VIP Maxx Tobacco & Vapor

If you're looking for a vape shop in Raleigh where the staff actually knows your name, VIP Maxx Tobacco & Vapor has built a real following. The word around Raleigh is that this is one of the best-regarded smoke shops in the area, and the reason comes up again and again: the people behind the counter. Ask for Moe. Regulars will tell you he greets everyone with respect and energy, keeps an eye out for deals, and genuinely knows his stuff.

Zach and Abraham get the same kind of loyalty, the sort where folks come back week after week just to say hello. On the product side, this is the place for vapes, e-liquid and vape juice, and a solid range of disposable vapes. People who shop here swear by the prices, and that's no small thing. More than one regular has called them the best deals in the area, and it's the kind of shop where the crew learns what you like and has it ready before you even ask.

The atmosphere is a big part of the draw too. It's a friendly, easygoing spot where the conversation is as good as the selection, and once someone shops here they tend to stick around for the long haul. One local put it plainly after a first visit: they'll be back every Friday. About the only complaint we've heard is that people wish the doors stayed open 24/7, which tells you something about how much they like the place.

If you're new to town or just tired of impersonal counters, VIP Maxx is an easy one to recommend.