Zz Smoke Shop

Zz Smoke Shop has earned a loyal following in Tampa, and the word around town is that the prices are hard to beat. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll point to the everyday value first. One regular put it plainly: their disposable vapes are the real deal, not the off-brand knockoffs with strange flavors you find at some other shops. Between the vapes and e-liquid, disposables, glass pipes and water pipes, rolling papers, CBD and hemp products, kratom, and cigarettes, most folks who come in walk out with what they were after.

The staff is a big part of why people keep coming back. Ethan works the mornings, and locals will tell you he's always pleasant and reliably on time, while Johnny holds it down in the evenings. More than one regular says those two are the reason they became frequent customers. We've also heard the owner is genuinely knowledgeable, the kind of guy who can actually answer your questions about a product instead of shrugging.

The store stays clean, and a nice touch is that the vapes are kept within reach so you can look before you buy. Something worth knowing: Zz runs a recycling program where you can bring in a finished disposable and get a little money off your next one, so hang onto your old one before you head in. A couple of things to keep in mind before you go: they may ask you to test a vape at the counter at purchase, and their return policy is strict, so it's smart to ask up front if you're unsure about a piece fitting. A minimum applies on card purchases too, so bringing cash for small buys isn't a bad idea.

For a well-priced tobacco shop in Tampa with friendly faces behind the counter and a solid selection across the board, plenty of people around here consider Zz one of the better spots in town.