West Coast Cigars — Local services in San Jose

West Coast Cigars is local favorite local cigar shop for the selection of sticks and the funky, down home convivial collection of cigar smokers inhabiting the interior.

I'm a desert dweller from Tucson, AZ and have my own favorite set of favorite cigar shops in Arizona. I love each for different reasons. I grew up here in the Valley (left in '75) to return only infrequently.

Yes, there is a walk in humidor and several other display humidors in different spots inside. The high dollar sticks appear to be within eye sight of the cash register. I bought a ten buck Joya Red Nicaraguan and sat back in a leather chair to enjoy a medium bodied cigar, share conversation and watch their flat screen TV. Two guys had a chess game going on the table in front of me. There was no extra fee or minimum charge to sit there and smoke. Bravo!

Half the fun for my day was the hunt for that right cigar. OK, there is a bit of sticker shock from Arizona where a smaller percentage of the taxes go to the State. There were cigars here I haven't seen at my local shops. Maybe it's just owner preference. Cigars are about one third more expensive here in California. Plus, some of the higher end Padron's are way more expensive.

Smoking at West Coast Cigar was no problemo. The business is housed in an aging San Jose wood construction house. There is unpaved parking around it. It looks like there are areas outside the building to smoke as well. I even noticed chairs circling a fire pit. I could think of some warm summer evenings of smoking pleasure there. It was a cold, January day though. It was inside or nothing.

I'll be back to West Coast Cigars after visiting some of the other Valley Cigar businesses. It is my "go to" place for now. The combination of an old San Jose house with the current selection of sticks and eclectic client makes it a good place to relax and have a quality cigar.

Oh, I didn't ask about corkage or anything about liquor consumption. I'll ask on...

Absolutely love this place! Wish I could go more often, but none of my friends like to smoke cigars like I do.

Either way, the dozens of times I have come here over the year, I have never had a bad experience. West Coast has a great walk in humidor with a ton of variety and at good prices as well. What is always nice to is the employees are very friendly and always try to help you out to find that perfect smoke for the day.

In addition, there is a good amount of sofa's/seats inside with a nice TV with cable inside. When the weather is nice, you can even sit outside on the grass and there are tons of seats out there. They also BBQ on occasion and have various events.

Wish I had more people to go with, but even the regulars are easy to talk to. This is easily my first place to choose to go to in the...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5-Star Review I can’t say enough good things about West Coast Cigars! From the moment you walk in, the vibe is welcoming and relaxed. The team here truly goes above and beyond, especially for those who are new to cigars. They’re not just selling — they’re educating.

Everyone is friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to take the time to explain the different cigar options, how to cut and light them properly, and what to pair them with. The customer service is consistently amazing, and you never feel rushed or out of place — even if you’re just starting out.

A big thank you to West Coast Cigars for always delivering top-tier service and for being a place where newcomers can feel comfortable learning and exploring the cigar world....