Cheap Tobacco

Cheap Tobacco has been part of the Newark, Ohio scene since 1994, and the name says exactly what regulars love about it. Ask anyone who shops here and the first thing they mention is the pricing. People come in for cigarettes, cigars, e-liquid and vape juice, disposables and full-size vapes, tobacco pipes, and rolling papers, and they leave feeling like they saved a few dollars they would have spent elsewhere. More than one person has called it some of the best prices and selection in central Ohio.

Then there is Haley, the manager, whose name comes up again and again around town (folks spell it a dozen different ways, but they all mean her). Locals will tell you she knows her stuff, steers you toward the right vape instead of one you will regret, and signs you up for the rewards program while she is at it. One regular who spent years managing a chain of tobacco shops himself said this crew has the kind of attitude and service he wished his own employees had. Ellie and Maui get shout-outs too, especially from out-of-towners who wandered in and got patient, knowledgeable help.

The shop stays clean and organized, the greeters are friendly, and the rewards program keeps frequent shoppers coming back for the discounts. There is a drive-through as well, which is handy when you just need to grab and go. It is the kind of place where staff remember you, help you save money, and send you off with a laugh. With a reputation close to spotless and one of the highest-rated tobacco shops in the area, Cheap Tobacco has earned its loyal following in Newark.

As one longtime shopper put it, they wouldn't shop anywhere else for their tobacco needs.