Smokemart Gilles Plains

Smokemart Gilles Plains in South Australia is your typical suburban tobacconist, but with a bit of extra personality thrown in. The shop’s got this neat little twist: alongside your standard tobacco products, they’ve built up quite a reputation for their gift selection. We’ve heard from regular visitors that you can find pressies for just about anyone here, which is pretty handy when you’re killing two birds with one stone.

The staff situation seems to be a bit of a mixed bag, truth be told. While most folks rave about the friendly service and helpful team behind the counter, there have been a few hiccups here and there with price inquiries and customer assistance. That said, the owner and most of the staff get plenty of kudos for being welcoming and going the extra mile to help customers find what they’re after.

When it comes to prices, the word on the street is that they’re pretty competitive for smokers looking for a good deal. They stock all your usual tobacconist bits and bobs – cigarettes, rolling papers, lighters, and such. One thing worth mentioning though: if you’re buying sealed products like tobacco tins, it’s worth checking the seals before heading out, just to be on the safe side.

They’ve got pretty decent trading hours to work with. They’re open Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm (though they push it out to 7pm on Thursdays), Saturdays from 8am to 5pm, and even Sundays from 9am to 4pm. Just remember to rock up with your card or cash in hand – they take both, which makes things easy.

Look, it might not be the fanciest shop in town, but it does the job nicely for most people. Between the mix of tobacco products and gift items, plus those convenient trading hours, it’s become a bit of a local go-to. Just keep in mind that like any shop, you might catch them on a good day or a not-so-good day when it comes to service.