Old West Cigar & Tobacco Co

Ask anyone in Colorado Springs where to find a proper brick-and-mortar cigar shop and Old West Cigar & Tobacco Co comes up fast. This is a real mom-and-pop spot, the kind of place cigar folks appreciate, with a deep selection of cigars and pipe tobacco that keeps regulars coming back. The lounge is a big part of the draw. People describe it as laid back and comfortable, a place where you can settle in, light up, and swap stories.

One group has turned it into a monthly tradition, meeting up to puff and talk, and they say the small member fee is well worth the experience. Mike, the owner (some know him as Michael), is the name you'll hear most. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll point you to him for recommendations. People call him a fountain of information with picking out something new or finding an old favorite.

Georgie gets good marks too for being helpful on the floor. The team knows their stock and knows how to steer you right, whether you're after high-end cigars or something to fill a pipe. The selection leans toward quality, and the prices reflect that. A few longtime regulars have noticed the range isn't always as broad as it once was, and more than one person has pointed the finger at Colorado's cigar taxes rather than the shop itself.

We've also heard the odd grumble about a less-than-warm welcome on a slow day, but that runs against the grain of what most people say, which is that the customer service here is among the best around. For a true B&M cigar shop in Colorado Springs with a knowledgeable owner, a solid humidor, and a lounge worth lingering in, Old West earns its strong local reputation. Stop in, say hi to Mike, and see what he recommends.