Vape & Smoke

Ask anyone in Burien where to pick up a vape and Vape & Smoke comes up fast. This is the kind of shop that has built a real following over the years, and it comes down to one thing more than anything else: the people behind the counter. Locals will tell you it doesn't matter who's working, they're friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely willing to help you figure out what you need. Jo gets singled out for going above and beyond, and while some longtime regulars miss Billy, word around town is the newer faces are every bit as good.

The shelves cover the essentials. You'll find vapes and disposables, a solid range of e-liquid and vape juice, glass pipes and water pipes, plus the smoking accessories to go with them, coils, tanks, and the small stuff you don't want to have to hunt for. One person came in for a glass tank and wasn't sure what else they needed; the clerk walked them through the whole thing and sent them out with the right gear. That's a common story here.

People also appreciate that the staff take the time to explain how to keep a vape running well over the long haul. The other thing that keeps folks loyal is that this shop stands behind what it sells. More than one regular has come in with a product problem and walked out with a happy replacement, no drama. One customer even brought in a bad battery bought somewhere else and got helped anyway.

Now, we'll be straight with you: opinion is a little split on disposable quality, and a few people say it can be hit or miss, so it's smart to check yours before you leave. Even so, most people who shop here keep coming back, and plenty won't go anywhere else in Burien. If you want to support a local vape shop with staff who actually know their stuff, this one earns the recommendation.