Havana Cigars

Havana Cigars has earned a reputation as one of the best-loved cigar spots in Atlanta, and the word around town is that it more than lives up to it. Walk through the door and you are likely to be greeted right away by two gentlemen happy to ask what you are after and steer you toward something you will enjoy. Regulars talk about the family feeling here, the easy conversation, and an atmosphere that people describe as cozy, calming, and genuinely welcoming.

The house cigars are what really get people talking. Locals will tell you the Havana maduro is complex and layered with real depth, and there is a Connecticut and a Habano in the lineup too. This is a shop built around small family labels and hand rolled boutique sticks rather than the big mass-market names, so if you are the type who likes to discover something new, you are in the right place. Ask about black-owned cigar companies and the staff will happily walk you through a few options. Buy a couple of sticks and there is a good chance you will be handed a cup of Cuban coffee to enjoy in the lounge, which people rave about, right down to the caramel waiting at the bottom of the cup.

Owner Rafa is known for holding court on everything from cigars to Cuban history, and Heather rounds out the warm hospitality. Even Marx the shop dog has his fans. Folks visiting from as far as New Jersey and Texas have made a point of saying they will be back every time they pass through Atlanta. One honest note we have heard: the boutique focus can mean prices run a little higher than some other spots, which comes with the territory when you are stocking small-batch labels. Bring your curiosity, settle in, and plan to stay a while.