2118 Cigars Del Prado

If you have not been inside 2118 Cigars Del Prado in Cape Coral, the outside won't prepare you for what's waiting. More than one local has admitted the storefront is deceiving, then walked in and found a calm, spacious lounge with plenty of comfortable seating and room to spread out. Ask anyone who spends an evening here and they'll tell you it's the kind of place you go to step away from the world for a while, and it rarely feels crowded once the evening rolls in. The cigar selection is what keeps people coming back.

Regulars call it diverse and top-tier, and the word around Cape Coral is that the prices on premium cigars run lower than the bigger name in town. Beer, wine, and seltzers are on hand at the bar, though we've heard the occasional wish for liquor too, more a passing comment than a complaint. There's a separate room with a TV for a little privacy, and indoor simulated golf if you want entertainment with your smoke. They carry vape products and smoking accessories as well, so it's a bit more than just a lounge.

The staff is a big part of the draw. Locals speak highly of Matt, a knowledgeable host and cigar aficionado who has walked more than a few first-timers through picking their very first cigar and helped seasoned smokers broaden their tastes. J has earned a following behind the bar too, and folks have had good words for Mark and the friendly service throughout. One regular put it plainly after coming for about a year: it's a really chill hangout spot.

The owners are known to actually listen when someone offers a suggestion. With close to a perfect reputation and a steady stream of people calling it one of the most underrated lounges in the area, 2118 Cigars Del Prado has quietly become a favorite spot to relax over a good cigar in Cape Coral.