Best Budz Smoke Shop

Ask anyone who shops at Best Budz Smoke Shop and you'll hear the same thing: this is one of the friendliest spots in Columbus, and one of the best regarded too. The word around town backs it up, and it's easy to see why once you walk in. People come for the vape selection first. Regulars say it's among the largest in Columbus, with disposables, e-liquid and vape juice covering just about anything you could want. If you're not sure what you're after, the guys behind the counter will walk you through it without any pressure.

One local put it plainly: these guys know what they're selling and they won't bs you. The selection runs well past vapes. You'll find glass pipes and water pipes, hookah and shisha, CBD and hemp products, cigarettes, lighters, and even clothing, all laid out neat and easy to browse. Folks who shop here mention how often there's something new to check out, so no two visits feel quite the same. A heads up we've heard from a few people: the walk-in humidor has been off lately and the cigars have run dry, so it's not really the stop for those right now.

Everything else, though, gets steady praise. What keeps people coming back is the crew. Yamen gets called out by name for the welcome he gives, and the newer staff have made a strong impression too. We've heard about a gentleman who opened a customer's vape and tossed the trash for them, and about someone who left two phones on the counter and came back the next day to find both set aside and waiting. That kind of honesty tells you a lot.

The prices land fair, the vibe is relaxed with murals all over the walls and floor, and there are multiple locations if this one isn't the closest to you. A genuine local favorite, and worth the trip.