Bestway Smoke

Bestway Smoke has earned itself a good name among people who know their way around a tobacco shop in Scottsdale, and much of that comes down to the folks behind the counter. Regulars will tell you to ask for Rick or Frank, both of whom have a reputation for going the extra mile. More than one person new to the neighborhood has walked in and gotten a genuine welcome, along with quick, no-nonsense help finding exactly what they came for. As one local put it, they were in and out in five minutes with precisely what they wanted.

The selection is a big part of the draw. This is a spot where cigar smokers do well, with names like Perdomo on the shelves and the full line of Nat Sherman tobacco in stock. Beyond that you'll find vapes and disposable vapes, tobacco pipes, and the smoking accessories that round out the visit. The word around Scottsdale is that the prices here are hard to beat, with people going so far as to call it the best deals and selection in the city, maybe the state.

There's even ice cream in the mix if you happen to catch a craving while you shop. Hours run late, generally to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and 9 PM on Sunday, which makes it an easy stop when other shops have already closed. If a battery breaks or you're in a rush, this is the kind of place where the guy at the counter will sort you out fast. We'll be straight with you: locals are a little split on the service, and a few people have run into a rougher day or an issue with a product.

That said, the steady stream of folks who keep coming back, and who ask for Rick and Frank by name, tells the bigger story. For a friendly, well-priced tobacco shop in Scottsdale with a solid cigar and vape selection, Bestway Smoke is worth a look.