Busch Center Smoke & More

Busch Center Smoke & More is a family run smoke shop in Columbus, and if you shop here regularly you already know it runs a little differently than the chains. This is a spot people lean on because it stays open late, and more than one local has told us it's the thing that's open after work when everything else has shut for the night. The staying-late spirit runs deep too. We've heard about the gentleman behind the counter keeping the doors open past closing for someone who called ahead, then recognizing the voice when they walked in and walking them straight to what they came for.

It's a family operation, and the folks behind the counter get plenty of goodwill for being friendly and genuinely thankful for your business. Ask anyone who shops here often and they'll tell you it's a good-vibe kind of place with polite guys running it. Here's a handy thing worth knowing: they'll add or bump up stock on specific items if you ask, so if there's something you buy regularly, mention it and they'll try to keep it around. The selection leans wider than your average corner smoke shop, with a solid range of smoking accessories on hand.

We'll be straight with you, since a fair few locals are: opinion here is a little split. Some folks grumble that things aren't always price-tagged and that you'll want to ask before you buy. There's also a bit of a language gap with some of the staff, so a purchase can turn into a friendly back-and-forth of pointing things out on the shelf. Most people give the crew credit for trying hard and being pleasant through it all.

With a solid four-plus reputation across a good number of people in Columbus, this shop earns steady repeat business, especially from those who value having a late-night option close to home.