OBX Cigar Dudes

If you're on the Outer Banks and looking for a good cigar, OBX Cigar Dudes in Kill Devil Hills has quickly become one of the best-loved spots in the area. The word around town is that this is a newer shop, and folks have been raving about it since it opened. The humidor selection gets a lot of praise, with a well-organized range that runs from smooth, easy sticks for a first-timer to the kind of rare wrappers a seasoned aficionado will get excited about. If you're hunting for something you can't find back home, this is the place to look.

Ask anyone who shops here and Rocco's name comes up fast. He greets people the moment they step into the humidor, and regulars say he's as happy to invite you to sit and smoke with the guys as he is to help you make a pick. One woman shopping for her husband on a girls' trip said he walked her through the unique ones with patience even though she didn't know where to start. That kind of welcome is what people keep coming back for.

The lounge itself is crisp, clean, and comfortable, a front-porch feel rather than the stuffy old wood-paneled setup. They also offer a military discount, which locals appreciate, and the prices are known to be fair. One thing to know before you go: the shop sits at 1900 S Croatan Hwy, Suite B, and it can be a little tricky to find. Look for the Tap That Bar nearby, and be mindful of where you park since the spots fill up and there are towing signs to watch for.

It's worth the short walk. There's a regular cigar night crowd that gathers, and people describe the atmosphere as genuinely friendly, the kind of place where you show up a stranger and leave having smoked with twenty new faces. For a cigar shop in Kill Devil Hills, this one has earned its reputation.