Gary's Smoke Shop

Gary's Smoke Shop has been a neighborhood fixture in Phoenix for years, the kind of tobacco shop where plenty of folks have made it their regular stop. Ask anyone who shops here often and they'll point you to the owner, who is nearly always behind the counter and knows his stuff. Des gets a lot of love too for keeping things running and treating people right.

As one longtime local put it, they always seem to have everything he needs. On the shelves you'll find vapes and disposables, with the RIFBAR getting a specific shout-out from people who shop here. There's a good spread of glass pipes and water pipes, plus the smoking accessories and utensils to go with them.

Regulars keep coming back for the variety and the fair prices, and cigarettes and tobacco run at normal, sensible rates. The word around Phoenix is that this is a solid, well-liked spot, and the fact that it's open late makes it easy to swing by when other places have closed up. We'll be straight with you: opinion on the service is a little split.

Most people describe a friendly, knowledgeable crew and years of good visits, while a few have run into a less welcoming exchange. The through line from the regulars, though, is that the owner and Des take care of their people. If you're looking for a dependable smoke shop in Phoenix with a good selection and prices that don't sting, this little shop has earned its loyal following.