The Purple Dragon Vape

The Purple Dragon Vape is the kind of place Pinellas Park had been waiting for, and the word around town is that it's earned its spot fast. Ask anyone who shops here and you'll hear the same thing: this isn't just another corner smoke shop. It's a shop and lounge rolled together, with two newly felted pool tables, a juke box, good music, and a kava and kratom bar that gives the whole room an easy, laid-back vibe. Locals will tell you it's a great spot to bring friends and stay awhile.

Ryan, the owner, gets a lot of love from folks who come through. One regular made a point of it after her first visit, saying he walked her around the whole shop and explained everything without any rush, and that the kratom tea was excellent. You can grab loose kratom powder here, along with rechargeable disposable vapes, e-liquid and vape juice, hookah and shisha, rolling papers, and the smoking accessories you'd expect. They even carry some Smokin Supersonic merch if you want a t-shirt on your way out.

The prices are what really keep people talking. More than a few say it's the best priced smoking accessories in town, and one person walked out surprised at how low the bill came in. Between the fair prices, the clean space, and the friendly welcome at the door, it's built a real following in a short time. A couple of honest notes: the hours can be a little hit or miss, and one person mentioned trouble reaching the shop by phone about coils, so it's smart to confirm they're open before you head over.

That aside, the folks who've made The Purple Dragon their new spot in Pinellas Park keep coming back, and most say the same thing after their first visit: they'll be back.