Highlite Vape & Cigar

Highlite Vape & Cigar is one of the newer spots in Akron, and the word around town is that it landed strong right out of the gate. Regulars will tell you this is already one of the highest-rated smoke shops in the area, and it earned that fast. Walk in and the first thing people mention is the space itself: big, active, neon signs out front, good vibes inside. More than a few folks stumbled on it by accident on the way to a gas station and ended up staying for the whole experience.

The man most people come back for is Sal, the owner. Ask anyone who shops here and Sal's name comes up first. He's friendly, patient, and genuinely knows his products, the kind of owner who asks what you're actually looking for so he can stock the shelves with what the neighborhood wants. One regular who comes in almost daily said he looks forward to the customer service every single time.

The rest of the team gets the same praise: polite, welcoming, and helpful without any pressure. On the shelves you'll find a full selection of vapes and disposables, e-liquid and vape juice, cigars, glass pipes and water pipes, rolling papers, and a good spread of smoking accessories. People who live right down the road say they check here first before venturing out to other shops, because Highlite usually has what they're after. The glass collection gets a nod, and the incense selection with its different scents has its own fans.

Locals rave about the prices on nic vapes especially, calling them some of the best around. We've heard the odd grumble that the cigar prices run a little steep, but that's a small note against a shop people are quick to recommend. If you're in Akron and want a smoke shop where the owner remembers you and the selection runs deep, Highlite Vape & Cigar has quickly become the local pick.