La Casa Plymouth

La Casa Plymouth has earned a strong reputation among cigar folks in Plymouth, Michigan, and it's easy to see why once you walk through the door. The humidor is well stocked with a nice range of sticks, and the staff know how to point you in the right direction. If you're hunting for a gift and don't know where to start, ask anyone who shops here and they'll tell you the crew will happily walk you through the selection until you land on something the recipient will love. Christina, in particular, has a knack for a good recommendation, if you're a regular or venturing in for the first time.

What sets the tone here is the lounge. This is more lounge-style seating than the usual bar setup, which makes it a comfortable spot to relax with a cigar, hold a meeting, or get a little work done. Locals will tell you there's a coffee lounge in the mix too, and folks rave about pairing an iced coffee with a good smoke. When the weather's right, there's outdoor seating out front so you can enjoy your stogie and watch Plymouth go by.

Upstairs sits a private member lounge with multiple rooms, a conference room, kitchen area and a genuinely welcoming group of regulars. Beyond cigars, the word around Plymouth is that they carry the largest selection of loose cut pipe tobacco anyone around here has seen in years, and people who've tried it swear by it. Pipe tobacco tins run a little thin, so keep that in mind, and a few visitors have said the atmosphere just isn't their particular scene, though most find it warm and easy. Prices are reasonable and in line with other spots.

As the custom goes here, you can bring your own, but buying a stick from the shop is the done thing when you settle into the lounge. Friendly service, a solid humidor and a comfortable place to sit make this one worth a stop.