The Forge Smoke Shop

The Forge Smoke Shop has built up a serious reputation in Clearwater, and it's easy to see why. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll point you to the selection first. The glass is a real draw, with pieces that regulars describe as works of art, alongside water pipes, grinders, and a wide range of smoking accessories. On the vape side, they keep things fresh, rotating in new brands and new flavors so there's usually something you haven't tried yet, plus e-liquid, disposables, and vaporizers.

They also stock kratom, hookah and shisha, and rolling papers, and folks who know their papers rave about the King Palms with all the flavors on hand. There are even beverage options while you browse. The staff is what people talk about most. Danny's name comes up again and again as welcoming and genuinely knowledgeable, and the same goes for Amen, Casey, Brian, and Ahmad, who locals say treats you like family and helps you track down exactly what you came for.

One regular mentioned a mythical-looking wolf dog that sometimes appears from behind the counter, jokingly crowned the shop manager. That easygoing, chill vibe is a big part of the charm here. A couple more things worth knowing: The Forge runs a membership points program, and people who shop here often say the savings add up over a few visits. They stay open late too, which regulars in the area appreciate.

As one put it, this is the closest shop to home and it's nice to have good people nearby. With close to a perfect score across hundreds of visits, The Forge is one of the highest-rated smoke shops in the Clearwater area. If you're looking for a smoke shop in Clearwater with deep selection and staff who take the time, this one earns the word of mouth it gets.