Went on a motorcycle trip with many friends back in fall of 2024 and it was an absolute cozy and…read morewonderful destination! Felt so welcome and the service and drinks were excellent! I didn't get a chance to have any food sadly but I know I shall be returning someday soon!

Great spot. Excellent selection. Friendly owner.. nice environment for smokers and non-smokers. Ask…read moreabout live music and special events

This gem in Waukegan is worth the trip. I found myself in the area and looking for a place for…read morecigars. If you were passing by, you couldn't tell from the street that a spacious cigar bar was inside! Upon entry, I was immediately awed by the layout. It's got seating for a good 40-50 ppl (in comfy leather couches) with enough room to house many times that if ppl are standing. The humidor had good options; not the biggest in IL but I liked they offered all the big names, along with their own house blend. Speaking of the house blend - there's literally a lady in the lounge sitting at a roller's table! The sticks were priced reasonably, and you're allowed to sit in the lounge for free with any stick purchase. If you bring something in from the outside, I think the cutting fee is $20. I also believe it's BYOB (but can't confirm because I didn't see anyone with booze.) The one drag is they close early; 7pm most days but open until 10pm on Wednesdays as they have a live band. If you're in that neck of the woods, I highly recommend this establishment.

A Cuban Experience is a fine place to spend some quality time with friends, a smooth cigar, a drink…read more- byob or get a soda for $1, watch a game, bring some reading, or just chill. Easy to find. Good selection and prices. Very friendly service. Comfy chairs and setting. Music on Wed nights. Check their site for hours - since the owners will shake things up to match demand/season. Close to good restaurants to get your protein fix before or after.

Great service & selection. Always super friendly and helpful. Great shop. Omar takes care of his…read morecustomer. No point going anywhere else.

I enjoy coming into this establishment. The employees are always inviting and easy to talk to. I am…read morealways treated at the door and offered help/recommendations when needed. Prices and selection options are good and they have a rewards program if you plan to be a reoccurring customer.

I am a new cigar smoke, walked into their shop and was treated like I had been a customer for…read moreyears. They answered all my questions and spent a solid 20 min with me. I do not live in the neighborhood, but will drive the extra 20 min to get there

Great place to grab gifts for my cigar smoking friends! Always a fun and educational time when we…read moreattend events!

This cigar bar is an excellent addition to the West Loop, and is owned by the same person who…read morecontrols Biggs. The lounge has three floors; the first has their humidor (which is decently stocked) and seating for those who aren't members and don't want to go upstairs. All you gotta do is buy a stick and you're set. The 2nd floor has seating for members or daypassers + their outdoor space. 3rd floor has the pool table and A free chairs. A pass to venture upstairs is $50 and worth it if you want an intimate setting. I'm a fan of this place. The ventilation is good, the lounge is aesthetically pleasing, and there's plenty of bathrooms. Anytime I'm in the West Loop and need a cigar, I'll head to Cut

The lounge is small but sleek! The worker there dresses sharp! He takes care of you in the…read morebeginning and leaves you alone which is how it should be!!

Best place in town for bourbon. The prices are great and so ambiance. There is great selection at…read morethe liquor store too.

Great place to have a smoke. Great vibes…read more TVs, patio, and comfy sofas to enjoy your stick.

First time here good selection, small humidor people and staff are very friendly. Great parking…read morenice neighborhood cigar lounge. I would recommend it to anyone.

Shakers was great, I stopped by for a cigar and really enjoyed my visit…read more The building itself has such a fascinating, albeit largely morbid history - from its time as a brothel, an Al Capone connection, and of course a modern tie-in to serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer (the owner allegedly saved the stool Dahmer used to sit on), this place does NOT have a bright past. Fast forward to today, and the dreadful history didn't bring down my experience. They have an okay cigar collection near the host stand, and a great space to smoke/relax. There's a range of seating, from an outdoor patio, to tables near the front windows, to a bar, to more dimly lit seating toward the back...and a rooftop to boot. Lots of options! Their drink menu seemed extensive, lots of spirits and beer/wine available. Pricey, but I guess that's part of being a cigar bar, especially one that's also storied institution. Service was excellent, great staff that were friendly and very helpful. If you like cigars and don't mind a smaller selection, this place is an excellent option for a low key place to smoke and unwind.

Amazing ambiance and Marcus made the best dirty martini & WI old fashioned my husband and I have…read moreever tried. 10/10 recommended if you're looking for a cool place with good drinks. They also do ghost tours.

Came here for the first time and a proud club member greeted us and told us how it works here. They…read moreare quite welcoming. Club members area upstairs. No alcohol, only serve water and coffee. My husband says they have a decent selection of cigars. People come here to work, when we walked in everyone was on their laptops. Right next to the train tracks, there's a television with sports on and it's very quiet here.

Shout out to my wife Davis Viv - She always makes sure no matter where we go, I can have a stick!…read moreShe's so bored right now, but it means more than she knows!! Chicago isn't one of my "top" cities for cigars, BUT, this spot has one of the better non-member areas I have seen. Like the rest, don't expect to have a good bourbon with your stick, and be prepared for the 45% tobacco tax! Nothing like a good ol Gatorade with your $39 cigar... it's not their fault just be mentally prepared! They have a decent selection, lots of Arturo Fuente, which I don't really buy anymore but very good sticks! The stick: 7/10 - Medium to full body - Started off super bitter, mid smoke needed a touch-up - Gets pretty simple towards the end - Lots of layers - I tasted pepper, coffee, dark chocolate, spice, and wood. -- at The Clayton Cigars.osbmakd

Lake Country Cigars is my by far cigar shop to go to. We'll worth the drive. The owner and…read moreemployees are the bomb!!

I called this business ahead of time because I know very little about cigars and was looking to buy…read moresome really nice cigars as gifts for friends. I spoke with an employee named Josh and asked a few simple questions about their inventory and what the most expensive cigars they carried were. When I asked if they had anything over $100, Josh responded with, "I can charge you however much you want," and then told me that if anyone pays over $100 for a cigar, they're getting ripped off. I clarified that I hadn't bought anything yet and was simply asking questions because I was unfamiliar with cigars and wanted to get something high-end as a gift. I told him I'd stop by later that afternoon, and when I arrived, I was greeted and went into the humidor to browse. While I was looking around, I overheard Josh at the desk laughing about our phone conversation and mocking me to his friends, saying I got ripped off and making fun of the questions I had asked. As someone who was genuinely trying to learn and was fully prepared to spend good money on gifts, being publicly mocked for asking beginner questions was honestly shocking and extremely unprofessional. I came in with good intentions and an open wallet, but after that experience, I decided to take my business elsewhere.