Schmidt’s Tobacco & Trading Co.

Schmidt's is a rare anomaly. A cross between an English country pub, a bed and breakfast and the living room of cultured intellectual. Where else in the East Bay can you enter a 1920s house, choose from a selection of ales, lagers and stouts on draft and in bottles and cans, with an assortment of fine tobacco, cigars and smoking accessories, sit down in a chair with a wooden table and read something, including the books on the shelves? Truly a wonder. And if you do purchase a cigar, you can smoke it outside. I wouldn't be surprised if people discuss Proust here. Cheers!

Cool place for a beer, coffee, tea, and/or a smoke. Cash only, so be prepared! I wasn’t. 😬 Outside seating was cool, mid-room was fun, backroom was cozy with some intense conversation. All cool stuff. There were a bunch of fun games too!

This is a very special local spot! They only accept cash, the clientele is very interesting, and it feels like a blast from the past. You can also smoke cigars there! The wine selection is also quite good. Highly recommended!

I loved the experience of making your own cigarrete while drinking craft beer. I also liked the cozy environment.

Fun little tobacco lounge. Great options for rolling your own. Theres about 6 taps to choose from and some wine options. Good spot to catch up with friends.

Cash only! It’s a cozy place to meet up friends for a chat, the drinks are pretty cheap, definitely a great place to go. I had a glass of wine there but it tasted like the bottle was opened for a little long.

Front deck and back patio are great places to meet interesting people. Every third Thursday is live music with bluegrass. The rest of the time is nice and cosy inside. Definitely a good place with special atmosphere.

Walked by many times but 1st time going in to buy cigars. Very helpful staff