Cole's Tobacco Inc

Cole's Tobacco Inc has been part of Pottstown since 1927, and nearly a century in, it's still one of the most well-regarded smoke shops in town. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll point you to the cigar selection first. The humidor runs deep, with Perdomo, Romeo y Julieta, Kristoff, A. Fuente, Punch, Acid Cigars, A.J. Fernandez, Oliva, Ashton, Rocky Patel, NUB, CAO, H.

Upmann, Macanudo, Montecristo, and Leaf By Oscar all on the shelves. Pricing sits at fair market, which locals appreciate, and there's a perks program that rewards regulars for stocking up. The word around Pottstown is that Cole's is the place for roll-your-own. They carry a big range of loose tobacco and tubes, with names like Red Man, Beech Nut, Levi Garrett, Stokers, Mail Pouch, Good Stuff, OHM, Gambler, American Spirit, Bugler, Drum, and Peter Stokkebye. One regular said it plainly: prices here beat everybody else in town.

Add in tobacco pipes, rolling papers from Top and Criss Cross, Zippo lighters, and a wall of smoking accessories, and it covers a lot of ground. Vape folks are looked after too, with e-liquid and juice from Sad Boy, Solace salts, Juice Head, Naked 100, Jam Monster, Aqua, Keep It 100, and One Hit Wonder among others. If you're picking up disposables, it's worth checking your device before you leave, since we've heard the occasional grumble about a dud, though that's the exception rather than the rule. Courtney, the owner, gets a lot of love from the people who come through, known for being personable and genuinely knowledgeable about what he stocks. The staff earn steady praise for being kind, patient, and welcoming.

Beyond smoke goods, the store keeps things clean and organized and stocks snacks, a refrigerated drink case, lottery, and skill games, so it doubles as a neighborhood stop where you're likely to run into someone you know. It's a good idea to call ahead to confirm hours before making a trip.