Millcreek Cigar Lounge

Millcreek Cigar Lounge has earned a name as one of the best spots in Erie to enjoy a good cigar, and it's one of the highest-rated places of its kind around. Ask anyone who spends an afternoon here and they'll point you toward the humidor first, which locals will tell you is well stocked and worth taking your time with. The team knows their cigars, and if you're not sure what to pick, they're happy to steer you toward something new. One fellow who drove in from the Buffalo area for a friend's birthday tried a cigar he never would have picked on his own, thanks to a recommendation from the crew, and left saying he'd be back.

The atmosphere is a big part of the draw. This is the kind of place where you sit down, light up, and end up joking around with the regulars like you've known them for years. People who shop here swear by the friendly, comfortable feel, and the staff and customers alike make newcomers welcome. Along with cigars, they carry tobacco pipes for folks who prefer that route.

The location doesn't hurt either. With Black Monk Brewery next door, plus Driftwood Winery and Twisted Toppings Pizza close by, it's easy to make a whole evening of it. We've heard the odd note about the smoke filtration struggling to keep up on busy days, but the team clearly listens; they recently put in a new exhaust fan to help move the air along. That kind of response is part of why this cigar lounge in Erie keeps people coming back.

If you haven't checked it out yet, it's well worth a visit.