Abbies Cigars

Abbie's Cigars has earned a reputation as one of the finest cigar shops around Knightdale, North Carolina, and once you step inside you understand why. Ask anyone who has spent an afternoon here and the first name you'll hear is Mr. Turner, the owner, who folks around town simply call Mr. T.

He has a gift for making everyone feel welcome, if you're a longtime aficionado or someone who just stumbled in off the road. People who shop here talk about how he takes the time to educate them, suggesting the right cigar for the occasion, pairing sticks with whiskeys, and even sharing tips on keeping your cigars fresh without spending a fortune. The walk-in humidor is the heart of the place. Locals will tell you the selection runs deep and the quality is consistent, with premium names like Montecristo, Perdomo, Southern Draw, Rocky Patel, Oliva, Alec Bradley, AJ Fernandez, Fuente Fuente, Espinosa, and Cohiba lining the shelves.

You'll also find unique brands here that are hard to track down anywhere else nearby. Beyond cigars, they carry beautiful handmade tobacco pipes and fresh local pipe tobacco, with blends from Lane, Sutliff, Mac Baren, and Dunhill, plus that "cherry cherry" pipe tobacco that has become a favorite for more than a few regulars. The lounge is where this shop really comes into its own. We've heard it described as the most relaxing and classy cigar space folks have ever set foot in, well ventilated so the smoke gets gently pulled up and out, with leather chairs, TVs on the walls, and a community feel that keeps people lingering.

Some settle in with their laptop and a cigar for the afternoon; others come for the conversation. Prices are fair, and the owners genuinely treat patrons like family. One regular from out of town, driving through from Charlotte to the coast, called it the kind of stop worth making a habit of. If you're looking for a cigar shop in Knightdale that feels like a real community spot, this is the one people keep coming back to.