Jocelyn smoke shop

If you're after a good cigar in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, folks around here point you straight to Jocelyn smoke shop. It's a small store, and that's part of the appeal. The man behind the counter, Jay (or J, as many regulars call him), knows his cigars inside and out, and he takes the time to walk you through the subtle differences between what he stocks. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll tell you he treats people like family.

One regular said he threw in a free cigar cutter on that first cigar purchase. The cigar selection is what keeps people coming back, and word around town is that Jay carries gems you won't easily find elsewhere. More than one person has walked in looking for something rare and hard to track down, only to have Jay pull it out or promise to have it within a couple of days. If he doesn't have it, he'll get it.

Because the shop makes its living on cigars rather than beer or liquor like some other places, the prices stay reasonable, and locals notice. Beyond the cigars, you'll find cigarettes, vapes, e-liquid and vape juice here too, so it covers the everyday needs alongside the humidor stock. People who shop here swear by Jay's recommendations, and the word is he'll remember your name after a single visit. It's the kind of place where you're greeted with a smile and someone genuinely ready to help.

With a strong reputation built over a long list of happy regulars, this is one of the most well-liked tobacco shops in the area. Handy to know, too: it sits right across from the hospital, so it's an easy stop if you're in that part of town.