Favorite B&M?
 

Forgive me if there's already a thread about this, nothing came up in the search.

I thought it would be nice to see a thread where people give a little love back to their favorite B&M. It will serve as a nice reference for travelers that are in your area and maybe you'll find a new place in your home town or run into some fellow customers. I have no affiliations with any retailers, so this is purely fanservice.

My favorite place to pick up smokes in San Diego is Liberty Tobacco. They have the nicest selecction I've seen in town, with a lot of hard to find Illusione, Tatuaje and LFD cigars, and their staff is knowledgeable and friendly. There are always guys just hanging out on the couches in the lounge area and watching TV. They also have a fine selection of pipes and pipe tobacco. I was really stoked when I found a place this nice so close to home. I don't go in as much as I like, but there is always a great atmosphere when I do. If any of you are in the Clairemont/Kearny Mesa area and frequent this establishment, let me know and maybe we can herf there sometime.

So that's my story, now what's your favorite B&M? Show some love! :tu

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There are quite a few B&Ms here in the area (Hampton Roads Virginia). I find myself always excited to travel the hour or so to Emersons in Chesapeake, VA. They have a HUGE walk-in humi (always have what I'm looking for), experienced staff that isn't too pushy (except for the woman that works there...LOL!!), and have a nice lounge, selection of accessories (humis, lighters, cutters, pipes, books, etc). I truly believe this B&M has it all!!! I always head out on the highway with my "shopping list" and am excited to pull into the parking lot...to see what treasures await me. I always leave feeling like a kind in the candy store (although my wallet doesn't often agree).

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EMPIRE!!!!!!

:banger

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In Colorado Springs it has to be Peak Cigars and Pipes on 8th street. Not the biggest, just the best.

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Here in my area, we have The Party Source. They have outstanding prices and a great selection.

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Clayton, have you been to Cigar Grotto in Oceanside? They have a nice lounge, conduct off-site events like golf tourneys and dinners/socials and they support the troops big time.

That gorgeous creature you'll see when you go in is the owner/proprietess Dee Dee.

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Thanks for the recommendation. I'll have to check it out. I don't make it all the way up to North County very often, but it sounds like a field trip is in order! :D

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my favorite tobacconist has to be greens of leeds

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My Houston recommendations:

Spec's downtown- cheapest Padron ani's in Houston. priced at or near cost.
decent selection of other smokes but nothing special. It's a huge liquor store and I suspect they make next to no money on cigars so for many smokes, they sell them at damn near cost. If there is a mark-up, it can't be more than a few cents per stick.

Serious cigars- huge walk-in, tons of good smokes, knowledgeable staff, lots of promo events, probably the best all around store in Houston. also a great mail order place. check out their website. www.seriouscigars.com

The Briar Shoppe- cool store/sh!tty prices. average to boring selection of smokes but they also specialize in pipes and single malt scotches. Go for the scotch and other accesories. skip the overpriced cigars in their modest walk-in. I believe they are an official Fuente dealer so they get Opus/Anejos regularly, but better get in good with the management. I tried to pick up some Anejos once and they told me they got one box earlier in the week and sold it unopened to a regular... well good for him I guess :mad: I haven't been back.

Cigar Emporium- this is my neighborhood shop. not a huge walk-in but not a lot of BS cigars either, just the good stuff. the husband/wife owners are very knowledgeable and stock all the brands we drool over. Pepin, Tats, Cabaiguan, Riqueza, LFD, Padron, Casa Magna, Camacho. Prices are fair. lounge is nice too, with leather couches and a big TV.


There are a ton of places in Houston, these are just the ones I can honestly give my personal opinion on.

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Town and Country Cigars in Euless Tx. Their staff is excellent, selection is great and they have a lounge/bar in the back. They also host a slew of events to include live music most weekends. Their prices are mid to high but I dont normally go into a B&M because of their prices, and their selection and accomodations make up for that.

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If you're ever in Springfield, MO check out Just For Him, on Battlefield Rd. Great selection, friendly & knowledgeable staff, but most of all just a great place to hang out!

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The nearest B&M to me is about 55 miles away.

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Original Cigar in Denver is the one I frequent most. I know a lot of guys like Havana Manor, but they have a smaller humidor and Original is "cozier" in a way.

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In the Pittsburgh area when I have time Allegheny Smokeworks for sure. Great selection and great staff that is very knowledgeable in both cigars and pipes.

When visiting family in Maryland, the best B&M in the Baltimore Metro area has to be The Humidour in Timonium, MD. They have free food sometimes, good deals, great selection, and a lot of events.

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How 'bout a request?

Can anyone recommend a good B & M in Montreal?

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In the Birmingham, Alabama area I'm a big fan of Cigars & More on 280, heck the Cigars & More in Trussville is great too. As well as The Briary in Homewood. There are two others in the area, but I don't frequent them as often b/c I've gotten to know the guys at C&M and Briary so much better.

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In my area, by far, it is Tampa Humidor. I have a love/hate relationship with the place. I love it--my wallet hates it. Or should that be the other way around? :r

Huge walk in humi with internet pricing, great specials quite often, good events, big lounge area, no attitude. Highly recommended.
:tu

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I agree. If theres a better B&M in the country I wanna see it. Empire is

amazing. :ss

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I spend a lot of time between Cancun and Cayman and I would have to say my favorite B&M has to be the LCDH in Cayman. It is by no means the largest but they have a great variety and the owner is truly a legendary figure and the team working there has taught me so much about cigars.

Thanks to Mike for turning me on to them!

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In the Orlando area: Backroom Cigar Corporation in Celebration, FL

You can have your Corona Cigar Company, but I'll take Backroom any day. Smaller, more intimate, you can actually hear the TV and you can actually find a comfortable seat.

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Home town of Chico - Bidwell Cigar Co.:tu

When in Vacaville - Lil' Havana:tu

When in San Jose - West Coast Cigars!!!:tu

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Word! Empire Cigars (Formerly Capital City) in Raleigh is a great cigar shop.

I really enjoy Corona Cigars in Orlando when I am down there. Top notch!

:tu

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Tower Pipes and Cigars... the owner Mark is also on the board Norcalmark, he's a real fine p.o.s but it's okay. Place has the best selection. Mark is very knowledgeable about his stuff!

JK Mark is stand up guy. Happy birthday btw Mark!

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When I lived in San Diego I was a frequent customer at Liberty Tobacco,,,great cigar store. My all time favorite is back east in Florida at Sabor Havana in Palm Beach Gardens,,,the whole store is a humidor with cigars everywhere and great seating,,,espresso and drinks. This store has the best selection of Opus Cigars I ever saw and at sticker pricing.

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In Charlotte:
Outland Cigar
McCranies Also the smaller store in Cornelius.

Tinder Box's in NC and SC can stick it where the sun don't shine. Arrogant, a$$hole, paranoid owner.

In Hickory:
Pipes Ltd

In Asheville:
Pipes Ltd
Bruce's Pipe Shop

SC/Myrtle Beach Area:
Low Country Pipe & Cigar
Nick's

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Cigar King in Scottsdale...

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Sorry!!! I forgot Tower!!!

When is Sacramento stop at Tower Pipes and Cigars!!!

Happy Birthday Mark!!!:tu

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I will concur that Empire is a great B&M with respect to events, atmosphere and selection. For box purchases (that I don't buy online), I shop at Smoker's Palace in Wilson, NC. Many times, I can buy a box there (and pay the taxes) cheaper than buying online. They have a great selection (although not the same as Empire) and friendly staff.

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Cigar Alley in Merchantville , NJ . Recently renovated the lounge and it is beautiful . Friendly and knowledgeable staff . Plenty of cigar events . Friendly customers too . Not a huge place but real comfortable .

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Went to their herf dinner at Dante's in Barrington awhile back, seeemed like good peeps

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Forgot about Smoker's Palace. Great prices, Great prices, Great prices. Not really a sit down and smoke place but they have Great Prices. Did I mention the prices? They have Great Prices. :D

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I'll have to echo James and Bryan on Smoker's Palace. They have great prices. Lots of VSG's, 64's and 26's. Also had a chest of Liberty. I just picked up a couple of Tats for the same price one would have cost me at any other B&M around here.

Just wish I had more calls to Wilson...... Or not.

JR in Selma is a pretty good place too, depending on who is working :D

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My favorite for sheer size and comfort in my area is 2 Guys Smoke Shop.

For the best selection for all things Pete Johnson, I go to Twins Smoke Shop.

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My all time favorite is "The Humidor" in Redlands, Ca. Great selection, top notch staff, and the "regulars" are all good friends of mine. I love it there.
Scott

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My favorite, without question, is Leaf & Ale in Knoxville, TN. I think Mike posts on here sometimes. I travel for work, and this is my home when I am in E. TN. They have a great selection, and the staff is very welcoming. I joined their connoiseur's club, even though I live over 4 hours away. Great store.


Others I usually visit while traveling:
Old VA Tobacco Co, Richmond
Burns Tobacconists, Chattanooga

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I wish I could get out to Tennessee just once to visit with Mike. I've talked to him on the phone a few times, and have ordered from him frequently, and he is one great BOTL!
Scott

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In Boston, the best IMHO is L J Peretti. An old school place, the owners are *tight* with the Fuentes, and they have a phenomenal selection. You can't compare Massachusetts B&M prices with the online vendors because of the 25% excise tax, but when you want to find a cigar, Peretti will usually have it. The space is small and there isn't a smoking lounge, but there are a couple of chairs if you want to sit back and enjoy your purchase.

Next best is Gloucester Street Cigar. They've got a great selection, too. A couple of chairs, but no lounge.

CigarMasters has a big selection and a nice lounge, but the prices are extra high and there's a fair bit of attitude.

My favorite hangout is Churchill's Lounge, near Quincy Market. Selection is mediocre, but you can bring and smoke your own without any hassle, frowns, or lighting fee. It's a really comfortable place with a very friendly staff and great atmosphere. I try to get there a few times a week.

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When my travels take me north from Boston, I try to stop by Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem and Nashua, NH. Huge selection, with prices that are much better than in Boston because of the lower NH taxes. The staff is very knowledgeable, too.

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My favorite

San Diego, CA - Liberty Tobacco

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I'm fortunate that within a 20 minute drive of my house are a number of good B&M's, Some with humongous walk-in humidors, and large selections, including a couple of Churchill's, a chain called Smoker's Outlet with 10 different locations, and the home office of CigarFox.com, Cigar Factory Outlet. We even have a JR's store not far away.

But my favorite, when I'm in the mood to just sit and smoke a stick or two, it's ViBratto Premium Cigars, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. But the atmosphere just seems friendlier to me. I'm greeted as a friend, not a customer whenever I go in. There are monthly events, and there's a lot of regulars that stop in often. It's a great place to run into a friend and talk, watch the game, and relax. :tu

This is my alternate "man-cave" :D

:dance:

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Definetly have to agree with Charlie, Vibratto's has that "Cheers" type of feeling - more of a friend less of a customer.

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Well since no SoFla inmates have checked in, the primo spot for louging and herfing down here is Sabor Havana, in Palm Beach Gardens. Best staff (An inmate even works here!) and atmosphere around. I just visited a new B&M also tended to by an inmate in Island Smoke Shop in Key Largo (Madurofan behind the counter introduced himself!)

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Party Source - Bellevue, KY
The Wharf - Beavercreek OH
Woodland Cigar - Delaware OH
Two Brothers - Plano TX

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West Coast Cigars - San Jose, CA
http://www.westcoastcigars.net

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Good to see you, Matt! :tu

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Smoking Joe's when I go over the border to Buffalo

Tinderbox and the CIgar King when in Scottsdale