Leftys

Leftys has earned itself a real reputation among Cincinnati smoke shops, and it doesn't take long to see why. People who shop here talk about the place like it's their neighborhood spot, the kind of store where the staff knows your name by your second or third visit and greets you like an old friend. The word around Cincinnati is that this is one of the best-regarded smoke shops around, and that comes from how they treat people as much as what they stock. Ask anyone who shops here and Marley's name comes up fast.

Regulars will tell you he keeps up with what's new, from devices to rolling papers, and folks trust his recommendations enough to still be running the same cartridge battery he suggested more than a year back. Tiffany is another one people mention by name. We've heard she can walk a first-timer through the products without making them feel lost, and she has a way of chatting with you like you've known each other for years. The team keeps the store clean and well organized, and they've got a welcoming attitude that puts everyone at ease.

One regular even pointed out you can walk in with a backpack and never get side-eyed for it. On the shelves you'll find vapes and a solid range of e-liquid and vape juice, cigars, tobacco pipes, glass, and plenty of smoking accessories. Locals point to good prices, especially on the larger glass pieces, and they keep things fully stocked with a heads-up on when new products are landing. If you don't see what you're after, there's a good chance they'll order it in for you.

You'll find Leftys on Delhi Pike near the Kroger's parking lot, next to Maloney's, and it's the kind of place people keep coming back to.