Yaxel Cigars Inc

Yaxel Cigars Inc has earned a strong reputation among cigar folks in Coral Gables, and it's easy to see why once you step inside. This is a quaint, family-run cigar shop with a warm, welcoming feel, and the word around town is that the service here is the real draw. The staff take time to walk you through the selection and help you land on the right smoke, whether you know exactly what you came for or want a suggestion.

One regular put it simply: he came in looking for Arturo Fuente and walked out happy with a four-pack of Perdomo's instead. The selection of cigars is what keeps people talking. Locals will tell you the inventory runs deep and includes plenty of high-quality, hard-to-find options, so it's the kind of place where you can browse a while and turn up something you didn't expect.

Prices are fair, and people who shop here appreciate that you get honest advice without any pressure. The shop itself is clean and well organized, which makes hunting through the humidor a pleasure rather than a chore. Part of the charm is that you can settle in for a smoke and a cup of Cuban coffee, giving the place a relaxed, neighborly atmosphere that a lot of shops just don't have.

Ask anyone who shops here and you'll hear the same thing over and over: friendly service, quality products, and a family feel that keeps them coming back. As one longtime shopper said, "I'm always going to come here, I'm never going to change it." We've heard the occasional grumble about a mail order that didn't go smoothly, but that's the exception. For most people who walk through the door, Yaxel Cigars Inc is one of the best-regarded cigar shops in the area, and worth a stop if you're after cigars and smoking accessories in Coral Gables.