Market of Cigars

Right on the Ybor strip, Market of Cigars has quickly earned a name as one of the best cigar spots in Tampa, Florida. Locals will tell you this is more than a place to grab a smoke. Walk in and you find lush leather chairs, comfortable couches, mounted TVs, and plenty of room to spread out and relax. There is a coffee bar making fresh cups, a full liquor bar, cocktails, and bottled and tap beer. The atmosphere is cool and hip, and the word around Ybor City is that it's a destination folks come back to again and again.

The centerpiece is a beautiful glass humidor packed with a diverse range of brands and, from what we hear, a strong lineup of handmade and hand-rolled cigars for all palates. Regulars keep leaning toward those authentic hand rolls, and people who shop here say they're delicious and fairly priced. Ask anyone who spends time here and the owner, Yordany, comes up fast. One visitor put it plainly: he wasn't just nice, he was welcoming and helpful, and steered her husband to the exact cigar he wanted. That kind of hospitality is what regulars swear by.

The servers get plenty of love too. Hannah is known for being right on target with whatever you need, and Brooke tends to keep an eye on everyone at the bar. If you drop in, tell Hannah the "library boys" sent you. We've heard the beer and cigar combo is a genuine bargain, and the whiskey selection pairs nicely with an evening in the leather chairs. A fair word: on a busy day service can get stretched thin, so patience helps when the crowd is thick, but that's the exception here.

For anyone spending a day on the strip and looking for a comfortable cigar lounge in Ybor, Market of Cigars is worth a stop. No outdoor patio, but with the seating, the drinks, and the humidor inside, most folks are happy to stay put a while.