A1 exotics & smoke shop

A1 exotics & smoke shop has built a strong following in Allentown, and it's easy to see why. This is a tobacco shop that keeps long hours, staying open 24 hours through the drive-through, which regulars love when they need something late. The word around Allentown is that this is one of the best spots in town for vapes and all-around smoking needs. The shelves here cover a lot of ground.

You'll find vapes and disposable vapes, plenty of e-liquid and vape juice, hookah and shisha, and a broad wall of smoking accessories. Locals point to the hemp and kratom selection as being especially deep. One thing worth knowing: they stock replacement parts for hookahs and vapes at fair prices, so if you've cracked something and need a fix, ask. If they don't have what you're after, we hear the team will order it in for you.

Service is where this place really earns its regulars. Ask anyone who shops here and Mariel's name comes up fast, folks say she makes the shop feel like home. The owner works the counter too, and one first-time vape buyer told us he walked them through the options patiently and even sent them out with a discount. People who shop here swear by that friendly, no-pressure help.

A few locals have grumbled about prices feeling inconsistent day to day, and the drive-through can get busy during those late-night hours. That said, most who come through find fair deals and quick in-and-out trips. For a well-regarded vape shop in Allentown that keeps the lights on 24/7, A1 exotics & smoke shop is worth a stop.