Cigar Hut

Cigar Hut has become something of an institution on Fort Myers Beach, the kind of little cigar shop people make a point of stopping into every time they're in town. Sitting right in downtown FMB, it's small in footprint but packs an incredible amount in. Locals will tell you the walls are covered floor to ceiling, so much so that folks say they've never seen so many cigars crammed into one spot. For a store this size, the variety genuinely surprises people.

The owner, by most accounts, is the heart of the place. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll point you toward him for guidance, whether you know exactly what you want or need someone to steer you toward a smoke with a profile close to your usual. People have come in looking for coffee cigars, flavored ones for gifts, celebratory "it's a boy" smokes, or a solid Romeo y Julieta, and walked out happy. The help is real, and it's the kind of service that keeps regulars loyal.

One person even mentioned the staff took their trash on the way out, which is the sort of small touch you remember. There's a seating area outside where you can enjoy your pick right there, which adds to the easygoing, vacation-town feel. On value, most folks find the prices fair and in line with what you'd expect from a resort location, though we've heard the occasional grumble that a box or two runs higher than shopping around elsewhere. That's the tradeoff for a downtown beach spot, and the overwhelming word around Fort Myers Beach is that it's worth the stop.

If you're after a well-stocked cigar shop with knowledgeable help and all the usual suspects in stock, Cigar Hut has earned its reputation as a must-visit on the beach.