Strange Cloudz Vape Shop & Kava Lounge

Strange Cloudz Vape Shop & Kava Lounge is two experiences under one roof, and locals in Clearwater have figured out how to enjoy both. The front half is a proper vape and smoke shop, stocked with disposable vapes, e-liquid and vape juice, glass pipes and water pipes, rolling papers and cones, kratom, and all the smoking accessories you'd expect. Walk toward the back and you land in the kava and kratom lounge, where the vibe shifts entirely. People come here to grab a kratom tea or coffee, shoot pool on the 8-foot table, throw darts, and catch a game on the big projection screen.

As one local put it, it's a man cave away from home. The crew is what really keeps people coming back. Ask anyone who shops here and Mike's name comes up first. He's known for being genuinely knowledgeable, taking the time to answer questions and pointing folks toward exactly what they're after.

Joey, Bree, AJ, Bianca, and Liam round out a team that treats regulars less like customers and more like family. We've heard from people who stop in nearly every day just to hang with the crew, study, or catch up with friends. The word around Clearwater is that they card properly at the door, which locals appreciate. Beyond the smoke shop staples, the lounge does house-made kratom drinks (the Kratom Kool-Aid gets specifically called out), espresso, and even some hot food and treats like peanut butter balls to keep you going while you hang out.

More than one person has wandered in looking for a good cup of coffee and ended up staying for the atmosphere. This is one of the highest-rated smoke shops in the area, and it earns it. Pricing runs fair across the board, from the smoke shop products to the drinks and food. If you want a welcoming smoke shop in Clearwater with a lounge attached, Strange Cloudz is the kind of place people make part of their routine.