I'm new to the vape world and the guy there really was patient with me picking out the right vape for a new user. I was very specific about what flavor I wanted and he really got involved with helping me find the right flavor. They really have a unique variety of juices that are hard to get at your 1 stop vape shop. way to go! read more

I've been buying here exclusively for the last three years. The hours of operation are a bit hit or miss - call first - but the guys working the counter have always been patient, helpful, and attentive. Mike in particular remembers what juices I use, and at what levels. Plus, the couple of time I have either broken or lost my vape, he has been super-helpful in finding me the right replacement in my price range. Absolute rockstar service, always read more

What a weird experience first of all when I try to go in the store , the doors locked like he was doing something weird . The guy he open the top part of the door and asked what I needed . I asked if they were open he said yet while his booking the door and didn't want to let me in . I told him what I wanted a vape pen and juice , he acted like he didn't know anything about vaping or what I was talking about . He didn't try to help me or suggest anything as far as products go pretty much , it's like I was wasting his time still blocking his door and then try to let me in to look around Would not recommend going to this place at all!! read more

Mango boba fresh from those Boba dudes stocked here before any SF spots. Actually my first time trying BC's house juice Peach Honeydew Metholated for the Camel Menthol Silver addicts. Hooked it up with a 20ml bottle filled for around 10bucks so I can just fill it up again next time. Nice system, real family style business here a little under the radar. Hooked it up with a fat pad of Japanese cotton for like 2bucks. That's how much some places charge to wick RDAs. (Probably JBV lol) -juice: latest batches and flavors; home blends cheaper and up there with the best of anything nicely packaged in a Kid Robot box -service: consistent Mod pampering, battery checks, and hookups, make me want to be low key about this place... -clouds: always makin mine thick! read more

Better Cloud Vapor - Japanese cotton - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Albany, California

I don't typically write reviews but Better Cloud Vapor left such a great experience that I had to write a review! I'm a noob who doesn't know much about electronic cigs but they were patient and taught me everything that I needed to know prior to making a purchase. They had great customer service and they prices for their kits or juices were reasonable. I bought my starter kit all together for $47.00+plus tax. Not bad as it included the vaping equipment with the battery, charger, hard case, and juice. I definitely recommend others to come back again if they're trying to get into the scene or looking for some tasty juices! P.s. The interior looks hip and nice which give a better vibe than most other vape shops. read more

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Hard to find but very accommodating. No pressure and had things in stock that did the job!! Great customer service. read more

Better Cloud Vapor - It's in the corner downstairs!! - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Albany, California

Excellent service, very patient and helpful! Took extra time to explain products and get me set up.

Love this place. Started vaping about a year ago and have been to plenty of shops in the bay area and I always found myself coming back. They always stay updated with all the new hardware and seem to add new juice every time you visit the shop. Steve and mickey are very knowledgeable and always learn something new from these guys. Tips and tricks when it comes to builds, give thier professional opinion on all thing related to vaping. In other words it's a must stop by if you a beginner vaper or even an advanced vaper like myself. read more

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Always a great experience here. Chris is always in a great mood and is very knowledgeable about all the products in and out of stock. Great customer service, and positive energy. He's always there when I go in there and can answer any questions I have which is incredibly helpful- since I'm super indecisive on what I should get. I should have left this review awhile ago, I'm upset I haven't because this location is always fun to visit. I'm usually at the other location, but both of them are great. My husband has been going to better cloud for years now. I highly recommend them. Thanks Chris! For all of the vape and movie recommendations read more

First place I've been to that has all the top voted juices of 2016 and the employees were really chill, didn't try to up- sell and bug me about buying anything I didn't need. Definitely going back. Thanks dudes. read more

A few months ago I'd been looking to get into vaping as an alternative to smoking. Happened to stumble upon this place and decided to walk in and see what they were about. A few months later, and this is the only vape shop I'll go to. The staff are friendly and extremely helpful. I've been to other shops where the staff will try and push mechanical mods and rebuildables on people who are new to vaping and are in way over their heads, but not here. You give them a general idea of what you're looking for, and they work with you from there. They lay your options out and let you make a decision as opposed to telling you what's best. Their inventory is solid. On the off chance you want a product that they don't currently have on hand, they'll order it for you and let you know when it's arrived. Inventory is constantly rotating and they always have new juices coming in. They're not the biggest vape shop around and they're relatively new, but they definitely take care of their clientele. I recommend this place to anyone interested in vaping, whether they're fresh to the scene or looking for mods and rebuildables. I'm glad I gave this store a shot. I can't see myself going anywhere else for my vape needs. I have no reason to. read more

Better Cloud is the one stop vape shop you can go to and feel like you're home. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about their products. If you have any issues with your vaporizer, they will help until you feel comfortable and satisfied with your purchase. read more

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HELLA Chill vape shop! Small little shop compared to the those huge socal shop but one of the best in the east bay. Has a huge variety of high end juices! All flavor styles for all sorts of palettes. Oh yeah! And if your looking into mods or are into mods this is THE place to be. They'll drop knowledge on you, help you build coils and mods. The are super informative and will answer any question. You feel no rush, you can pretty much try any flavor in stock...and some flavors they are going to get. They even take suggestions to for flavors to order! If your looking to get into vaping....or looking to graduate into mods, this is the place to stop by. Oh yeah, the pizza spot next door is pretty tasty......4 bucks for a huge personal while you chill/wait. read more

Let me just start out by saying that I never do reviews, ever. But after coming to Better Cloud Vapor (BCV), I felt compelled to do so (and start a Yelp account). The reason being, is that this shop is just Awesome! I now only go here for all of my, and my wife's vaping needs. I've been to other shops in the east bay, but I never got a good vibe off of them, as their customer service was lacking, and so was their knowledge, and product inventory; therefore, I now only shop at BCV. The staff at BCV is amazing, and their customer service is top notch! BCV is great in that they carry a great product selection of mods/ecigs, their juices are premium-grade (their house juices are stellar as well!), and their customer service is the best! If you are new to vaping, the staff at BCV will drop crazy knowledge on you, and help you find a device that meets your exact needs. I'm relatively new to vaping, but the staff at this shop helped me solve all of my vaping needs with their knowledge, and as a result, I have been off of tobacco products for 3 months, with no desire to smoke again whatsoever. In summary, I would highly recommend this shop to anyone that wants to get into vaping. This shop is just simply awesome, and this can be verified by the regulars that always stop by. Again, I never do reviews, but I felt that it was an obligation to do so thanks to all of the great service I received from this shop. I highly recommend this place, and I want to say thanks to Steve and his crew for all of their awesome help and service! You guys are the best! Do yourself a favor, and just go to BCV! read more

First time coming in today and this place is dope, large selection of juices, koo peeps, won't be my last time coming to this spot either, I think I found my vape spot now. read more

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I walked in to Better Cloud Vape shop and was immediately greeted by the owner Steven. He welcomed me in like I was a long lost friend. As I sat down and glanced at all the flavors they had of juices, he quickly told me to try out anything I wanted to. He was even nice enough to change the cotton in my atomizer so I can taste the different flavors. I had just gotten off work (graveyard shift) and only intended on staying maybe 10 mins. just to stock up on juices but I ended up there for over 2 hours tasting, talking and hanging out with him. One of the most knowledgeable people in the vape game. This is a MUST GO to shop. read more

This shop is where it's at. They take the time to help you and make sure that you're all set before leaving the shop. Great selection of juices and great prices too. Thanks so much for the help today Steve and Mikey. I have finally found the perfect setup that fits me and my vaping needs. read more

As a regular customer I go here everyday to hang out! I am so glad I came across this place the workers here are nice and helpful. They take requests from you and try to fulfill them! If they can't they will always try to satisfy your need some other way! I come here everyday now with a movie to watch with the workers here! I always leave this place with a smile whenever I buy something! Highly recommended! read more

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Hands down, the best vape shop in town. I used to be obsessed with Kool Apple, you could not find me Vaping any other juice nor can you find one comparable to it. In my opinion, of course. Came here and tried their Juicy Pear by Vape Kitchen and omg I didn't know what love was until that very moment. The shop isn't the biggest but they do a great job at turning it into a homey/kick back environment so it's not awkward like other shops where all you do is just stare at each other. The guys here, Mikey and Steve, were super attentive. Service is impeccable and their juice selection is not lacking whatsoever. They're the only one that I know of that carries my pear too. Oh and don't skimp out on their builds either! You won't be disappointed. So even though I have to bare a 45 minute drive just to get here from San Jose, it's worffff it. read more

Super chill Vape Bar w/ quality products and yummy flavors! =) I'm not a smoker but I do enjoy smoking hookah from time to time and so when I came to Better Cloud with my buddies it didn't come as a surprise when I purchased my first vape, a cute baby purple and pink one! Of course, I had to bring home my favorite flavor... Vanilla Custard from R&R (don't worry, they have 0% nicotine level juices for all us non-smokers out there)! Highly encourage anyone who is new or experienced with vaping to check out Better Cloud...the workers are crazy friendly and they sure know their stuff. I'm planning to go back soon to purchase some juices, they'll make great Christmas presents! read more

These guys go ALL OUT for their customers. I went in for some coils and a new clearomizer and they hooked it up with some free extras. Another customer walked in after me and they didn't have what he was looking for so they gave him something that would let him continue using his vape until his parts arrived. It's this type of customer service and genuine willingness to help out others and to ensure that they are satisfied beyond that of their own needs that I am coming back to this place. Another thing that these guys do is that they let you sample their flavors using ACTUAL rda's! Other places use cartomizers or other cheap ass vapes that kill the flavor. This place actually does it right with quality hardware. I ordered the Hatorade flavor and I definitely recommend it. These guys are awesome, keep up the excellent customer service! read more

Ah! what can i say about this place.. super friendly staff, very helpful and the store has a very welcoming atmosphere. The people there knows their products and they provide you all the information you need before making a decision on your purchase. Because the purpose for that is they want you to be satisfied with your purchase on top of their awesome customer service, they also have nothing but the best vape juice - they make sure that it meets safety standards and they only want the best for their customers. Also they hooked it up with some house juice! read more

Hands down the best vape shop ive been to. I buy all of my vape necessities from this shop. If you need a good build, im not going to recommend a certain person to you because all the guys there are really good at it. Ive gotten a build from Steve, Mikey, Anthony, and Jake and they all know what theyre doing. And im pretty sure they have the larget juice and box mod selection ive ever seen. The people are really friendly and very easy to get along with. I come in almost everyday and always run into the regular customers all the time. Better Cloud doesnt just focus on making the profit that i see in other shops. That is the reason why i have been coming into their shop for the past 2 years and never looked back. They do everything in their power to satisfy your vaping needs! read more

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this is an updated review. I've been coming here for the past 2 years and it's still my go to shop. I love that they carry a variety of juices. over 200+ flavors. The staff are all friendly, knowledgeable and most importantly honest...they always try to give the best deals they can. FYI-they are always up to date with the latest trends. Expect to see new products and juices on Fridays. Don't see what you're looking for? No problem, they are open to suggestions and can special order items for you! read more

Very knowledgeable staff. Everyone is real courteous and they're all super helpful when it comes to helping me pick out flavors and with any mod-related questions. Best shop in the East Bay hands down. read more

What a crazy shop this is! While most corner stores are just beginning to jump onto the soon-to-be monster craze of vaping nicotine (inhale liquid nicotine, exhale harmless water vapor), these guys are so far ahead of their time they should be wearing spacesuits. I've been vaping (no analogs) for about 2 years now and considered myself fairly knowledgeable about all areas of the subject, but after conversing with the employees here, my head will start swimming worse than 24mg dripped straight to my head. They. Know. Their. Ish. One of the guys helpfully offered to bust out a chart he has of Ohm's law for Christ's sake! There is nowhere in at least a 50 mile radius that even begins to touch the knowledge, skill, and selection these people offer. It should be made clear, this store is heavily tuned for "mods", or really fancy, huge vape units that are made to be one of a kind through customization and tinkering. They do sell some typical consumer stuff like Kanger atomizers and basic batteries, but buying that stuff here is like going to a custom car shop and asking to have your oil changed. Their focus is on an enormous flavor selection, hard to find custom parts, and customer service. Unfortunately the flavors tend to be mainly 6 or 12mg, as that is what you want when you use drip-tips, they wick of choice for these mods. Any more and you'll start having head spins! Once you do find a flavor you like (and it's impossible not to, it seems like they have 100 or so, all exotic), they do offer to "nic it up" for you to achieve the ~16mg you may have been looking for. If you thought Vaporden had a good selection, be prepared to splooge in your pants. The service is outstanding, not just for a vape store, but for ANY store. They are helpful, but not pushy. They are knowledgeable, but aren't trying to show off. They really want to explain their hobby to you so that you like it as much as they do. Sometimes there are a lot of people in there, but I've never felt that awkward vibe like you just interrupted someone's BS session by being a consumer. It's almost like a gun store, without the overdose of testosterone. Crazy good flavors, good selection (if you know what you are up for), and priceless information. They will rebuild your unit for either free or $5, I always give them $5 because they do a perfect job. My hats off to Better Cloud for being the most innovative new business in the East Bay. If you can get more people into drip-tips by continuing to provide excellent customer service, you have a very bright future ahead! read more

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Sitting outside at 10:49am and no one's here. Really wanted to blow some money on some vape gear. Update: They showed up and were extremely helpful. Had magnets for my nemmy and some other accessories. read more

Saw Steve here, and I really have nothing but super positive things to say about him. He was pleasant, approachable, and super knowledgable about his products and others. He allows you to try any and all of their flavors, and they have a broad variety (displayed in a menu), including their own excellent concoctions. read more

Been going to this place for a while now so I somewhat know what I'm saying. The workers here are super chill and friendly. They have a nice interior which is comforting and has a little game setup near the couches. I haven't had a single issue so far and I am for sure coming here again for some phix pods and juiceeeeee read more

This place seemed nice at first but they sold me a defective Phix and I returned to have it replaced. Much to the present shopkeeper's annoyance he swapped it out for a working one. However my friend returned when he had a Pod that he was sold that was a 1.7% nicotine batch when he asked for 5% and the pod he was given was out of it's package and below the fill line. He came back to return it, believing the manufacturer may be at fault but the shopkeeper I had seen the previous day was there with a friend and very unprofessionally they tried to intimidate us saying "do you want to get beat" "keep walking, keep walking" after we left the store he followed us out. Do not go here! They are lowlife assholes! read more

I could write 10 pages on these guys but I'll try to keep it brief. These guys are the BEST IN THE BAY. Hands down. I don't trust anyone with my builds but these dudes. They know exactly how I like my mods to hit. Super friendly, everyone in there knows me by name. These dudes are so chill they let me borrow a mod until my Axis came in when my old mod broke. Who does that?! They all know their stuff. You can actually get niced up here too +++, I vape a 3mg which is hard to find, so I grab a zero and bump it up. If your new to vaping they'll hold your hand but your dealing with pros in a pro shop. Sure there are bigger, fancier shops, but they have everything you need. Best prices, great selection, good peoples. Tell em "So Cal" sent you! read more

Only spot I can rely on for all my vape needs! Definitely appreciate all the plugs! Excellent Customer Service read more

Excellent guest service! I came at closing time for coils and needed juice. Who helped me out oh so much was Steve and Mikey swell guys. They were very knowledgable and friendly. They both stayed late to help me out and find the best product for me. read more

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Went into better cloud vapor as a newbie vapor padawan, they hooked me up with the 228w predator kit and its working like a boss. They have a huge selection of e liquids and mods and I also like that the workers are friendly and welcoming when I walked in. In closing, a great vape store in the bay read more

I came here with one of my best friends to pick up some juice on our way back home. I don't know many vape shops since I moved down to socal 4 years ago, but when I get a chance to go to new ones, it's always surprising how many different flavors they have. This spot is super hidden in a small plaza but very cozy. The employees there are pretty awesome and knows the flavors very well. I got a bottle of something local to our bay area community ,I'll list it up when I remember the name. It was pomegranate flavor, which was pretty refreshing. I would definitely go here again, the guys gave me a small discount and they're always watching movies. It would seem like a good kick it spot if I ever had some free time when I go back home to norcal. read more

The staff here are super friendly and very helpful. It was clear that the person helping me was interested figuring out the right type of vape for me, and not necessarily the most expensive. Also, with so many customers at once, he was an amazing multitasker! read more

I came in very new to vaping. I have a very starter mod that doesn't even allow you to change the voltage and needed a new tank for it. My friend told me what to ask for, but I botched it. Still, the dude behind the counter was very courteous and helpful despite that he must have thought I was an idiot! He sold me a great tank that I'm very pleased with. I would definitely return! read more

This is by far one of the best vape shop I've been to! The staff is amazing at this location, everyone is highly knowledgeable on the products and knows what they're talking about. You'll be super impressed by the wide selection of juice at this location. Mikey is the guy if you need assistance. Great customer service! read more

Stumbled on this place after having lunch with the boyfriend. We didn't know a vape shop exist in the area. The only way we found out was from the A sign at the corner of the street. We parked on the street, because the plaza was BUSY. It was a cute shop, the environment was very cozy. the workers were extremely helpful and nice. My boyfriend seemed to like it alot. From what he told me, they have pretty much everything a vaper would need/want. He ended up buying a Zmax for himself and a starter kit for me. Steve, the guy who helped us, ended up giving us a free bottle of juice! The prices were on the lower end than other vape shops we've been too. We stayed for about 30 mins, but surprisingly i wasn't bored. I made myself a cup of coffee, watched TV and enjoyed my new vape while my boyfriend was talking to the workers. Oh, I really liked the fact that theres no awkwardness if you want to try all the flavors. In fact, they gave me the tester box and let me try whatever i wanted! read more

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These guys are awesome. Relaxed environment and they offered to not only drill, but help me build my IGO-W for free as soon as I stepped in the door. What I also really like, is how they have the right gear. Everything is legit, even the clones are of good quality. Their juice selection is great, too. All at very reasonable prices. Is there a need to shop online any more? Probably not. The prices are pretty much the same after shipping and wouldn't want to support this growing shop anyways? read more