Jimmy’s mini mart and tobacco shop

Jimmy's mini mart and tobacco shop is one of the highest-rated spots of its kind in Durham, North Carolina, and the fact that it never closes is a big part of why. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll point out it's one of the few places in town open 24 hours, which makes it a real lifeline when you need tobacco, vapes, or a tobacco pipe at any hour of the day or night. Jimmy himself is a name people remember.

Regulars mention how polite he is, and the crew working the counter has a reputation for friendly, fast service. That kind of easy, welcoming feel is why folks keep coming back. One local who makes the drive put it plainly: he goes 30 minutes out of his way to get all his stuff here, partly for the people and partly because it's the only place open 24/7.

The word around Durham is that the selection runs deeper than what you'll find at some nearby shops, with a solid range of tobacco and vapes on hand. We'll be honest, locals are a little split on the depth of stock, and one person felt it was thinner than they'd hoped. The steady chorus around town leans strongly the other way, with plenty of people calling it the best store to come to and praising both the product and the service.

If you're looking for a convenient, welcoming tobacco shop in Durham that keeps its lights on when everywhere else has locked up, Jimmy's is worth a stop.