Centerville Smoke & Vape Shop

If you've been searching Dayton for a smoke shop that actually feels welcoming, Centerville Smoke & Vape Shop is the place people keep pointing newcomers toward. Ask anyone who shops here and the same words come up: clean, bright, well stocked, and staffed by folks who genuinely know their products. One person who'd just moved to the area put it well after striking out at a couple of random shops around town, saying a late-night call got a friendly answer and a "come on down," and the visit left them stunned by how good a shop can be. That kind of loyalty runs deep here, and with a strong reputation built over hundreds of visits, this is one of the most liked smoke shops in the city.

The selection is what brings people through the door and keeps them coming back. Locals will tell you they carry just about everything: vapes and disposable vapes, e-liquid and vape juice, cigars, glass pipes and water pipes, tobacco pipes, and all the smoking accessories you'd expect. Regulars swear by the prices too, and there's a steady drumbeat of good deals. If you're not sure what you need, the staff will walk you through it.

As one regular put it, if you've got questions, these guys are guaranteed to know the answer. The stories people tell about the service here are the real reason this shop stands apart in town. One person broke a brand-new water pipe by accident, came back to buy a replacement, and the guy behind the counter simply wrapped up the same style and sent them home with it, no charge. Another had a dead car battery in the lot and an employee pulled his own car around to jump it.

That's the kind of place this is. Then there's Smokey, the shop cat, who has his own little fan club and has been known to play tag with kids while their parents shop. Open late, easy to find your way around, and friendly from the door, this is a solid pick if you're a Dayton local or just passing through.