Xhale City - Buford

Xhale City in Buford has been serving the area since 2013, and the word around town is that this location has the friendliest crew of the bunch. Regulars talk about getting greeted the moment they walk in, no aimless wandering while you wait for someone to notice you. Ask anyone who shops here and a name usually comes up: Kyler is known for her patience with newcomers who have a lot of questions, Laci for steering people toward the right pick and a good deal, and Phillip for both his selection knowledge and his easy personality. Rick and Hannah get plenty of thanks too, and manager Matthew has earned a reputation as the kind of guy who makes you want to tell your friends about the place.

The selection is deep. People who shop here swear by the range of disposables and vape juice, with brands like SMOK, Vaporesso, Geek Vape, Lost Mary, Voopoo and Kado Bar on the shelves, plus Pax, Lookah and Puffco for those who know what they're after. There's glass, water pipes, CBD and hemp products, and the usual smoking accessories rounding things out. One regular put it plainly: they pass other vape shops on the way just to come to this one.

Value is a big part of the draw. Locals appreciate that prices are posted right on the shelf, so there's no guesswork and no feeling like anyone's trying to get one over on you. More than a few folks mention walking out having spent less than they expected, and feeling confident in the suggestions they got.

We've heard the occasional grumble about slow acknowledgment at the counter on a busy day, but that runs against the grain of what most people experience here. The store stays clean and well organized, and with a strong reputation across hundreds of happy visits, Xhale City has become a real favorite among smoke shops in Buford, Georgia.