Smokemart Woodvale

Smokemart Woodvale in WA is one of those friendly local spots that’s become a bit of a community fixture. They’ve got your typical tobacconist gear – cigarettes, rolling papers, and lighters – plus they’re always stocking random cool and quirky items that make for decent last-minute pressies if you’re in a pinch.

The staff here are absolute legends, honestly. There’s a bearded bloke who really knows his stuff and has helped heaps of visitors find exactly what they’re after. The manager, Shelby, gets mentioned quite a bit by regulars for being super down-to-earth and always wearing a smile. It’s refreshing to walk into a shop where the staff actually seem to enjoy what they’re doing, you know?

They’re pretty flexible with their trading hours to accommodate different schedules. You can pop in from 8 in the morning till 6 at night most weekdays, with a late night on Thursday when they’re open till 9. Saturdays they’re open 8 till 5, and if you need something on a Sunday, they’re there from 11 to 4. Just a heads up though – sometimes the actual closing times might vary a bit from what’s listed online, so maybe give them a bell if you’re planning to visit right before closing.

The shop takes all sorts of payment methods, so you won’t be caught short whether you’re paying by card, EFTPOS, or good old-fashioned cash. It’s one of those places where you can tell they’ve put some thought into making things convenient for their customers. Pretty much everyone who stops by seems to leave happy with both their purchase and the service they’ve received. The staff are particularly good at remembering regular customers and what they usually go for, which adds that nice personal touch you don’t always get these days.