Cigar Train

Cigar Train has been a fixture of the Spokane cigar scene since 2013, and ask anyone around town who knows their sticks and the name comes up fast. It has earned its place as one of the highest-rated cigar shops in the area, and the word around Spokane is simple: for premium cigars, this is the best spot in town. The selection is what pulls people in. You'll find the big, familiar names right alongside a deep bench of boutique and small-batch smokes, which is a rarer thing than it sounds.

On the shelves are AJ Fernandez, Rocky Patel, Cohiba, Padron-caliber classics like Oliva, My Father, Perdomo and Romeo Y Julieta, plus Drew Estate and Acid, Camacho, CAO, Gurkha, Joya De Nicaragua, Aganorsa Leaf, Herrera Esteli, Espinosa, La Palina, Room 101 and more. Whether you're chasing something you'd usually order from afar or want a recommendation for something you've never tried, the range covers it. There's also a cigar of the month membership that regulars call an easy, affordable way to keep discovering new sticks and support a local shop. Owner Brian gets a lot of the credit, and for good reason.

Locals describe him as generous, knowledgeable, quick with a joke, and genuinely tied into both the local cigar community and the military community. Greg, the shop's longtime tobacconist, is the one people ask for when they want a solid recommendation, and folks trust that he'll steer you right no matter how much or how little you know. One visitor who walked in a total novice, a little intimidated by the whole thing, came away raving about how patient the guy behind the counter was, no upselling, no attitude. That's the vibe here.

The store stays clean and well organized, and it's the kind of place where you can sit a while, light one up, and end up trading tips with a few locals. New to cigars or a longtime aficionado, you'll get a friendly conversation and an honest steer at Cigar Train. As more than one person around here has put it, there are other options in Spokane, but none better.