Alki Smoke Shop & Grocery

Sitting right on Alki Beach, this little corner shop fills a real gap for the neighborhood. Locals will tell you how nice it is to have a spot close by instead of trekking up the steep hill to California Ave every time they need a few basics. Alki Smoke Shop & Grocery keeps cigarettes and smoking accessories behind the counter, and rounds out the shelves with drinks, candy, snacks, and a bit of grocery too, including things like milk, butter, and even a little produce.

The vibe is cute and cozy, and people who stop in appreciate having a genuine corner store in this part of Seattle. Ask anyone who lives nearby and they'll say it's a welcome addition to the area. One regular was pleasantly surprised to find the prices lower than expected.

A fair heads-up from folks around Alki: the posted hours can be a moving target, so it's worth planning around the chance that it closes earlier than the schedule says. A few people have wished the pricing on the grocery side was more clearly marked. Still, for a quick grab of snacks, drinks, or smoking supplies without leaving the beach, this small shop earns steady repeat visits from the neighborhood.