Low Ball Louie's

Low Ball Louie's has been a fixture for Apopka cigar lovers since 2007, and the word around town is that this is one of the most well-liked spots in the area to pick up a good smoke and stay a while. Walk in and you'll find a walk-in humidor that regulars swear by, stocked deep with everything from familiar favorites to some genuinely hard-to-find items. Whether you know your way around a cigar or you're just starting out, folks say the selection covers all of it. The real draw here is that you can settle in and enjoy what you buy.

There's a cigar room with about six big comfortable chairs, and locals treat it like a second living room, plenty of good conversation, a coffee machine going, and soft drinks and bottled water on hand. People talk about coming in on a break just to relax with a cigar and coffee. Ask anyone who shops here about Paul and they'll tell you he knows his stuff, always friendly and happy to steer you toward the right cigar. We've heard the same about Bart, who took the time to walk one first-timer through the humidor while they shopped for a Christmas gift.

Beyond cigars, the shelves carry rolling papers, tobacco pipes, cigarettes, loose tobacco, hookah tobacco and accessories, plus lighters, cases, and ashtrays. Regulars keep an eye out for the monthly specials, and the general feeling is that the prices are fair and the value is hard to beat. One longtime shopper summed up the vibe simply, saying it had become their new spot after being made to feel genuinely welcome. Locals are a little split on the service now and then, but the overwhelming word on Low Ball Louie's is a warm, knowledgeable crew and a great place to shop and smoke.

If you're looking for a cigar shop in Apopka, Florida with a real community feel, this one's worth the trip.