Liberty Smokes

If you know cigars in Philadelphia, you know Liberty Smokes. This is a family run shop that regulars will tell you has one of the best humidors in the city, and folks make the trip for it. People come over from south Jersey just to shop here, five minutes from the Walt Whitman Bridge, and more than one of them will tell you the drive over the bridge is worth every mile because the selection runs deep and the cigars are kept in good shape. Step into the walk-in humidor and you'll find serious variety.

We're talking Padron, Pepin, Oliva, Ashton, Romeo, JFR, Drew Estate, Perdomo and plenty more, including names even seasoned smokers haven't run across before. Alongside the cigars they carry a wide range of smoking accessories, so you can round out a purchase in one visit. The prices have a good reputation too, with people who shop the Jersey side saying they do better here than at their local spots. Mike owns the place, and ask anyone who shops here and they'll tell you he and his staff treat you like family.

One traveler who stops in every time he's in Philly called it one of the best shops he's visited anywhere in the country. The team knows their stuff, and if you're new to cigars they'll walk you through the selection and help you land on the right one for your palate. There's a comfortable lounge where the conversation tends to turn to whatever's going on around town, plus free parking in the lot out front, which regulars appreciate. Now and then someone leaves less than happy, but the overwhelming word around Philadelphia is that this is among the best cigar shops in the city and the Delaware Valley.

As one regular put it, it's simply his go to. If you're after quality cigars in Philadelphia, Liberty Smokes earns the loyalty it gets.