Up In Smoke #1

Up In Smoke #1 is one of those Tacoma shops that regulars get genuinely attached to. Ask around and you'll hear the same thing over and over: warm welcome, friendly faces, and a crew that takes the time to walk you through what they've got. Shannon gets a lot of love from people who've had her run around the store showing off the cool stuff, and Duke's name comes up again and again as someone who works hard and knows his stuff. The ladies who work here have a reputation for being easy to talk to and never making you feel rushed. For a small shop, they pack in plenty.

You'll find vapes and disposables, cigars, cigarettes, rolling papers, tobacco pipes, and the accessories to go with them. One person told us they popped in with a dead battery and walked out five minutes later with a new silicone 510, snacks in hand and back on the road. That quick, no-fuss service is part of what keeps folks coming back. Word around Tacoma is they'll even hand out cookies now and then, which tells you a bit about the vibe. The atmosphere is a big draw.

People describe it as a cool, welcoming little spot where you can browse without pressure. "My go to place, people here are amazing," is how one regular summed it up, and that sentiment shows up a lot. With a solid four-plus reputation across a good number of folks, it's clearly earned its standing in town. Now, locals are a little split on value. Some swear the prices here beat other shops down the street, pointing to vapes that cost less than what they'd pay elsewhere; a few others feel it runs on the higher side.

Worth deciding for yourself. Either way, for a friendly, well-stocked smoke shop in Tacoma, Up In Smoke #1 has a loyal following for good reason.