JR J's Drive Thru Beer Wine & Smoke Shop

The thing regulars love most about JR J's Drive Thru Beer Wine & Smoke Shop is right there in the name: you never have to leave your car. On a lazy day or when the Columbus weather turns nasty, you pull up, get greeted with a smile, and you're on your way. Ask anyone who stops here and they'll tell you the service is what keeps them coming back, week after week. The shelves cover the basics you'd expect from a drive-through in this line: cigarettes (folks pick up their Marlboro here regularly), vapes, and smoking accessories, alongside beer and wine and everyday convenience items.

What really earns the loyalty, though, is how the crew treats regulars. We hear they'll remember your usual, double-check your order before you drive off, and if you ask for something they don't stock, they'll track it down and keep it on the shelf for you. One local mentioned requesting a specific drink and having it stocked within a couple of weeks, and it's been there ever since. This is a genuinely well-regarded spot, a solid local favorite with plenty of people singing its praises.

The word around the neighborhood is that the prices are fair and the service is fast and friendly. A few longtime folks still talk fondly about JR and his dad running the place. Now and then you'll hear the odd grumble about a price on a snack item, but that's the exception, not the rule. If you're new to the area or just want an easy stop where the people behind the counter actually know you, JR J's is an easy one to recommend.

Pull through, and the good guys there will take care of the rest.