Having just arrived off an overnight flight from the New York, I needed to buy a gas torch lighter for my cigars, since they are not allowed on airplanes. I also wanted a couple of European regional cigars, and in addition, whenever I visit a pipe or cigar shop in my travels I like to find a tin of local pipe tobacco to share with members of my pipe club back home.
So it was that I met Gérard at this shop back in late May of 2018, and I had an excellent experience. He suggested a tin of Vauen Bavarian Blend No. 3, which I am thoroughly enjoying. I'm a cigar smoker primarily, and he knew cigars exceptionally well also. Speaking as a long-time cigar enthusiast and international traveler, this is what a good tobacconist shop looks like!
This was my third visit to Tabak Sommer and it won't be my last. The tram stops right at the door and the selection is excellent. You won't be disappointed, but do make sure you bring cash. Credit cards are not accepted, and there are no cash machines nearby, as a previous reviewer noted. If they'd had an ATM on premises I would have bought much more than I did. read more