Smoke & Vape (Best in Seattle)

Smoke & Vape (Best in Seattle) has been a fixture in Kent for a long stretch, and folks who've shopped here over the years will tell you the current owner has taken it up a notch. Regulars come back for the vape selection, e-liquid and vape juice, disposables, glass pipes and water pipes, and a solid run of cigars. On the shelves you'll find names like Naked 100, Candy King, and Jam Monster, along with coils that people count on being in stock when they walk in. As one regular put it, they always walk out with five new nerdy items they "clearly needed." The staff is a big part of why people keep coming through the door.

Ask anyone who shops here and names like DB, James, Kevin, Katie, Kai, and Drew come up again and again as friendly, patient, and genuinely knowledgeable. One person new to smoke shops said Katie walked her through everything she needed to know without any pressure. The word around Kent is that DB in particular takes care of people and keeps the prices fair, and value is something this shop gets a lot of credit for. They keep up with the newer gear too, including dab nails and glass from Puffco and Dr.

Dabber, and locals rate their nectar collector selection as one of the better ones in the area. If you're hunting for something specific, this is a good place to check first. We'll be honest: opinions here aren't unanimous, and a few people have grumbled about the odd hit-or-miss piece of glass or an inconsistent experience depending on who's working. With a strong reputation built across hundreds of visits, most people leave happy and plenty of them go out of their way to shop here.

If you're looking for a vape shop in Kent with deep roots and a helpful crew, this one earns its regulars.