Unique Tobacco & Convenience

Unique Tobacco & Convenience has built a loyal following in Altoona, and it comes down to the people who run it. Ask anyone who stops in regularly and the first thing they mention is the staff. Friendly, warm, genuinely good folks who make you want to come back.

One local put it plainly: it's the best store with the friendliest staff of any convenience shop in town, and worth making a daily habit of. Along with the tobacco and everyday convenience items, the word around Altoona is that the prices are hard to beat. People who shop here swear by the value, and more than a few have made this their favorite stop, plain and simple.

One thing to keep in mind: locals have noted the posted hours aren't always followed, so it can run a little behind on opening some mornings. That said, the friendliness of the crew tends to smooth it over for the regulars who keep coming back. If you're looking for a tobacco and convenience shop in Altoona with fair prices and people who treat you right, this one earns its strong reputation around town.