The Gummie Spot

Ask anyone on the Southside about The Gummie Spot and the same name keeps coming up: Elliot, the owner. Folks who shop here talk about him like a friend, not a cashier. One regular who is new to Riverdale stopped in and got told to name his order on nic salts so Elliot could keep it in stock for him. That kind of personal touch is why people say they walk out having found their new smoke shop home. This is one of the highest-rated smoke shops in the area, and the word around Riverdale backs that up.

The selection covers a lot of ground for a shop this size. You will find vapes and disposable vapes, nic salts, cigars, hookah and shisha, a well-stocked wall of rolling papers, plus CBD and hemp products and the smoking accessories you would expect. Locals like that they can grab a bit of everything in one trip. Prices come up in nearly every conversation too, and the consensus is clear: The Gummie Spot runs cheaper than a lot of the other vape shops nearby, without cutting corners on quality.

The staff know their stuff. Regulars mention a young woman working the counter who was just as helpful and knowledgeable as Elliot, happy to answer questions about whatever you are curious about. People say they get treated like family here, and the vibe is easygoing enough that it is worth the trip even if you are just browsing.

More than one person has called this shop "heavily slept on," which is another way of saying it flies under the radar but earns fierce loyalty once you find it. If you are looking for a tobacco shop in Riverdale where the owner remembers your order and the prices stay fair, this one comes highly recommended.