SMOKE SHOP

SMOKE SHOP is one of those Miami cigar spots that regulars talk about with real affection, and once you step inside you understand why. The word downtown is that this is a family business run by Bill Singer, who folks also know as Billy, and he has been at it a long time. People who shop here swear by his knowledge. Ask anyone and they will tell you Bill can pick out a few beauties for you no matter what you are after, whether it is your first cigar or your five-hundredth.

One longtime regular, who has known Bill for over 30 years, calls it a first class operation, and that reputation holds up. The selection is the stuff of local legend. We have heard it described as the craziest selection in the city, cigars everywhere but never in disarray, and Bill knows exactly where to find everything. If you are an Opus fan, locals say you will turn up some hidden gems here.

Beyond cigars, the shop carries tobacco pipes across all the brands, plus vapes and smoking accessories, so there is range for pipe folks and cigar folks alike. Prices land on the fair side, and more than one person has mentioned Bill will steer you toward what actually suits you rather than the priciest box on the shelf. Part of the charm is the smoking lounge right in the shop. Grab a cigar, sit down, and you are likely to end up chatting with an interesting crowd from all walks of life.

Bill, who hails from Pittsburgh, is famously easy to talk to, and his salesmen Andrew and Mickey get warm mentions too. One honest note: the hours can be a little loose, so it is smart to call ahead before you make the trip. Beyond that, this is a genuine local favorite for cigars in Miami, and it treats every customer well no matter how much you buy.