Old Allegheny Smoke Shop

Old Allegheny Smoke Shop has been a fixture for Pittsburgh cigar lovers since 1975, and half a century in, it remains one of the most beloved smoke shops in the area. Ask anyone who shops here and the conversation quickly turns to the owners, Steve and Sarah, who have a way of making first-timers feel like regulars from the moment they walk through the door. They know their inventory cold, and locals will tell you they take real pleasure in walking newcomers through the humidor, answering every question, and pointing you toward something you have not tried before. That humidor is the heart of the place.

People who shop here swear by how well it is kept, calibrated carefully enough that even the budget sticks smoke beautifully. The selection runs deep with names cigar folks recognize: Ashton, A.J. Fernandez, Davidoff White Label, Drew Estate, General, Fuente, My Father, Padron, Plasencia, and Macanudo. We've heard the shop tends to stock hard-to-find releases in real quantity too, and their 50th anniversary cigar has earned some enthusiastic words from those lucky enough to grab one.

Beyond cigars, they carry tobacco pipes and the smoking accessories to round things out. The word around Pittsburgh is that prices here stay fair and competitive, and more than a few regulars admit they walk out with more than they planned, no complaints. There is a comfortable lounge area for relaxing after a long day, and one thing folks mention again and again is how the space stays welcoming and never smoky. Steve and Sarah also keep a wall dedicated to Veterans that many find genuinely moving, a small detail that says a lot about the character of the shop.

One note for the record: this is a cigar and pipe shop, so they no longer carry cigarettes. If you are after a well-run cigar shop in Pittsburgh with owners who treat you right, this one is hard to beat.