Cuban Crafters

If you have been buying cigars in Wellington for any length of time, Cuban Crafters is a name you already know. This is a proper cigar shop with a walk-in humidor and a relaxed lounge, and it has built a solid reputation across Palm Beach County over the years. One longtime patron has been sourcing his smokes here for close to a decade and says he has never had a bad one. The house cigars are what people talk about first.

Made in-house, they run smooth and flavorful, and more than a few folks around town will tell you they hold their own against premium names you'd pay a lot more for. Beyond their own line, the humidor is deep: Arturo Fuente, Padron, Montecristo, Ashton, Davidoff, My Father, Oliva, Rocky Patel, Perdomo, Romeo y Julieta, Cohiba, Drew Estate, La Flor Dominicana and plenty more, along with the smoking accessories to go with them. The word around Wellington is that the prices here are hard to beat. Ask anyone who has stopped in lately and Jonathan's name comes up.

Regulars point to him for friendly, no-pressure guidance and genuinely good recommendations, the kind that come from someone who actually knows and cares about cigars. There's a little tradition here too: many visitors get offered a cup of Cuban espresso, and people rave about it, calling it some of the sweetest, sharpest coffee they've tasted. The lounge has an easy, welcoming feel that makes it simple to sit back and enjoy the visit. We'll be honest, the shop has had a few off notes.

A couple of people have run into staff they found less than warm, and one regular was frustrated to find his favorite Connecticut blend running thin on the shelf. That said, the overwhelming sense from folks who shop here is a good one, and the experience most people describe, especially when Jonathan is around, is a warm and knowledgeable one. For cigar lovers in Wellington, Florida, it remains a genuine local favorite.