Apple Puff Tobacco & Vape

Apple Puff Tobacco & Vape has earned itself a real following in Locust, and the word around town is that it's one of the best-regarded smoke shops in the area. People come for the vapes, disposables, and a deep selection of e-liquid and vape juice, and they keep coming back for the way they get treated once they walk in the door. Ask anyone who shops here and Sam's name usually comes up first. Regulars will tell you he knows his inventory inside and out and makes suggestions based on what you're actually after, not just what he's trying to move.

If something you want isn't on the shelf, the standing promise is that he'll track it down and order it for you when he can. Then there's Sherry, who locals absolutely adore. One customer drives in all the way from Norwood just to see her, crediting her knowledge, her sense of humor, and how clearly she enjoys the work. She's the kind of person who can make the call for you when you've got a kid in tow and don't feel like deliberating.

The shop itself has been renovated and people notice: clean, organized, and easy to browse, with quality products actually in stock. There's a points-based rewards system for regulars, and the prices come up again and again as some of the best around. As one person put it, you won't find better anywhere, and they've hit every vape shop in the area. The late hours are a big part of the appeal too.

Apple Puff stays open until midnight, later than most, which locals appreciate when they realize they need something after everyone else has locked up. We have heard the occasional grumble that a specific longtime item can run out of stock, but that's a small note against a shop people clearly love. If you're near Locust and looking for a friendly, well-run smoke shop that stays open late, this one is easy to recommend.