Special Smokers smoke shop

At Special Smokers in Brooklyn, the man to know is Sal. Ask anyone who shops here and Sal's name comes up fast, usually alongside a story about how he took time to walk them through a new product or worked with them on a fair price. One regular found their new favorite spot the day they realized there was finally a smoke shop close to home, and Sal's insight into what's new on the shelves is a big part of why folks come back.

The shelves cover the basics a smoke shop should: vapes, e-liquid and vape juice, glass pipes and water pipes, rolling papers, and the usual smoking accessories. Locals who stop in for shells will tell you there's a good spread of flavors to pick from. Here's a nice touch you don't always find at a smoke shop in Brooklyn: the place is pet friendly, so your dog is welcome along for the trip.

With a solid four-plus reputation across dozens of visits, Special Smokers has earned a loyal following on the strength of Sal's friendly, no-pressure service. If you have your heart set on a big variety, keep in mind the selection can run a little lean at times. One honest heads-up we hear often enough to pass along: the posted hours don't always match reality, and a few people have shown up to a locked door with the open sign still lit.

It's worth a quick call ahead before you make a special trip so you catch them when they're around. When they're open and Sal's behind the counter, though, the word around Brooklyn is that it's a genuinely good little shop with a helpful hand at the register.