VIP Tobacco & Vape

VIP Tobacco & Vape has built a genuinely strong reputation in Durham, and once you stop in it's easy to see why. The word around town is that this is one of the friendliest tobacco shops in the area, with a clean, well-kept space and a crew that makes you feel welcome the second you walk through the door. People who shop here rave about the customer service, and a couple of names come up again and again. Ask anyone who shops here and Andrea's name comes up fast.

Regulars love her welcoming attitude and, as one local put it, she keeps the store feeling like a vibe, right down to the music. Adam gets plenty of praise too, the kind of guy folks call their main man for the help he gives. We've also heard about a staffer with pink hair who went out of her way to find something that worked for a newcomer who'd just moved to the area. That patience says a lot about how this place treats people.

On the shelves you'll find vapes and disposable vapes, cigars, hookah and shisha, and a solid range of smoking accessories. Locals will tell you the prices run fair and the service is quick, so you're in and out without a hassle. If you vape and use a specific pod or salt nic, it's worth calling ahead, since inventory on those can move fast, but the team is good about helping you land on something that fits. The shop keeps late hours, which makes it an easy stop for anyone in Durham looking for a smoke shop after most places have closed.

Staff, good products, and a laid-back atmosphere keep folks coming back.