Cloud 9 Smoke, Vape Hookah Co.

What people around Atlanta will tell you about Cloud 9 Smoke, Vape Hookah Co. is that the folks behind the counter make the difference. Ask anyone who shops here and the names come up again and again: Braxton, Luther, April, Jaila, Star, Shaun, and Lou. One regular said she drives twenty minutes to shop here instead of anywhere closer, partly for the selection, but mostly because the crew makes her day every time she walks in. Another had been loyal to a different franchise for five years before a couple of team members here changed his mind for good.

The selection covers a lot of ground. You'll find vapes and disposable vapes, a full range of e-liquid and vape juice, and vaporizers, along with glass pipes and water pipes for the folks who like the classic route. They stock rolling papers, hookah and shisha, CBD and hemp products, detox products, and a good spread of smoking accessories. April is the one to ask for if you want someone who knows the inventory by heart, and word around town is she can point you straight to good kratom.

The thing people keep circling back to is how patient and knowledgeable the staff are. They listen to what you're after, work within your budget, and hand you a few recommendations instead of pushing one thing. One shopper joked he'd give a hundred stars if he could. That kind of talk has made this one of the highest-rated smoke shops in the Atlanta area, and the loyalty is real.

If you're looking for a smoke shop in Atlanta where the people genuinely want to help you find the right thing, this is an easy one to recommend. Pull up and ask for whoever's on the floor. Chances are you'll leave planning your next visit.