WAR Pony XPress

Ask anyone in Tacoma who runs their smokes on the way to work, and WAR Pony XPress comes up as a dependable stop. It's a tobacco shop with a drive-through, which is the whole point for a lot of folks who just want to pull up, grab their pack, and keep moving. The prices are a big part of the draw. Locals will tell you the lighters and cigarettes here run fair, and that's the kind of thing that keeps people coming back rather than shopping around.

The lineup covers the classics. You'll find cigarettes across the board, from American Spirit and Camel Crush Smooth Silver to Benson and Hedges, Capri, Eve, Kools, King Mountain and Largo. For chew and dip there's Copenhagen, Grizzly and Kodiak. They stock Good Times Sweet Woods, Native Vape, vapes, e-liquid and tobacco pipes too, so it works for more than one kind of smoker.

When you're not sure which vape to grab, the crew is happy to walk you through the options and tell you straight which flavors people like and which ones tend to last. The staff are a real reason regulars stick around. Ask for Carl if you want the full treatment, and there are a couple of guys who know their regulars well enough to have the usual ready before you even ask. One person who shops here mentioned how much they love the way the team makes their drink and how friendly the whole experience is.

We'll be honest, we've heard the odd grumble that the drive-through line can crawl at busy times and that service can vary depending on who's working, so a little patience helps on a slow afternoon. For a straightforward tobacco shop in Tacoma with drive-through convenience and solid prices, WAR Pony XPress has earned its steady following. It's the kind of spot you fold into your routine and keep going back to.