Cappelli Brothers Cigar Company

Cappelli Brothers Cigar Company has been part of the Philadelphia cigar scene since 2015, and it's earned a strong local following in that time. Ask anyone who spends their evenings here and they'll tell you this is the kind of comfortable, welcoming spot you wish were around the corner from your own place. Owned and operated by Michael and Andrew, it's grown into one of the most well-regarded cigar shops in the city. The humidor selection is what keeps people talking.

The word around Philly is that Cappelli Brothers carries the best collection in town, from mild and smooth options to fuller, richer sticks, and they even have their own house brands worth trying. One regular still remembers the Peruvian cigar a staffer in a Barca jersey picked out for a date night, calling it one of the top five smokes he's ever had. Another came in with no idea what he wanted, and Brendon the bartender pulled together five cigars for him without hesitation. Names like Ryan, Shiz, and Brendon come up again and again from people who felt like they were in good hands, whether they were seasoned smokers or walking in for the first time.

Part of the appeal is the atmosphere. You can settle in and smoke inside at the cigar bar, or take a seat outside instead of being closed up in a lounge. It's BYOB, so folks bring their own beverage, pour a cup of coffee, and watch a game on the TVs. Beyond cigars, they carry hookah and shisha along with vapes in a range of flavors.

They stay open late, which makes it an easy stop for an evening wind-down. Now and then we've heard a small grumble, like a happy hour that didn't get honored one visit, but that's the rare exception in a place people clearly love coming back to. For a relaxed, knowledgeable cigar shop in Philadelphia, Cappelli Brothers is a genuine local favorite.