Top Spots To Buy Cigars In Miami
El Credito Cigar Factory
1106 SW 8th Street
Miami, Fla. 33103
(305) 858-6126
elcreditocigars.com
Located on Little Havana's bustling Calle Ocho, El Credito is one of the oldest cigar factories in the U.S. Take a free tour and watch cigar makers hand-roll smokes as it has been done for generations in Cuba. Buy El Credito's popular La Gloria Cubana and other stogies individually or by the bunch from the cigar shop. Kick back in lounge chairs and puff away. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sosa Family Cigars
3475 SW 8th Street
Miami, Fla. 33135
(305) 446-2606
sosacigarsmiami.com
Open the door to Sosa Family Cigars and inhale deeply. Smell that? It's the aroma of open box after open box of cigars, displayed on shelves of the 1,000-square-foot shop. No wonder Sosa Family Cigars is one of the best places to buy cigars in Miami. You can dine at several nearby Cuban restaurants and walk over to buy cigars, light up on leather couches and play dominoes. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
El Titan de Bronze
1071 SW 8th Street
Miami, Fla. 33130
(305) 860-1412
www.eltitandebronze.com
Named after a general in the war for Cuban independence from Spain, El Titan de Bronze is a cozy little shop that rolls cigars on site. The owners specialize in a limited line of fine cigars that typically include the word "Titan" in the names. El Titan de Bronze's owners are known for their friendliness and patience with stogie newbies. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cuban Crafters Cigars
3604 NW 7th Street
Miami, Fla. 33125
(305) 573-0222
www.cubancrafters.com
Cuban Crafters Cigars is a boutique shop that sells small quantities of its own lines and well-known brands. You can buy accessories, such as cigar cutters, humidors, lighters and cases. And bottles of wine. And coffee. And sandwiches. And a shoe shine. All under one roof. No wonder Cuban Crafters Cigars is a favorite hangout for local cigar aficionados. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
