The Cigar Merchant

The Cigar Merchant has become a real local favorite among cigar smokers in Johns Creek, and the reputation around town backs that up. This is a proper brick-and-mortar cigar shop with a comfortable smoking lounge where people settle in to enjoy a stick, play cards, work, or catch a game. Ask anyone who spends an afternoon here and they'll tell you the lounge is the heart of the place. There's usually a group of regulars around, and the word is they're happy to pull you into conversation.

The humidor covers a lot of ground. You'll find the big, familiar names alongside a rotating selection: A. Fuente, Padron, Ashton, Montecristo, Romeo Y Julieta, Oliva, Rocky Patel, Perdomo, My Father favorites like La Aroma de Cuba and Flor De Las Antillas, plus Drew Estate lines including Acid and Undercrown, AJ Fernandez, Alec Bradley, CAO, Camacho, La Flor Dominicana and more. Whether you're after an everyday smoke or something to sit with for a while, there's plenty to work through. The shop also stocks smoking accessories to round out a visit.

David, the owner, gets a lot of credit from folks here for knowing his inventory and steering newcomers in the right direction. We've heard from more than one person who walked in brand new to cigars, asked plenty of questions, and got patient, genuine help finding the right selection. That kind of guidance goes a long way when you're staring at a full humidor with no idea where to start.

Fair to say the atmosphere reads as a tight-knit spot with a loyal crowd, and a stranger walking in cold might feel like the newcomer for a minute. But give it a visit or two and most people find their footing quickly. Prices land right in line with other brick-and-mortar cigar shops in the area. For anyone looking for a cigar shop in Johns Creek with a real lounge and a knowledgeable owner, The Cigar Merchant is worth a stop.