Casa Aficionado Luciano Cigar Lounge

Casa Aficionado Luciano Cigar Lounge has quietly become one of the most beloved spots for cigar smokers in Delaware, Ohio, and word travels well beyond the city limits. People make the drive up from Columbus and even Cincinnati to spend an afternoon here, and once they do, most come back. Ask anyone who has walked through the door and they will tell you the same thing: you get treated like family from the moment you arrive. Much of that comes down to Patricia, the owner and a certified tobacconist whose passion for cigars is obvious the second you meet her.

Newcomers who feel a little nervous about picking their first cigar find her patient and generous with her time, asking about your taste before steering you toward something you will actually enjoy. Seasoned smokers appreciate that she knows the boutique lines as well as the heavy hitters. Her dog is part of the welcome too, and locals note the lounge is especially warm and inviting to women, which is not something you hear about every cigar shop. The walk-in humidor is the heart of the place, carefully kept and stocked with a selection you rarely find all in one room.

Alongside familiar names like Arturo Fuente, Padron, Cohiba, Montecristo, Ashton, Punch and H. Upmann, you will find harder-to-find and boutique labels including Atabey, Byron, Plasencia, La Flor Dominicana, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Hiram & Solomon, and of course Luciano, having become one of only four Luciano cigar lounges in the country. There is a well-curated wall of lighters, cutters, and other accessories too, and locals mention the prices stay reasonable. The lounge itself is cozy and well ventilated, with big screen TVs, good sound, comfortable seating inside, and space to sit outside when the weather is right.

Patricia hosts regular events and charity nights that have built a real community here. For members, there is a private lounge in the back open 24 hours, with monthly rates, yearly discounts, and locker rentals. As one regular put it, it is simply their favorite place to relax and unwind.