Casa de Montecristo Cigar Lounge — Attraction in New York

If there were as many Casa de Monte Cristo Cigar Lounges as there are Starbucks, the world would be a better place. What a damn treat this place is! My buddy and I were in the City to see a concert at The Beacon on a Saturday last month. We had every intention of visiting the Carnegie Club, but thankfully they were completely booked up and google led us to this absolute gem of a cigar lounge. Rob, who I assume is the owner, was beyond welcoming, extremely cool, down to earth and most importantly, that Man KNOWS his cigars. He was accommodating and epitomizes what hospitality is to its core and you can be certain he will guide you correctly in his recommendation while you peruse the humidor together. As a bonus, this place sits next to a liquor store and is BYOB, as well as provides glasses and ice, which compared to a place like The Carnegie Club, or the private places like the now defunct Grand Havana Room, won't leave your credit card weeping from the beating it would take paying the bill there. The atmosphere is exactly what one would desire in a cigar lounge, rustic, comfortable, plenty of seating with many different options for different wants and needs. Tables and chairs if you wanted to door dash some grub while you hang. Couches, comfy leather chairs around coffee tables if you're trying to engage in conversation with your company. Plenty of televisions to watch whatever game may be on. Most importantly, the humidor is fantastically well stocked, the humidity level is dialed in beautifully and the range of the quality of sticks available is commensurate to the prices, as it should be. There are seemingly endless options for all budgets... Non pretentious, classy, all are welcome. I couldn't possibly recommend any cigar lounge I've ever been to...

I first came here, nearly two years ago not knowing a thing about cigars. Billy took the time showed me everything I need to know about cigars, from how they are made, developing my pallet, maintaining my humidor, and what to look for when buying.

Between Billy and his brothers Gus and Bass, you will not find a more knowledgeable or more helpful tobbocnist.

The shop can get very crowded and noisy during the evening, especially when there is an event taking place, but regardless if you are white collar, blue collar or no collar, everyone it's made to feel welcome and on the level..

The humidor it's well stocked and maintained. It may not be as huge of a selection as Cigars International, but it's damn near close and you won't find a bad stick at all. If it's in there, they've smoked it, and like it. They also have a fine selection of accessories from lighters, cutters, humidors, and more.

Bottom line, best cigar shop in NYC, period.

UPDATE: Bass, Billy, and Gus have moved on and sold the shop, but it's still the best cigar...

My experience at the Cigar Inn, The first day that I came to the Cigar Inn was 6 years ago and I will never forget that day, when I walked it I didn't know much about cigars, and then Billy one of the owners, took me to the humidor and started explaining me about cigars and sold me my 1st box of Lot 23 Perdomo, I was very surprised by the knowledge Billy has with cigars, since then I have been coming to the Cigar Inn, Not only is the atmosphere amazing, but the people that you meet there is even better, it really is like a family. If you need a haircut, you can get it, if you need a hot shave, you can get it, if you need a massage, you can get it. In the mood for a steak? You can order it and one of the lovely girls of the Cigar Inn will bring it too you, In the mood for a cappuccino, they will gladly bring one too you. This Cigar Lounge is like no other lounge in New York, nor any lounge I have ever been too. Check it out for your self and you will become part of the...