I'm sitting in the shop right now and decided to write a review. I was the only one here for the first 2/3 of my sumatran toro 52x6, so I lit it up popped in my earbuds and listened to Conrad Herwigs album The Latin Side of Mingus. The cigar was smooth and delicious. The rollers were on the other side of the room rolling cigars. A few patrons were in and out and about 30 minutes into my cigar so more smokers joined me in the lounge. The smells and atmosphere was just so relaxing! read more

Bobalu Cigar Company - Earbuds & Sumatran toro - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great service and knowledge of cigars. I am a novice and they were quite helpful. I will def make another visit

Great business and great folks! Highly recommend the rolling class. Good selection of cigars that are all blended in house. No other brands.

Super helpful service, great selection of their own hand rolled cigars. Super convenient location close to the Domain. My Maduro Toro & Vintage 1991 Toro were fantastic! Highly recommended! read more

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I just received in the mail a box of hand-rolled cigars with a custom label that Jeff (the owner) created for me. I absolutely love the cigars, especially my own label! Jeff is a pleasure to work with and his prices are great and highly competitive. I look forward to many years of buying my cigars from Bobalu. read more

Bobalu Cigar Company - Outstanding cigars, nice even burn and my forever go-to cigar. - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Austin, Texas

Had a job interview with this shop. For my first visit, I was surprised to see actual cigar rollers on premise. This particular layout must work well for business. The manager and I visited for a bit. I'd come by for a smoke the next time I'm in town. read more

Bobalu Cigar Company - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Austin, Texas

Had an afternoon to kill and stopped in. They manufacture all the cigars here in house who knew). Cool, chill place and Bill helped me find a good cigar to fit my preference. Just the ticket. I'll be back. read more

I've purchased a number of times from Bobalu on line. They make a very good, affordable cigar in all shapes and sizes. My preference is the Robusto size and Bobalu hits all the right notes. The Customer Service is outstanding, unlike many online cigar outlets. Jeff will get back to you quickly if you have had issues with the product or just a technical question about handling, storing or selecting something from their inventory. Buy with confidence, this is a good place for your cigar needs. read more

Great cigar shop/lounge. Everything hand rolled right here. Comfortable lounge with great staff! Gonna become a regular here!!! read more

Bobalu Cigar Company - Great cigar shop/ lounge casual atmosphere and knowledgeable staff. - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Austin, Texas

So my brother turned me on to Bobalu cigars long before they came to their current location when they were downtown Austin. To say we like them would be an understatement, it hard not to get $1,000 or more a pop to make sure we don't run out, especially since I run long haul and don't ever get this way except when visiting family. Jeff and Marti and the crew have always done whatever they can to get me cigars when I was in the way home even during Covid and wherever in the world our travels take us. A special thanks and look forward to many more delicious Bobalu cigars! Special shout-out to Taylor who not only filed our order, but recognized my name when I pulled up my account. Your never a number at Bobalu! read more

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This is a very good cigar shop! Traveled to Texas for a wrestling event and had to stop by Bobalu's since I have been ordering for over the past year here. Very friendly service and advice! Great line of cigars you will not find anywhere but here! Thank you! You made my trip enjoyable and I found 2 new cigars in your collection that I will add to the cigar (Orange Vanilla) that drawn me to you! read more

Dry accommodating, great products!! I have been a customer for many months and have always had a great experience. read more

Love this place. Great customer service. Nice hand rolled cigars. Come for the weekends when the crew is here.

Definitely a hidden gem of the capital city. Nestled in a nondescript shopping center in a neighborhood that could be anywhere is Bobalu. This is NOT a corner humidor it is a legit tabacconist. Their stock is all house made. A hand rolled house made cigar! The selection is staggering. Maduro, Sumatra, Connecticut shade, cigarello to gigante. If you are a aficionado this is a place you need to find. There is a seating area if you want to imbibe right away. All the necessary accessories are available on site as well. To round it all out they also ship as well. read more

Bobalu is a great place to buy cigars. They have a good variety of cigars and sampler packs oh yes and the price is awesome

This is a great outfit. I wanted to get a special cigar for our local cigar club. Bobalu put together a custom label using our logo and packaged them in an attractive box with our logo on the top. The cigars were great and the pricing was more than competitive. If you are looking for a great hand rolled custom cigar, Bobalu is the place to go!! read more

Jeff recommended this cigar to me a couple of months ago (25th Aniversary Rosado) because of my interest in Pennsylvania broadleaf tobacco, which is part of the filler. The wrapper was seamless with no veins and uniform in color. The construction was great, the draw easy. The smoke was voluminous. Full flavor, medium body with some good complexity. It went out twice, but re-lit up easily without bitterness. I smoked this down to on thumb knuckle in length, which does not happen much with me. In other words, this was a very good cigar. read more

Want to be sworn at by rude employee Roxanne? This is where you should go. My family has been a long time fan of this business but my experience today with roller-skating Roxanne at the Burnet road location has put a terrible taste in my mouth for life. I told her repeatedly that the gift cards were not on sale on the website, she argued with me multiple times and told me she can not "SHIT OUT A GIFT CARD SHE DOESNT HAVE". The fact that she would be so rude and inconsiderate as to swear at a customer trying to spend money with their establishment is disgusting, shocking and appalling. I won't be returning to Babalu and will be warning EVERYONE I KNOW about this wretched and rude employee. Good luck to this business if that's how their employees are allowed to treat people. read more

Just ordered some more of the Annihilation Robusto from Bobalu. Been a while since I've had some and just got an email from Jeff this morning. Thanks for reminding me I'm out! This is not a cigar for the timid, but one of the best smokes I've ever had!! Rolled just right where the ash falls just before the last 2 inches where the flavor gets surreal...just pure pleasure from there! Try some today, but work yourself up to the big boy table. read more

Great folks and great smokes. They made me a box of cigars with my name on the label....very cool. I also hired them to roll cigars at my daughter's wedding.....a big hit. read more

Very unfriendly and poorly run, customer service is not their speciality and neither are the cigars. They advertise that they cut the middle men out, yet they charge just as much for a cigar as a named brand cigar. I have owned a cigar lounge, a store and a manufacturer, as well as imported cigars. I try hard never to bash the little guy or the big guy. I know how hard this business is, building a name and retaining customer, so I don't write this review with pleasure just hope that they improve the customer service and that what they charge for cigars are worth the cigar, over pricing and gouging is unacceptable. You can go to Habana House or the new Monticristo lounge on 360 and you can get a better cigar for a better price and much better customer service. As I mentioned before this is a difficult review for me to make just because I understand this business and respect the art of the cigar, but the way they treated me in this store was horrendous and left a bad taste in my mouth, although that could have been the poorly blended cigar. read more

I go for the expresso and it is the best I have personally found in Austin! My experience with the employees had always been exceptional, the owner is in the store on Burnet often, and I love my experience when I step in the downtown store. Contrary to other reviews, this man has always been polite, sweet, and helpful...he greets me with a handshake every time read more

Bobalu Cigar Company - Oh and they have cool Cuban music too! - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great shop. Not big on ambiance. Nice, handrolled, quality smokes. Good prices. It's a no frills room to sit and enjoy a smoke in the heart of North/Central Austin. You can watch the ladies hand roll in the back of the shop. You can buy a bottle of water to go with your smoke but not much more. Good sticks at good prices... read more

Nice selection of good cigars at reasonable prices but older gentleman (owner?) is not a nice guy. Will go somewhere else where my business is valued next time. Have always had much better experiences at the downtown location for what it is worth. read more

Great customer service and cigars. Expert cigar knowledge and cigar rollers! Jeff Lipton is a true aficionado!

Great cigars for a great price. Always consistent and the vip program is great. Order on line or in store

If you want a good quality cigar at a very affordable price this is the place to go in Austin.

This is hands down the best local cigar shop I have been to. The cigars at Bobalu are quality. They have just about every type you can think of, for both men and women. I have tried just about every cigar they have, except the flavored ones as those aren't my type. The prices are awesome and I would rather smoke a Bobalu than a national brand as the quality seems a little better as each one is HAND rolled! If you are an avid cigar smoker, definitely join the cigar club and save some serious money! read more

Been a fan of the Bobalu Toro(white) for 21+ years, a great stick. Although enjoyed many others Bobalus put out always back to the Toro. Great staff and store to hang and smoke. read more

Bobalu Cigar Company - The o Toro(white). - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Austin, Texas

Everything about this place rocks. Cigars are nicely wrapped and easy to smoke... nothing's harsh, even the full flavored cigars. Large variety of sizes, papers, shapes. The folks at Bobalu's are super nice, great lounge spot. A real treasure to Austin. read more

Well, the first few times I went in the customer service sucked! I kept going only because I fell in love with there cigars. After a while I guess the customer service got a little better... it's kind of hard to get recommendations from anyone. So if you have the time I suggest tying them all. Also, if you plan on buying cigar's from bobalu I would recommend the buyers club. $50 for the year and you get half off all single cigars. Trust me it comes in handy. Not a bad place just wish they would have a cigar lounge. read more

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I love Bobalu Cigars...on Sixth street. The cigars are great. The variable types of cigars and prices are fantastic. That being said, the new building leaves much to be desired. First off its hard to spot from the street. If I didn't know EXACTLY where the location was, I would drive right past it. Second, I think they need to block off the admin section. Showcase the cigar rolling, but the rest of that is a bit of an eyesore. Third, the lounge area feels like a diner. From the tables to the chairs, it just isn't comfortable. And finally, if they can steal the ambiance from the Sixth street location, it would definitely be a nice hangout. The Heroes and Legacies and the old Green River Restaurant cigar lounges are great examples of a relaxing place to smoke a ciger. read more

Got a variety pack for a family member's Christmas present and they were ecstatic :) Very friendly service, wonderful selection.

For the price, quality and convenience. If you join the club with a small annual fee, there is no question of the value. The staff is always helpful. I used to buy from Total Wine, but now everything is Bobalu. read more

Just stopped by with my boyfriend as he wanted a cigar. Not sure if the older "gentleman" is the owner but if so, too bad. He wasn't friendly at all & when my boyfriend asked what he would recommend he asked him if he even smoked cigars. Anyway, his attitude sucked. We're nice people so I can't stand when people act like that. Will not be back! read more

I am not sure who this "old guy, maybe owner" someone is referring too in their review. Jeff, the owner, is maybe in his 50's and super nice. He helped me design a box of custom label cigars. Jeff suggested a size and blend based on the "brand name" label, i fished out of my friends ash tray. The turn around was less than a week and the cedar box made it super classy. Very old world feel. Honest, They turned out perfect! I was excited to give these as a gift. My friend loved them, he said "they smoked even and tell a good story." He loved them so much he now orders from Bobalu on line. Super happy and proud to shop small. read more

I smoked your limited release Boxer for the first time tonight. The only thing I didn't like about it is when It was gone. My fingers got burnt a little bit because I didn't want to put it out when it got down to the nub. Great job!! read more

Just got my order. I got the Nicaraguan 6x60 Connecticuts and they're awesome! Super smooth and burn well. Been a fan of Bobalu for several years now. I'm in Houston but every time I need to go to Austin I definitely stop by. read more

Great ,fresh cigars..super good deals,great service,after gave them i try .by buying samplers.i seen all the great deals, I 've been buying cigars every month,Every cigar is so fresh ,that it brings out the taste,no matter what kind. Highly recommend...thanks guys read more

As a long time cigar smoker I am always suspicious of store brand cigars, naturally I was hesitant to believe Bobalu was any different. I read an article about Bobalu on the Austinot blog and decided to give it a go. WOW! I love this place! The cigars are great, it was one of my first stops when I moved to the Austin area recently. Well constructed, great draw, and lots of smoke with little to no burn issues has been my experience with 90% of their cigar lineup. Some of the flavor profiles are a little simple, but still good. My favorites though have a great range of flavor. My personal favorite is the orange label criollo, great stuff! Personally the outlet on Burnet Rd. is my favorite location. The staff there was super helpful and knowledgeable. Many of these cigars stand up to some of my favorite brand name cigars!! Keep it up Bobalu! read more