Cigar State

Cigar State has quietly become one of the most beloved cigar shops in Pembroke Pines, and it doesn't take long to figure out why. The selection runs deep, with names like Arturo Fuente, Liga Privada, Tatuaje, Rocky Patel, Plasencia, Romeo y Julieta, San Cristobal, Undercrown, and Ramon Bueso lining the shelves, plus Xikar accessories for anyone who wants to round out their setup. People who shop here swear by the range, and more than a few say it's the best selection in South Florida. Ask anyone who shops here and the first name that comes up is Sammy, the owner.

Locals will tell you he's genuinely patient with newcomers, the kind of person who will walk someone who has never lit a cigar through the different types and help them find something that fits. One first-timer came in looking to build a gift and left having learned more about cigars than she expected, all without any pressure. That welcoming, take-your-time approach is a big part of the shop's reputation, if you're a seasoned smoker or picking out your very first stick. Then there are the prices, which come up again and again.

Regulars keep coming back because the shop doesn't play games with what they charge. As one person put it, if a cigar is priced a certain way, that's what you pay, sometimes even less. That honesty has earned Cigar State a loyal following, including folks who travel to the area a couple of times a year just to stock up here. Buying by the box with family is a common sight in the mornings.

The atmosphere earns its own praise too. There's a room next door where you can settle in and enjoy a cigar with cool jazz playing in the background, an experience regulars describe as lifted but still comfortable and easygoing. Warm, knowledgeable, and fairly priced, this is the kind of cigar shop in Pembroke Pines that people come back to and tell their friends about.