any cigar store recommendations in St Louis and Minneapolis?

[maverickdrinker]

Going to St Louis and Minneapolis in a couple of weeks for business. Would love to get some cigar store recommendations from people.

Thanks for your help with this

[68TriShield]

Stogies on Grand in Mnpls has a nice selection.

[Ogre]

try this, http://www.cigarfriendly.us/

[WyGuy]

Tobacco Grove in Maple Grove has an awesome selection of sticks, only about 15 miles outside of Minneapolis.

[captain53]

Been here one time and it is very nice, also it is popular hangout for several St Louis BOTL's on here:

http://www.hillcigarco.com/

[replicant_argent]

While there are a few decent stores/lounges here, our taxes are mind numbing. Where will you be staying? Will you have a car?
I wouldn't plan on buying much in Minnesota, quite frankly, if your dollars are dear to you.

[jsnake]

Go visit The Hill Cigar Co and while you are there please pick up a 262 Paradigm to smoke. Hill Cigar is a great place to visit in St. Louis!

[hank_612]

The Tinder Box in Des Peres has a nice Lounge, all kinds of Booze, and a great selection. We stay open late for sporting events and have holdem tourneys on mon and thurs. If you have any STL(Food,Shopping,ect) questions please PM me.

[qwerty1500]

Hear a lot of good things about Hill Cigar Co. in St.L. My fav haunt is Jons Pipe Shop on Central Ave. in Clayton. JR Cigars also has a nice place just a few doors down the street.

[ScottishSmoker]

While there are a few decent stores/lounges here, our taxes are mind numbing. Where will you be staying? Will you have a car?
I wouldn't plan on buying much in Minnesota, quite frankly, if your dollars are dear to you.

He has a very valid point...Minnesota straight out is not a friendly place to buy a cigar...70% tax plays a huge part as too why....but, if you feel you need a stick, I would suggest either Burn in Burnsville or Tobacco Leaf in Maple Grove...

[OLS]

If I remember correctly, there are two JR stores in StL, although I haven't been in 15 years,
so everything could have changed. I tell you how long it's been: the last time I went in there,
you had a limit of five Arturo Fuente of any one vitola. Boxes? Hah! No way.

[hank_612]

Only one JRs in STL and it is in Clayton. Alcorn cigar on watson is my favorite shop that I don't own. Great selection and very welcoming group of guys.

[jwfish81]

John's & JRs in Clayton have good selections, and The Hill Cigar Co is a great hangout place too. I have also been to the TinderBox in Des Pres, and the owner was very friendly and helpful, not to mention a fellow BOTL on here. No offense, but I did not care much for Alcorn cigars, although they were about the only place I could find Tatuaje, if you like Tats.

[qwerty1500]

they were about the only place I could find Tatuaje, if you like Tats.

Jon's has had Tats the last few timnes I've been there.

[jwfish81]

Jon's has had Tats the last few timnes I've been there.

Now that you say that, I think I do remember him carrying some as well. Thanks!

[budkole]

Hello, I saw this thread while browsing and had to join.
I was at Jons just the other day and they are pretty well stocked on the Tats, including the Cojonu

[maverickdrinker]

thanks for all the suggestions everyone. I am staying at the Marriott west in st louis. Will have to see how far these places are from my hotel.

[Gelly]

The other suggestions are good ideas while in Minneapolis, but my go to store, is Golden Leaf in Uptown. They have all the great brands, Tats, Illusione and the standards. Great service and places to relax and smoke. It's become my "coffee shop". A great place. Prices are high here, but not as bad as Cali and other states. Buy a few sticks and hang out. Then, hit the night life in Uptown, it can make for a great evening!

[St. Lou Stu]

thanks for all the suggestions everyone. I am staying at the Marriott west in st louis. Will have to see how far these places are from my hotel.

Some options close to you are:
Tinderbox - Manchester Road in DesPeres (13275 Manchester Road), 63131 - 6 miles from hotel
Top Hat Tobacco - 124 West Jefferson Avenue, Kirkwood, 63122 - 9 miles from hotel
Town and Country Tobacco - 13933 Manchester Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011 - 7 miles from hotel

Worth a little drive:
Jon's Pipe Shop - 42 North Central Avenue, St Louis (Clayton), MO 63105 - 11 miles from hotel
The Hill Cigar Co. - 5360 Southwest Avenue, St Louis, MO 63139 - 14.5 miles from hotel

I would personally recommend The Hill.
Not only for the selection and friendly folks, but also because the abundance of great food in the area. Have a great Italian meal and finish it off with a smoke.


One other suggestion...
If you like beer, The International Tap House is a must.
Just 8 miles west of the hotel on I-64/40 will have you in beer heaven.
500 beers, 40 on tap. All from 20 Countries.
161 Long Road Chesterfield, MO 63005
http://www.internationaltaphouse.com/

**additional side note.... unfortunately, most places like the Tap House are now smoke free :( **

[maverickdrinker]

Thanks for the suggestions. I heard that the hill has some great restuarants. Will make a point to go there Wednesday night. I have no plans for that evening as the conference doesn't start until Thursday. Flying out on Wed morning to experience the city.

[maverickdrinker]

Heading to St Louis tomorrow. Going to stop by tinderbox as it is close to my hotel. Wondering how far is the outlet mall, reative to my hotel?

I think I am having dinner on the Hill on Thursday night. Might try to stop into The Hill Cigar Shop before dinner.

[hank_612]

Looks like I will be seeing you today. I have a Nosotros with your name on it.

[St. Lou Stu]

Heading to St Louis tomorrow. Going to stop by tinderbox as it is close to my hotel. Wondering how far is the outlet mall, reative to my hotel?


There are a few outlet type malls around.

The Mills is the closest at 15 miles north on 270.
http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=1244

The others are 40 miles out on I-70 in Warrenton.

I would love to meet up for a smoke, but unfortunately I am up to my eyeballs in work right now. :(

[hank_612]

Heading to St Louis tomorrow. Going to stop by tinderbox as it is close to my hotel. Wondering how far is the outlet mall, reative to my hotel?

I think I am having dinner on the Hill on Thursday night. Might try to stop into The Hill Cigar Shop before dinner.

Thanks for stopping by. I will see ya tomorrow and you can tell me about what you scored at the other shops you went to.

[maverickdrinker]

had a great visit this morning with Hank 612. Great shop. I highly recommend any BOTL stop by his shop when you are in St. Louis. Great company and great selection of cigars.

Thanks for the conversation and hospitality today Steve. Really appreciated it.

[jaycarla]

He has a very valid point...Minnesota straight out is not a friendly place to buy a cigar...70% tax plays a huge part as too why....but, if you feel you need a stick, I would suggest either Burn in Burnsville or Tobacco Leaf in Maple Grove...

I went by Burn today, great selection. Huge variety of Opus and other Fuente. More than I have seen in any B&M, except for Casa Fuente.

On a separate note, I find it hard to believe anyone that lives here in Minnesota buys more than a stick a month at a B&M. Yikes! This is coming from a guy that lives in Washington state and I was still shocked by the tax here. Crazy.

The owner at Burn was great though and there really is a great selection and the sticks are all in great shape. Coffee shop next door which was a nice bonus.

[Evonnida]

Thanks for stopping by. I will see ya tomorrow and you can tell me about what you scored at the other shops you went to.
Thanks to this thread, I have more shops to check out, including yours! I typically shop at Hill Cigar Co. as its 2 minutes from my house and has a great staff, or Jon's Pipe Shop, although haven't been there in a while!