Red Star Vapor & Smoke

Ask anyone in North Phoenix where to go for vape juice and Red Star Vapor & Smoke comes up fast. This is one of the highest-rated smoke shops around, and the folks who shop here treat it like their home base. The shop stays clean and well organized, the shelves are stocked with disposables and vapes from names like Dispo Bar, Geek Bar, Lost Mary, RAZ, and Foger, and there's a solid lineup of e-liquid and vape juice alongside all the smoking accessories you'd expect. Two names come up again and again: Steve and Ryan.

People who shop here swear by them. One regular had a device act up after purchase, and Ryan Austin and Steve diagnosed the problem and made it right on the spot. Another walked in unsure about coils and tanks, and the guys took the time to explain everything with real patience. There's a story locals love to tell about Steve, the store manager, following someone out to the parking lot to call another location and track down a juice they were out of.

That's the kind of place this is. If you're new to it or not sure what you want, they'll walk you through the whole thing without making you feel lost. The tester bar gets a lot of love too. Being able to sample before you commit is a big part of why people keep coming back.

The house flavors have a following of their own, and there's one called Pancho Vanilla that folks stock up on by the bottle when the sales hit. We've heard more than one person call this the best vape shop in the North Phoenix and Scottsdale area, and some go further and name it the best in the valley. For a vape shop in Phoenix where the staff actually know their stuff and treat you well, Red Star Vapor & Smoke has earned its reputation the honest way, one friendly visit at a time.