King Corona Cigars Bar And Cafe

Set in Ybor City since 1998, King Corona Cigars Bar And Cafe has become one of the true staples of Tampa's historic cigar district. The word around Ybor is that this is where you come for the real thing: an old-school, unpretentious social hub where you can sit out on the sidewalk with a cigar, a coffee, and an old fashioned, and watch the afternoon go by. Ask anyone who spends time here and they'll tell you it captures the heart of the neighborhood better than most. The humidor is what pulls people in first.

Locals talk about the massive selection, including hand-rolled cigars both local and from Nicaragua, alongside names like Arturo Fuente, JC Newman, Plasencia, Foundation, and their own La Flor de Dulzura. Regulars swear by the house cigars, which folks say deliver real quality at a fair price. Pair that with a serious whiskey and cocktail list plus excellent coffee, and you can see why people settle in for hours. The staff is a big part of the draw.

We've heard the gentleman in the humidor described as a true expert, and Bella in particular has a reputation for knowing every cigar cold, what makes it special, and how to steer you right. Give her a name and what you didn't like about it and she'll come back with five spot-on picks. Mike, Jon, Liberty, Madi, Kaylor, Alexia, and the rest of the team get named again and again for being friendly and genuinely helpful, and there's live music on the weekends to round out the evening. It's worth knowing that a few people have run into a stiffer side of the service, so opinions on that front aren't perfectly unanimous.

The overwhelming feeling among folks in Ybor is that King Corona is a must-visit, and more than one regular has left saying it's the only cigar bar they'll go to from now on.