Showtime smoke shop

Ask anyone who shops at Showtime smoke shop in Phoenix and you'll hear the same thing: this place is clean, welcoming, and stocked with just about everything a smoker could want. Walk in and the shelves are full, from vapes and disposable vapes to glass pipes and water pipes, rolling papers, cones, tobacco tubes, and tobacco pipes. If you're after a specific accessory, chances are they've got it, and if you're just browsing, that's fine too. The name locals keep bringing up is Nas, the owner.

People who shop here swear by him, calling him one of the best salesmen in Arizona and, more than that, a genuinely good guy who takes time to figure out what you actually need. One first-timer came in unsure about cones and left with a recommendation tailored to their preference plus a few goodies thrown in for the first visit. That kind of hospitality is the reason folks drive in from across town and keep coming back week after week. The word around Phoenix is that the prices here are hard to beat.

Regulars mention the deals more than almost anything else, and several say the value stacks up well against other shops in the area. Combine that with a spotless, sharply designed space and an easygoing, fun atmosphere, and it's easy to see why this is one of the highest-rated smoke shops around. As one regular put it, everyone who works here is the best. If you're a longtime local or passing through, Showtime is the kind of shop where you're treated like more than a transaction.

Stop in, ask for Nas, and see why so many people call this their favorite spot in the neighborhood.