Discount Tobacco & Beverages

At Discount Tobacco & Beverages in Vancouver, the name says a lot about why people keep coming back. If you roll your own cigarettes, this is the spot locals point you to first. Ask anyone who does, and they'll tell you the prices here are hard to beat, with folks reporting they can keep two people supplied for the month without breaking the bank. Word around Vancouver is simple on that front: best prices in town for tobacco.

Beyond the roll-your-own crowd, they stock cigarettes, cigars, vapes and disposables, and the usual smoking accessories. Cartons of name brands are here too, though a few regulars have noticed prices creeping a little higher than they're used to, so it pays to know what you normally spend. One thing people appreciate is that if they don't have what you're after, the folks running the place will personally order it for you. As one shopper put it, you don't even need the convenience store across the street anymore, because you'll usually find exactly what you came for.

The people behind the counter get a lot of love. We've heard again and again that the staff are kind, patient, and genuinely good to deal with, treating out-of-towners like regulars and building real relationships with the couples and neighbors who shop here often. One first-timer, an amputee, made a point of saying how patient and understanding the staff were. The owner has been known to hand a newcomer a free lighter on their first visit, and getting him to crack a smile has become a bit of a friendly local challenge.

It's worth knowing they've been picky about card versus cash on smaller purchases, so bringing cash can save you a hassle. Overall, this is a well-liked tobacco shop in Vancouver with a loyal following, especially among the roll-your-own crowd looking for a fair deal and a familiar face.