Zakk's smoke and beverages

If you're after a friendly neighborhood smoke shop in Everett, Zakk's smoke and beverages has built a strong local following, and it's easy to see why. The word around Everett is that this is one of the best-run spots around, thanks in large part to the people behind the counter. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll tell you the staff take the time to walk you through your options, whether that's answering questions about a vape bar, showing you how to use it, or steering you toward a flavor you haven't tried yet. One regular summed it up simply: best smoke shop around, hands down.

The selection is a big draw. You'll find vapes and disposables including Geek Bar, plenty of e-liquid and vape juice, cigars, glass pipes and water pipes, tobacco pipes, and rolling papers. FÜM and Mayflower turn up on their shelves too, and locals like that they carry products you won't spot at every corner shop. There's also a beer side to the business, with growler fills and brands like Von Ebert Brewing Co., Founders, and Busch Light, plus odds and ends like jerky sticks.

People who shop here mention grabbing birthday and Christmas gifts here more than once. Owner Ben gets a lot of love from the regulars, and he's often behind the counter himself. Folks describe him as down to earth and happy to order something in if he doesn't have it on hand. There's a rewards program too, earning a point for every dollar spent, which the regulars appreciate.

Prices are consistently called fair, and the service keeps people coming back trip after trip, even those who only pass through town every few months. A couple of folks have had the odd hiccup with an exchange, but that's the exception in a shop known mostly for friendly, knowledgeable help. For a solid vape shop and tobacco stop in Everett, Zakk's is a reliable pick.