ART OF SMOKE

If you vape in Tampa, chances are you already know Art of Smoke, and chances are you know Robyn. Ask anyone who shops here and her name comes up first. Locals will tell you she has a knack for tracking down the flavor you thought you'd never find again. One regular came in hunting for something niche that most shops don't carry, and rather than send them off empty-handed, Robyn worked out a fix using juice pods and a vaporesso to get exactly the taste they'd been missing.

People keep coming back because she takes her time, explains the options, and never makes anyone feel rushed. As one regular put it, the products are great, but it's the people who make a place your regular stop. Robyn isn't the only familiar face. Jay knows vapes inside and out, and people who shop here swear by him.

He'll walk you through the details, and word is he always asks you to try a device in the store before you leave so you know it's right. Between the two of them, folks who have been vaping for years say they've never gone home with a bad one. The shelves cover the essentials: disposable vapes, a solid range of e-liquid and vape juice, rolling papers and cones, plus the smoking accessories you'd expect. The word around Tampa is that the selection is strong and the owner is genuinely kind and easy to deal with.

With close to a perfect score across hundreds of visits, this is one of the highest-rated smoke shops in the area, and that reputation is earned by the regular crew. We'll be straight with you: opinions on service can vary depending on who's behind the counter, and a few folks have run into a colder reception on returns and exchanges. Most people leave happy, and the regulars have made this their spot for a reason. Stop in, and if you can, ask for Robyn or Jay.