VIP Smoke Shop - Anderson

The word around Cincinnati is that VIP Smoke Shop - Anderson has become a real neighborhood favorite, and a lot of that comes down to the people behind the counter. Ask anyone who shops here and the same names keep coming up. Regulars talk about Odai tracking down exactly what they came in for, and Mahmoud is known for service with a smile and a genuine handshake every visit. Al gets a shout too, from folks who came in with family and left with everything on their list.

One newcomer to this side of the city summed up the vibe simply: great energy, very professional, found his new spot. The selection is a big part of the draw. People who shop here swear by the range of disposable vapes and vapes, glass pipes and water pipes, with brands like North Vision, Tyson Legend, Raz, Puffco, and Lookah on the shelves. Locals will tell you the store often carries things other shops in town don't stock, and there are occasional free samples and promos worth watching for.

On value, opinion runs mostly positive, though it's fair to say folks are a little split. Plenty call the prices low and the deals unbeatable, while a few have noticed prices moving around depending on who's ringing them up. Our advice: catch an item when it's on promo. We've also heard the posted hours can be a little loose, so a quick call before a late run isn't a bad idea.

If you're looking for a smoke shop in Cincinnati where the crew treats you like a regular from the first visit, VIP on the Anderson side is worth a stop.