Smoke kings

Down in Downtown Wilmington, Smoke Kings has built a strong local reputation as a well-stocked tobacco shop that keeps late hours, staying open until 2am on the weekends when other spots have long since closed. That convenience alone earns it a loyal following, but ask anyone who shops here and they'll point to the people behind the counter first. The word around Wilmington is that the staff know their stuff.

One regular singled out Haley for going above and beyond, answering every question and making the whole trip easy. That kind of service comes up again and again, with folks describing the team as friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. As for what's on the shelves, you'll find disposable vapes, a large selection of vape products, plus e-liquid and vape juice to keep you stocked.

They also carry kratom, cigars, and a range of glass pipes and water pipes. People who shop here regularly say the store stays reliably well stocked, so you're rarely walking out empty-handed. Locals are a little split on the pricing, with a few saying you can find some items cheaper a couple blocks over.

Fair enough, but plenty of others call the pricing competitive and the selection worth the trip. For a late-night tobacco shop in Wilmington with a helpful crew and a broad lineup, Smoke Kings is one plenty of people keep coming back to.