HSB Tobacconist

This is the best place to get cigars and roll your own tobacco in St. Louis. They have an amazing selection of hookah’s and hookah tobacco as well.

Best selection in town with the most knowledgable staff. I love this place and you will not be disapointed.

If you’re looking for some American Spirit cigarettes, this is your spot. Cigar selection is weak at best, and stale. Staff is rude and need to learn some people skills. Not to mention it’s in the U-​City Loop so, not the best area in town, make sure you bring your CCW. I was asked for money 3 times walking from my vehicle to the shop and back. Go to JR Cigars in Clayton.

Great cigarette selection if you’re looking for something unusual, but I’m pretty sure the humidor a are just for show. Literally every cigar I’ve ever bought from this place has been stale, many of them crumbling in the wrappers when I picked them up. On top of that, they’re over priced and the employees are neither friendly or helpful. There are way better places to buy cigars around town.

I had a groupon for HSB and wandered in to check out some cigars. They have an OK selection of brands in prices ranging from cheap to not-​so-​cheap. They have a walk-​in humidor which is a plus in my book, but it is pretty small. I was in it by myself and glad. Every time I squatted down to look at the bottom shelf, I bumped the shelf behind me.
That being said, I found some nice choices and checked out. The girl at the cash register was very friendly and made sure I found everything I needed. I will go back.

Great cigar selection. Hookah supplies a bit pricey. However, the Zippo selection and staff advice is second to none.

This is our local place to grab a cigar on occasion– we always go back because its familiar and they stock a good array of inexpensive cigars that have good flavor.
We usually go in at night– and guess who works nights… A GRUMPY OLDER MAN… yikes– really don’t like this dudes attitude-​all the other people that work there are nice– however we always run into GRUMPY.

I popped in here to buy an electronic cigarette kit as a gift. They carry the InnoVapor 510, which is a popular and well-​reviewed brand. The guy working there was very helpful and described exactly how to use it and all the different components. I picked up a starter kit for $ 70, which is about the same it would have cost if I’d bought it online.
I asked if they had a small box for it, and they ended up letting me choose one of their nice empty wooden cigar boxes to take with me at no charge. That was very cool.
I know we all love the convenience of shopping online, but don’t forget to support the locally-​owned specialty stores when you can!

Pretty much everything a smoke shop should strive to be.
They just updated the interior making it a lot more roomy. They don’t have as large a selection of cigars as some places, but it is still pretty good. They have an awesome selection of pipe tobacco which is always in good condition. I am also told (strangely I don’t smoke cigarettes, just pipe and cigars) that they have a good selection of cigarettes.
The staff is always super friendly, did I mention they have some of the coolest pipes I have ever seen?

These guys have vintage Lars Tetens on the shelf. Truly awesome.

Ask for German Fine Cut #2 and smoke the shit out of it. You’re welcome, jerk.

This Loop institution has it all when it comes to everything tobacco. There’s a ton of quality cigarettes available, as well as the really cheap stuff. What’s really impressing is the large humidor in the back that houses a variety of cigars.
There’s a lot of smoking-​related supplies, like Zippo lighters, and unique ash trays.
The staff members that I’ve seen there are pretty nice, but don’t seem to leave from behind their counter. They DO know everything there is to know about smoking, trends, etc. Really good people, too.

Perfect for getting cigars for that special occasion (or anytime). I’ve gone in quite a few times and just stared at the selection of cigars in amazement. There are only a handful of shops I’ve been in with just as many to choose from.
Not only do they have every brand of cigars you could think of, they carry the usual cigarette brands that people enjoy. They also have a impressive selection of hookahs, but with less than impressive prices. They carry pipe tobacco too, but I’ve yet to meet someone who smokes a pipe.
The staff is always pretty nice and you can tell that they know they have a large selection in their attitude. Confidence is good.

A smoker’s heaven.
This place has everything and anything you could ever want for tarring up your lungs… or the accessories for looking cool like doing so. (What am I talking about, smoking alone makes you look cool, duh.)
There is not a brand of cigarettes this places doesn’t sell. I remember the days back in college when my friends and I felt compelled to drop New York City amounts of money on flavored Camels bought from this very place. To a 19 year old, it was so worth it, and this was the place to find them. If you are looking for a GOOD cigar, this is the place to go as well. From «it’s a girl!» to a truly delicious Dominican cigar, you will get it here, and you’ll get a full explanation of what makes it such a quality cigar.
And the accessories… oh my. I remember my dreams of Audrey Hepburnism with my long, black, bejeweled cigarette holder… man I looked awesome that New Years Eve… this is simply THE place to go for these items… no place in St. Louis has a better selection.

I don’t smoke anymore (aside from an incredibly occasional puff usually when drinking), but I still find myself at HSB once in a while. Yes, always with a smoker friend, I don’t just wander in there. If you’re in the loop and are a smoker or need a new lighter or whatever, have a look around. They have a large selection of Zippos and other lighters, including cheap ones with timber wolves on them. They also have hookahs and hookah and pipe tobacco. They also carry the cigarettes that I should constantly avoid because they’re the only ones that actually taste good to me, Nat Shermans. The staff’s friendly and sometimes weird, and usually bearded.
The only reason I’m not giving the place a 5 star rating is because I feel weird giving one to a smoke shop. Sorry.

I’m not a regular smoker, but I do enjoy the very occasional cigar or clove cigarette as sort of a treat. I like HSB Tobacconist because the staff is really helpful, and they have a huge selection which is reasonably priced. Obviously, tobacco products are heavily taxed, but this place manages to keep their selection high and the price low despite this. Also, I like to come to HSB to get gifts for my smoker friends. They have cute ashtrays and cigarette cases. Even if you don’t smoke (or know anyone who does) but you like kitschy knick-​knacks, you should stop by and check out HSB.

Great place to go for high-​end cigarettes. The staff know their shit, and they’re friendly too. Just ask, and you might get an earful.
Fun antique ashtrays and lighters, too.