Stratus Smoke & Vape

Stratus Smoke & Vape has earned a real following in Winston-Salem, and it's easy to see why once you spend a little time in the store. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll tell you the place is spacious, clean, and well-lit, the kind of store where you can take your time and ask as many questions as you need. Regulars pop in several times a week, and more than a few call it one of the best vape shops in the area. The selection covers a lot of ground.

You'll find mods, tanks, and disposable vapes, plus e-liquid and vape juice, and they stock coils and pods for most of the major brands, so if you're hunting for a replacement part there's a good chance they have it on the shelf. There's a solid lineup of glass pipes and water pipes too, along with the everyday smoking accessories you'd expect. We've heard they'll even lend a hand with gear repairs when they can, including Puffco fixes. Prices sit in fair retail territory, and their rewards membership gives regulars a little something extra for coming back.

The staff is what people talk about most. Names like Hannah, Edwin, David, and Stephanie come up again and again, and the word around Winston-Salem is that they're genuinely friendly and know their products cold. One newcomer said she walked in full of questions and left grateful for the patience and guidance, which tells you a lot about the vibe. If you've ever felt a little intimidated walking into a vape shop, this is the spot where folks say they'll walk you through it.

Locals are a touch split on the sales approach and on consistency from one visit to the next, but the overall word is strongly positive, and plenty of people happily call it their regular stop. The longer-than-average hours help too, since they stay open late when a lot of other places have already locked up. For a smoke shop in Winston-Salem worth getting to know, Stratus is a dependable pick.