Mega Smoke Shop

Ask anyone who shops at Mega Smoke Shop and they'll tell you this is one of the best-regarded smoke shops in Tampa, and it earns that reputation the honest way. Regulars keep coming back for the staff as much as the stock. Jase gets singled out a lot, and locals will tell you not to let the youthful look and good hair fool you, because he knows the products cold and keeps folks laughing while he's at it. Chris and Mike come up just as often.

People who shop here swear by Mike for showing them new products, greeting them by name, and always having what they need on the shelf. The selection is a big part of the draw. You'll find vapes, e-liquid and vape juice, disposables, cigars, hookah and shisha, glass pipes and water pipes, and a wall of smoking accessories. One regular put it plainly: they've got every type of wrap or paper you need.

The place is well organized, so it's easy to find what you came for, and if you're trying something for the first time, the crew is happy to walk you through it without any attitude. The word around Tampa is that the prices here are hard to beat, which is a big reason people become loyal fast. First-timers who wander in tend to leave saying they'll be back, and plenty describe it as their favorite one-stop spot in town. It's the kind of place where you feel welcome no matter who's behind the counter.

They're open late, which comes in handy when you need something after most other shops have closed. We'll be straight with you: we've heard the occasional grumble about the doors not opening right on time, so it's worth checking before a special trip. Otherwise, this is a friendly, well-stocked smoke shop that Tampa locals are glad to have close to home.