The Cigars Store lounge

The Cigars Store lounge is exactly the kind of cigar spot people in Virginia Gardens end up calling their second home. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll point you to the selection first, a genuinely wide variety of cigars at prices that stay reasonable, plus the smoking accessories to go with them. It's earned a near-perfect reputation around here, one of the highest-regarded cigar shops in the area, and once folks find it, we hear they tend not to shop anywhere else.

The atmosphere is what keeps regulars coming back. This is a lounge as much as a store, a chill, cozy place where you can sit down and enjoy a cigar, catch the game, and watch some seriously spirited domino games play out. One regular put it simply: this is his second home, and it recently got a little makeover that left it nice and comfortable.

With food within walking distance, pretty much next door, it's easy to settle in for a while. The people make the difference too. Mari gets named again and again for being welcoming and accommodating, and the whole team knows their cigars and can steer you toward the right pick.

Locals speak highly of the owners as friendly, good people who make you feel at home. As one person put it, this is one of the best places in the Miami area to buy a good cigar. If you're looking for a cigar shop in Virginia Gardens with real selection and a lounge worth lingering in, this one comes strongly recommended.