Paramount Imports is the best! The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. They have a huge selection of items for yourself or for gifts! Every time I come in there are new pieces as well. I will continue coming back, thank you!
I love this place! Ive been coming here for years and still love this place. They always have great prices on theyre products, the staff is amazing and super chill. I will be coming here till the day I pass on.
Have an amazing array of brutal band T -shirts , in case youre going to a religious get together or whatever haha!Parking lot is amazing ,filled with art! Definitely recommend!
Paramount imports is an icon from its inception. Best items (products) selection prices and service. If you haven’t been there go and see for yourself.,…I love this place…..u will too.
Used to live just down the street, within skating distance, on park Avenue and Meridian, and i have Been going to Paramount Imports for almost ten years now, and even after being gentrified/priced out of my own home town of San Jose, still, once in a while, ill drive three hours, from where i now live in Placerville, to pickup an American peice from this quaint legendary landmark.Great prices, great, values, great glass, great owners. My dad used to shop here as a kid back im 67 too and is the reason i know this legend exists. Thanks pops.And thank you all, for everything over the Years, Paramount Import.
One of my favorites places to visit when Im in the bay. They have some of the most unique & cool looking pieces. Their prices are not ridiculous either. Also a very friendly & knowledgeable staff.
Service is always top notch, no pressure, relaxed and friendly environment with knowledgeable people to help you with your alternative shopping needs. P.S. Theyre cheaper than all of the SMOKE SHOPS Ive been to lately. I wish they had more of a selection of bent neck water pipes.
This is a hidden gem in San Jose. If you want a traditional head/curios shop this is the place. Lighter on books and occult than The Poppy Patch in Central AR, but the exact same feel and atmosphere. Nice people, big store. Spend money at the smaller businesses!
I was so tempted to leave a five-star review, but keeping to my pathos of not giving five stars unless something is truly perfect (which is impossible for humans as we are now) I cannot give it five stars. I would give Paramount 4.9, as it is as close to perfection as youre ever going to get with these types of stores. To be honest doesnt even feel fair to lump Paramount in with them as its just above and beyond comparatively.It really doesnt get better than Paramount. Like their name, the quality of their product and employees is indeed; youd be hard-pressed to find a more fair, down to earth, and humble shop. Theyve been around since the 60s and it shows, whether it be through their hippie era decor, the atmospheric music, the incense, or just the good vibes, they have it all.Most people, like me, probably just come here for the glass (and the employees, too! Especially the doggos), and they definitely dont disappoint. The prices are on point, if not below market, and while the display pieces can be a little brittle (it is expected) their main standard rigs are very durable and well made. They also have quite a stunning selection of accessories and add-ons.I really dont know where to stop so Im going to stop here for sake of reading purposes, but just know if you come here you will not be disappointed; its truly a wonderful world in a niche location that I think more people need to know about.
Always nice to visit. I would think prices were higher here vs. Other pipe shops, but they are not. They probably have what youre looking for, when the other guys dont. Not too mention, it always smells great inside.
I called to see if they had a special item in stock I was looking for. The guy on the phone went out of his way to go through the racks and search for the item I was hoping to find. I was so impressed with how helpful he was, I drove to the store to see for myself what wonderful customer service these guys offer. Although we couldnt find the exact shirt I was looking for (thats understandable, I was looking for something very specific), both of the people working there were so helpful and really tried to satisfy my need/desire. One of the best experiences Ive had in the bay area! You just dont seem to come by people like this anymore in San Jose. They were awesome, and the selection in the store was great. There were a lot of things I wish I could have purchased for myself, but alas, I was there for an unusually sized gift and needed to stay focused. Great store and great staff!
I have been coming here for 20 years. I love this place and their team is fantastic I will be a forever client and bring everyone that I can here. Great products, team and environment! I love paramount imports
Great place Paramount has been around for a very long time. . Everything you need and more . Great head shop./ Smoke shop. Check them out
Love, LOVE this unique San Jose gem. Been going here since the 80s. Loved it then and still love it now! I hope it doesnt get pushed out like a lot of other SJ greats!!
Another one of my favorites. I remember this place when I was a little girl, always wondering what was inside. I finally visited when I was 17 and I was not disappointed. The store and its employees have a great vibe. They have a huge selection of paraphernalia, posters, incense sticks, clothes, Karate/Mary Jane shoes, wall tapestries etc. An awesome, happy hippie store.
Went in there about a week ago and it was the first time since over 20 years that I have it is so nice and bright in there now.
Best head shop anywhere.
Quite possibly the best staff Ive ever encountered in my years of shopping. Educated, Kind, Great people.Awesome selection in Death Metal T-shirts. Incense Sticks are for a great price if you buy in bulk, Poster selection could be restocked but considering they have numerous amount of posters, youll find one you like.
Awesome sales clerks. Awesome products. I buy my incense and greeting cards there. For those hard to buy for people, I always find something there too. Every time I walk through the door it is like jumping in a time machine and visiting the best of times. It is nostalgic.
The best place in the entire world. Spend all your money here right now. The best customer service and the coolest products!
I have been coming here for many many years. There is a huge selection, any very friendly staff
Been coming for 20 years and its still the best smoke shop in town. Great deals, great pipes, great everything and all kinds of cool stuff. Want to buy a friend a cool gift or pipe come check this place out!!
The place is absolutely amazing. It may just look like a hole in the wall but once you go in, you realize how much stuff they have there. Sooooo many choices there and the prices are generally pretty good too. The people there are also just great, I absolutely love going there to just walk around and be in the store.
The workers here are always cool and the place is awesome for anything groovy! I highly recommend coming in for a spell, you might find some things that you like.
Rare throwback store with everything you need to truly enjoy your life.
If you live in San Jose and you dont know this place Im surprised Im 54 Ive been going there since I was 13 for velvet blacklight posters now I go there for other things. The selection is Vast the service is excellent they have parts for most mechanical utensils they have a wide variety
I discovered this place in the 90s. I was in highschool. I bought my first Janes Addiction poster here, my first Soundgarden Badmotorfinger tape along with tons of incense and old-skool cloth Mary Janes. I also bought a lot of stickers and one of a kind hippie pieces. Upon my return, they still carry the vanilla body oil that I used to buy as a teenager. The smell brings me back to my youthful times. Im so glad that Paramount is still open. Staff is super friendly. They remodeled a little bit which is cool. Thank you Paramount Imports for being you and all that you do. Im so grateful that youre still open and provide a unique place for unique people.
Its a cool shop with lots of neat stuff with a friendly and helpful staff
Like for reals..”ask your momma” been going here since I was born! It’s always a good pick me up for something new or something old like original Mary Jane’s. I always walk outta here with a pep in my step. Really, how many wonders can one tavern hold!? Best aroma therapy, juicy jays (been buying as a gift to others for years), fairy collection, the list goes on...astrology, posters, native collections! Thanks for always bringing a great memory of my mom holding my hand on Friday evenings as I inhaled the goodness of your store!!!! LOVE AND HAPPINESS
Amazing little shop! You dont find these kinds of places in santa clara county anymore. You have to go all the way to santa cruz to find thos kinda place. Posters, stickers, band t-shirts, gems and crystals plus much more. Staff was very friendly and super helpful.
Legendary San Jose headshop, its been here as long as I can remember. Great selection of glass for enjoyment, posters, trinkets, and lots of other cool stuff.
This is BY FAR the BEST glass shop in San Jose, and Id venture to say California. Not only do they have a huge selection of brands and styles, everyone who works there is amazing. The owner cut me an amazing deal on a brand name water pipe, and threw in a grinder with a value of $25. They are there to help you, not themselves! Everyone should check them out if youre interested in purchasing a glass piece. Ive been back several times, and every time Im even more impressed, Awesome place. 5 stars
They used to seem so uptight when I started vaping. Went back a couple months ago and ome of the owners was in. She gave me a bunch of free juice and was very nice. Now they have a taste test bin where you can try the flavors before buying, yay!The place is looking good after the remodel theyve done and the sales are always good.
Love, Love 💕💖💓! Paramount Imports! Ive been going since I was in high school! ( long time ago)!😁. They have a beautiful selection of tye dye print/ Indian print dresses and tank tops and shirts! Posters, and every type of pipe and Bong!! The original smoke shop! From hand made to manufactured !!😁👍💖. Friendly and helpful staff for sure!!! Same location as always ! Plenty of parking!! Always a pleasure !! Kudos for the many Witchy Items!! Love my Amethyst pendulum! BLESSED BE! 🌖🌕🌔!
Staff is friendly and the store is packed with cool stuff , crystals stickers body jewelry , Bongs , glass pipes big variety !
Paramount Imports isnt just an awesome store, its an awesome store with awesome people. Never had a problem with the workers. From theyre rings to theyre wooden pipes, they have got it all and they are more than happy to help you find what you need. And all this at reasonable prices.
A true treasure. I always go in to see my favorite associates. They’ve become like an extension of our family here in the Bay. So happy to see that they are still thriving even during COVID-19. Do yourself a favor and go visit them, have a chat about life, pet the doggies, and leave feeling a little better afterwards.
Oh I love this smoke shop/store. They are amazing and sell a lot of really cool things. They sell piercing jewelry and have really nice smelling incense. I bought a vape pen from here and it was worth the money, I only spent $40. They also sell weed pipes , bongs and such. Although they do not sell oil burners.
Best shop for crystals, smoking accessories, and other great novelties/equipment. Staff are fun to talk to and honest. Pricing is fair and customer service is up there.
This has always and most likey will always be my favorite smoke shop. They have all the stuff you would expect, buy they also have an AWESOME selection of trinkets, posters, candles, clothes, and more. Plus their customer service has always been stellar.I LOVE PARAMOUNT IMPORTS!!!
Amazing place!!!So much nicer than I expected, and knowledgeable and personable staff.From incense to tie died t-shirts, SHOP HERE
Well if you are trying to catch this place open the I would come later then 10 am. To come and catch them I would come here by 10:30 or later cause the few visits Ive had to wait past 10:15 to 10:30 before doors are open. But its a good place to come shop for your smoking needs.
Paramount imports seems to never age ive been going there ever since i could remember probably around 25 years and im 33 paramount imports has one of the most chill atmospheres out off any store ive been too. The people that work there Never rush you they have no problem answering your questions and are as patient as monks they give off good energy and the store is full of good energy. Its a great experience. I would recommend going there to anybody that wants some cool stuff rather it be for tort smoking needs or some random stuff such as posters stickers or incense or some good crystals or birthstones its worth checking out thats all I got to say about that
They have lots of cool dream catchers here, and unique greeting cards, stickers, bumper stickers, smoking supplies, huge selection of blunt wraps. T- shirts, tie dye clothing, etc.
Love this place been there for decades. Same dudes worked there the whole time. Great selection in both parts of the strore. Knowledgeable friendly employees
The best and only place you should go for all your hippy needs. The coolest poster sticker art shop in San Jose. Best selection of glass products. The newest vapeing dabbing tech in store every week. Local artist handmade glass pipes. great prices. Lots of clothing apparel accessories jewelry and statues. Really cool products of all kinds to buy here.
I love coming here! The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The prices are great !
I have been going for years everyone that works here is absolutely amazing there is a certain vibe when you walk into this shop it really is magical and go to Greg because he is radical he has long hair with a beard super genuine and propably one of the coolest guys Ive ever been given the chance to know 👨🏼
Love the vibe of this place, its like the late 60s with posters, crystals etc. Everything for smoking at your fingertips, rolling papers with about 30 different kinds and sizes, vapes, pipes etc.The best thing about this place us THE STAFF...knowledgeable, friendly and willing to help anyway they can..LOVE PARAMOUNT IMPORTS.
A Bay Area landmark. Great service and products. Reasonable prices too!
I need to revisit this place. This is where i fell in love with incense matches. Paramount Imports goes back to probably before my time but when Paramount was a much more popular name than it is now. I need some groovy apparel and scents.
Pristine vibes. This place is immaculate. It cannot be categorized or generalized, it’s very unique. Beautiful art, smokeables, paraphernalia, tapestries, amazing staff who are friendly and genuine and so much more.
Bad customer service, bought a rig two weeks ago noticed some weird spots on it.Came in to have them explain to me what it was, couldnt explain what the spots were , then they implied I caused the spots, and offered me no explanation or warranty if its faulty..
Their your best place to go for all your smoking and accessories Great people and great customer service been going there for 20 something years
Love this place. Its been a long-standing San Jose store. Always got my fungear here. You can spend a long time there looking for cool stuff.
First time shopping at this establishment and it was awesome. They have a wonderful array of products that they sell; At a very reasonable prices. Staff is very friendly. 👍
I been visiting this place since 8th or 9th grade so basically 34 years or so, same great smell, ya got to dig the smell.of this place, makes you at ease and feel like the cartoon Cars character named Fillmore, every thing ya need to enjoy herbs or waxes , clothing and stickers, poster, incense holders and way to much to try to name, . Come check it out, San Joses original smoke house..cant say I been to any better or legit shops.4 star ratings..
This used to be the go to place for patches, not anymore, but the place is still very cool regardless.
This places easy to miss but they have awesome stuff inside they have so many Posters tapestries incense very spiritual and uplifting environment would definitely return back one thing I didnt like the customer service was a bit non existant I took me a while to get some help .
Great pipes everything u need
Long time establishment.Decades in business. Good prices. Good selection. Welcoming and knowledgeable staff.Bay Area Classic.
Always really cool stuff in here. Good quality. The people that work here have been super helpful and sweet
Paramount Imports has been at this location for as long as I can remember, PI always had that special gift for any occasion, the employees are always very helpful and the place smells heavenly .
Great service and selection. All things retro 70s from David Bowie & The Beatles , to Bruce Lee & Marilyn Monroe. Bought 4. Even retro -70s plastic U.S. Water Pipes and Graffix brandsfor in-destructibles purchased for posterity along with pokers, maeng-da kratom caps and complimentary Paramount Imports lighter was thrown in the grab bag free of charge. Very helpful gentleman behind the counter helped seek out some additional posters as well he thought I might like. An all around , inclusive shopping trip (no pun intended) down to Paramount Imports where quality is tantamount to service. Cheers!
Ive been going there for almost 45 years and I still get a great service and the place is still the same as I ever remember every time Ive ever been in their my hats off to these guys
The people who work there are friendly and helpful. Ive been going there for years. Theyre having a 50 year party the weekend of July 29 & 30! Check it out if you can!
Staff is always helpful and pleasant to talk to. They want to help you out not just hurry up the purchase. Great prices, and selection is fantastic as always.
Let this be your VAPE warning!!! It is better just go to the manufacturer when it comes to your vape needs, than to Paramount. Yesterday they all d me an old model Puffco Peak without the puff co atomizer... so now I have to deal with manufacturer to get one, however PuffCo states that Paramount isn’t a credible enough purchaser of their product to be covered through a third person extended warranty ( regardless of paramount being the business for 50 years, go figure). Long story tolerable, I have to buy a new atomizer from the manufacturer for a $200 battery that I purchased yesterday. I never even got to enjoy the thing 😭😭😭
A landmark of SJ if u ask me..lol. Been here for many many years. They have incense, crystals, water pipes posters clothing and more... even if u need just screens...An awesome place to go to
Way more selection than I anticipated. Theres a lot of floor devoted to non glass, so more interesting to browse. This does impact their glass selection a bit, but its still plenty for my tastes, and the variety is interesting.
I love this place. Staff are really nice and chill. They are knowledgeable about their products. I get my crystals,Palo Santo and smudge sticks from here.
Great store with good vibes and very helpful staff! Always good on pricing from anything from water pipes, posters, t shirts, they have an endless of all you smokibg needs
A staple of San Jose, clean store, good people work here, service top notch.Whatever you may need, its probably here
Best smoke shop in San Jose. Very nice selection, good prices, and good vibes! Very hippy with lots of tapestries and decorations to give your spot that cool look and feel.
Excellent customer service. Great selection. Awesome environment. Classic spot. Consistent.
The best price in town for wraps there selection of glass is outrageous and if you ever need a black light poster there sure to have it also when you walk through the door you can feel the power of Peace
Great place!! So beautiful inside,😍 staff are so sweet and awesome!!! Best prices!! Best everything !
I go to this place because its good headshot we werent supposed to be here so whatever I need to find I know that I can find them theyre just on empty so Im going inside I will find at Paramount Imports, Black Lightning
This place is one of 2 stores in the santa Clara county that has Valerian coils. Decent juice and prices. Service was excellent
I have been shopping here for over three decades. Thankfully not much has changed except I can now ASK for what I want instead of hemming and hawing about my purchase. Yeah I will come here till it or me are no more.
I have been going here for years and before then my mother was shopping there. They have a huge variety of pipes and great choices for a grinder.
Started going here in 1980..... oops I dated myself. Left area for 30 years and came back to find it still here! Yayyy LOVE this place!
Classic hippie feel and perfect place to pick up a piece or grab incense. This place is a personal favorite and I bet working there is a rite of passage.
AWESOME STYLE PLACE TO SHOP AT. COOL STUFF.....PIPES, STICKERS, PAPERS, GLASS ITEMS, Incense, & LOTS MORE! FRIENDLY SERVICE...LOVE IT 💯💯💯❤️👍🏻🥰🥰🥰
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Fair prices and lots of options. My fav shop yet!
This place is the best! Great prices and excellent customer service. Amazing selection!
Very fun store run by some very down-to-earth, good people. I love this place!
One of the best head shops they still have blk light posters incense crystals bongs pipes screens how too books the best stuff for your buds
Friends truck broke down here , went over to fix it and ended up going inside inside store.Great selection of items nice staff very knowledgeable
Old school head shop! You are greeted with smells and atmosphere from days gone past. Good prices, friendly staff!
My San Jose goto for any smoking accessories. Great expertise and service. Beautiful dog too!
Best smoke shop in San Jose. Prices have gone up a little, but if you have the time this is the best option for all you smoking needs. I think the crummy club is finally gone from the back.
Good place for cannabis paraphernalia, posters, face jewelry, clothes, hats,purses and a different sort of gifts. Ive been going there since 1977
Moved to the area, and found this gem of a shop not far from where I live. Decent prices and the staff is always helpful to find what you are looking for.
This place is awesome, from the staff and the ownership to the pets that hang out there. My favorite smoke shop ever and Ive been to ALOT.
Best smoke shop in the city.Has an old school feel with new school products.Super friendly staff and very helpful as well. A must see shop whether you live in SJ or not!
Old Skool Cool: this is about the last remaining head shop from back in the day. Still has a large selection of cool stuff Check it out before it disappears
The one and only original head shop in the bay area that has stood the test of time. If they dont have what you need then no one has it.
Friendly, decently priced merchandise. Locally owned business operating at the same location for more than 50 years.
Wide array of unique items, many are good for gifts. Very reasonable prices on the new age/spiritual items.
Knowledgeable, friendly staff. Peaceful setting. Good vibez
The only place to get your needed accessories at good, fair prices. Great friendly staff, too.
Been going here for about 20 years, and every time I go, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable about their products.
Great selection for glassware at a fair price. Best pipe shop that I have found in San Jose area.
Very nice place with wide selection of products, although a little expensive, their imported products are worth it. However the staff is not so friendly.
Lots of stuff to look at and has a variety to pick from. Little on the pricy side.
I have always loved this place and have been shopping here for over 25 years!
Excellent customer service. Best place to go for glass, CBD, gifts, etc.
Very friendly.very helpful not all pushy and pressuring to buy..and gave me a discount just because even when the prices were already 20.00 cheaper then other places.
Good service, and i also got a great deal on a very nice rig. Will definitely be returning
Best hippie shop around. Great place to ask questions. They really are nice helpful here
A classic San Jose head shop. Been here since I was a kid. Still come here for the great selection and cool service.
Great customer service and the most interesting items with amazing prices!!
Great quality items and well priced! Been coming here for years. Best smoke shop in sj :)
Very good serviceI purchased a item and they took it back offer me a better one and give me a discount.
Best selection, quality and prices. Super nice and informative staff. A San Jose tradition!
Awesome staff, awesome quality. This place has been around for decades. Love it!
I have been coming here since 1981! This place has a little bit of everything! I love,love,love this place!
Great customer service great store, helpful employees and nice vibe I recommend coming here
Su pl er kool store. Love the Crystals for sale there. Always have what Im looking for AND THEN SOME
Great costumer service. Love this place. Great prices
Low prices and expert help with trained professionals in the smoking industry. Huge selection and many options for every person!
Perfect customer service wouldnt change a thing and the store is well orginized. Thank all you guys.
Ive always done mt christmas shopping here Ialwaysfind something to gift someone. They also have a huge collection of assortments to your needs.
Super helpful. I visited before closing on Christmas Eve. Everyone is so nice!
Location feels a bit sketch but its a nice little shop inside
Coolest hippy shop for all your tie dye and incense desires
First time Ive been in there in 20 years it just as wonderful as it ever was
Very helpful service, knowledgeable people, and they carry a good stock of current supplies
This is the place to visit. You can really find lots of unique things. Great place a variety of incense. To choose from.
The customer service is great real nice workers of you dont find something they go find for you and cheap prices
The best
Best place for reliable smoke accessories.. no cheap easily broken knock offs like the middle Eastern/Indian owned head shops
Great knowledgeable Staff. Very nice store,array of inventory!
This is the only place I go for anything having to do with my smoking related wants and needs.I thank them with a visit every 6 months or so, when I can.
Awesome, love this place, been going their for YEARS KEEP ON ROCKIN,PUFF PUFF, PASS✌✌🌳🌳🌳
Great selection, and decent prices. Worth checking out for sure.
Its one of those hidden gem import/head shops (think pier 1 imports but like 420), parking maybe a bit tight but its worth it
I went here the first time when I was 13 yrs old. I cant believe its still here 25 yrs later!! (I cant believe I can say that either...)
Local legend. Staffed by helpful experts. If they dont have exactly what youre looking for, they know where to find it.
Got the perfect gift for Christmas and got a promotional grinder always a home in town favorite
Great I love going there so helpful and knowledgeable about products 🤓
Great selection, great prices. Super laid back and chill vibe.
I just want to say how much i like this place i got a nice buda incent burner froum them thank you for all that you do god bless
The best smoke shop in San Jose. Ive been going here since the 90s
I believe his name was Mike, but extremely helpful and had very good service! Will come back!
The staff is friendly and attentive! Theres always interesting things to be found.
It was 50th Anniversary Party, so of course it was stellar. Love the place.
Love this place! Theyre always super friendly
Paramount imports is a awesome lil shop its been around forever.
Great choice of glass water pipes multiple price ranges and other neat stuff
Like stepping back into 1973. Blacklight posters, bead curtains and incense. Great variety of smoking paraphernalia.
Smokers paradise, could use some more american glass brands
Always a great place to buy a lot of neat stuff!
Always Great selection of Unique items & Always feel the Nostalgia!! A+++++
Excellent staff and selection!! 10/10 would recommend
Knowledgeable staff great customer service
Best shop in California. Go see for your self
Best vape section in town and their vape guy really knew what he was selling
Love this place! Everyone is always so nice!
Good customer service and unique product line.
Long-standing wonderful place to pick up unique gifts.
Great options! They have everything you may need from a smoke shop.
Great service, great store, will be back.
Unfortunately the store is limited in stocking quite a few items that would have made a sale. That sucked!
Because they took care of my needs. Great customer service.
There is always something that u will like at this store! 😊
Great spot chill vibessss! Good glass too
Ill be going to this place to 25 years has every accessory that you need
Service was knowledgeable and friendly. I got what I needed and learned stuff!
Extraordinary establishment. With many novelty items for any and all occasions.
Been doing business there for over 30yrs.
Great Service like always!
Great smoke shop. Has anything you possibly needs for a smoke shop.
Great customer service from Greg. Most definitely with return.
👌👌❤❤Great place good vibes in the store.
They have juul pods!staff is super friendly and helpful.
Nice old (& new) hippie style apparel, smoke shop.
Love the prices and the friendly staff !!! Highly recommend!
Incredible water pipe selection with great customer service!!!
If youre looking for a bumper sticker that you cant find anywhere else they got it pretty much got anything you cant find anywhere else
Just the stuff I was looking for. Amazing varieties to choose from.
#1 shop in the westside dont go anywehere else but here
The best old school head shop in town
Just a fun place to go its a San Jose icon
This place is kind of the definition of weird in a good way.
A few of the staff could be more helpful
Hard to find items they have them. at reasonable prices
Been coming here for 20 years, always have what i need
Complete lack of enthusiasm to help me. Been going for decades and same guys there.
Awesome stuff still love coming here
Dont trust everything they say. I lost $40 by believing their suggestions.