Purple Peddler

The Purple Peddler is one of those small community shops that has been part of Burlington for a good while, and locals will tell you it has a character all its own. Step inside and you'll find an eclectic mix: hookah and shisha, glass pipes and water pipes, tobacco pipes, CBD and hemp products, incense, lifestyle clothing, and an assortment of fun novelty items along with the usual tobacco accessories. Folks who shop here appreciate that the team is happy to let you browse as long as you like without hovering, and if they don't have what you're after, they'll order it in for you.

Ask anyone who has been helped by Chuck and you'll hear the same thing. He isn't the owner, but he brings a welcoming attitude that makes first-timers feel like regulars right away. Mike gets similar praise around town for his easygoing, informative manner.

One person who came in hunting for cheap glass off a quick search said they were glad they stumbled across the place. The word around Burlington is that the crew knows their products and points you in the right direction, and the shop keeps late hours, which more than one local has been thankful for. We'll be straight with you: opinion here is a little split, and a few people have mentioned a less-than-warm greeting on the wrong day.

That said, the shop's overall reputation is strong, with plenty of goodwill built up over the years and a loyal base that keeps coming back. The Purple Peddler also handles U-Haul truck and trailer rentals, so it does double duty for the neighborhood. If you're after a smoke shop in Burlington with an offbeat selection, a community feel, and hours that run late, this quaint spot is worth a stop and worth supporting.