Kings of Vapor and Smoke

The word around Akron is that Kings of Vapor and Smoke is a real local favorite, and a lot of that comes down to the people behind the counter. Ask anyone who shops the Canton Road location and a few names come up again and again: Britney, who keeps track of regulars' usual orders and will call when a favorite comes back in stock, plus Amanda, Kaley, and Sarah. One newcomer to vaping said he walked in feeling overwhelmed by the choices and left comfortable with his pick, thanks to the time the team spent walking him through it.

That kind of patient, no-rush help is what regulars keep coming back for. The selection is deep. On the vape and e-liquid side they stock plenty of well-known juice lines, including Cloud Nurdz, Coastal Clouds, Naked 100, Keep It 100, Juice Head, Pacha Mama, Sad Boy, Twist, Fresh Farms, Hi-Drip, and The Finest, along with disposables like Elf Bar.

You'll also find glass pipes and water pipes, vaporizers, grinders, rolling papers, plus CBD and hemp products and kratom. They've even started carrying skateboards, which locals think is a fun touch. People who shop here swear by the variety, and the 2-for deals get mentioned a lot as good value.

The vibe is friendly and easygoing, and the doors stay open late, which is handy if you're stopping in after work. We've heard the occasional grumble about an exchange going sideways, but that's the exception. For most folks in Akron, this is a smoke shop where the crew knows their stuff and treats you like a regular from the first visit.