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Cigar shops and lounges in Chicago, IL

9 listed cigar stops with addresses, smoking access and operator links to help you plan a visit.

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Confirm opening hours, stock and smoking rules with the operator before traveling. Public smoking access does not mean every area is open to every visitor; private lounges may require membership or an invitation.

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Where to go in Chicago

Biggs Chicago

1150 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610

Gold Coast cigar retailer and member club in a historic Dearborn Street mansion. Public main-floor retail seating requires a $35 cigar purchase. A limited number of $100 nonmember day passes provide access to member areas; confirm availability before visiting.

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Chicago Cut Cigar Lounge

1003 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607

Fulton Market cigar retailer and member lounge. Public retail lounge seating requires a $35 cigar purchase, while a limited number of $100 day passes provide nonmembers access to member areas. Do not confuse it with Chicago Cut Steakhouse on LaSalle.

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Public smoking access
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Iwan Ries & Co.

19 S Wabash Ave, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60603

Historic Chicago tobacconist operating since 1857 with a deep cigar and pipe selection and on-site smoking lounge access. The lounge posts seasonal $20/$25 single-day passes plus annual membership, so check current access rules before going.

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Public smoking access
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Retail availability not verified
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Jack Schwartz Importer

141 W Jackson Blvd, Lobby 103, Chicago, IL 60604

Historic Loop cigar retailer operating since 1921 with a strong online and downtown cigar retail presence. Treat it as a cigar shop first; verify any on-site smoking options before planning to stay.

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No on-site smoking
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Norwood Royal Cigars

6046 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631

Norwood Park cigar shop in an operator-described 4,300-square-foot overall venue, with regular events and lounge-style community positioning. Strong Northwest Side option for cigar selection without going downtown.

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Public smoking access
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Retail availability not verified
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The Clayton

212 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606

Private members social club and cigar destination with a retail cigar space at its 212 N Canal Street flagship. Treat the upstairs club and broader lounge experience as membership-based; call ahead before assuming guest or retail-lounge access.

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Private smoking access; check membership
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Retail availability not verified
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Trading Post Tobacco & Cigars

5510 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

Northwest Side cigar and tobacco retailer with premium cigars, accessories, events, free parking, and an operator-advertised smoking lounge. Call ahead to confirm ordinary lounge access and current smoking rules.

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On-site smoking not verified
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Cigar retail verified
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Up Down Cigar

1550 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

Active Old Town premium cigar retailer at 1550 N Wells Street. Current evidence does not establish public on-site smoking or ordinary lounge access, so call ahead before planning to stay and smoke.

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On-site smoking not verified
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Cigar retail verified
Last verified

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