Stratus Smoke & Vape

Stratus Smoke & Vape has built a strong reputation in High Point, and once you spend a few minutes inside it's easy to see why. The word around town is that the staff make this place. Ask for Jalen and you'll get a warm welcome and someone who can figure out exactly what you need even when you barely know how to describe it. Regulars also point to Anthony and John, and folks keep mentioning a bald guy with glasses and another with a red beard who both seem to know their stuff cold.

People who shop here swear by the patience and honesty of the crew, the kind who only steer you toward what actually fits what you're after. The selection is what brings people back. This is a good stop for vapes and mods, coils, and a wide wall of e-liquid and vape juice, plus disposable vapes when you want something simple. Locals will tell you the glass is worth a look too, both water pipes and dry pieces, alongside kratom, cigarettes, incense, and the usual smoking accessories and odds and ends.

One regular said they actually look forward to coming in when supplies run low, which tells you plenty. Value is a common theme when people talk about Stratus. Prices strike most as fair, and the shop runs a frequent-shopper credit program that stacks up over time, along with a springtime raffle folks look forward to each year. It's the kind of place that rewards the people who keep coming back.

A couple of things to know: the shop keeps late hours, which regulars appreciate for those after-work runs. While opinion is largely glowing, we've heard a couple of grumbles about a specialty corner of the inventory here and there. For the vape gear, glass, and kratom that make up the heart of the store, though, this is one of the better-regarded smoke shops in High Point. Worth a visit if you haven't been.