Cuban Paradise Cigar & Cafe, St Pete

Tio Gato · 02-15-2016, 04:43 AM

I bought about a dozen or so there. It's a cool place to visit. First impression was they were not bad, not great. After a couple years of resting the maduros were very good. However, even at the sale price, I wouldn't buy any again.

If you're looking for something made in FL take a look at the El Original rolled in Key Largo.http://www.islandsmokeshop.com

Throb · 02-15-2016, 06:31 PM

I think their cigars are above average for a Mom and Pop store. The owners are great people and next door to the shop is Mad Pub, a 60 tap beer house with full liquor and fun bartenders. I should know as my GF worked there up until a 2 months ago. (She left for school reasons).

Yaite is the owner and I still stop in every now and then. She is wonderful and the bartenders, Carmen and Maria are fun, friendly and energetic. The bar is very cigar friendly too. Lots of TVs for the Sports fan. Indoor and outdoor seating

If you are on Madeira Beach, its worth the stop for a beer and a smoke. Karaoke on Tues Nights (done by Muffy so its called Muffyoke) and there are some really good singers. They close the cigar shop at 10 pm but the bar stays open till Midnight Sun-Wed and 1 on Thurs-Sat. They charge a bit more than other bars on the beach, but it keeps the rift-raft out.

But back to the cigars...They have 2 rollers on site and they make a very well constructed cigar. Typically smooth draw. They get artistic with "barber pole" wrappers and they even have a few candela wrappers.

Over all very cool place. If anyone is going, let me know...I might just join you

JJKJR · 02-16-2016, 08:23 AM

I've smoked several cigars from thier place. In my opinion the Barber Pole Double Wrapper Cigars they hand roll are excellent. I also agree that the Mad Pub next door is a great way to have a beer and enjoy a smoke. Not too far Maderia Beach Ybor City, Tampa. Many great cigar places there. One of my favorites is a place called King Corona who sells a stick called Nicaraguan Suenos.

shark · 02-17-2016, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tio Gato

I bought about a dozen or so there. It's a cool place to visit. First impression was they were not bad, not great. After a couple years of resting the maduros were very good. However, even at the sale price, I wouldn't buy any again.

If you're looking for something made in FL take a look at the El Original rolled in Key Largo.http://www.islandsmokeshop.com

+1 on the El Original. Those are really good.

02-15-2016, 04:43 AM	#1
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,079 Trading: (11)	Re: Cuban Paradise Cigar & Cafe, St Pete I bought about a dozen or so there. It's a cool place to visit. First impression was they were not bad, not great. After a couple years of resting the maduros were very good. However, even at the sale price, I wouldn't buy any again. If you're looking for something made in FL take a look at the El Original rolled in Key Largo.http://www.islandsmokeshop.com __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

02-15-2016, 06:31 PM	#2
Throb Out of the Ocean! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Largo, FL Posts: 68 Trading: (0)	Re: Cuban Paradise Cigar & Cafe, St Pete I think their cigars are above average for a Mom and Pop store. The owners are great people and next door to the shop is Mad Pub, a 60 tap beer house with full liquor and fun bartenders. I should know as my GF worked there up until a 2 months ago. (She left for school reasons). Yaite is the owner and I still stop in every now and then. She is wonderful and the bartenders, Carmen and Maria are fun, friendly and energetic. The bar is very cigar friendly too. Lots of TVs for the Sports fan. Indoor and outdoor seating If you are on Madeira Beach, its worth the stop for a beer and a smoke. Karaoke on Tues Nights (done by Muffy so its called Muffyoke) and there are some really good singers. They close the cigar shop at 10 pm but the bar stays open till Midnight Sun-Wed and 1 on Thurs-Sat. They charge a bit more than other bars on the beach, but it keeps the rift-raft out. But back to the cigars...They have 2 rollers on site and they make a very well constructed cigar. Typically smooth draw. They get artistic with "barber pole" wrappers and they even have a few candela wrappers. Over all very cool place. If anyone is going, let me know...I might just join you

02-16-2016, 08:23 AM	#3
JJKJR Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Joe Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 60 Trading: (0)	Re: Cuban Paradise Cigar & Cafe, St Pete I've smoked several cigars from thier place. In my opinion the Barber Pole Double Wrapper Cigars they hand roll are excellent. I also agree that the Mad Pub next door is a great way to have a beer and enjoy a smoke. Not too far Maderia Beach Ybor City, Tampa. Many great cigar places there. One of my favorites is a place called King Corona who sells a stick called Nicaraguan Suenos.