Cigarette Store

If you smoke and you live around Graham, the Cigarette Store is the kind of place locals lean on for just about anything tobacco related under one roof. The word around town is that the selection runs deep: cigarettes, cigars and blunt cigars, a big range of wraps and rolling papers, pipe tobaccos, bag tobaccos, plus dry and moist snuffs. People who shop here swear it beats the big convenience stores across town, and more than one regular has told us this is their one and only stop for all their stuff. The variety is a point of pride among folks who come in.

Ask anyone who shops here and they'll point to the wraps and cigars, said to be the widest spread in town, along with a solid pick of tobacco pipes and general smoking accessories. There's even a good selection of incense on the shelves. The store is clean and well organized, though it's a small space that can get a little crowded when a few people are in at once. Good thing there's a drive-through, which regulars appreciate when they're just running in for the usual.

Value is a big part of the draw. Locals mention fair pricing, deals on two-pack purchases, and that they take paper and mobile coupons, so you're not paying more than you should. The owner gets a lot of love too. When he's working, people talk about being greeted warmly and helped with a smile, and one regular summed it up simply: the owner is the best ever.

Now, we'll be straight with you: not every visit has landed the same way, and there's been the odd grumble about service on an off day. Most people who walk through the door come away happy, and with a solid four-plus reputation across Graham, the Cigarette Store has earned its spot as a local favorite. If you're looking for a tobacco shop in Graham, North Carolina with real range and prices that make sense, this one's worth knowing.