Havana's Choice Cigars & Lounge

Since 2008, Havana's Choice Cigars & Lounge has been a fixture for cigar lovers in Brunswick, Ohio, and the word around town backs that up: this is one of the highest-rated cigar shops in the area, close to a perfect mark across a lot of happy visitors. Locals will tell you it's a genuinely welcoming spot, the kind of place where a first-timer and a seasoned connoisseur feel equally at home. The humidor is where this place earns its reputation. You'll find a deep selection with names like Arturo Fuente, Montecristo, My Father, Padron-caliber staples, Gurkha, Drew Estate, CAO, A.J.

Fernandez, Ashton, Alec Bradley, Asylum, Aganorsa Leaf, J.C. Newman, La Palina, and more, plus smaller-batch picks like Leaf By Oscar, Oscar Valladares, CLE, and Chief Stix. Regulars swear by the house blend maduros too. One visitor from Texas makes a point of loading up on them every time he's back seeing family in Brunswick.

They also carry smoking accessories and CBD and hemp products. The staff are a big part of why people keep coming back. We've heard Mindy talk a father and son through their first cigars with no pressure at all, and folks single out Josh for friendly, spot-on recommendations. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll mention how easy the team makes it to try something new.

There's the odd person who's had a less personable visit, but that runs against the grain of what most experience here. The lounge itself is clean, well laid out, with big TVs and a crowd of regulars who welcome newcomers across all walks of life. One long-time customer pointed to a rare amenity that sets the mood right: a 24/7 heated pavilion for customers, something you won't find at many lounges. Whether you're new to cigars or have been at it for years, this is a solid spot to sit, smoke, and talk shop in Brunswick.