Gunn Smoke Shop

People drive real distances for Gunn Smoke Shop, and once you spend a few minutes talking to the folks behind the counter, you understand why. This is one of the most talked-about smoke shops in Tampa, with a following that stretches well past the city limits. Ask anyone who shops here and you'll hear the same thing: they'll make the trip from an hour away, from the next county over, sometimes just because they happen to be on this side of town and want to stock up. The heart of it is vaping. Regulars come in for disposable vapes, e-liquid and vape juice, and the shop keeps a deep selection that people who know their stuff genuinely rely on.

The Raz TN9000 gets named again and again, with folks swearing by the full range of flavors. They also carry rolling papers and kratom, including brands like 7 Labs. If something isn't on the shelf, the word around Tampa is that they'll track it down for you, and by all accounts they rarely come up short. Prices are a big part of the story. One longtime regular remembers when the owner first opened and matched any competitor's price to earn the business, then kept sharpening those deals until this became the only shop he'd go to.

That reputation for value has held up for years. Just as important is the crew. Amber and Sal get shout-outs by name, and the whole team has a reputation for being friendly, patient, and genuinely knowledgeable about the vape community. People talk about being treated with respect every single time, which is why so many say it's their all-time favorite. One thing to know: cashless purchases route through the loyalty card system, and a few locals have wished for more payment flexibility.

That aside, the loyalty here runs deep. As one regular put it, nothing else in town compares.