Tyler W.
Yelp
I don't always right reviews, even for places I love. But, when I do I write them honestly. (It is clear why I was not chosen to write for the Dos XX guy).
This place certainly merits a writeup. My wife and I were staying on the island/peninsula? We were carless but rented BBikes and rode in one night as the nightlife in the beach area leaves a bit to be desired. I had just started smoking cigars the month prior to our vacation, so naturally I came armed with the knowledge from fellow yelpers this was a good place to hit up.
Short story: The other reviewers aren't blowing smoke (so sorry!, had to do it). This place is fantastic.
I left Hollywood wishing Austin Tx had something similar. Don't get me wrong I LOVE Austin, but we don't have a place that I've found or that my long time cigar smoker buddies frequent that has the laid back lounge atmosphere, friendly, not at all pushy, knowledgeable folks. The lounge/patio area outside is the key here, as most any place has a good shop to buy sticks. I've since found my "home shop," and of course there is a lounge, but it's not the same.
Being on my less than tenth all time cigar, the staff very graciously and gently guided me based on my rudimentary understanding of my own palette, and text messages from my dad. They helped push me towards a more medium-full Connecticut cigar than I would have never tried on my own, which I liked much better than most of the light stuff I've been trying, so big kudos for helping me discover my tastes.
Sitting outside with the locals, wife sipping coffee and wine, while I smoked away, was worth the cost and trip onto the mainland. All were friendly and enjoyable to hang around with. I wish we had more time to get up and spend a few nights hanging around to get into chatting with the folks and pretending to be part of the gang.
Bottom line, if you are in the area and a "real smoker" or a total newbie-ignorant guy like me (who choked while lighting up number two), go visit these guys. Wife even enjoyed it and was ready to go back.