Raven Smoke Shop

Raven Smoke Shop sits in the Walmart shopping center across from Bosa Donuts, which makes it an easy stop for folks in that part of Phoenix. It's a compact spot focused on vapes and disposables, cigars, glass pipes and water pipes, plus the everyday smoking accessories you'd expect. The convenience is a big part of the draw, and the hours run early enough that it's there when you need it, though a couple of regulars have joked the doors sometimes open a few minutes past the posted time.

Ask around and the staff come up again and again. People who shop here talk about friendly, patient help, including one person who is visually impaired and made a point of appreciating the good service. One regular walked in for two vapes and left with four because the deals were that good, and came away recommending the Neo Airis line for a smooth pull and adjustable nicotine level.

Word around Phoenix is that the prices here tend to run lower than other shops in town, and folks have mentioned catching special deals worth watching for. Being a small shop, inventory can run thin at times, so if you're after something specific it can help to check in. We'll also be straight with you: locals are a bit split on this one, and there have been some grumbles about the exchange policy on vapes that don't work out.

If that matters to you, it's fair to ask about their policy up front before you buy. For a neighborhood tobacco shop with helpful people behind the counter, fair prices, and a spot that's simple to get to, Raven Smoke Shop has built a decent following among Phoenix regulars.