Clouds

Ask anyone in Greensboro who knows their way around a smoke shop and Clouds comes up fast. This tobacco shop has built a strong reputation across the city, and the word around town is that the prices are some of the best you'll find. People come for vapes and disposables, e-liquid and vape juice, glass pipes and water pipes, rolling papers, CBD and hemp, and the smaller smoking accessories that round out a good run. On the shelves you'll spot names like OPMS, PAX, and Twisted Hemp.

A lot of the good will here comes down to the people behind the counter. Regulars ask for Alice and Chloe by name, and locals will tell you the two of them know their stuff and make the trip worth it. "Alice and Chloe are my girls," is how one longtime shopper put it. Ahmed gets plenty of love too for being sharp and friendly, and folks still talk warmly about Macy, who moved on to another location.

We've heard the greeting from Jack n Bake alone is enough to make you feel welcome the second you walk in. The reach goes past city lines. One couple driving through from Charlotte liked it enough to say they'll stop back every time they're in the area, which tells you something about the selection and the fair prices people keep mentioning. Clouds isn't without its critics, and locals are a little split on the service depending on who you catch and how you pay, with the odd grumble about payment methods.

That said, the overwhelming take from people who shop here regularly is a good one, and the crew has clearly earned a loyal following in Greensboro. If you're after a well-stocked smoke shop with knowledgeable staff and prices that hold up, Clouds is a solid stop.