Vape & Brew

Vape & Brew has built up a loyal following in Gastonia, and it's easy to see why folks keep walking back through the door. The shop floor is roomy, which regulars appreciate. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll tell you there's plenty of space to browse, and with a couple of cashiers working at any given time, lines keep moving and questions get answered. The selection runs deep.

You'll find vapes and disposables, cigars, cigarettes, and a solid wall of rolling papers and blunt wraps. There's glass to look through too, from pipes to water pipes, along with CBD and hemp products and the everyday smoking accessories people come in for. One thing locals mention is the fun stuff you don't always expect, like cool shirts and rolling trays. As one regular put it, you never quite know what you'll find in there.

The shop also keeps skill games at the back, plus a River Sweeps kiosk and a Bitcoin ATM if you need them. The staff get a lot of love around town. Kaylie's name comes up more than once as someone friendly and genuinely knowledgeable, the kind of person who'll walk you through your options and answer whatever you throw at them. We've heard from more than one person that the service here feels like a compared to other spots in the area, with cashiers happy to talk you through what you're buying and help you sort out prices.

Prices are considered fair, and the variety keeps people coming back. A couple of things worth flagging so you're not caught off guard: locals note there can be a difference between paying with cash and card, and the shop's policy is that vapes can't be swapped once you've left, so it's smart to check yours before you head out. Overall, though, this is a well-regarded smoke shop in Gastonia with a good crew and a lot to look through.