Discount Tobacco & Beverage

Discount Tobacco & Beverage has been a familiar stop in Auburndale for years, and if you ask around town about tobacco prices, this is the name people bring up first. Regulars will tell you the prices on cigarettes and tobacco are about as cheap as it gets, and folks say that's been true as far back as they can remember. You'll find tobacco pipes and smoking accessories here too, all under one roof with everyday convenience store staples. The word around Auburndale is that the men behind the counter are friendly and genuinely seem to care about the people walking through the door.

Ownership has changed hands at least once in recent years, and locals say the store has only gotten better for it. One thing worth counting on, though: keep an eye on your change, since we've heard the occasional grumble about that. The real open secret here is the deli. People who shop here swear by the food, and more than a few say it's worth the drive.

The NY-style pizza gets talked about like something special, with dough made fresh daily and veggies cut the same way. Ask for Tony to make you a pizza if he's in. The burgers are big, half a pound each and pattied out when you order, and the traditional bone-in wings with the house wing sauce have their own loyal following. Fair warning: it's often one guy running the deli, so wait times depend on how busy it is and what you order, and locals say the kitchen has had its ups and downs.

When it's good, though, people call it the best little secret in town. For fair tobacco prices, friendly faces, and a surprisingly good bite to eat, Discount Tobacco & Beverage remains a well-liked local stop in Auburndale.