Don Cruz Cigars

If you want to understand why Don Cruz Cigars has earned such a strong reputation around Hollywood, spend ten minutes talking to Mr. Cruz himself. Ask anyone who shops here and the conversation always comes back to him. He knows his cigars inside and out, and he takes the time to guide you based on your palate and the cigars you've enjoyed before. One regular came in not knowing much at all, wanting a box to celebrate a new baby, and left with exactly the right pick after Cruz talked him through the occasion.

That kind of honest, no-pressure advice is why people trust him. This is a smaller shop, and folks around town mean that as a compliment. The cigars are kept in a proper humidified room, so what you buy is in great shape, and the selection is well chosen rather than overwhelming. Regulars keep coming back for the prices too. More than one longtime customer will tell you these are among the best cigar prices in South Florida, from Dade up through Broward and West Palm.

The atmosphere is relaxed and genuinely welcoming, if you're a seasoned aficionado or someone stopping in for a gift. There's a comfortable seating area with a few couches where you can sit and enjoy a smoke, plus coffee from Koffee Kult, cappuccino, espresso, bottled water and teas. People who shop here swear by the coffee. Along with the cigars you'll find smoking accessories, and there's usually good conversation to be had, sometimes with Jack around too. One out-of-towner put it best after a vacation stop: the cigars were humidified perfectly, the prices were fantastic, and he wished he lived close enough to come in every day.

That's the feeling this place leaves people with. As a cigar shop in Hollywood, Florida, Don Cruz Cigars is a real local favorite and an easy recommendation for anyone passing through or looking for a spot to call their own.