Redmond Cigars & Tobacco

The humidor is what people talk about first at Redmond Cigars & Tobacco, and for good reason. Locals will tell you it holds one of the largest cigar selections for many miles around, the kind of walk-in collection you usually only find at invite-only clubs. Whether you're hunting a specific single stick or planning to buy in bulk, the range here is genuinely deep. Regulars use it to try a stick before committing, and word around Redmond is the cigar room is a pleasure to browse.

Ask anyone who shops here and the staff come up fast. Khalil, the assistant manager, has a loyal following of cigar folks who say he knows the humidor inside and out and treats regulars with a real concierge touch. Beyond him, the whole team has a reputation for patience and honest recommendations, from cigars down to tracking down replacement parts for accessories. People who come in with questions leave feeling looked after, and more than a few have called this one of Redmond's hidden treasures.

The shelves go well past cigars. You'll find loose leaf tobacco in jars alongside packets and tins, both rolling and pipe blends, plus tobacco pipes, cigarettes, rolling papers, glass pipes and water pipes, hookah and shisha, e-liquid and vape juice, and a wide spread of smoking accessories. The lighter selection gets singled out, and there's incense too. A customer rewards program sweetens repeat visits, and considering the downtown location, people find the prices fair.

The odd grumble surfaces here and there, but the overwhelming word is a clean, well-stocked shop with friendly service. Good business hours and a welcoming greeting round it out. If you're looking for a well-regarded tobacco shop in Redmond, Washington, with a serious humidor and staff who actually know their stuff, this is an easy one to recommend.