umKAVA X VAPERIOR SMOKESHOP

umKAVA X VAPERIOR SMOKESHOP is one of those Lakeland spots that folks come to as much for the atmosphere as for the shopping. Part smoke shop, part kava bar, part hangout, it has built a real following, and it's easily one of the highest-rated shops of its kind in the area. Ask anyone who spends time here and they'll tell you it's the kind of place where you can settle in, get some work done, or just relax with good people. On the retail side, the word around Lakeland is that they carry a wide variety of vapes and vape juice, with plenty of flavors to pick from.

People who shop here swear by the quality, and we've heard more than once that the products hold up well and don't tend to malfunction like they might elsewhere. They also stock kratom along with CBD and hemp products, and the staff knows this stuff inside and out. Regulars talk up Country for her deep knowledge of kava and kratom, whether you're brand new or a longtime fan, and Dakota gets plenty of love too for her energy and the way she helps you land on exactly what you're after. The hangout side is a big part of the draw.

There's a kava bar with a genuinely impressive drink and coffee menu (the Americano gets specific praise), plus sodas and snacks, and the team keeps coming up with new concoctions. Bring your laptop and you'll find Wi-Fi, USB charging, comfortable bar stools, books, and games. There's even a PS5 you can play while you chill. One regular mentioned a Friday night art session where you could customize a wax candle, which tells you the vibe here.

Clean, laid back, and welcoming is how locals describe it. If you're looking for a vape shop in Lakeland that doubles as a spot to actually stick around, this one comes highly recommended by the people who keep coming back.