Cheap Tobacco

Cheap Tobacco has built up a loyal following in Parma, and it is easy to see why folks keep coming back. Ask anyone who shops here and the name that comes up first is John, who has a knack for making people feel at home and often knows what you are after before you finish asking. Sam behind the counter gets that same kind of praise too. One regular who has been coming almost every week put it plainly: Sam treats you special, knows his job, and is a genuine people person. That warmth runs through the whole place, right down to the little shop dog that regulars have gotten to know.

The shelves here cover a lot of ground. You will find vapes and disposables, e-liquid and vape juice, cigars, cigarettes, and rolling papers, along with a solid wall of smoking accessories. The glass is worth a look on its own. People who shop here talk about picking up five or six pipes over the course of a year, each one good quality and a little different from the last. Water pipes are in the mix as well.

If you are new to vaping and have questions, the staff take their time to walk you through it, even with a line building behind you. Value is a big part of the story in Parma. The word around town is that prices stay fair and steady, not the kind that creep up every couple of months. One longtime shopper counts seven years as a customer and points to that consistency as the reason. We have heard the occasional grumble, mostly from someone who cut it close before closing and found the door already locked, so it is worth getting there with a little time to spare.

Overall, though, this is a well-regarded spot with a strong local reputation, and the kindness of the people is what most folks remember. As one person who moved to the Cleveland area said, they had never found such a kind place with such kind people.