Cheapstakes Tobacco

Cheapstakes Tobacco is a family-run tobacco shop in Seattle, and the folks behind the counter are a big part of why regulars keep coming back. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll tell you the owner and his family run a friendly, welcoming operation. As one regular put it, the staff will bust your balls in the most wonderful way, the kind of ribbing that makes you feel like instant family the moment you walk in.

On the shelves you'll find vapes and a solid range of smoking accessories, with people telling us the selection is wide enough to cover most of what they need in one stop. The word around Seattle is that prices here are fair, and more than one regular has pointed to good value as a reason they keep the trip on their route. The shop keeps steady hours, opening early at 7 am most days and 8 am on Sundays, which works well if you like to get your errands done before the rest of the day picks up.

We'll be straight with you though: locals are a little split on the service. Some swear by the friendly, take-care-of-you treatment, while others have grumbled about waiting on a break sign or feeling a promised deal didn't pan out. Our take is that the warm, family atmosphere is the real draw, and the regulars who've made this their spot clearly feel looked after.

Stop in, say hi, and see how it sits with you.