Smoke Shop, Kratom Bar & CBD Vibez Vapor

Ask anyone who shops here and the first thing they'll bring up is the vibe. Smoke Shop, Kratom Bar & CBD Vibez Vapor on Gandy Blvd in St. Petersburg has grown into one of the highest-rated smoke shops in the Tampa Bay area, and it's easy to see why once you walk in. The place is beautifully laid out inside, with a kava and kratom bar to hang at and a chill area where regulars settle in.

They also throw events that folks around town genuinely look forward to. The selection is deep and well stocked. You'll find disposable vapes from Raz, Geek Bar, and Lost Mary, kratom including their own Vibez Kratom along with OPMS and OPIA, plus CBD and hemp, cigars, and detox products. Glass fans have plenty to browse, from pipes to water pipes, and there's serious gear on the shelves too, with Puffco, Yocan, and Ooze vaporizers, 7Stax, and Mellow Fellow.

One person walking in for a quick lighter described a glass piece being called a "handcrafted instrument of destiny," which tells you the staff here treat the products with real care. Speaking of the staff, they're the heart of this shop. Kyla comes up again and again as friendly, patient, and genuinely helpful, and Joey has a reputation for being professional and polite with first-timers. Jade is another name locals mention, the kind of person who takes time to figure out exactly what you're after instead of just ringing you up.

As one regular put it, they make you feel like you're being welcomed into their home. The word around St. Petersburg is that prices are fair and the selection rarely disappoints, and there's a rewards program that gives back the more you spend. A smoke shop with roots going back to 1978 and a room full of good energy, this one has earned its following.