Smoke & Mart

Smoke & Mart in Tacoma is one of those places that does double duty, part smoke shop and part convenience store, and locals will tell you it pulls both off well. Walk in and you'll find vapes and disposable vapes, glass pipes and water pipes for every kind of smoker, a whole wall of torches, cigarette cases, rolling tobacco, cigarettes, rolling papers, plus hookah and shisha. The word around Tacoma is that the selection runs deep for a shop this size, and people are always a little surprised at just how much they cram in. On the convenience side you've got the usual gas station staples, snacks, drinks, and lotto, and they accept EBT too.

The family that runs this place is a big part of why folks keep coming back. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll mention how friendly and genuinely helpful the staff are. One regular came in wanting a specific five-pack of banana Backwoods and the team ordered a whole box just because he asked, which tells you something about how far they'll go. Another put it plainly, calling it the best smoke shop they'd ever been to and pointing straight at the customer service.

People appreciate that the crew stays upbeat but chill, never pushy. Prices are a real draw here. We've heard folks rave about good deals on butane and smoking supplies, and the cigarettes run cheaper than a lot of spots around town. If you're weighing where to stock up in Tacoma, this is a strong pick.

One heads-up: a few people have grumbled about the shop closing a touch early, so if you're cutting it close at the end of the night, give yourself a little cushion. Beyond that, this is a well-regarded neighborhood smoke shop with a loyal local following and staff who make it easy to keep coming back.