Cincy Up in Smoke

Cincy Up in Smoke has earned itself a strong following in Cincinnati, and it's easy to see why once you talk to the folks who shop here. The word around town is that the staff actually know their stuff. They remember regulars by name and by what they need, and if something isn't in stock, the owner will order it in or pull it from his other store down the street. One person who's been coming a while put it plainly: they always remember him and what he's after.

The selection runs deep. You'll find vapes and vape mods, e-liquid and vape juice, disposables, cigars, hookah and shisha, tobacco pipes, and rolling papers. Locals who aren't even into vaping will tell you the glass here is worth a look, with pipes and water pipes at prices that don't sting. There's a nice range of vape juices too, and the team is happy to walk newcomers through the options, whether it's a first-timer or a parent tagging along with their kid.

Even a shopper who came in hunting for something as specific as long-stemmed incense left happy and planning to return. Service is where this shop really shines. People walk in for the first time and leave feeling like longtime customers, and we've heard good things about the woman working the counter, who has a knack for making everyone feel welcome. When one regular had a leaking vape mod, the crew kept working with him until it was sorted out, no fuss.

A few folks have had the odd less-than-smooth exchange, but the overwhelming sense around Cincinnati is of a friendly, knowledgeable shop that listens and keeps up with what people want. If you're looking for a well-stocked smoke shop in Cincinnati where the people behind the counter actually know their products, Cincy Up in Smoke is a solid stop, and worth checking out its sister store, Love Smoke Shop, just down the street.