Up In Smoke SmokeShop

Ask anyone who shops the Virginia Highlands and Up In Smoke SmokeShop comes up fast. It's a small spot with easy parking right out front, and it has earned one of the strongest reputations of any smoke shop in Atlanta. Locals keep coming back for the vape selection, disposable vapes, glass pipes and water pipes, CBD and hemp products, and hookah and shisha. Staying open late doesn't hurt either, though a quick tip we've picked up: double-check the closing time before a late Friday run, since one or two people have shown up a few minutes past close.

The staff is what people talk about most. Regulars ask for Carrie, who knows the products cold and is happy to walk you through options and make suggestions. Cristina (also spelled Christina by folks who love her) gets named again and again for being patient and helpful, even making sure a product works before you leave the store. Savon has a knack for pointing people toward things they end up loving, and Tiera has a following of her own for getting you in and out fast while knowing exactly what you came for. One regular put it plainly: ask for Tiera and you won't go anywhere else. The word around Atlanta is that the whole crew brings good energy, music playing, everyone friendly.

We've heard the occasional grumble about a disposable vape that quit early, and this location doesn't do returns, so it's worth giving anything a test before you leave. That said, most people walk out satisfied and come back. If you're in the Virginia Highlands and want a knowledgeable hand and a solid selection, this is an easy stop.