Nice Ash Cigars & Lounge

Nice Ash Cigars & Lounge has built a real reputation in Warren, Pennsylvania, and it's easy to understand why. This is one of the highest-rated cigar shops around, and people travel for it. The heart of the place is that big walk-in humidor, kept well humidified and stocked with a wide selection that runs the full spectrum of strength. More than one regular has said they could get lost in there for an afternoon.

As one person put it, it's a room the size of a house, and folks who know their cigars compare it to the best humidors in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Erie, and Buffalo. The lounge is a big part of the draw. Small but comfortable, with a smoking area in the back and outside seating when the weather cooperates, it's the kind of spot where you can settle in and take your time. One thing worth knowing before you go: they can offer a small bottle of water, but if you want a proper drink alongside your cigar, plan to bring your own.

Alongside the cigars, they carry tobacco pipes, rolling papers, and smoking accessories, and little touches like humidification bags and wooden matches often come along with a purchase. Ask anyone who shops here and the staff comes up every time. Whether you're brand new to cigars or you've been at it for years, the team, including Shamus, is known for good conversation and genuinely helpful, knowledgeable guidance. Regulars point newcomers toward the hand-rolled cigars by Gregorio, which are fantastic but tend to sell fast.

People also mention good incentives when you buy by the quantity, and the prices surprise more than a few visitors on the low side. The one grumble we hear is that they aren't open Saturdays, but that hasn't stopped locals from recommending Nice Ash to every cigar lover they know.