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Virgil Avenue Tobacconist

A one-stop shop just off Hertel offering everything the Buffalo smoking enthusiast could conceivably desire: imported cigarettes, pipes and pipe tobacco, rolling papers, loose tobacco, and — the main draw — a dizzying range of premium cigars shipped directly from factory to store. Ashton, Hemmingway, Arturo Fuentes, and Cohiba are only a few of the many brands to be found in the huge walk-in humidor. Also part of the package is the Rocky Patel Lounge, a cigar lounge with a large-screen HDTV, beverages including a complimentary coffee bar, and club-style seating for up to 20 people.

Address: 6 Virgil Ave.
Getting there: Metro Bus 11, 23 or 25
Hours: Mon-Fri 11AM-10PM, Sat 10AM-10PM, Sun noon-8PM
Website: virgilave.com (opens in a new tab)

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