Up In Smoke

I have been to Up In Smoke several times now. This is a quality shop with a very good selection of cigars. The owner is a great guy, who is easy to talk with and knowledgable about his inventory. He is also eager to make recommendations. I have enjoyed a couple of excellent recommendations from him. The lounge is casual, comfortable, and usually frequented by friendly and courteous patrons. The shop offers a lounge membership or simply an opportunity to relax and enjoy a cigar purchased in the store. Nice size walk in humidor as well as several glass case wall humidors in the showroom. You will not be disappointed by visiting Up In Smoke.

The vibe cannot be beat. I have no idea what it cost to renovate the place but it was a multi-​million dollar project. We got there early (5:15pm) for happy hour and stayed until about 8pm because it was midweek. We had happy hour steak and fries for $ 14, a couple sliders for $ 9 and a soft pretzel for $ 4. I think the steak and fries is the way to kick off an evening of drinking. Food was OK and service was good but that is not what you are here for.

I was going to give a complete review but I see below that Anthony P had already done a very thorough job of that. So I will confirm what he said and I’ll add to say for myself that the owners are very friendly and courteous. Coversation was interesting. The business is conveniently located just a short distance off the route 91 Cromwell exit. I will be returning here.

1.) Just to warm you up (after the cigar is lit):
Up in smoke has been a place opened for 2 years, so it is a relatively new business. I’m surprised that no one has done a review on this place.
2.) What your eyes may see:
It’s an old house that was renovated. You can see a kitchen in there. Floors are all wood. Everything in that place has been remodeled. They have a room that sells all types of cigars from Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, etc. There is a lounge room with two flat screen TVs, and a ventilation system mounted to the ceiling. There is also a backyard where you can play horseshoes, smoke and they grill food for their members.
3.) Product:
They have a lot including their own. My favorite, the Oliva Serie O (Nicaraguan blend) is sold. They have great prices there
4.) Staff:
Owned by Joe (the father) and Anthony (the son). Anthony’s wife rolls up cigars for this business. Pretty helpful and nice staff.
5.) Extra Info:
You don’t have to be a member to utilize their smoking room. If you want extra perks, which I never asked, you can become a member by paying $ 150/​year. But if you do not want to be, you can still BYOB and smoke in their lounge for free, provided you purchase a cigar from their store.
6.) Impressions:
We should do a UYE here.