Tobacco World

The thing everybody in Winston-Salem mentions first about Tobacco World is the drive-through, and for good reason. Pull under the carport, roll down your window, tell them what you need, and you're on your way. Rain or shine, no getting out of the car.

Since the doors here never close, it's the spot people turn to at any hour. As one regular put it, "Everyone I know goes here." Inside you'll find cigarettes, tobacco pipes, and smoking accessories, plus a small convenience store stocked with a variety of odds and ends. Word around town is the cigarette prices tend to run lower than a lot of other places, which is a big part of why folks keep coming back.

There's handicap accessible parking too, so it's an easy stop for just about anyone. Ask the out-of-towners who've passed through and you'll hear about the service. One traveler was so pleased they wanted to "tell the world of good service," calling the staff knowledgeable, helpful, kind and patient.

We've heard the occasional grumble too, so like a lot of 24-hour spots it can depend on the day and who's at the window, but the overall word is positive and the convenience keeps this place busy. For a smoke shop in Winston-Salem that's open 24/7 with a drive-through and fair prices, Tobacco World has earned itself a loyal following. It's the kind of place locals rely on when nothing else is open.