The Island Smoke Shop & Lounge

The word around Aberdeen is that The Island Smoke Shop & Lounge has some of the best customer service in town, and that reputation is well earned. This place has become one of the highest-rated smoke shops in the area, and once you talk to the folks behind the counter you understand why. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll tell you the staff take the time to walk you through your options. One first-timer left with a new vape and a quick rundown on how to use the buttons, saying they felt more confident walking out than they did walking in.

People who come in regularly have their favorites among the team. Makalya gets called out by name for being kind and knowledgeable, and more than one person has mentioned a friendly redhead with tattoos and another employee with split-colored bangs who took real time to teach folks about the products they were looking at. It's the kind of place where you can ask questions and actually get clear, honest answers instead of being brushed off. On the shelves you'll find a solid lineup of vapes and disposable vapes, vaporizers, tobacco pipes, cigarettes, CBD and hemp products, and the smoking accessories to go with them.

Regulars keep coming back for fair pricing, and locals who stop in monthly to refill say they consistently get a good deal without feeling overcharged. There's a rewards program too, though we've heard the odd wish that the points added up a little faster. If you're looking for a vape shop in Aberdeen where the people actually know their stuff and treat you well, The Island Smoke Shop & Lounge is an easy one to recommend. The store sits right next to the McDonald's, which makes it simple to find.

Friendly help, expert merchandise, and honest prices keep this one near the top of the list around town.