The Yard Cigar Bar

The Yard Cigar Bar has earned a strong following in Chandler, and once you spend an afternoon here it is easy to see why. This is a quaint little spot with a real neighborhood feel, the kind of place where people stop off on the way home to grab a stick or settle in for a couple of hours. The selection is what keeps folks talking. We've heard from regulars who track down cigars here that they can't find anywhere else in the Valley, which is high praise around these parts.

The patio is the crown jewel. Ask anyone who hangs out here and they'll point you outside, where you can smoke, play cornhole and other games, and stay comfortable thanks to the lights, heaters, and misting system. One longtime regular calls it the best outdoor cigar smoking space in the area, and during the cooler season it fills up with people happy to sit back and enjoy a good smoke. You can light up inside or out, and there's a solid beer selection to go with it, though no liquor.

Inside runs small, so seating can be limited, but locals will tell you that's part of the charm. The team here gets a lot of love. People mention Marissa by name as someone down to earth who can answer any question you throw at her, and more than a few first-timers have walked out feeling like they were treated like family. We'll be fair and say the odd visitor has found the welcome a little cool, but that runs against the grain of what most people experience here, which is friendly, helpful service and a genuinely great hang.

If you're after a cigar shop in Chandler with real character, a well-kept patio, and a selection worth the drive, The Yard is worth putting on your list.