Irish Coffee by Jake Jake mentioned his Irish Coffee last week and I finally ordered one. Hands down, the best I've had. Jake is a certainly a craftsman and his attention to detail is hard to find. Whatever your drink, he'll do it justice. Enjoy! read more

Casa de Montecristo - Irish Coffee by Jake - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Cigar SuperStore. So many cigars, so little time. Their walkin humidor is a small warehouse. Cigars everywhere. The guy says they carry 700 lines, and many sizes per line. As I walk the aisle, I spot many rare and limited edition cigars. Behind the counters are the hot new releases. I found me some elusive Viage Skull and Bones. They even have Tat Blacks. Bottom line is.. if you are looking for something special, they will most likely have it. Ask them for help to put together a rare pack for that cigar aficionado in your life. The store has a cigar lounge. Its nice and comfy. I wished they'd hire someone to take better care of it. Give it some love and cleanup , and it'll be a fantastic lounge for sure. The folks that work behind the counter are very knowledgeable. They have seen just about every cigar out in the market and can advise you on your purchase. Simply fantastic! read more

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Fantastic atmosphere! Exceptional service! Top self liquor and premium cigars. Michelle and Linda made us feel sooo welcome and made sure we had everything we needed for an amazing experience! Visiting Casa de Montecristo is a place you MUST visit. Run don't walk! I will ALWAYS PATRONIZE! Thank you for making this is weekend to remember. read more

Michelle is genuinely humble is my first thought, and empathetic towards customers that need to disconnect from the day to day work life. It is not often you can find a place that cares about the customer experience. Michelle knows how to cater to those needing to escape into a socially balanced environment. She has a way of making everyone feel VIP, even in a crowded room. If that is not enough, I absolutely encourage you to try one of her specialty drinks. Her mixes are amazing, containing unique flavors. As you can see, I am a big supporter of her and this location. read more

I'm no aficionado, I just happen to like an occasional cigar, really once in a blue moon. This place seems to have the best prices and selection in the area. Friendly knowledgeable staff, and supposedly the biggest humidor room in the world. I wouldn't know, but it's certainly a claim that's not only interesting but believable. read more

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My partner and I made our way to Casa de montecristo for our one year anniversary. She is a huge fan of cigars so i decided to surprise her by coming here. It was our first time and I'm so glad we came. We absolutely loved it. First we made our way to the cigar shop, we were greeted right away and everyone was very helpful. Afterwards, we made our way to the lounge where Michelle served us. She was absolutely amazing and made one of the best old fashions I've ever had. We can't wait to come back here and relax with another cigar and another drink made by Michelle. I would 100% recommend. read more

Casa de Montecristo - Old fashioned - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Love this place!! The bartender Bernardo is great!! I will go back with no doubt. The drinks are well made. read more

The absolute best Manhattan made by Jake! Attention to detail and ready for the next cocktail. I am impressed and will be back for another! Excellent pairing with my cigar this evening! #hirethisguy read more

Casa de Montecristo - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Steve was so helpful in picking the correct cigars for my event. Knowledgeable and helpful. Great ambience and private.

Stopped by a couple of nights ago and had great drinks and amazing service from the bartender Michelle. Not only that, but the wide variety of cigars made me feel like I was in cigar heaven! read more

Casa de Montecristo - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Great visit as always and nice guys. Today Bernard helped me out and was just ultra polite in conversation, questions I asked and overall was just so polite. This really adds to their already stellar service! read more

Casa de Montecristo - Sitting in the jnr lounge for a bit - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

A hidden gem ! Great / huge selection of cigars ! Great staff - bartender was Michelle - she makes some phenomenal old fashioneds ! It's super warm and cozy inside almost gives me cabin vibes Just wished they stayed open till 10pm But I will def be back :) read more

I have been coming to Casa Monecristo for 3 years. I wanted to make special mention of Michelle the bartender. She is without question the best bartender I have ever seen. Her customer service and bartending skills are extremely noteworthy. She is very personable and always pours the perfect drink. I come to the bar specifically to see Michelle. As someone who was a part owner of a sports bar, I can honestly say Michelle is the absolutely top notch. read more

This may be the largest retail cigar store in the U.S. - it's the size of small supermarket. It's larger than the old midtown JR. Any experienced cigar smoker will feel like a kid in a candy store. The brand you are looking for is likely to be here, although the most exclusive cigars within those brands may not be on display. Padron cigars are behind the counter, although they are not my absolute favorite, I cannot dispute their pride of place. The collapse of the cigar boom has decimated the midtown NY outlets like Arnold's, Davidoff, and Barclay-Rex, and having smoked down my reserves, this is likely to be my new browse. Prices here are good for retail, you likely can do better by mail order, but this is way more fun. I picked up E.P. Carillo, My Father, and some oversize Nat Shermans for a laugh. I added a discount sampler at check-out - eager to try the Aging Room cigar - the others were good brands as well. I did not find the cavernous lounge all that inviting - and while I like the idea of sharing a smoke with new people, the smoke level here was off-putting to me. I miss the days of grabbing a cigar at the midtown Barclay-Rex. I also miss the service and intimacy of the smaller stores. read more

Had a Great time today at the Newly Remodeled Casa...Everyone was Social Distancing and very respectful which I appreciate They're rolling out the Right way...a little at a time. We were a party of 5 and we all were very comfortable in the new environment Kudos to Bernard for being that guy and to Linda who cleaned every inch of that place...and that's sayin something....All the Best read more

Casa de Montecristo - The new layout - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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I went there often, pre-covid and pre-renovation. Loved it, though old, the big cushy seats were fantastic. Now after the bar was put in, I've been there 6 times. It's close to my home. I'm sorry to say it's a totally different story. Each time I could not get comfortable, and after all isn't that what it's all about, have a smoke, a drink, watch a game on TV in comfort. read more

The one on Rt 10 is fantastic Felix and the rest of the employees are knowledgeable and friendly great spot

The store is very nice and good selection, decent prices The only reason in given them a three star is becase of the lodge I been smoking cigars for about twenty year and i been to a few cigar lodges around the glove The smoke so intense inside is it just too much for my taste!!! They need to have better ventilation !!!!! What a shame and a waste of a good place read more

UPDATE 7/12/19 I'm changing my review from 5 stars to 3 stars. This place needs a serious cleaning & upgrading/replacing tables & chairs. There is dust/ash everywhere. Cmon JR Cigars--you have to put some effort into keeping this place clean. I've been here SEVERAL times since my last review & it just seems to get dirtier. Also, the ventilation is horrible. With a space like this, ventilation should be top notch. I've been there at 8:45pm and the staff announces that everyone must leave at 9pm. You need to be at least open till 10pm every night with a location like this. read more

I go this place everyday by my house. I forget my mask. But I have long Sweater. And I covered my face with a sweater and I try to buy a cigar. But he was rude and he was nasty. He not let me by that cigar even I pick cigar. I was on register. He say he is the big boss. He say get out my place. His name john How you came up to manager. They teach you to behave longitudinally in your city. That's shame for this cigar lounge. Because it's such a manager. I went to Cigar World owner lady. She works her self and very friendly very helpful. Because owner take care the business. Manager they don't care about business or customers. #Cigar #Nevergobackagain #rudemanager read more

Casa de Montecristo - Cigar lounge - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

I like to indulge in a flavored cigar every so often, much to the dismay of my family. It's my only vice, so come off it! J-R's Paramus location offers an insane selection of all types of cigars, from popular to relatively unknown brands. They have everything from handmade cigars to domestic cigars, including J-R "alternatives" if you will. J-R's is like walking into a huge humidor, which is great, but it's not so great if you want to keep your hair silky straight. I have a 15 minute window of time to pick something out before the humidity wrecks my blowout. I was dying for my favorite coffee-infused cigar - Tabak Especial. Smooth as a cup of java. Much to my dismay, they were sold out of them. WHAT THE F?! Guess the secret is out. I opted for two new options from the CAO Flavours Collection - Eileen's Dream (white chocolate and Irish whiskey flavor) and Caramelo Joe (espresso, cream, and caramel flavor). They're "girlie" cigars (i.e. - skinny and small) but I figured they would do the trick. The Caramelo Joe possessed better flavor than the Eileen's Dream. J-R seems to carry a lot more flavored cigars than they used to. Their selection used to be slim, but now it's quite nice. The staff is very knowledgeable and very friendly. They never pooh-pooh me nor make me feel like I don't know what I want (nor what I am taking about) because I do, dammit. Even when I go in there alone, they don't treat me like a clueless broad. So ladies, if your man likes indulging in cigars, then please go ahead and visit J-R's for a gift for him. The staff will help you pick out something amazing and they will not rip you off in the process. read more

This review really should be in two parts. The J&R humidor is awesome and rather imposing. What they lack in better & rare inventory they make up for in sheer ambience and volume. It's massive, well-stocked and visually interesting. It's also really humid with two steam machines cranking out lots of mist to keep their inventory well humidified and fresh. Unfortunately, they don't carry a whole lot of better inventory. For that I would rather go to Ridgewood Tobacco or just about anywhere in the City. The other half of the store used to be well...a store. In addition to tobacco and supplies they sold clothing, perfume, hats and nick knacks all of which smelled very much like smoke. I guess that was to be expected being located in a cigar store. They have closed the store portion and reclaimed the space as a cigar lounge. Not just a regular cigar lounge but a Montecristo premium cigar lounge. Unfortunately they missed the mark by a mile. Kindly advise who came up with this designation when they serve neither food nor liquor. By contrast, the Montecristo Lounge in Porterhouse in Montvale offers both as well as a far more visually striking interior. At J&R it's more like a collection of leather chairs, tables a few TVs and not a whole hell of a lot more. Not sure what one needs to do in order to become a Montecristo Lounge but clearly, it's not much. Sad because by allowing places like this to use the designation seriously dilutes their brand. This is more like a place you can go if you don't want to stink up your man cave. I think they were better off selling shirts. read more

I've been a patron of J&R Cigars now rebranded as Casa de Montecristo for over 30 years. Initially in the Wall Street area, now for the last 5 or so years at the Paramus rt.17 location. During all of these years I have never had a bad experience until last evening. The young lady tending bar was the worst representation of the company ever. There is no need for me to leave disparaging remarks, I just hope it doesn't happens again. Feeling harassed to purchase a drink from the bar and misplacing my 200k plus credit card is not a welcome sight, especially since it appears as though no one else was required to have their card held at the bar. This is a quality establishment with quality employees, but sometimes one employee can ruin all of the goodwill it has earned. Hopefully this was just a one time experience. read more

Was excited to finally check out JR's huge humidor (it really is the largest humidor I've ever seen!) I wanted to get some great cigars at a good price. They do have a huge selection but none of the "rare" cigars I can get in NYC. No Liga Privada's (they did have the undercrowns), no Opus x's... The workers weren't very amicable, but whatever they weren't rude. I bought 2 padron maduro's and an AF Hemingway. Wanted to pick up a stick of MY Uzi weighs a ton, but they only had 10packs available. Smoked a padron in the lounge, nice comfortable couches with a few tables in the middle, and a 40" tv. The merchandise section is pretty big as well. If your looking to buy a box or 5 pack in a hurry, I'd say stop here and you can't go wrong. But you could probably find a better deal online. The lounge is a good place to relax, grab a coffee or soda and have a smoke, haven't checked out the restaurant. read more

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I won J&R's "Cigar School" prize at a golf outing last year. The prize was for five of my friends and I to experience a light, pre-ordered dinner with soft drinks and then a relaxed time lounging in their parlor sitting in big comfy leather chairs. It's a nice setting to hear their experts, Jim and Paul, describe most every aspect of cigar making, cigar selecting, cigar tips (how to properly cut and light a cigar, for example) and just overall cool stuff you'd never know about cigars otherwise. Really unique weeknight with friends. They provide you and your buddies with three cigars each of their choosing - mild, medium and bold - and from there it's just "Chill". Very relaxed, very cool experience, even for someone like me who'll only enjoy a cigar during a special occasion (I'm not a smoker). The prize certificate said it was a "$225.00" value ~ &38/person. Well worth it for something different on guys night out! Thanks Paul for setting us all up and, Jim, for your immense knowledge of the world of cigar making. Have a great 2015! Only reason for not awarding five stars is because they don't have a liquor license (hard to come by in Bergen County). read more

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I usually find some interesting and fun accessories there besides cigars at JR. I have bought tee shirts, wine accessories, candy, toys, plus other odd items that they have sometimes. They re-arranged their store which really utilizes their space much better. Near the back of the store near their humidified room is now set up with leather couches and flat screen T.V where cigar smokers can enjoy their cigars and socialize which is a great idea. Now the bad, everything that I bought smelled like cigar smoke. I guess whatever I buy I will have to air everything out and spray febreze, no big deal. read more

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Greet flagship cigar store with an amazing selection in their humidor ! Great lounge to relax with a stick and watch a game read more

Casa de Montecristo - Lounge at Casa De Montecristo - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Really like this place it is great to just hang out and watch tv and of course with a cigar , the service is good to LARRY I particular like and he always give me advice as to which cigar to buy I just wish they served beer and food read more

Casa de Montecristo - My favorite! - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Great place and super helpful staff. So glad that the staff took consideration of my being on line and not allowing another customer to aggressively move ahead. My husband was thrilled with his surprise and we look forward to coming back to our old neighborhood. read more

Casa de Montecristo - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Horrible service and food. Would definitely not recommend. It is not a place for family or for friends. I was really saddened by my experience. read more

First of all, this place is magical. It is extremely well stocked and has a great selection of anything and everything cigar related, including top of the line as well as more economical choices. Amy and Dwayne were beyond helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. My new go-to for anything cigar related. Thanks so much!!! read more

Love the atmosphere and the vibe, great selection of whiskey and cigars. Michelle the bartender went above and beyond! read more

Casa de Montecristo - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Went back to the spot. Had a terrific experience with Lex provided phenomenal service and amazing drinks. Love this place 11/10 would recommend read more

Michelle is awesome! Went here with some friends to celebrate and she made us all feel so welcome. Had a blast! Great smokes and drinks!

I always come to this place to smoke with friends, and today I came , was the most satisfying smoke I had in years , the atmosphere was perfect, the people were really good specially Michelle, she was very attentive and polite and her manager Linda too , they were perfect working together. I go lots of places to smoke and like I said I have been there before but today was the best time me and my friend had. Kudos for them. Thanks Michelle and Linda you guys make our time really good. read more

I requested curbside pick up of an order because I was unable to go in the store because I was with my one year old son. Eventhough, they don't offer the service, Hernan understood and ask me to call him when I got to the store. When I got there, he came out right away and took care of my purchase. Hernan, thank you very much. We need more people like you. Mark read more

Service was great at the lounge however it's not a fully stocked bar. How can a fully stocked bar in a cigar place not have Captain Morgan. Wine and beer selection also very limited. Has the potential to be a great place if they upgrade the bar area and include waitress service. read more

Excellent drink of franglico is a magical combo with my Olivia serie v cigar ! Excellent bartending ! Great job Michelle ! Keep it up !

Great place to relax and unwind So glad they were able to reopen during covid in a safe manner. Amanda is the best! Friendly and knowledgeable at pairing cigars and alcohol. read more

Been coming here a couple times a week for a while now and it never disappoints. Best selection of cigars of any lounge I've been too and a wonderful atmosphere. Recently went to "cigar school" this past Thursday and had a blast. Great food, great gifts, great class, learned a lot of things. Steve is awesome! Did a heck of a job always look forward to our conversations. Vegas Robaina !!! (Inside joke) lol... Staff is really cool as well. Steve, Brian top notch guys read more