Mega Tobacco & Vape

People in Raleigh who know their smoke shops point newcomers toward Mega Tobacco & Vape, and once folks find it, they tend to stick around. One regular said he drives past at least eight other shops to get here, and that kind of loyalty tells you plenty about the place. The shelves stay full. You'll find vapes and disposables, a wide range of e-liquid and vape juice, cigars, hookah and shisha, glass pipes and water pipes, tobacco pipes, rolling papers, CBD and hemp products, and all the smaller accessories that round out a trip.

Word around town is the selection runs deep and the prices are fair, which is exactly why more than a few people switched over from wherever they used to shop. They also put together gift baskets, a nice touch for the smoker in your life. The staff is where this shop really earns its reputation. Ask for Sarah, who locals will tell you is sharp, friendly, and genuinely helpful (and, apparently, good for a music recommendation too).

Marta gets the same kind of praise, described as kind and quick to walk you through your options. Regulars say pretty much everyone behind the counter is a pleasure to deal with. The store itself is clean and well organized, and they stay open until 11 PM, handy for a late run. We'll be straight with you: opinion is a little split with returns and faulty items, and a few people have walked away frustrated after trying to exchange something.

Our advice, and it's fair advice for any vape purchase, is to test what you buy before you leave the counter. That aside, the overwhelming take from people who shop here is a good one, and Mega Tobacco & Vape remains one of the better-regarded smoke shops in Raleigh, North Carolina.