Zakk's Smoke and Beverages

Zakk's Smoke and Beverages has been part of the Mountlake Terrace scene for years, and plenty of folks around town keep it in their regular rotation. Ask anyone who has shopped here a while and you'll hear the same thing about the staff. One longtime regular said they've been coming for almost ten years and have never left disappointed, and another put it warmly, saying they're always treated like honored guests.

Hasib in particular comes up by name as someone who helps people find exactly what they need. The shelves here cover vapes and disposable vapes, hookah and shisha, and the smoking accessories to go with them. We've heard from more than one person who picked up their first hookah at Zakk's and walked out with all their questions answered, which says something about the patience the team shows newcomers.

If you're getting into hookah and don't know where to start, this is a friendly place to ask. Locals are a little split on this one, and it's fair to mention that not every visit has landed the same way. A few people have grumbled about pricing compared to nearby sister shops and about product they weren't happy with.

That said, the through-line in most of what we hear is the welcome you get at the counter, the willingness to answer questions, and the ease of just stopping in. If you're looking for a tobacco shop in Mountlake Terrace where the people behind the counter actually know you and take the time, Zakk's earns steady word of mouth for its friendly, helpful crew.