Gem City Smoke Shop

Gem City Smoke Shop has built a strong local reputation in Dayton, and the word around town is that the deals here are hard to beat. Ask anyone who shops here and you'll hear it fast: this is one of the more affordable spots for vape juice, especially if you're after 5% salt nic. People who come in for e-liquid and disposable vapes swear the prices are fair, and more than a few locals will tell you it's the best in town for cheap vapes and glass.

The selection covers plenty of ground. Alongside the vapes and vape juice, they stock glass pipes and water pipes, and they carry kratom too. Regulars mention there's a lot to choose from once you're inside, so it's worth browsing rather than grabbing the first thing you see.

The team gets a lot of credit around here. We've heard the store is clean and the staff genuinely friendly, and one regular summed up the whole experience simply: service, nice collection, great pricing. It's the kind of place where the folks behind the counter make the visit easy.

If we're being straight, a couple of people have grumbled that some items run pricier than they'd hoped, so budget-minded shoppers may want to compare before buying. That's a small note against an otherwise well-liked shop. For anyone looking for a smoke shop in Dayton with a solid selection and friendly people, Gem City is worth a stop.