Kings of Vapor + Smoke Shop

The people are what bring folks back to Kings of Vapor + Smoke Shop in Akron. Ask anyone who shops here and the names come up again and again: Michael, Dylan, Eli, Warren. Regulars talk about staff who actually know their stock and take the time with you, patient even when you are picky about flavors. One longtime shopper on East Ave put it plainly, saying the crew goes far and beyond and really listens to what you want.

That kind of loyalty runs deep here, with plenty of people who have been coming through the doors for years. This is a vape shop first, and the e-liquid wall is where it shows. The selection runs through names like Cloud Nurdz, Coastal Clouds, Juice Head, Naked 100, Pacha Mama, Sad Boy, Keep It 100, Twist, The Finest, Fresh Farms, Hi-Drip, Shijin Vapor, Elixir Drips and Qurious, plus Elf Bar and other disposables when you want something simpler. Beyond the juice, you will find vaporizers, glass pipes and water pipes, grinders, rolling papers, CBD and hemp products, kratom, and the everyday accessories that keep you stocked.

The word around Akron is that this is a well-regarded spot, one of the better vape shops in town, and folks note the promotions and sales are worth timing your visit around. The layout gets talked up too, with more than one person surprised at how much is packed in when they walk through. Staff tend to be up front about deals without you even having to ask. It is not a huge space, but it is well stocked, and the crew makes the trip worth it.

Locals are a little split on a couple of things, and we have heard the odd grumble about stale cigars, so stick to the vape and juice side and you will likely leave happy. If you are looking for a smoke shop in Akron where the people behind the counter actually help, this one earns its regulars.