House of Tobacco

House of Tobacco has been a neighborhood name in Everett for as long as most locals can remember, and the reputation holds up. This is one of the most well-regarded tobacco shops in town, and the reason comes up again and again: the owner. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll tell you the gentleman behind the counter is about as kind and patient as they come. One regular still talks about the time he handed back a dollar because she'd overpaid days earlier when she paid in a pile of change.

That's the kind of place this is. The prices are the real draw. People who shop here swear they're the best in town, and some drive a good 15 miles just to save on their usual smokes. Word around Everett is that House of Tobacco has the cheapest and largest Backwoods selection in the area, plus specialty packs of cigarettes that other shops simply don't carry.

If you're after something particular, chances are good it's here at a fair price, and if it isn't, the owner is the type who'll go out of his way to help. Beyond cigarettes and rolling papers, there's a solid lineup of vapes, e-liquid and vape juice, and a good range of premium cigars tucked toward the back of the store. Regulars keep coming back for the straightforward, no-hassle service and the knowledgeable staff who actually know their stock. A few practical notes locals appreciate: there's ample parking, and the shop doesn't sell alcohol, which keeps the atmosphere calm and easy.

For a lot of folks in Everett, this is simply their first choice, and it's easy to see why. As one regular put it, they'd give it six stars if they could.