Thunderbird Cigar Store

Thunderbird Cigar Store is one of the most beloved cigar spots in the Tacoma, Washington area, and folks here don't hold back when they talk about it. The word around town is that this is more than a shop, it's a full cigar lounge, restaurant, and bar rolled into one. The store itself is huge and well stocked, with a wide variety of cigars, a solid range of pipe tobacco, tobacco pipes, and cigar accessories. Because the location sits on Native land, everything comes tax free, and regulars mention that the deals on cigars here are some of the best they've come across. Ask anyone who shops here and the first thing they'll bring up is the staff.

People rave about how friendly and genuinely knowledgeable the team is, from the owner on down. These are true experts who know their inventory and take the time to talk you through it, and more than a few first-timers have been given a full tour of the place. One longtime regular put it simply: from the owner down, people here care about your experience and treat you with respect. The lounge is where Thunderbird really shines. Picture big leather chairs, medium lighting, a relaxed atmosphere, and a sliding door that connects the smoking room to the shop.

There's indoor and outdoor seating, a patio that locals love come summer, and big screens for catching a game. The full bar and restaurant are a real draw too. People happily order food right to their chair, and the kitchen has earned its own following. If you want a tip, regulars swear by the cheese curds with a side of caramel sauce. The lounge and bar keep late hours, staying open until 2 a.m.

On Friday and Saturday nights, which makes it a popular pick for date nights and evenings out with friends. People drive from well outside Tacoma to get here, and once you've been, it's easy to see why they keep coming back.