Dees News

Dees News has been part of the fabric of Erie for as long as most folks around here can remember. Ask anyone who grew up in the neighborhood and you'll hear stories about coming in as a kid with a grandparent, back when Mr. Dee ran the place. The family has kept his spirit alive, and it still carries that small, family-run feel that the big chain stores on every corner just can't match.

As one longtime local put it, they'd much rather frequent a little place like this. At its heart, this is a cigar shop, and a good one. Walk in and the smell hits you right away, along with an extensive cigar selection that pulls in a genuinely diverse crowd. People who enjoy a good cigar, whether once in a while or all the time, know this is the spot in Erie.

Beyond the cigars, the shelves are stocked with cigarettes, tobacco and plenty more, so it works as a solid neighborhood stop for the regulars. The store also handles check cashing, and it's become something of a local institution for it. One person who'd been turned away everywhere else found their way here on a bank teller's recommendation and ended up impressed by both the service and the merchandise. Worth knowing before you go: they need you to endorse your check right there in front of them, so hold off signing until you're at the counter.

Most people who come through describe the staff as friendly, helpful and personable, and the shop has earned a strong reputation across Erie over the years. We'll be honest, a few folks have walked away frustrated over the check-cashing rules, but that comes down to policy more than anything else. The word around town stays warm on this one, and its deep roots speak for themselves. If you're looking for a real neighborhood cigar shop in Erie, Dees News is the kind of place worth knowing.