Tobacco Rose Cigars

If you smoke cigars in Ann Arbor, Tobacco Rose Cigars is the name locals hand you first. Word around town is simple: there aren't many cigar shops in the area, and this is the best of them. That reputation is well earned, and people who shop here keep coming back for the quality, the selection, and a lounge that folks genuinely love. The heart of the place is a large walk-in humidor stocked with a wide range of fine cigars, from everyday smokes to limited and hard-to-find sticks that turn up more often than you'd expect.

One regular makes an 80-mile trek a couple times a year just to pick up his JC Newman American Double Robusto, which tells you something about what they keep on hand. They also carry pipe tobacco for those with a more refined palate, along with rolling papers and the accessories a cigar smoker needs, from cutters to humidors. If you're shopping for an event, they'll set you up with a box. The lounge is what people talk about most.

There's tabletop seating up front and a comfortable spot in the back with well-worn chairs, sofas, and TVs for catching the game. Ask anyone who's stopped in and they'll tell you they found ninety minutes to relax among friendly people who love cigars as much as they do. You can bring your own drinks, too. The staff are knowledgeable and easy to talk to, and being close to the University means good conversation is never far off.

A couple of things worth a mention: the pipe tobacco selection runs a little light, and stock can thin out during the slow, cold months. A few locals have found prices a touch high. Even so, the consensus in Ann Arbor is clear, and the quality keeps folks coming through the door. If you're looking for a cigar shop in Ann Arbor with a real lounge, this is the one.