Waves Smoke & Vapes

Waves Smoke & Vapes has earned itself a serious reputation in Mesa, and it's easy to see why once you spend a few minutes inside. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll tell you the same thing: you walk in, you get a smile, and if you come by often enough your usual is waiting for you at the register before you even ask. That kind of familiarity keeps folks coming back twice a week. One regular put it plainly, calling it the only shop worth driving to between California and Arizona.

The selection is a big part of the draw. People who shop here swear by the glass, including a solid range of Puffco devices and pieces, plus nectar collector tips that other shops around town seem to always be out of. You'll find vapes, disposables, and a wide wall of e-liquid and vape juice, along with the smoking accessories to round it all out. The word around Mesa is that the variety runs several times deeper than most shops, and the place stays clean and organized so you can actually find what you're after.

If they don't have exactly what you came for, the crew will point you to something of equal quality without the runaround. The people are what folks talk about most. Zane gets named again and again for looking after his regulars, and Sage and Lori have a knack for helping newcomers find the right setup and juice without any pressure. The owner has a reputation for standing behind what he sells, too, swapping out a piece someone had trouble with, no hassle.

Prices are known to be fair, with deals for the usuals, and they keep late hours. We've even heard they'll hang back ten or twenty minutes past close if you call ahead and let them know you're on the way. That's the kind of place this is.