Rose City Vapesters Vape Shop

Full disclosure: I own a vape shop. With that said, I have admired RCV from afar for a long time based on their social media interactions and renowned customer service. While I was there, several customers came in, and were treated like valued customers and friends. This is how it’s supposed to be. While I was visiting I had them make me some custom e-​liquid and picked up some mint peach black tea. So awesome! Thank you so much for everything! I’ll be back for sure! xo

All I can say is don’t waste your time with «mall» type shops that could care less about you, your lungs or what they perceive to be one big «headache» when it comes to helping you.
This is a PORTLAND place with Kool Kats Karing… Just go there and they’ll help even the most novice of novices (like I was)…
Don’t usually say things like «I’m gonna just go here» BUT as an older gay dude I felt really comfortable making all my usual «gay techno-​stupid mistakes» others sometimes think all queers make…
In other words I didn’t walk out the door as I sometimes do when a guy who thinks he might be too «butch» to deal with my «silly sleuth ways» gets in my way…
Good guys there one and all…

My husband and I were on vacation and didn’t pack enough juice. The town we were in didn’t have ANY vape shops so we drove 56 minutes to get here based on Unilocal reviews and we weren’t disappointed. We have been vaping for over 2 years and live in Washington and have our usual spots but you can’t beat the price for quality juice. And thier mod prices were the cheapest I’ve ever seen. If we lived closer we’d be members for sure. I even checked their website to see if there was an option to sign up and pay to have juice and mods shipped.

Why are so many vape shop employees so goddamned pretentious? I mean, c’mon, so you’ve learned how to stick a battery into your mouth and out comes a cloud of smoke (oh, I mean vapor). It doesn’t mean you’re Harry fricken Houdini.
My morning class was canceled today and my classmates /​friends and I decided to go downtown to kill time until our next class. I had run out of ejuice and Googled the nearest vape shop and Rose City Vapesters popped up.
I had been wanting to check out other Portland vape shops because my previous experiences at several vape shops around Portland had been subpar. Due to those unpleasant experiences I wasn’t expecting anything spectacular from Rose City Vapesters and just wanted to get in, get some juice, and get out.
As we walked in we were greeted and given great customer service. No pretense here, just a laid-​back friendly crew that was very helpful. I could feel that they actually wanted to help. Even my friend who doesn’t vape had fun trying out the different flavors they offered.
The really cool thing, which other Unilocalers have stated here as well, its that your juice is custom made! You choose your flavor or flavor combinations and even the VG/​PG ratio! How cool is that!!!
Thanks Rose City Vapesters for ending my search for the best Portland Vape Shop.

This place is simply amazing. My favorite juice EVER is the Cherry Limeade. If I could only vape one juice for the rest of my life, Cherry Limeade would be it. I never get tired of it. I don’t think I have tried a juice there that I would consider bad. The employees are super friendly and helpful. This place is within walking distance of my apartment which is just an added bonus. I would drive to this place if it wasn’t close because it is so worth it. Once you try their juices you won’t want anything else!

These guys are awesome!!! If you’re new to vaping or can’t find a flavor you like they will bend over backwards to will help you figure it out! I’ve been to a lot of vape shops and they are so knowledgable and friendly! Check it out, you won’t be sorry

Awesome little shop with an open, friendly atmosphere, friendly, knowledgeable employees who really take the time to explain the products. They go above and beyond… best customer service I’ve yet received in the retail world! Amazing flavors, quality mods.
Even if you are intetested in no nicotine — to satisfy the craving for smoking and/​or to indulge your sweet tooth, give their juices a try. They can even mix flavors to your taste.
Highly recommend, especially if you’re just starting out vaping; these super cool guys will walk you through it and make it so easy!

Elton and the crew at Rose City Vapesters are kind, hilarious and will answer any vape related questions you have. They are very educated on the subject and are willing to help you along the way, whether it’s setting you up for your first transition from cigarettes to vaping or helping you learn how to use your new mod. Best shop in town!
Oh! And they make all of their juice in shop in a 100% sterile environment so you know you are getting top quality. Not only that but they have a large variety of specialty flavors to try from, insuring that every customer leaves happy and satisfied.
Definitely highly recommend!

I was in Portland on vacation and saw this shop downtown. They had an awesome bar to sample stuff and some of the best juice I had found. I now ordered it to Canada. Guys are cool and super friendly too. Totally recommend!!!

I came in for an upgrade to a RBA Subtank and these guys sat down with me and walked me thru step-​by-​step on EVERYTHING I needed to know (spent about an hour) making sure I was TOTALLY comfortable with my new system. Even threw in a few extra coils for free. Thank guys. YOU ROCK!!!

What a fantastic shop! The employees are amazing. They are super friendly and knowledgeable. Their product is great and E juice taste spectacular. I have completely quit smoking! I had an issue and the guys tried to fix it and when they couldn’t replaced it without a hassle. I have been to a bunch of shops but this is the best. Thanks so much for everything!

Rose city vapesters helped my quit smoking after 7 years of Camel Turkish Silver cigarettes had plagued my daily routine. I had tried everything in the past including patches (to much nicotine ²⁴⁄₇), gum (made me sick to stomach) and even cold turkey. Nothing helped until Elton and his crew at Rose City Vapesters got me setup on the proper unit and juice. I had tried disposals e-​cigarettes in the past but found them expensive and anemic for flavor and nicotine consumption.
Let me tell you vaping works and can save your life. I had reached the point in my smoking journey that a walk up a flight of stairs almost gave me a heart attack. My heart was thumping like a portly person on a trampoline. After a few weeks of vaping everything was better. Food tasted better, I could smell the world once again and the best part? The five flights of stairs in the library no longer posed a coronary attack as a possibility.
I have now been visiting Rose City Vapesters for about 18 months and always look forward to the experience. They have a selection for all types of vapers and a plethora of juices. If you are thinking of quitting smoking or just need some great tasting juice give them a try.
On a side note for the last reviewer who was put off by their experience. Let me say that is definitely an exception not the rule. I am sorry you had an unpleasant visit but I would urge you to give them another try.

Went here again and they are much more expensive than where I usually go. The juice they sell has a really fake chemical finishing flavor to it. This was their second chance, they blew it, I won’t be back. Gross!

I LOVE this vape shop! I have been a smoker for 15 years. Guys at RCV were super supportive and encouraging through my transition process. I have stopped smoking cigarettes and have a fabulous vape pen. I really enjoyed their personal ejuice production and recipes as well as extensive knowledge of product.

Great little shop mixes their own flavors that are actually tasty more-​so than any other place I’ve been at and they had some of the coils I needed to stock up in for my kangertech sub-​tank.

I stopped by this place because a friend from work said this was a great place to stock up on e-​liquids, with custom mixing available and reasonable prices.
RC Vapesters has all that, and more. I was thoroughly impressed with their vape bar, where they set you up with a battery and sterilized mouthpiece so that you are free to explore the flavors on offer. I was also thrilled with their deal for out-​of-​state customers, where you can buy ten 15ml bottles of e-​liquid for only $ 55 and they’ll ship them to your home address. The owner/​manager was really sweet and said he would honor the offer with my out-​of-​state id, even though I’m staying in town for a while; I could take the bottles back to where I’m staying in town.
So why only two stars? Why did I walk out of this seemingly great shop without buying anything?
I was completely put off by the guy who was working the front desk while I was there. I didn’t catch his name, but he was a big, tall guy who wore glasses. He was nice enough in the beginning, making small talk and offering suggestions for good places to eat and cool touristy places to visit at this time of year, but then he became really sales-​y and pushy, insisting that I invest in a new Aspire Atlantis tank and battery. I politely declined, as I’d just bought a new Aspire Nautilus tank and battery back home in CA a few weeks ago, and I showed them to him. He then tried to entice me by saying if I bought the tank and battery today for $ 110, he’d throw in two free bottles of e-​liquid. I declined again, reminding him that I just bought a new tank and battery and I was only there for liquid.
For the rest of the time that I was there, every few minutes he’d crack a joke or make a passive aggressive comment about how I was missing out because I didn’t have this tank and battery. I just went on trying the different flavors, trying to compile a list of flavors for the 10 for $ 55 deal. However, after nearly an hour of trying flavors and attempting to ignore this guy’s sales pitches I completely lost interest. I went out to my car to check that the parking hadn’t run out yet; it hadn’t, but I ended up leaving anyway.
Sorry RC Vapesters, you guys have a great thing going, but I think it would serve you guys well to do some customer service training. Respect for a customer’s budget and interests, rather than pushing them to buy shit they’ve already told you 5 – 6 times they don’t need will go a long way towards not alienating them and pushing them out the door. I wanted to like you guys, and I hate to give any local business a poor score, but it was earned. I won’t be back.

ELTON AND HIS ALL STAR CREW ARE FABULOUS!!!
RC Vapesters’ service is better than the 5-​star reviews indicate, and they provide a very relaxing atmosphere in the shop.
Six months ago, I was smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. Having been a smoker since my teens, I had tried numerous ways to quit. I felt like a failure, and the only point of argument between my wife was the fact that I was smoking again. A friend of mine where I work suggested I visit Elton, so I did. Although I had seen my friend vaping, I had no idea what it really involved.
When I stepped into RC Vapesters, I was immediately impressed. Their vape juice bar is an innovative way to sample their thousands of flavor possibilities. First, however, Elton and his staff explained what vaping is, how it works, and expressed concern about my decades-​old smoking habit. Where someone might take this as a «sell-​job», I didn’t feel anything from them other than true concern. We discussed my smoking habits, and Elton was able to come up with a workable vape alternative that was truly affordable. He suggested a nicotine level that would negate the «jonesing» associated with quitting cigarettes, and asked me to let him know how I felt after the first week, so he could adjust the level to accommodate my comfort zone. As it turned out, what he suggested was spot-​on, and I was able to immediately leave smoking behind.
Over the next few weeks, Elton patiently answered any questions I had, fixed a few minor problems, and was genuinely happy for me, supportive of my decision to quit supporting Big Tobacco, Inc. He and his staff were the best «support group» I could ask for. Plus, I felt better just a few days after I began vaping. My morning hack was gone, and slowly I began to taste and smell again. My energy level jumped by leaps and bounds, and I overall feel healthier than I have in years!
I cannot say enough about the level of service they provide. Collin, JC and everyone else are very knowledgeable, and are always interested in what their customers have to say. Whether you need supplies or not, it’s just a fun place to hang out!
Their selection of products is incredible. Their prices are very reasonable, but you get more for your money because they pour care into each drop of juice. Where other shops may have a set line of flavors, RC Vape is willing to mix and match, giving you thousands of choices.
To say I «highly» recommend this store is a gross understatement. If I could, they would get 10 stars from me. Stop in and see them, and I’m sure you’ll agree RC Vape is Portland’s Premier Vape store!

excellent customer service. Great taste bar. Went out of their way to make me feel welcome and accommodate my needs and answer all my questions. Plus it is a 10 minute street car trip from the pearl. While I’ve gone to head shops to fill my needs there is nothing like going to a store that specializes in just vaping.
One other item for me. Location, Location, Location. Couldn’t be easier for me to get to.

If I could give them 10 stars I would.
We were out of juice after a trip up and back down on airplanes made ours explode and leak, and about to hit the bars, so we found our way there real close to closing. They were super nice, chill, friendly, and knowledgeable.
They talked us out of our crappy tops and into some better ones and even gave us a discount. They let us sample all the flavors well past the hour they should have shut the door. And, apparently, one of the guys helping us was just a random loyal customer who liked to help people out.
We signed our name on the wall and left with Apple Rings, Carmel Late, and Mint. I still haven’t found a match for Apple Rings here in Austin and I will be getting a big bottle next time I’m in Portland!

BEST VAPE BOUTIQUE IN DOWNTOWN!
I’ve been desperately trying to kick the 15 year cigarette habit. Truth be told, I really enjoy smoking tobacco. But I’m not really thrilled by the side effects; like lung cancer.
Vaping, to me, seemed a better solution than pills (Varenicline aka. Chantix) that bring night-​terrors, anal leakage and suicidal tenancies. Vaping seemed, to me at least, a more… enjoyable experience.
Walking in the store, the place seemed like a doctors nook from the the early 1900’s with treasures from the future. Unlike most Vape stores I’ve browsed in the past, I received a friendly and welcoming greeting. It was a pleasant surprise not to see some homeless person huddled in the entrance trying to tie shoe laces on a broken flip-​flop and reeking like a hot ripe day in a Moroccan Market. Also, the fact that I wasn’t greeted with «What the f*ck do YOU want?» was quite refreshing to say the least.
Be that as it may, The Vapor Expert (Vapester), gave me a tour of the vast array of custom ‘e-​juices’ that they make on-​site. He was very knowledgeable, patient and friendly. He showed me a couple device options they had available to me and in 10 minutes I walked out with a starter kit ready to go! The prices are reasonable and of great quality. Too many MODS and CLONE Shops around to really tell if it’ll stand the test of time and performance. Simple to me is always better.
The place is small, but it’s the right size for this type of market. If you step into a place that is trying to impress you with how they hang their fixtures on the walls and vaulted ceilings, you could very well be paying for their rent with their inventory from Taiwan and China at a 75% mark-​up than cost. At Rose City Vapesters, the prices are just right for quality devices, jucies and product contained within their shop. They actually care about making sure you get the most enjoyable experience from vaping and quit cigarettes completely.
It’s conveniently located near Portland State University right next to a south bound streetcar line. Parking is always a challenge in the Downtown area, so I recommend parking in the Safeway parking lot and at least by something on the way out to avoid a hefty parking fee.
I highly recommend this place!