Carson Convenience

Ask anyone who shops here and they'll point you to Carson Convenience, one of the best-regarded smoke shops in Pittsburgh. The word around the city is that this is a store that keeps whatever you need in stock, from vapes and disposables to glass pipes and water pipes, plus the smoking accessories to go with them. As one regular put it, they've "got everything." Billy owns the place, and locals speak highly of him.

Ask for Tony too, who has a reputation for sorting people out fast. We've heard from folks who walked in frustrated trying to track down a specific product and left happy because someone took the time to help. The bongs get a lot of love, and people who shop here swear by the prices and the deals on vapes, including a buy-five-get-one-free setup for regulars.

The store keeps late hours, staying open till 10 most nights and 11 on Fridays, which regulars appreciate when they need to grab something after work. Word on the south side is that this is the best convenience store around for price and staff alike. Now and then we hear the odd grumble about a vape that didn't hold up or a slow moment at the counter, but the shop has a track record of hearing people out and making things right.

For most who come through, it's the friendly service and the deep selection that keep them coming back. If you're looking for a smoke shop in Pittsburgh with a genuine local following, this one earns its reputation.