will gladly help you locate that special thing you're looking for even if you don't know what you want. Local as well as out-of-area art and creations curated so well, it's almost like a museum of kitsch and wonder! read more

I was looking forward to visiting this store and it was all I was expecting and more! Cards, stickers, pins, games, trinkets and more. One child just couldn't handle all the cuteness, he yelled "I want it!" Then promptly had a nuclear-level meltdown. Same, kid, same. I feel you. I scooped up some miniature things, my friend had pens and notecards. Honestly, that kid's mom should have said, "Whist!" which in Irish or Scottish dialects means "Hush!" or "Shut it!" There's so much to see here. This is a fun shop. read more

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This is the most amazing gift shop I have ever been to. It's the gift shop of my dreams. I was visiting Asheville during the week of Thanksgiving and researched local gift shops before I visited. I knew I absolutely had to stop in after reading all the wonderful reviews. This store completely lived up to all my expectations. I had visited several other gift shops before visiting here and my sister agreed that this was clearly the best of all the shops we had visited. There is so much stuff to look at and there is a wonderful variety of items for just about everyone. Everything I looked at was reasonably priced. There was so much cute and unique stuff that I was amazed and wished there was a store like this where I live. They also have a nice selection of greeting cards. I especially loved the Japanese stuff. The Japanese make the cutest gifts and I wanted to take all of it home with me. I bought a cute Japanese die cut cat calendar, some nail art stickers and a little sushi toy. The woman and man who work there were so friendly and helpful. I could tell they really enjoyed working there and helping people find what they're looking for. I absolutely love this shop and will make sure to stop in again the next time I'm in town. read more

Whist - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Probably the most under rated gift boutique ever. Such an unexpected find of small books, gift, stickers, cards, and just unique buys. Thought it was just cute window shop while walking by... but I walked out 40 dollars poorer. A must see in the area. read more

My review from seven years ago last detail, but same feelings going strong. I always feel like a princess when I get to park right outside and that happened today. They do have a little lot in the back they share. FYI. I feel like it's always the same two people in here when I go, and they're always amazing. Helpful and willing to answer questions, but not over bearing. They never seem annoyed even though it takes me like three hours to walk around and look at all the knickknacks. This is my go to spot for gifts. They have a lot of Asheville, and not in Asheville things for all of your loved ones. From stationary, embroidery packets, candles, jewelry, magnets, games, calendars and more, this place has it. The area they really seem to Shinin might be cards and prince. I've actually loved some card so much that I framed them and hung them up. They have something for everyone. Incredibly inclusive store as well. read more

Whist - Love this shop still - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

SO MUCH CUTE STUFF! Puzzles, stationary, bags, jewelry, cards. etc. Great for shopping, gifts, browsing, etc. Definitely recommend stopping in! read more

We had a 10 minute wait for brunch at Early Girl Eatery so we came here while we waited. It's fortunate that our table was ready early because in less than 10 minutes, the three of us had already decided to purchase $75 worth of stuff, and we are not typically loose with our money. This place is dangerous! So many cute cards, gifts, and books. We could easily spend an hour and hundreds of dollars and come out very satisfied. Definitely coming back next time we're in Asheville. read more

TLDR: stop in here for a local made gift! _____ I always like shopping local when I'm visiting a city and when Whist came up on my Yelp search, I knew this was the perfect place to drop in. They had games and decor, books and greeting cards. A ton of nicknacks in an extremely organized store. I ended up Getting cards and locally made jewelry. The cards were super fun and my gal friend loved it. The owner was so nice and sweet. She lead me in the direction of some locally made jams at a pop up shop happening not too far away. Unfortunately those were confiscated by TSA, cause apparently it's illegal to be delicious. read more

Whist is the type of shop I love to seek out when I travel from city to city: unique gifts, jewelry, stationery and more by local and national artists and artisans. It helps give me a barometer of what the art and culture scene is like in that city. Seeing the work of crafters and artists really helps me identify the vibe of a city! As others have said, give yourself a couple of laps in this shop. There are lots of little things to look at and enjoy. Like fun greeting cards, journals, crafty sets, puzzles and games, home decor, cute patches, lovely and unique jewelry, etc etc. The clerk in the shop was very friendly and warm as we chatted with her about our travels and where we had come from. It was a rainy day when we came in and it was the perfect place to take refuge from the storm and surround ourselves in loveliness. read more

This is a super cute store. It's the store that makes you say, "Oh, I didn't know I needed that." The location on Haywood is easy and parking is very ideal. Hint--take a pal with you, so you can compare notes with the amazing gems you find. read more

Sooo many wonderful goodies, gifts, trinkets for a variety of uses and personalities. Lots of unique greeting cards too. Always a treat to go and visit read more

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This is an adorable shop with a fantastic selection of cards, stationary and a plethora of other fun items. I plan trips to Asheville to visit Whist. Take the time to visit, we need to keep great shops like this one thriving. read more

I LOVE Whist. Upon entering, we were immediately acknowledged and kindly greeted by one of the owners. The place is super spacious and easy to maneuver, say, if you have a stroller. Placement of breakable items thoughtfully placed out-of-reach of little one's hands, for the most part, so that's appreciated. So many things to see! Lots and lots of cool items for young(er) children. An exceptionally cool selection of children's books, mugs, and of course paper goods. Plenty of parking options. Cannot wait to go back! read more

I can't believe it took me so long to visit this cute little shop! Then again, it probably saved me a lot of money because this shop is right up my alley. They sell everything from cards, posters, cool kitchen gadgets, trendy jewelry, and tons of unique knick knacks. The store itself is very bright and welcoming. The whimsical space is beautifully illuminated by the natural light that floods in from the large storefront windows. Highly recommend checking this place out for unique gift ideas, a fun experience, and some of the cutest greeting cards in Asheville! read more

Whist - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I wish I could bring this little gift boutique back home with me. I love stationary and unique gifts, and this little shop had it all. You can find something for everyone here. They have a lot of locally made cards and jewelry. In addition, the staff was friendly and helped me decide between the several items (journals) that I was having the hardest time picking. You won't be disappointed if you go to Whist! read more

xoI love this store! it is my happy place. a wonderful family owned business that has wonderful books, art supplies, cards, jewelry, stuff for kids and much much more....I suggest you go there and treat yourself or a loved one to a gift! the staff is always pleasant and I want to acknowledge them for welcoming the entire community and not participating in the discrimination so rampant in our world today -- thank you Whist! I will be back xo read more

Looking to frame your art work? Look no further! Pat , is amazing. I had an art piece my daughter created at SCAD , went to a corporate place, the price was astronomical! Whist had a fair price and she worked with me on the right frame! Not to mention all the fun things they have in there to purchase! read more

Awesome local shop, perfect for gift buying. You never know what you are going to find. Fair warning, if you go here to buy a gift for someone, you'll probably leave with a few quirky things for yourself. (Or maybe that's just me?!) They have a great selection of items for kids and adults alike! Great prices too! read more

I work at papersource in raleigh and I love how much is invoked here. the shop is near and tidy, And I absolutely love their assortment of posters and papers I wish they had a few more stationary cents however if you're looking for a great gift something unique and something charming this is the place to go. It's right next to my favorite breakfast place in Asheville as well king daddy so right after you grab a bite you can come over here and do some shopping! read more

Great spot for locally-made gifts, souvenirs, and trinkets! The store has a very home-y and welcoming ambiance and shopkeeper is very friendly as well. When you enter, you feel like you're descending into a hometown version of PaperSource or similar stationary store. I'd recommend in particular to check out the posters and decorative papers, with a variety of great vintage designs for only $4 (world map, national parks, skeletal system, moon phases etc)! By sister and I botch stocked up on 3 posters each before leaving Asheville to go home - a deal we couldn't pass up! read more

Such a cute and fun shop! Full of all kinds of random things but still kept extremely tidy and shoppable. I always do two laps to make sure I don't miss anything. The card selection is wide and wonderful and really inspires one to keep in touch with others. read more

Visited this shop based on recommendation while visiting asheville for the first time. Loved it, a great shop for fun and beautiful cards. I hate and refuse to give Hallmark cards. The ryan gosling coloring book is pretty amazing!!! read more

Great place. Inventory is fabulous. Unique gifts and cards. West Asheville has been needing a gift shop like this. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because the customer service wasn't great. I was never greeted or spoken to, which bums me out. I'm more likely to buy from personable people who make me feel welcome. But I will go back because I just can't resist their selection of cards. read more

I work close to this store, and especially wanted to write a review because I've had the exact opposite customer service experience from the first reviewer--- The owners are incredibly sweet and helpful, and every time I have been in their shop, they've greeted each shopper warmly, and made sure that everyone can find what they're looking for. They have a wonderful selection, and great aesthetic taste, which is obvious based on the products they carry. Really wonderful people, and the shop is cute as a button--- I hope to see their business boom! :) read more

I agree with other reviewer that Whist is a great resource for out-of-the-box gifts and cards and I am, in that sense, a big fan. The customer service is always an important part of the the experience, though, and the man who is, apparently, one of the owners could definitely use some guidance in that area. read more

Love Whist! The selection is vast and unique. I work in the neighborhood and have been into Whist several times. This place is great! Every time I have stopped in, I have been greeted warmly. Enjoyed chatting with the owner (I have only met one of them). Love that i can easily stop in somewhere local and pick up a gift for friends and family. read more