Josie's Cigarettes

Josie's Cigarettes has been a reliable stop for Philadelphia smokers for years, and the word around the neighborhood is that they carry more than the average shop in the city. Locals will tell you they stock cigarettes, cigars, vapes and disposables, rolling papers, tobacco pipes, and a good spread of smoking accessories. Ask around and you'll hear the same thing from regulars: they almost always have whatever you came in for.

One longtime customer put it plainly, saying it's a place he's been going to for years, with Djarum cloves among the picks that keep him coming back. Being open later than most other shops in Philly is part of the appeal, and the location sits right next to a BSL station, so it's an easy stop if you're moving through the area. We've heard the guys working there are friendly, and folks who need a hard-to-find cigarette brand often point out that Josie's is the only nearby spot that carries theirs.

Pipe tobacco tends to go for the same price you'd pay elsewhere, which people appreciate. Locals are a little split on a couple of points. Some feel certain items run higher than they'd like, and a few have wished the shop keyed in coupons since they don't run a scanner.

That said, the shop keeps a steady following of people who count on it for the essentials, day or night. Bring your ID, since they do card at the door. For a well-regarded tobacco shop in Philadelphia that stays open when most others have closed, Josie's earns its place with regulars who know they can find what they need here.