N7 Nitro Kava Bar & Smoke Shop

N7 Nitro Kava Bar & Smoke Shop has become one of the best-regarded spots of its kind in St. Petersburg, and people who shop here will happily tell you why. Part smoke shop, part kava bar, it's the kind of place where you can pick up what you need to take home or pull up a seat and have your kava or kratom served right at the bar. Regulars talk about starting their morning here, and a few come in almost daily. The selection is what keeps folks coming back.

You'll find vapes, disposables, e-liquid and vape juice, tobacco pipes, cigarettes, hookah and shisha, and a range of smoking accessories, plus a solid lineup of CBD and hemp products. The kava and kratom selection gets the most praise, and people appreciate that the kratom is good without being overpriced. Fair prices come up again and again. The space itself is roomy with good AC, and word around town is they've got events on Friday nights and BOGO deals on Saturdays, so it pays to ask what's running when you stop in. The staff is a big part of the draw.

Ask anyone who shops here and Jen's name comes up fast, described as bright, cheerful, and genuinely happy to help. Alex gets the same kind of love for being patient and full of good information. The guy running the place has a reputation as an easygoing, knowledgeable host who makes newcomers feel welcome. We'll be honest and say locals are a little split on one team member, but the overwhelming word is that the crew here is friendly and knows their stuff. One practical tip from people who've been caught out: the posted hours can run a touch shorter than what shows elsewhere, especially on weekends, so plan to arrive with time to spare.

They do stay open late during the week. If you're in St. Pete and haven't been in yet, plenty of folks wish they'd found it sooner.