Tuttle's Select Cigars & Tobaccos

Tuttle's Select Cigars & Tobaccos has been part of the Grand Rapids scene since 1994, and it has earned its reputation the honest way. This is one of the highest-rated cigar spots in the area, and once you find it, you understand why. Quick tip from the regulars: the entrance is a little hidden, tucked next to the liquor store, so head down the hallway to the left and you're there. The humidor is what keeps people coming back. It isn't cavernous, but it is well stocked and kept clean and organized, with a range that runs from good, affordable everyday sticks up to medium-high end without ever getting ridiculous.

Ask anyone who shops here and they'll tell you the prices are fair. There's plenty that's new to explore too, and if you're not sure where to start, the staff will happily walk you through the whole thing. People still talk about Tim helping them try new sticks, and a fellow named Nate gets credit for pointing newcomers in the right direction. One first-timer got steered toward a Tabernacle double corona and called it a perfect suggestion. If you're new to cigars, the word around Grand Rapids is you'll walk out knowing more than when you came in.

The lounge is the heart of the place. Big comfortable leather chairs, older gentlemen reading and smoking, and a casual, homey feel that makes it easy to settle in. There's free coffee, and water or Arnold Palmers for cheap. Cutters and lighters are on hand to use, so you can just sit down and relax with your smoke. Regulars are welcoming, and more than one traveler passing through has described feeling right at home.

We've heard the rare note about a quiet greeting on a busy day, but that's the exception at a shop known for its hospitality. If you enjoy cigars in Grand Rapids, this one is worth the trip to find.