VIP Smoke Shop - Xenia

Ask anyone in Xenia where to go for vapes and VIP Smoke Shop comes up fast. This is one of the best-regarded smoke shops around town, and it earns that name through the kind of service people actually talk about. The word around Xenia is that the guy behind the counter takes his time with you. One regular came in picky about flavors and left happy, saying he never got irritated and even walked her through the difference with salt liquid so she could find the right thing.

That patience shows up again and again. On the shelves you'll find disposable vapes and vapes of all kinds, with brands like Raz, Tyson Legend, and North Vision in the mix. Glass pipes and water pipes round things out, and for folks who want something a step up, they carry Puffco and Lookah too. Locals will tell you the range is wide enough that it's rare to walk out empty-handed.

As one person put it, they've "got everything you need." Pricing is part of the draw here. We hear the staff will actually sit down and talk through your options to land you the best deal rather than just ringing you up. That mix of helpfulness and a good laugh at the counter keeps people coming back. "Best vape shop experience," is a phrase you'll hear more than once.

Every shop has an off day, and we've heard the occasional grumble about an exchange that didn't go someone's way. It's the exception, though. For most people who shop the VIP in Xenia, this is their spot for all things vape related, and the friendly, no-pressure approach is exactly why.