The City Smoke Shop

The City Smoke Shop has built a real reputation in Kent, and locals will tell you it's one of the better smoke shops in town. The word around Kent is that this is where you go when you want a big selection without the guesswork, and folks come from out west just to shop here because they know they'll get a fair deal. You'll find plenty to dig through. The shelves carry vapes and disposable vapes, e-liquid and vape juice, hookah and shisha, glass pipes and water pipes, tobacco pipes, cigarettes, and a wide range of smoking accessories.

There's also the fun, offbeat stuff that keeps people browsing, like the silicone containers and other odds and ends that turn up when you least expect them. One regular happily walked out with a "goofy little silicone mushroom container" and still talks about it. It's the kind of place where the selection rewards a slow look around. Ask anyone who shops here and the staff come up first.

People who shop here swear by the guys behind the counter, calling them friendly, knowledgeable, and quick to help you figure out what you need. Just as important, we hear it's a comfortable spot where you can ask about things plainly and get a straight answer instead of a blank stare. The store stays clean, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the prices keep people coming back. As one regular put it, other places are "robbing" and this is the cheaper, better option.

We'll be honest: a couple of people have voiced the odd grumble, and one visit didn't sit right with someone. The overwhelming majority of what we hear about this vape shop in Kent is warm, with the customer service earning the loudest praise. If you're after a well-stocked tobacco shop with helpful people and good value, The City Smoke Shop earns its regulars.