Wild Bill's Tobacco

Wild Bill's Tobacco has built a strong following in Traverse City, and it shows in the way people talk about the place. The staff get named again and again, which tells you plenty about the kind of service you'll find here. Ask for Katie R. Folks say she'll help you track down exactly what you came for.

Ryan gets singled out constantly for being patient and genuinely helpful, and Gibby has a reputation for knowing the products inside and out and answering any question you throw at him. Kay, Kylee, Tasha, and the store manager Kylie all come up too, so friendly faces are pretty much a guarantee. On the shelves you'll find a broad spread of tobacco products, from cigarettes and chew to tobacco pipes and rolling papers. Cigar smokers can browse the walk-in humidor, with names like CAO Brazilia, La Gloria Serie R, and Macanudo Inspirado among the smokes stocked.

If vaping is your thing, they carry vapes, e-liquid and vape juice, plus disposables including Mr. Vapor, along with the usual smoking accessories to round out a visit. Locals point to fair prices as one of the reasons they keep coming back. The drive-through is a genuine convenience if you're short on time and just need to grab something and go.

Word around Traverse City is that this is one of the highest-regarded tobacco shops in the area, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere is a big part of that reputation. We've heard the odd grumble here and there, but the overwhelming picture is a well-run shop with staff who make the trip worthwhile. If you're a regular or stopping in for the first time, the team here has a knack for making people want to return.