Speed Cigar And Grocery

Speed Cigar And Grocery is one of those Renton spots that's tough to sum up in a sentence, and that's exactly why regulars love it. Part smoke shop, part convenience store, part little swap meet under one roof. As one local put it, "they got a little bit of everything," and that's no exaggeration. You'll find cigars, cigarettes, vapes and disposables, glass pipes and water pipes, rolling papers, and all the smoking accessories you'd expect, plus snacks, drinks, and enough odds and ends to keep you browsing.

The big news around town is the new walk-in cigar room, temperature controlled to keep everything fresh, with more cigars on the way. People who shop here rave about the hand-blown glass selection too, and the fact that you can grab a beverage, a snack, or even a last-minute gift while you're at it. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll tell you the prices are hard to beat, with more than a few folks calling these some of the cheapest smokes in Washington. The staff is a big part of the draw.

We've heard them described as welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely chatty, the kind of crew that knows the regulars by name and keeps good music playing while you look around. The Asian lady behind the counter has earned real loyalty, and there's a story or two floating around about her cutting people a break when they came up a little short. Locals are a little split on one member of the team, but the overwhelming word around Renton is that this is a friendly, well-stocked shop worth a stop. Open late, well kept, and stocked with far more than the average corner store, Speed Cigar And Grocery has built a solid, well-regarded name for itself in Renton.

If you haven't checked out that new cigar room yet, it's worth the trip.