Tobacco Cove

Tobacco Cove has been part of Jacksonville since 1972, and around here folks will tell you it's the second oldest tobacco shop in all of Florida. That kind of history shows the moment you walk in. This is an old school cigar shop in the best sense, the kind of place where you're welcome to settle in, light one up, and stay a while. There are domino tables if you feel like a game, and on Sundays regulars pull up a chair to smoke a cigar and catch the games.

Women are just as welcome as the men who trade stories at the counter, and even during a big event the room stays comfortable enough to hold a real conversation. The humidor may not be the largest in town, but ask anyone who shops here and they'll say it's stocked with some of the best cigars in the state, including the occasional rare find. They carry Aganorsa Leaf, and beyond cigars you'll find a solid selection of tobacco pipes, pipe tobacco, refillable lighters, and Lampe Berger products. One first-timer came in for a pipe tobacco recommendation, got exactly what the staff promised, and walked out a believer.

The people are a big part of why this place is so well loved. Tom Gringo, the owner, has a reputation for going out of his way to welcome everyone, if you're a longtime local or just passing through. His son Nick is growing into one of the most knowledgeable cigar hands in the area, and Tina knows the humidor inside and out and is always ready to help you make a decision. More than one person around town calls this their home away from home.

On price, the word around Jacksonville is simple: hard to beat, and plenty of people will insist they're the best in the state. Sitting close to a perfect five-star reputation across more than a hundred voices, Tobacco Cove is one of the highest-rated cigar shops in the area, and it earns every bit of that goodwill. Stop in and see for yourself.