Davis & Son Tobacconists Inc.

Davis & Son Tobacconists Inc. has been part of Wilmington since 1976, and it's the real thing: a proper tobacco shop where pipes and fine cigars are the whole point. One longtime local remembers buying a Ben Wade at their counter back in 1971 when it was still tucked inside a drug store, and the same family warmth carries through today. This is where people go when they want expertise, not gimmicks. As one person put it, "no vape junk," just a genuine tobacco experience.

Tim Davis and his wife Lorrie run the place, and ask anyone who's walked through the door and they'll tell you the hospitality is what makes it. Tim's pipe knowledge is close to legendary around here; folks have driven down from New Jersey and over from Fayetteville after catching his videos, and they leave saying it was worth every mile. Newcomers to pipe smoking get patient, detailed guidance, and there's no pressure to buy more than you came for. One fellow brought his groomsmen in for pipes before his wedding and the Davises walked all of them through it start to finish.

The pipe selection runs deep, with names like Ardor, Ascorti, Bamboo, Bari, Ben Wade, and Beraldi. Regulars swear by the pipe tobacco blends too, Olde Brunswick, Cherry Jubilee, Evening Rum, Danish Mate, Trafalgar's mix, and Raspberry Jam among the favorites people keep reordering. Cigar smokers point to a big lineup of Padrons, and there's a solid chewing tobacco selection plus accessories like Lotus lighters. Tim keeps things moving fast when you order too.

Sitting close to a perfect five-star reputation across hundreds of visits, this is one of the highest-regarded tobacco shops in the area. If you take pipes or cigars seriously, or you're just curious and want an honest expert to point you right, Davis & Son is the tobacco shop in Wilmington locals send their friends to.