Kloudz Smoke Shop

If you smoke hookah and you're anywhere near East Lansing, Kloudz Smoke Shop is a name locals bring up fast. The shisha selection is a big part of that. People who shop here talk about the range of brands and flavors, and more than one person has walked in unsure of what to get and walked out with exactly the right pick after a little guidance from the counter. Ask for Mo if you want someone who knows his stuff and will take the time with you.

We've also heard good things about Kenny and Sully, who have been known to walk folks through how to set up a new hookah before they leave the store. Beyond the shisha, this is a full smoke shop. They carry cigars, glass pipes and water pipes, rolling papers, and all the smoking accessories you'd expect, plus a nice spread of name-brand Zippo lighters, including some armored and limited pieces if you're after something special. On the shelves you'll find familiar names like Game and Backwoods among others.

One thing that keeps Kloudz in the conversation around town: they're open 24 hours, so when you lose your lighter at 2 a.m. Or run out mid-week, this is one of the few doors in East Lansing you can still walk through. Now, we'll be straight with you. Folks are a little split on the service and the prices here, and a few have grumbled about return policies on hookahs and coils, so it's smart to check any glass or gear before you leave the counter.

That said, the overall word around East Lansing is solidly positive, with a strong four-plus reputation built over a lot of visits. The regulars who click with the crew keep coming back for the selection and the late-night hours. If you're hunting for a smoke shop in East Lansing that keeps the deepest shisha lineup and stays open when everyone else is closed, Kloudz is worth a stop.