Nice little cigar shop in downtown Oceanside. Popped my head in while the Mrs. was next door at a clothing boutique getting down with great deals. Immediately greeted by Paul who answered any questions that I might have. Nice guy and very welcoming. Didn't purchase anything at this time, but that was because I just didn't have the time to relax and enjoy a cigar read more

Great service. Went in last week and had tons of questions. The man behind the counter was very patient with me and even stepped into the cigar room with me and answered and explained every question I had. Very thorough and great service. Will definitely be back again soon. read more

Went in looking for cigars to give to my groomsmen and was well taken care of at Cigar Grotto. Told them what I was looking for and they were able to help me out. Above and beyond, top notch customer service. I will definitely be back. Thank you! read more

Full-size cigar shop with a huge humidor. For cigars this is the place I frequent and I'm never disappointed if you're in Oceanside I highly recommend you visit this cigar shop. read more

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The best cigar store and lounge I have been to since moving to Carlsbad in 1999. My brother-in-law and his son from Irvine came to the lounge and loved it. Very good selection of cigars, calm vibe and friendly folks. read more

I fund this place today. I was looking few cigars for an special occasion. Wow what an amazing experience. Gregg Engels the owner what a great guy. First of the man is super knowledgable, he new exactly what to offer based on my price point and flavor profile. Second his costumer service is beyond any rating systems. The entire time there it felt like I was talking to that one friend you haven't seen in 15 years. Just like that. Simple amazing. Now I know of that one spot that you can go smoke a cigar and relax. I'll b be back. Thank you so much Gregg. By the way this happened 20 minutes ago. read more

Checked out this cigar shop while visiting a friend. We looked up cigar shops in the area and read the reviews on Yelp. I quickly picked up on the quality of smokes this place had. I forget the guys name but he recommended a few great smokes and was very friendly and knowledgeable. I would visit this place again next time in down in the area. read more

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The Cigar Grotto is the best run cigar shop in North County. Gregg and DeeDee and Jim are always so helpful and will make you feel like family right when you walk in the door. Cigar knowledge is excellent with no push to make unwanted sales. Any time you're on the coast or even if you aren't this place is a must stop!! read more

Gregg is truly the nicest man he has always been so kind to our family and has always looked after me when purchasing a cigar for my brother in law. read more

Cigar Grotto, Oceanside What a great place to buy a good cigar and to spend some quality time with friends. Thank you Greg and Dee Dee. Always a great time! read more

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I don't patronize Cigar Grotto because Gregg and DeeDee are my friends. Gregg and DeeDee are my friends because I patronize Cigar Grotto. When you walk in you immediately feel something special about the place. Grab a smoke on Gregg's recommendation, sit on a big leather chair, watch a hockey game and schmooze with the regulars. It's not a store, it's a hangout. To all the people who say that they can buy cheaper on the Internet, well you miss the point. Have you ever spent $3-4 on a beer at a bar? You can buy a 12 pack for 70 cents a bottle. Ever eat out? You can make the food at home for a quarter of the price. We pay the price to support places we enjoy going. To keep businesses that provide us with a great experience in business. If you don't get that then take your coupons to Walmart, load up your fridge and pantry, grab a box of Swisher Sweets from 7-11 and stay home! read more

This is the best cigar shop in the county! If you are looking for a gift or you dont even smoke and would like to buy a cigar for someone else this is the place to shop. Greg knows everything there is to know about cigars and pipe tobbacco. I used to stop in on Saturday mornings after breakfast with my little girl and he would always have a candy cigar for her and would always suggest a new stogie for me. Greg has never steerd me wrong. This is one of the only places in town that stocks Bawls energy drinks, stop in for one and enjoy a nice cigar in the back lounge. read more

As a pretty avid health nut, I feel a little weird writing not just a review, but a stellar review for a cigar shop. No, I don't smoke. Never have, never will. But I live with someone who does and I needed a gift for him. So how does someone who knows less than nothing about cigars buy a good gift? You go to Cigar Grotto and talk to the owner, Greg. Greg demonstrated such enthusiasm for his products and such care for his customers, that I was almost ready to pick up a cigar for myself! OK, that might be a slight exaggeration. If you smoke, I would highly, highly recommend cigar grotto. read more

Fantastic experience from start to finish. I was first introduced to Gregg after being taken to one of the monthly cigar socials they hold (which if I didn't live so far away, I'd be a regular attendee at..) At the time, I hadn't smoked a cigar in 3+ years - but the atmosphere, company & quality of cigar soon had me chomping at the bit to get back into it. Since then, the wife purchased me a humidor from Gregg as a Christmas gift and after a few ill-fated shopping experiences around my local area I decided why not go back to the best? I now make a regular-ish trip from HB down to Oceanside to see Gregg, get his advice, smoke a cigar and restock the humidor a little before heading home. It is absolutely worth the drive - great advice, decent prices, no bullshit and fantastic customer service. Why waste the money where you aren't cared about as a customer, when you can come here instead? To give you an example of how "above and beyond" they go - I was having trouble keeping the humidity above 66% in my humidor & Gregg recommended an additional Xikar humidifier bar to go in. Not only did he refuse to charge me for the bar "for my trouble" of driving from HB, he made me promise to call him in 3-4 days and let him know how the humidity was doing. This is exactly the kind of local business we should be supporting these days. read more

What a great shop and great friendly staff and patrons. Their cigar knowledge is also top notch and they have several comfy chairs to enjoy your stick at while you watch their flat screens or talk about the daily topics. I had an enjoyable experience here! read more

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I've lived in Oceanside for 6 years now and the local cigar shop was one of the first visits I made in town. Few things in life relieve stress like a glass of great scotch and a very fine cigar. That means Garcia y Vega should NEVER be on the shopping list. The owner (Gregg) has been there for over 11 years and really knows his business. He tests all of his cigars and has a review stored in his brain somewhere where he can pull it up at a moment's notice. I wanted a cigar that tastes like a Montecristo White but costs a little less than the $16 apiece they're asking. He steered me towards another cigar that was less than half the price and also a few others he thought I'd like. I had him cut the cigar and I walked around town for an hour trying it out. It was very close the Montecristo but not close enough. The next few days I smoked the others and found a new favorite. I've been buying them weekly for the last 5 years now. The shop itself is very comfortable and there's a small smoking lounge where you can sit in comfort and talk cigars with a variety of like minded folks. Most nights you'll find several cigar smokers lounging and bringing up all sorts of dialog. My kinda place. Prices? It's a retail establishment. With cigars you'll always save big money ordering on the internet. California makes it difficult to save money unless you do so. I'll admit that I try a few cigars at the Grotto and then buy them online by the box. There's just no better place in Oceanside to try a variety of fine, fresh cigars than Cigar Grotto. read more

Great place to buy a cigar! First time customer and welcomed me and my wife with open arms!

The Best Customer Service. Period. I discovered Cigar Grotto several years ago when I was doing some business in Oceanside. When I moved here after being gone for 5 years, Greg greeted me by first name as if I never left. This place is home. A well stocked humidor and owners who know how to take care of their customers. Awesome! read more

If you like to smoke cigars, this should be the #1 place on your list to stop. Great prices, selection and most of all FAMILY ATMOSPHERE! Greg and DeeDee are two of the nicest people you will ever meet. You will feel right at home! They also host a dinner once a month at a local restaurant where you get apps, and a great entree with a cigar and beer for a super cheap price. Just barely over the cost of 1 cigar! Stop by and see Greg sometime. He will take care of you with open arms.... read more

I am an avid Yelp user but finally felt the need to put in my two cents. I have been a cigar enthusiast for years, smoking 5-10 sticks a year, mostly on special occasions. I found the Cigar Grotto on yelp and saw the stellar reviews so I had to take a short trip to the shop. Immediately the place felt like home. Greg met me inside the humidor and politely introduced himself. I didn't get any of that "you don't belong" vibe here. Even the regulars that were there were incredibly hospitable. Great selection and from the little experience I have, great prices. Greg helped me out with a few things to get my home humidor running smooth, which now that I am a regularl at this store, is a must. If you enjoy a good smoke and don't want any of that pretentious mess, go to the Cigar Grotto. Greg, I am a forever customer. Cheers! read more

This place is the real deal. Gregg and Dee Dee are great people. The people who hang out here are a good group. If you need cigars, Gregg is good with recommending something you'll like. Also, don't think you have to go online to get a good deal on a lighter. I bought one from Gregg with a lifetime warranty. The lighter broke and Gregg took care of everything. I ended up with a new lighter, the latest model no less. No fuss, no muss. Thanks Gregg. read more

If you smoke cigars, you have to go here. I have been going here since the day after I turned 18. I walked in, didn't know anything about cigars, Gregg told me everything I needed to know and suggested some good ones, and I have been coming back at least once a week since. The place has leather couches, a couple of big t.v.'s, a great humidor, and a wide selection of cigars and accessories. You can find anything from the $3 cutters and cigars to $50 cigars to top of the line humidors, cutters and lighters. Mateo, the one who posted the review last month, is actually a friend of mine that I met at the grotto because we are both regulars there. It is such a nice place, with friendly people, and just an overall great environment to sit down, relax, and enjoy a good cigar. read more

On my recent visit to Greg, I was impressed. Quite an impressive selection of cigars, like OpusX, Padrons, Liga Privada, and many more. The prices are very competitive. Besides all the goodies, must have to say the place is clean and properly organized. It was in the afternoon and met the local crowd there. They were all social and make sure that you do not feel left out even if you are out of town-er. I would definitely recommend the place for anyone looking for a cigar or a gift. read more

Good selection of cigars. The owner is really helpful. If you want to smoke it they probably have it read more

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The Cigar Grotto is one of the greatest places to be, period. Gregg is a stand-up guy that is down to Earth and will happily answer ANY question you have if you are a regular customer or a first time smoker. Looking for something new? Gregg will promptly show you cigars that are new or that have been in the shop for a bit. Celebrating a birth, graduation or just kicking your feet up and you will be given 2 to 10 superb suggestions what will be best for you. That being said, the Cigar Grotto is as great a place as any to sit down, relax and talk with a quality crowd of folks. read more

Absolutely phenomenal service!! I had never been to Cigar Grotto before so I had called them two times before I went down to their physical location. The first call I spoke with Gregg and he could not have been more informative and willing to help me get the cigars that I wanted. The second call I had talked to Jim and he might as well had told me he was Gregg because he gave me exceptional service as well. I went down there and Jim completely took care of my father and I. He picked out everything that we wanted. I live in Temecula so driving down to Oceanside to get a few cigars is a bit of a stretch, but I guarantee you I will be making many more trips down to Cigar Grotto! read more

I was in Oceanside on vacation and wanted a cigar. I ended up running in to the Cigar Grotto the first night I was in town. Gregg helped me get a cigar and I was back out the door. The next day I tried out two other "cigar" shops and they didn't even compare. I went back to the Cigar Grotto with my wife and started to get two more cigars. I also asked about pipes as I am a novice in that area. Gregg took the time to listen to what I was looking for and then gave me options on where I should start and where I might end up over time pipe wise. After showing me the options he did the best thing a salesman can do. He SHUT UP and let my wife and I talk. My wife ended up buying me a Peterson pipe and I LOVE IT! I will always have that pipe to remind me of our awesome vacation and the great guy who owns the Cigar Grotto. read more

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Fantastic cigar shop. If you are in the Southern California area this is a must stop if you enjoy a great cigar, great atmosphere and cool host. Came all the way from Miami on business and stopped into the shop. Highlight of my business trip. Had an awesome time just hanging out and smoking a fine cigar. Greg you have a top notch place. Keep up the great work. I will be back. If I could give this shop 6 stars I would. read more

My husband and I love it here! It's so ridiculously friendly. I always have my daughter strapped to my back in a carrier walking around Oceanside and as soon as we walk in for a couple of minutes to restock, employees are asking where "their princess" is and my kid smiles at them every time. We love how comfortable we feel and how knowledgeable everyone is. It's definitely the only shop we go to and will be visiting for the next few years until the military decides to move us! read more

AWESOME Cigar Shop!!! Drove from Mission Viejo and did not regret it!!! Greg, the shop owner, is an extremely nice & cool dude. My buddy and I were in town from Miami, FL ... my buddy drove up from San Diego, we had dinner, and then crossed over to Greg's Cigar Grotto ... had a fantastic smoke and great time!!! Thanks Greg ... hope to see you again on my next trip to Cali. read more

Greg (the owner) is an amazing guy who always treats each customer like they are buying a cohiba even if they are buying a box of swisher sweets. If you are looking to take up the pleasure of cigar smoking, or want to give a great tobacco gift, look no further Cigar Grotto is the place to go. read more

What a fun place to visit. I went here for the first time when my son was born. The shop is small and the owner is super cool, very friendly and knows his stuff about the cigar world. Take the time to come to this shop and soak in the ambiance. Befor you leave grab a cigar to puff on also. read more

A great cigar shop with an extensive and well maintained humidor. The guys that work there (including Gregg, the owner) know their stuff and are willing to share. The place has some seats and the TV has hockey or football on during the season. read more

You want it - they have it. Always fresh. Gregg & DeeDee are big supporters of the local military. Don't shop any where else

This place is amazing.. Great people like Family!! They have a Cigar social every 3rd Thursday of the month. The owner Greg is amazing. DeeDee his wife is a sweetheart she is what makes the grotto amazing. No offense Greg! Lol Mitch is great he is very helpful. Everyone is nice to newbie cigar smokers they will tell you where to start and show you what's good to smoke!. I love coming here with or without my husband Leon. read more

I can't say enough great things about Gregg & DeeDee. Being a woman, you never know what shops are going to be female friendly. This shop welcomes you with open arms. When I say "shop" its not just the owners that make you feel welcome, its also the patrons. My brother Josh has been a regular there for years and feels as though they are his second family. This is a kick back lounge. Your welcome in a suit as well as your sandals. You can come read a book, listen to music, watch a game or chit chat with the others. Hell, Gregg will probably give you a pillow if you want to take a nap. The prices are within reason and if you don't see what your looking for just ask. Gregg has a few gems up his sleeve. If your in the area, stop in, take a look. There is no pressure to buy anything. Just know that your going to want to. Enjoy.. read more

Greg the owner made us feel right at home. Fantastic cigar knowledge and customer service - if you're a cigar smoker and want a cozy lounge experience or a hard to find boutique brand, Cigar Grotto is your place. Thanks Greg! read more

Gregg and DeeDee are quality people. Their shop is always filled with a variety of people from all walks of life. The environment is fun, the cigars are top rate and you will always be looking for an excuse to go visit again. read more

I am not a smoker but I did visit the store just to check it out when I was strolling along Coast Hway. I will definitely recommend this place to my friends who smoke like chimneys. I heard the (lady) owner is very friendly and helpful.They put up events for their friends and customers where they can enjoy, share their favorite cigars and drinks, or simply hang. read more

I feel ashamed that it took me this long to find the BEST cigar experience in San Diego county. New to the game of cigars, I had been searching for a place to call home in North County. Thanks to good Ol Yelp,(thanks to your wife, right Gregg) I was directed to the world known as Cigar Grotto. Upon arriving, I was made to feel at home by what turned out to be the awesome owner, Gregg. He welcomed me in and schooled me to some new smokes that he felt would match my taste. * By the way, the Partugas Benji is PHENOMENAL.* Looking forward to the next event to get to know the people better! Much appreciated my time there & I am definately now becoming a regular. read more