US Gaps Smokers

US Gaps Smokers has earned a strong reputation in Flint, and once you stop in it's easy to see why. The word around town is that this is one of the best smoke shops in the city, with well-stocked shelves and a variety that keeps people coming back. One regular put it simply: it's the kind of place where you can pick up everything from vape pens to butane and never leave disappointed. The selection runs deep.

You'll find disposable vapes and plenty of other vape options, e-liquid and vape juice, hookah and shisha, cigars, and a wall of glass pipes and water pipes (someone even mentioned a tank-shaped bong, if you're after something with personality). Beyond the smoking side, they carry lighters, incense to freshen up a room, and even colognes and fragrances. Locals will tell you the prices are fair and the merchandise is clearly displayed, so you always know what you're getting. The store itself gets high marks for being clean and well lit, and the people behind the counter are a big part of the draw.

We've heard the new owner is friendly and genuinely helpful, and there's a woman working here who regulars describe as courteous and thorough. When one person picked up a defective piece, the staff worked with them until they walked out happy. Ask anyone who shops here and customer service comes up again and again. Open late, running from early morning until 11pm, US Gaps Smokers stays open when a lot of other spots in Flint have already shut for the night.

That's a real plus if you're stopping by after work or on a late run. If you're looking for a vape shop or tobacco shop in Flint that has the variety and the staff to back it up, this one is worth a visit.