William Penn Smoke Shop

A longtime fixture in East Liberty, William Penn Smoke Shop has been part of the neighborhood on Highland Avenue for decades. Regulars will tell you it's the kind of place that does a little bit of everything: cigarettes, cigars, rolling papers and smoking accessories, plus the convenience-store staples folks grab on the go like snacks, candy, cold drinks, newspapers, and a cup of coffee in the morning. If you roll your own, the King Palms here have a real following, and people who shop this Pittsburgh tobacco shop swear by the friendly welcome from the owners, Mr.

Mrs. Cash. The word around East Liberty is that they're accommodating and easy to deal with, and the shop keeps a steady stream of neighbors coming through the door.

Beyond tobacco, you'll find Pennsylvania Lottery tickets and scratch-offs, Western Union, and check cashing services, so it fills a lot of roles in one storefront. One local summed it up simply: everything you could need, in a good neighborhood spot. You'll find it directly across from Wallace Whiskey Bar and Hotel Indigo, an easy landmark if you're new to the area.

Locals are a little split on the phone service and a couple of visits that didn't sit right, but the overall reputation here is solid, and the shop remains a well-regarded name that longtime East Liberty residents have counted on for years. For a tobacco shop in Pittsburgh that doubles as a friendly corner stop, William Penn keeps earning its place.