Slippery Rock Cigars

If you love a good cigar and good company, Slippery Rock Cigars is the kind of place people around town can't say enough about. Joe, the owner, runs it, and ask anyone who shops here and they'll tell you he treats everyone like he's known you for ten years. He's outgoing, full of cigar knowledge, and happy to talk you through the humidor. Joe and Jamie are the names locals mention most, and it's the personal touch that keeps folks loyal.

The humidor holds a small but well-varied mix, with a lineup that reads like a who's who of premium cigars: Arturo Fuente, Ashton, My Father, Rocky Patel, Oliva, Padron-level heavy hitters like Cohiba, Montecristo, Partagas, Punch, and San Cristobal, plus Acid, La Flor Dominicana, Brick House, Camacho, Perdomo, New World, JFR, Don Diego, and more. Prices are one of the first things people bring up, and they're known for fair deals on hard-to-find sticks. Smoking accessories round out what's on hand. The real draw, though, is the smoking lounge upstairs.

One regular called it a little oasis of cool in the Keystone State, and that fits. You'll usually find a few folks up there with coffee, a cigar, and easy conversation, from newer smokers to longtime enthusiasts. Joe has been known to grab pizzas now and then, which regulars are quick to mention. The word around Slippery Rock is that the camaraderie is as much the reason to come as the cigars.

Don't let the location throw you; it sits in an apartment complex, and more than a few first-timers have double-checked their GPS before heading up the stairs. It's worth the trip. People from the Pittsburgh and Erie areas make the drive, and their online store gets a lot of love too, with fast, well-packed orders and the occasional handwritten thank-you note from Joe and Jamie. Some folks call it the best shop in western Pennsylvania, and there's real reason for that reputation.