The Smoke Shop

The Smoke Shop in Hope Mills has built a real following, and it comes down to the people. Ask anyone who shops here and the name Mr. Moe comes up fast, along with Ms. Alicia, who has a way of making first-timers feel like regulars.

One traveler passing through on the way back to South Carolina walked in needing something to stay awake, and Alicia walked her through all the options, packed her up, and even handed her a soda out of her own tip money after they got to talking. That's the kind of place this is. The word around Hope Mills is that the staff knows their regulars by name and greets everyone with a smile, and the shop stays clean with a good vibe. Folks come in for vapes and disposables, e-liquid and vape juice, and all the smoking accessories they need.

Elf Bar fans in particular keep coming back, and more than one local swears by the Elf Bar 5000 puff. People say they pretty much always have what you're looking for. This is one of the highest-rated smoke shops in the area, with a loyal crowd who show up day after day for the service alone. One regular put it simply: "I go here everyday, great shop and customer service." We'll be straight with you on one thing, though.

A few locals feel the prices run higher than some other shops in town, so it's worth knowing that going in. Most who walk through the door still leave happy, and for a lot of Hope Mills folks the friendly, knowledgeable help is worth it. If you're after a vape shop in Hope Mills where the staff actually seems glad you came in, this little spot is an easy one to recommend.