A&M tobacco and vape

Ask anyone who shops here and the first thing they mention is the man behind the counter. A&M tobacco and vape has built a real name for itself in Charlotte on customer service, and there's a story locals love to tell: one regular who moved to the area couldn't find the snuff tobacco he wanted anywhere, and no one else seemed to care. The gentleman here not only tracked it down, he keeps it stocked. That's the kind of place this is.

The selection covers a lot of ground. People come in for vapes, e-liquid and vape juice, cigars, cigarettes, and the smoking accessories to go with them. Regulars call it their spot for vape juice and hardware along with their tobacco needs, and the brands here run to the good stuff. The guy running the counter knows his products cold and is happy to steer you toward something new if you're on the fence.

More than a few folks say he's the reason they keep coming back, and one put it plainly: the service is so good he just has to buy something every time he's driving through. Prices are another thing locals bring up again and again. The word around Charlotte is that A&M has some of the best prices in town, fair and steady across the board. Combine that with a solid variety and it's easy to see why this landed on more than one person's short list of favorite shops in the city.

Now, we'll be straight with you: not every visit lands the same, and a couple of people have run into a less welcoming attitude from the other guys behind the counter. The overwhelming word is warm, and that one standout owner more than makes up for it. If you're looking for a well-regarded smoke shop in Charlotte where someone actually remembers what you buy, this one's worth the trip.