Buckhead Cigar

Buckhead Cigar is a little tucked away, and that is part of the charm. You will find it inside Dantanna's, and if you are new to the spot, the trick is to walk in the front door, ask the hostess, and she will point you back and to the left toward the lounge. It is not a big, flashy place, and locals will tell you that is exactly why they love it: small, laid back, and out of the way, the kind of cigar lounge you settle into rather than rush through.

The selection is what keeps regulars loyal. There is a walk-in humidor with a solid lineup of premium and super premium cigars, and people who know their leaf point to the Davidoff stock, both cigarillos and full sticks, along with hand rolled and machine rolled options. Cigarettes are here too. Ask anyone who has been coming for years and they will tell you the range holds its own against any shop in the metro area. One longtime regular put it plainly: after years around Atlanta cigar shops, this one has kept a consistent lead.

The people make the difference here. Names come up again and again, Mike, Borum, and Roland among them, and folks describe them as knowledgeable and generous with their time. They will ask what you are after, walk you around, and steer you to something good. Nikki has a reputation for a warm welcome at the door, and the wait staff from Dantannas keep things running smoothly. You can catch a game, listen to some music, sit on the patio when the weather is right, and enjoy good conversation over a smoke.

The word around Atlanta is that this is one of the better cigar spots in Buckhead, well regarded by the brotherhood and sisterhood of the leaf. They keep late hours too, so it works for an after-dinner stop. If you want a relaxed cigar lounge in Buckhead that treats you well and knows its inventory, this one earns its regulars.