Up In Smoke Wilmington

Up In Smoke Wilmington has earned a real following, and it doesn't take long to see why. Ask anyone who shops here and the first thing they mention is the people behind the counter. Marissa knows the vapes, the wraps, and the whole range of flavors cold, and she'll walk you through options you didn't know existed. Josh is another name locals bring up, patient with questions and happy to explain what he sells rather than just push a sale.

That approach matters. One older gentleman who'd bounced between shops all over town said he finally found a place where his questions got real answers instead of a shrug. The selection is deep. You'll find vapes and disposable vapes, e-liquid and vape juice, cigars, glass pipes and water pipes, vaporizers, rolling papers, and all the smaller accessories that round out a good smoke shop.

Word around Wilmington is that if they don't happen to have what you're after, the owner will track it down and have it on the shelf by your next visit. People notice that kind of effort, and they notice the prices too. Regulars call the deals here hard to beat, and more than a few say they've compared shops in Wilmington and Raleigh and keep coming back to this one. The atmosphere is easygoing and genuinely welcoming.

It's the kind of place where you can lean on the counter and have an actual conversation, and folks have mentioned staff handing out samples and taking the time to point them toward the right pick. The glass selection runs a little on the smaller side, but the friendly service more than makes up for it in most people's books. Open late, until 11pm, seven days a week, which makes this a solid stop in Wilmington whenever you're passing through. A well-regarded local favorite worth checking out.