This place was great. Came here for vacation and me and my buddy wanted to smoke cigars on the beach. We went here and the guy behind the counter was a fucking legend. He recommended one of the best cigars I've ever had and even went the extra mile to cut them for us so we didn't have to buy a cutter. read more

Yes, I love cigars about one a week and all of a sudden there are a whole bunch of new vape shops that say they sell cigars. I trust Gregg and the Grotto because he and his staff know me and what I like. Period! If you want a gift... done! Want to smoke one in the Grotto? Done. Need accessories? Also done. Great spot and service with easy parking. read more

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Warm & Personal (Focus on Greg's Hospitality) ​5/5 Stars If you're looking for top-tier service and a phenomenal stick selection in Oceanside, look no further than Cigar Grotto. Greg is absolute gold--super knowledgeable, friendly, and always makes you feel right at home whether you're a seasoned cigar smoker or picking something out for the first time. Hands down the best local spot. Highly recommend! read more

I would give this place, and it's wonderful owner SIX stars if I could! Was never a cigar girl, but stopped in with a loved one, and I can't have had a better introduction! Greg will help you find the perfect cigar whether you're brand new or have been enjoying them for years, he's your guy! He's attentive to every customer and makes you feel like family. The lounge has a perfectly curated vibe, and you feel right at home. My loved ones stop in regularly and we are always greeted like old friends. As long as the shop is there, we will keep going! read more

Wonderful, quaint lounge with fair pricing and welcoming atmosphere. As a solo female I popped in and was greeted quickly by the owner who didn't give me babe in the woods treatment. He let me wander, select, offered help and welcomed me when I mentioned I'd like to hang out a bit. I look forward to my next visit and highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

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Greg is exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly, have been visiting the Cigar Grotto the last 15 years.

Came into the hospitality was great , vibe was awesome.. we will be back. We going to get him to getto order the flying Hopefully he'll see this message and remember who we are read more

Chill shop, very comfy hangout spot. Owner takes the time to interact with each guest and make them feel at home. read more

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Small shop but they are big on hospitality with a nice selection. Room in back with a couple of TVs and about 5 old but comfortable chairs. Yes, prices are a little high, but that's what necessary to have a cigar spot I. Expensive tourist real estate. Will definitely pay a visit next time. read more

I've been coming here for the last year. I absolutely love the staff and the selection. The guys are super friendly, and they carry premium quality cigars. Cannot recommend them enough. read more

Greg is always great. Good selection of cigars. Well maintained. Great place to hang out and have a smoke.

Great variety of quality sticks and excellent input from staff. Bonus that they offer a lounge to enjoy your latest purchase. I'm a fan and will be back every time I'm in town. Cheers CG and thank you for the experience!!! read more

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They had Opus X 20th Anniversary!! That alone gives them high marks in my book! Small place limited seating in downtown Oceanside But a great place for a quick smoke! read more

Greg is amazing! Great wealth of knowledge. Knows his product selection. Highly recommend going here. You won't be disappointed!

Gregg is super knowledgeable and very light spirited. The shop had a great selection of cigars for the novice smoker to the experienced smoker. Also a great place to sit in the back and have a smoke as well. read more

Great selection of cigars and pipe tobaccos. Definitely a stop anytime I'm in O'Side. Smoking lounge is small but comfy and always a warm welcome. read more

Selection was amazing. Service was cordial and swift. Didn't have change for $100 bill? Prices were not great, but not bad.

I went here before a family event and they were very helpful as I chose an assortment of cigars. This will be my new go to whenever I need cigars. read more

I visit Oceanside once a year and always look forward to Cigar Grotto. Good people, great vibes, and an awesome selection - it's the perfect spot to relax and enjoy. read more

This is a really cool spot to enjoy a stick. The owner (Craig) is really solid dude. This cigar lounge has a solid variety of cigars.

Awesome place! The owner is very nice and helpful on the the cigar selections. Plenty of options and very accommodating. Will definitely be back when in the area. read more

Best cigar lounge in the area, period. Quickly becoming a regular here. They always have a great humidor with the widest selection of cigars. From Drew Estate, Camacho, and Cohiba. But really where they stand out is with their owners. They set the bar high on building relationships with their customer base and having a high passion for cigars. It just sets the perfect tone that makes you want to stay and enjoy your cigar at the lounge. Gregg, the owner is one of the most stand up and friendliest guys I've ever met. He's always making sure you're doing okay, gives great recommendations, teaching you something new about the cigar world, and overall is a great guy to be around. I've been a manager in retail for years and a business owner himself, so it's safe for me to say that the Cigar Grotto is THE prime example of how a small business should be ran. Will continue to be a regular here and support their business on a usual basis. Great product, great service, great owners. read more

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This Cigar Grotto has always been a favorite in North County San Diego. I'm not a smoker, but I do like the aroma of a cigar now and then. My husband picks up the Short Story and I usually go for one in the cherry aroma assortment, although my husband usually ends up smoking it and I get the aroma of cherries in the air, which is all I wanted in the first place. The staff here are helpful, the store is small, but full of good things. They have an extensive pipe collection (I always think of pipes as something sophisticated people smoke after they retire). lol An Indian Chief to greet you and free cut and matches with your cigar purchase! read more

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Decent selection of cigars in the main walk in humidor, what is not posted though is that many of the premium cigars are not located in the main walk in humidor. I asked the staff if they carried Fuente Anejo No.77 Sharks and they did (astonishingly they had half a box in inventory of this hard to find gem), but I needed to go to one of the smaller humidors located outside to purchase it. If I did not ask and just walked in I would have had no way of knowing they carried these specifc premium cigars. Also the Padron cigars are stored in these smaller humidors outside which is incredible as these cigars are such great sellers in the market. It would be nice if the premium cigars were visible in the main humidor. One would think these have a higher margins than average cigars and the shop would want potential customers to see these beautiful sticks. The lounge area is in the back and the sofas were comfortable it just did not have the feel of a premium cigar lounge. It felt very much like a local smoke shop and not like some of the larger lounges in San Diego. read more

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Top Tier Service. Owner welcomed me with open arms. I'm quite a newbie and he was very patient with me. He asked me all of the right questions and found a cigar for me in no time. When I finally did get to enjoy my cigar I realized he picked the perfect one! He was great at creating conversation and made me feel at home. I can't wait for covid to be over so I can enjoy smoking in his beautiful smoking lounge. Very nice ambiance and very nice family owned business. I highly recommend for new cigar smokers. You have earned a customer for life! Thank you again. read more

Had a really great experience here. I came to get my husband a cigar and cutter for christmas and had no idea what to get. I was able to give my budget and the occasion and just received great help in picking out the right one. I was waiting for my husband to experience the cigar to fully review and he really enjoyed it! Can't wait to bring him here and I really can't wait until the pandemic is over to get to experience an event here. read more

Top of the line SERVICE, PRODUCT, PEOPLE! Highly recommended. They will work with you to get you exactly what you need. That's not all! Cigar Grotto has a wide selection of products, ranging from top of the line cigars to the best rolling tobacco. Gregg has taken extreme care to ensure a safe shopping experience. Thank you Cigar Grotto, we love you! read more

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Gregg gave me one of the best costumer service I have received in a long time. I was heading to San Diego and was tired so I found this place to chill for a bit. As I walked through the door he treated me like I was his best friend. I am sure he does this for everyone which is even cooler. read more

Great service and very knowledgeable staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Good selection and value. A great place to enjoy a cigar!

Great setting in the heart of Oceanside. Friendly operator. Following all guidelines for patrons and staff. Well stocked humidor with a range of quality and prices. read more

This is a somewhat hidden gem in down town Oceanside. The owner and all of his staff are super helpful every time I go in. They know where their stuff is and have a solid knowledge base of each of their products. I love black label trading company cigars that are sold in very few places across the country and this happens to be one of them. If you love a full bodied cigar and haven't tried one yet head over to this place and try one out you will not regret it! read more

Very nice, owners really seem to care that customer is satisfied. Helpful in selecting a good cigar. I think this is the very best cigar shop around. Highly recommended. read more

Hands down the best cigar shop in Oceanside. They have a solid selection of Drews estates. Will be there again.

There are very few legitimate cigar shops in North County San Diego, and even fewer that don't charge tourist trap prices, actually know the product (the owner Greg is an amazingly nice dude), AND will always make you feel at home in this little den-away-from-home. If you're looking for great and vast cigar options at all price points (or pipe tobacco if that's your thing), t's a great little spot that's been around Oceanside for way longer than I have, and there's a reason this place has stood the test of time. read more

Life offers random opportunities to meet terrific people. Yesterday driving home from Orange County, I choose to drive down PCH the rest of the way home. Desiring a Christmas cigar, I pulled over checked Yelp and found myself across the street! Entering the store I met Gregg, who made me feel very welcome. He gave me some terrific advice for some cigar selections and hooked me with a great 15 cigar travel caddy. I ended up enjoying a cigar, watching get some football and talking with several very regulars. Excellent cigar lounge, great service and atmosphere, this is my new "go to" cigar shop in North San Diego County! read more

Well, this is long over-due. I've been a fan of the Cigar Grotto for more than 5 years now and have nothing but kind words for the store's proprietors, Gregg and his wife Dee Dee. As a young pup with no cigar experience at all, Gregg took me under his wing and helped me refine my taste by listening to my reviews and making suggestions based upon my feedback. Together, over the years, his keen sense of taste and sharp memory for what I found enjoyable helped him consistently steer me toward cigars that matched my palate (and my wallet). At the Grotto you'll find all the cigar gadgets you need and a selection of cigars that is so meticulously well-kept you needn't look elsewhere. The Grotto throws great cigar dinner events every month at the neighboring restaurants and there's always a sports game to been seen in the lounge. I've gotta say, the locals are great and I can't stop in without seeing at least 5 friendly faces. It's always like Cheers at the Grotto. read more

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Friendly and knowledgeable owner with a very relaxed vibe. Helped us pick out some gifts as well as a few cigars for my husband to take home and enjoy. We will be back when we are in the area. read more

This is a great place to find a wonderful cigar and just as wonderful people. It's the "Cheers" of cigar lounges:) Gregg and DeeDee and the best and then there's Mitch:) What can I say but, besides the great company, there cigar selections are wonderful. Lot's of events (monthly cigar dinner) and support for the local Marine's that make this life possible. Thanks Greg & DeeDee read more

Super Cool Spot! Great selection of cigars that were priced well. They also have a great selection of cigar accessories, I picked up some Boveda packs to season my humidor. Forgot the guys name that was working, but he was really nice and welcoming, overall a really cool place and will definitely go back if I'm ever in that area again. read more

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Hands down best customer service I have ever experienced anywhere.. EVER. The owner, Greg, always makes us feel like family every single time we come in here.. which really isn't that often but it always surprises me how he remembers us. We were having a bit of a sunday funday and Justin wanted to smoke cigars together so we came here and Greg picked out a cigar for me called Dirt. He said it's one of his wife's favorites. I don't smoke cigars all that often so he took care of trimming the end for me and making sure everything was good before giving me my cigar. It was really sweet and nice, I smoked almost the whole thing. The atmosphere in the Cigar Grotto feels like home, there are lots of pictures on the wall and while we were there the hockey game was on and the couches are super comfy.. Honestly I don't have one single bad thing to say about this place. Thanks for the experience Greg, we wil DEFINITELY be back :) :) read more

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