Mast General Store offers friendly service and a broad selection of goods, including locally produced food, hundreds of old-fashioned candies, kitchen supplies, housewares, souvenirs, and children’s toys and games. The Mast Store also features fashion collections as well as outdoor-themed apparel, gear, footwear, and an extensive Knife Shop. The Asheville Mast Store opened in 1999. It is situated on Biltmore Avenue in a historic building, which features original details of its well-known, previous tenant, Fain’s Thrift Store. Mast General Store is pet, family, and explorer-friendly with a knowledgeable staff that prides itself on hospitality.