DJ's Smoke Shop 1

DJ's Smoke Shop 1 has been part of the Mesa scene for years, going back to when it sat next to the Circle K and drew in students, teachers, and folks from the nearby complex. It's built a real following in that time, and the word around Mesa is that the cigar selection is the heart of the place. There's a walk-in humidor here that people talk about, stocked with a wide variety to suit whatever you're after. Ask for Josh if you want a hand picking out something special; one regular had him help choose cigars for a dad's birthday and hasn't stopped recommending the shop since.

Beyond the cigars, this is a full smoke shop and vape store. You'll find vapes, e-liquid and vape juice, disposables, cigarettes, tobacco pipes, rolling papers, and a solid pipe tobacco selection. The glass side is worth a look too, with a whole case of pipes and water pipes at fair everyday deals, and locals say there are some genuine gems in there if you take your time. The dab section gets praise for its variety, plenty of silicone mats and tool holders included.

Being open late makes it an easy stop when other places have closed. The staff are a big reason people keep coming back. Janey has a reputation for patience with newcomers who don't know where to start, and Joe once chased a customer down across the plaza to return a dropped ID. That kind of service sticks with people.

We'll be honest, folks are a little split on the shop these days, and a few longtime regulars miss the old crew. Ask around Mesa and most will still point you here, especially for the humidor. If you're after cigars, glass, or a well-rounded smoke shop in Mesa, DJ's Smoke Shop 1 is worth the trip.