The Early Indulgence
Who doesn't want to love a cigar at 10am on a Tuesday?
Find Your SpotThe morning cigar is not about escape. It's about intention—starting the day with deliberate pleasure, refusing to postpone joy until evening.— The Brunch Cigars Manifesto
Cigar lounges that understand the morning ritual
Columbus, OH
A two-story cigar lounge on South High Street. Comfortable seating on both floors where you can enjoy your game night or relax in a quiet environment. Knowledgeable and friendly staff.
2448 South High St, Columbus
Columbus, OH
The main office and store on Huntley Road. A massive humidor with premium brands like Montecristo, Davidoff, Liga Privada, Padron, Rocky Patel, and Opus X. Top-of-the-line accessories from Xikar and Zippo.
7099 Huntley Rd, Columbus
Westerville, OH
Walk-in humidor, multiple lounge areas, and a patio in historic Westerville. Also carries pipes and pipe tobacco. "We're the home of old friends, and you're already one of them."
33 E College Ave, Westerville
Short North, Columbus
In the heart of the Short North Arts District. A huge lounge with comfortable furniture and TVs. Open late into the night, but the early crowd gets the place to themselves.
1088 N High St, Columbus
Fort Myers, FL
A cornerstone of Historic Downtown Fort Myers since 1996. Located in the Patio De Leon Building on Hendry Street. Thomas Edison himself used to stroll this avenue puffing stogies. Walk-in humidor and award-winning martini list.
1502 Hendry St, Fort Myers
Naples, FL
Founded in 2015 by two friends with a lifetime passion for cigars. Spacious indoor lounge and outdoor patio seating. Brands include Perdomo, Padron, Don Lino Africa, Ashton, Oliva, and San Cristobal.
4424 Tamiami Trail E, Naples
Naples, FL
Since 2012, a curated retreat blending old-world sophistication with modern comfort. Beer and wine available. Indoor lounge seating plus outdoor patio overlooking a pond. Brands include Rocky Patel, Davidoff, and Alec Bradley.
8970 Fontana Del Sol Way, Naples
Naples, FL
The working man's cigar lounge since 2013. Owner Randall Denman was sommelier at The Grand Havana Room in NYC for 13 years. "No elitism here"—everyone has equal status. Try their house-rolled Machu Picchu cigars with Peruvian tobacco.
2260 Tamiami Trail E, Naples
Before coffee overwhelms, before lunch distracts, your morning palate catches nuances evening smoking misses entirely. Tasting notes reveal themselves differently at dawn.
Evening cigars compete with obligations. Morning cigars declare your day's first hour as sacred, untouchable—a radical act of self-prioritization before the world makes its demands.
Morning loungers are a different breed. Less networking, more presence. Conversations go deeper when everyone's choosing intention over inertia.
Morning light through lounge windows reveals the true color of wrapper leaves, the honest construction of your cigar. There's poetry in watching smoke curl against sunrise.