Pup smoke & Vape

Ask anyone in Durham who shops here and the first thing they mention is the welcome. Walk through the door at Pup Smoke & Vape and you get greeted with a smile, and folks like Dave and Luke have a reputation for treating people right. One regular who has been coming for years told us the owner spotted his kids and made sure they could pick out free candy, the kind of small gesture that turns a shop into a regular stop. It's the kind of place where you pop in for what you need and often walk out with something new you spotted on the shelf.

The selection is a big part of the draw. People who shop here swear by the range of vape juice and e-liquid, which is among the biggest in the area, plus disposable vapes, cigarettes, tobacco pipes, and a good spread of glass pipes and water pipes. They also stock kratom and CBD, so there's something for pretty much anyone walking in. The shop itself is clean and set up well, with a cozy feel that regulars appreciate.

The prices keep people coming back. More than one local has called them the best in the RTP area. The staff make the trip worth it. The guy who works there most of the time is known for being polite, funny, and genuinely easy to talk to, the type who makes running an errand feel like catching up with a friend.

We've heard the occasional grumble about a manager coming across short, but that's the exception in a place folks otherwise rave about. With a strong reputation across Durham and a loyal following built over years, Pup Smoke & Vape has earned its spot as a real local favorite. If you're around town and need a vape shop or tobacco shop that knows its stuff and treats you well, this one is worth a look.