Ten Star Deli Smoke & Phone Stop

Ten Star Deli Smoke & Phone Stop is one of those Tampa spots that wears a lot of hats, and locals will tell you it pulls it off. Yes, it's a place to grab your smokes, vapes, rolling papers, and smoking accessories, but it's also a deli, a phone repair stop, and a late-night snack run all rolled into one. If you're low on supplies and it's the middle of the night, this is the kind of place that's still open when everyone else has locked up. The food is what really has people talking.

Ask anyone who stops in and the Cuban sandwich comes up first, hand made and pressed just right, with more than one regular calling it the best they've had in a long time. There's a story going around town about someone ordering a "Cuban Beast" off a three-foot loaf that could feed four people, and the crew gladly made it happen. The chopped cheese has its own following too. One out-of-towner said it's the closest thing to real bodega food you'll find down here, which is high praise from a Northerner.

Wings, tenders, and loaded sandwiches round out a menu people clearly enjoy. There's an electronic kiosk up front so you can punch in your order and keep it moving. The vibe inside is bright and easy to navigate, and the service tends to be quick and friendly. A few things worth knowing straight: on shelf goods, especially snacks and drinks, folks say the prices run higher than the shop a few blocks over, though the trade-off is that Ten Star is often open when that shop is closed.

While most people leave happy, we've heard the occasional grumble about a long wait when the place gets busy. On the whole, though, this is a well-liked stop in Tampa, and with 600-plus people weighing in and landing solidly positive, the reputation speaks for itself. Whether you're traveling through or just live nearby, Ten Star Deli Smoke & Phone Stop makes for a handy late-night pit stop where you can handle your smoke shop needs and grab a genuinely good sandwich under one roof.