Cigars By Chivas is one cool place. It's classy and laid back all at once with lots of regulars who enjoy hanging out and enjoying a nice cigar here. Possible the best Cigar place in San Gabriel Valley. We popped in after dinner one night for our friend Troy's birthday. All being cigar enthusiasts. They have a nice humidor and great customer service. My only real issue is they're much pricery than any other cigar shops or cigar bars I've been too all over Greater Los Angeles. I'm all for supporting a small biz but it does make me want to limit what I purchase here. I did guy with more than a couple my first trip in. The selection is solid. I agree that the atmosphere is generally a good one as I've walked by many times over the years and seen it change a lot. They do have a private room for members and a spacious lounge area in the main area of the store. It's in a cool location, directly across from the Bucca di Beppo of Pasadena in Old Town/Old Pasadena, at the corner of De Lacey Avenue/Green Street. Parking on the street or nearby garages and lots, all paid, but a short stroll from Memorial Park Station. They do host some events here and have soft drinks for purchase as well as bottles of water. Open daily from Noon/12PM to - 11PM. read more

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Lavish cigars are synonymous w/ the name Cigars by Chivas! Anto's lounge in the heart of Old Town Pasadena is place to be! Top shelf service by Jack! Who is attentive and knowledgeable about Cigars, prices, availability and recommendations! If your looking for a staycation reset it'll only cost you the amount of the tobacco you purchase! I highly recommend Chivas! Aura Parra, of Davidoff Torcedores, is one of eight official Master Rollers on the planet. Cigars by Chivas hosted a Davidoff event where she hand rolled, pressed and stamped 300 Cigars that you could purchase. The limited edition smoke was the Robusto Real Especial 7 which was hands down a 10/10 perfect cigar. That event made this particular cigar #1 of my top ten cigar moments. read more

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Extremely classy cigar joint in Pasadena. They had some rare cigars that I took advantage of. Great experience. read more

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Went here for father's birthday. The tall gentleman helped pick out cigars that my dad would like, gave me a discount, and threw in a free lighter. Couldn't have asked for more, thank you. read more

By far my favorite cigar lounge! The atmosphere is wonderful, friendly and the staff is exceptional!

Great location! I always stop by after dinner in Old Town. They have an excellent cigar collection, comfortable seating, and friendly staff. The air circulation is fantastic, which makes the experience even more enjoyable. One of my favorite spots to relax! read more

The selection of cigars was awesome! High end cigars with high end prices. Service was absolutely amazing!

I am head over heels for this place! I brought a large group last night. None of us had been there and I was the only cigar vet amongst us. So after carefully selecting cigars for each friend, I grabbed a '64 Padron for myself. I ordered a delicious espresso for me and my partner, then sat down and enjoyed the company of my guests in one of their comfortable leather chairs. Sadly, the Padron I selected had a rough draw (a first for that smoke) and disappointing considering its hefty price tag, but the unparalleled service from our host, Jack, more than made up for my concerns. After a failed attempt to save the cigar, Jack gave me a new stick free of charge and discarded the offending Padron. The new stick smoked like a dream and made my night in spades! I have Jack to thank for that -- I'll also add he was well dressed in black suit and striking red tie. Overall, his presence (and excellent personality) enhanced the experience tenfold. I highly recommend Cigars by Chivas, and I hope for your sake Jack is working there when you visit! read more

Place is great location is great. Owner is amazing. Really nice guy really helpful. I would definitely recommend a spot to come with friends just chill read more

The man working was so generous to donate a bunch of cigar boxes to me to use for art therapy for kiddos! Thank you!

Haven't been here for years but just remembered all the bad experiences here. Owner drags your jacket on the floor to put it away, keeps his employees' tips, his rude with his own kids and just is all around awful. Karma is a wonderful thing. read more

Accommodating to bringing your own cigar. Also if you buy the cigar from the establishment they will cut it for you and allow you to smoke inside. Very nice place l. read more

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First timer!!! Amazing experience.. and the gift I got my boo did not disappoint. I'm not into cigars but it's a great place to get gifts for ones that are!! read more

This cigar establishment is very special to me... Cigars By Chivas is the very first place I ever had a cigar. All the way back in 1999, I came here with college classmates to try out a cigar. Back then, Anto (the owner) was very gracious and warm. I remember very clearly because I was so self conscious and trying hard to not be an idiot. Also, I was barely getting by on an entry level corporate finance job, so I couldn't afford any exceptional cigar. Even so, Anto recommended a light cigar. I don't remember what it was. He lit me and friends up. And that was it... My very first night out for a cigar at a real cigar place. Yesterday, I had a chance to meet up with friends of mine here at Cigars By Chivas. They live in Orange County, but specifically came up to look at some special cigars that Anto has. My buddies are serious cigar aficionados, and spent a good chunk of money on a few bags of cigars. Turns out I have a picture of me with my friends at Cigars By Chivas from 1999. By coincidence, I had recently scanned the photo and have it on my iPhone. So yesterday I showed it to Anto. It was a great moment, as he got a kick out of the photo. He recognized his shop set up in my photo, and really enjoyed seeing it. He said that not many things surprise him, but that he did get surprised seeing my picture. One thing for everyone to know is that Anto is a special person in the cigar world. He has the memorabilia, photos with so many celebrities (including major figures in Cuba), and autographed messages to back it all up. Plus, his personal cigar collection is shockingly amazing. Perhaps the most amazing thing though is that Anto is a true gentleman and really enjoys cigars and people. He is a class act. read more

Walked in for first time and such a great spot to hang out and relax . The staff was very helpful and helped me pick k out a gift in the humedor . Macanudos are great! Stop in and check them out read more

I don't usually leave bad reviews. But this place needs a bit of help. The service was subpar. Somebody wanted a cup of water from the side water standing machine that had plastic cups and he was told he had to buy bottles of water. My Padron kept falling apart. I was only offered matches not lighters to light the cigar. I asked about a different Nicaraguan cigar and the person who worked there said he was new and hadn't had the time to smoke any cigars and that mainly in Spain (where he's from) they smoke Cubans exclusively. It was warm. No ac running. Just open windows. Just an odd vibe and expensive cigars. Needless to say I won't be returning. Thank goodness I was alone. I would've been embarrassed to bring friends here. Maybe you'll have a better experience. This spot has potential. read more

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Really nice place for cigars. indoor and outdoor seating available. Really knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to picking the right cigar for you. read more

A great place in Pasadena to enjoy a cigar. Very good prices and they have events throughout the year. Anto also carries high-end lighters, cutters and pens. read more

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Always a nice experience there. They have a very nice selection of cigars. The owner is friendly, chairs are comfortable and there's always a game/sports on, which is enjoyable. read more

Terrible experience. Got my cigars and tried to enjoy my time here. When I asked where the restroom was , the owner told me to go across the street and use the restaurant's. Poor poor service don't even bother coming to this place. read more

Old school charm. Sophisticated, approachable, friendly and knowledgably. That would be Anton the owner. Chivas is one of those unique gems. You walk in. The smile and greeting are authentic. The aroma of leather and tobacco are seasoned with years of stories and single malts. By the time you smoke a cigar or maybe you've made some new friends and feel at home. Just ask Chief. read more

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There's an old school, vintage feel about this place that just screams "classy" with all their little details. The person working was incredibly knowledgeable and was well-dressed and well-mannered in a way that made me feel like I was thrown back into the 60s--he was calm, polite, and addressed us as "sirs" and "mams". They have a great selection of cigars and it felt really comfortable to be there and relax. The person working was also constantly tidying up the place, emptying ash, etc, which I also appreciated. read more

Had to write and edit some of my dissertation. Needed a smoke, which calms the nerves, CBC is a dope place for both... the dude working had a great personality and positive vibes, the ambiance was great, the seats were comfy and selection for smokes was outstanding! Check out the spot! read more

Visited for the first time. The humidor is smaller than a walk in closet with limited and garbage selection. It also felt like it may be way over humidified. I honestly felt that they thought we were suckers and new with cigars because they charged me around $25 for an avo caribe and $33 for an oliva melanio Maduro. When I asked if the price was correct, the old employee tells me, "I don't f##kin know, man I just f##kin work here.. f##k man I don't know.. lemme check.. f##k man you don't need to give me a hard time.". I literally didn't say anything besides ask if those prices were correct. So I overpaid for the sticks since we were there anyway and not planning on coming back, then asked if they sell anything to drink like a coca cola or something. They had nothing but cheap bottled water. When I asked about beverages, the same miserable douche old head said, "idk man we have some waters, I don't know why the f##k we don't have cokes or something." This place is TRASH. DO NOT go here. read more

Really cool shop shop on a nice corner in Pasadena. Always friendly and they have cool tables. I do wish there was a larger selection in the humidor but I always seem to find something I cant live without. read more

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Would give minus stars if I could. The owner Anto should be hauled away to jail. When you read my review you will see why. I was dining at a restaurant relatively close to his business when my dinner ended and my party left. I was the last to leave from my party as I was wrapping things up with my one year old baby since I had breastfed her. She was sick and had a fever. To my surprise she started having seizures in the restaurant, something that I had never experienced before. I had to make a decision as to what to do. I looked around and there was only one party remaining in the restaurant and no waiters nearby. I walked over to them to ask them to call 911. They seemed pretty helpful as a lady in their party obliged and a gentleman in the party helped me put ice on her forehead from his table. Anto was part of this party. I was sitting on the bench next to Anto as my one year old baby was having a seizure and we were desperately putting ice on her as 911 was en route. Even the waiter brought over more ice. Just at this moment Anto ordered the waiter in an audible voice clear across the room, "Get her away from me!" Stunned as to who he could be talking about I apologized and moved clear across the room to which he replied, "It's ok." In addition to this, a prior client of his told me that when someone tipped his young employee or son at Cigars by Chivas, Anto demanded that the boy hand over the tip to him. You can decide on your own whether you want to give business to a person like this if you can call this a person. read more

Great place to enjoy a smoke and a conversation. The air blowing through from the open doors and windows makes it even more enjoyable.

Awesome laid back lounge smoke shop with knowledgeable staff definitely recommended. *****

I love this place. The easy atmosphere. The variety. But most importantly the fellow here who knows what he's talking about and makes me feel like it's 1961 ;) Go see Albert! read more

Really, Cigars by Anto (the owner). He runs a fine establishment and can often be seen in his chair next to the door of the cigars. He is very knowledgeable of cigars and gives advice on all facets of cigar smoking. From cigars, to humidors, to beverage and food pairings. as many successful business owners do. He does what he does well. The cigar shop is small and located on a busy corner of Green St in Old Town Pasadena, so there is still a a lot to see. The business is opened, so the ventilation is natural which is helpful. It is definitely an old school cigar bar with the air still having that aroma of cigars burning slowly. It is an acquired smell and many love it or hate it. But, you ARE in a cigar shop so you should expect that. CBC is accommodating, and relaxing. I recommend it for any aficionado and for any lay person trying to learn cigars it is a great place. The service is courteous, patient, and informative. The right combination for smokers. There are theme nights and events thrown by the establishment. Just ask and you will be invited! read more

Came here with a cigar aficionado and had the most amazing cigar I ever tried. They had a huge assortment. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. I couldn't believe we could smoke indoors here in California. Felt really luxurious to smoke indoors in chilled seating area w the most beautiful refined chilled ambiance. read more

This place was my go-to when I lived in the apartments nearby. There is always someone at the counter who can help with a good recommendation based on your preferences. I haven't had anything bad here that was recommended to me, which has happened at other places before. It's pretty lively on weekends at night and walkable to the nightlife nearby. read more

Parking: Private parking structures, first 90 minutes free The owner or worker of Cigars by Chivas was super helpful and really informative. He helped narrow down my search by cigar notes/flavors and then filtered by price. You can come here, kick back, and smoke something wonderful. Super casual and nice seating. A nice variety and probably the one of the best specialty shops around SGV. Would I go again? YES! read more

The cigar craze of the gogo early 2000's is long gone as are most of the cigar lounges that popped up just about everywhere. Luxury items like a 15 or 20 single stick smoke are not all that appealing unless you are an aficionado or enjoy the occasional splurge. Cigars by Chivas is an exception and has managed to survive and thrive. Located just a block away from the bustling Colorado Blvd. and just across from Twin Palms in a quieter section of Old Town, the corner spot at Green and Delacey is well suited for Cigars by Chivas. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cigars-by-chivas-pasadena?select=WMoQ8t8xjz8eLxCnzT1-PA#59GIHeJMzCxVK31UT_IrVg A decent selection of premium cigars awaits in the rear of the store in a narrow walk in humidor. Large oversize leather chairs and sofa seating occupies the main area just past the display cases filled all things cigar paraphernalia related, lighters, cutters, humidors, etc. A few chess sets are also their for patrons and regulars. It was evident on the Sunday evening we were there is that this place has a loyal local following. We grabbed a couple of sticks and caught up on old times over a game of chess with NFL football playing on a wall mounted big screen in the background. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cigars-by-chivas-pasadena?select=WMoQ8t8xjz8eLxCnzT1-PA#9kNeUcnp073BQTIyCP6DKg It's a good place to relax and enjoy a smoke fresh out of the humidor. Don't expect mail order bargains here, you pay a premium for the benefits of being able to smoke in a public place. A huge plus is the ventilation system that seemingly keeps the place second hand smoke free. Likely a place I will re-visit next time I am in the area and have a hankering for a stogie. read more

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I was invited here by a buddy who frequents numerous lounges and shops. I've myself been to many of them as well, but this place hits different. Many places aren't welcoming, Cigars By Chivas is. Anto from the get go a really solid man, there was a few regulars there and believe it or not these guys were welcoming as well, sports talk, cars, and cigars talk. Excellent location for watching sports, people watch, and smoke a cigar or two. I think I found my go to spot! Thanks for the hospitality read more

With markups topping 100% over MSRP on nearly everything, poor storage conditions, poor customer service, and a generally douchy attitude, I would avoid this store at all costs! Everything I saw was at least 100% over MSRP, and while that's not wholly unusual for a top end cigar lounge, this is anything but. Many of their cigars were moldy, or otherwise damaged, and upon informing them, they told me it was "plume" and treated like an idiot which both it and i most certainly am not (I'll upload a picture). Seating is only provided to those who buy something over $10, which isn't hard given the inflated prices, but if you're with a friend who's not in the mood, your friend will have to stand - seriously. I would especially avoid this if you're male and under the age of 40 - I spent 10 minutes perusing their humidor at which time the manager started asking why i was taking so long, and pretty much accused me of trying to rob them - where as an older gentleman was LITERALLY tossing cigars 4-5 feet across their walk in humidor back into their cigar boxes as he found something he was more interested in. Since when was someone damaging your stock less of an issue than someone respecting it? I would avoid this place like it was a rapist with AIDs and your name at the top if it's list. read more

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I bought cigars here one time out of a whim when my friend proposed to his GF at that time...No real problems. My problem comes the next time I park in front of his store...Who knows i can be a possible client or not? The owner has the Audacity to tell me that the METERED SPOT in front of his store is reserved. I looked at him and said for "who?" He tells me for his client...BTW this was one of the days it was free parking on the meters (holiday)....Anyhow, who is to say I wasn't going to go there? He lost my business for any future purchases from his store after that...I kindly reminded him that it was a public space and that he has no right to reserve the spot. Business doesn't come easy nowadays, but to think that someone can come up to me and tell me a public space is reserved just makes me laugh.... read more

After dinner, Sean Connery, Andy Garcia, and Kevin Costner occupied the plush leather seats around me. We were celebrating the recent heist of illegal alcohol, relaxing with a Montecristo #2. The press had already labelled us "The Untouchables", but we didn't let it get to our heads, or someday we'll find ourselves six feet under. I adjusted my concealed shotgun so I can have a better seat at the couch. Poof! I smell the smoke, wake up, and see cousin Bobby, brother in law Doug, and the shop owner Anto occupying the seats where the aforementioned Untouchables once sat at. The players are different (except Anto, who has a striking resemblance to Connery), but the atmosphere and scent are the same. Cigars by Chivas is the best cigar shop and lounge I have ever been to; I just wish it were closer to home. Anto treats all of his customers like long lost friends, and takes time to sit down with them (and if you're lucky enough, have access to the Untouchables room) and make them feel at home. His knowledge of cigars comes from another universe and is readily avaliable to share it with you. Cigars are truly a "tool of relaxation", as evident by the looks on everyone's faces at the lounge. Time to go...now where did I leave my shotgun? read more

Always a pleasure coming here for a cigar. Always clean and welcoming. Love this place read more

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Me personally, i am new to the cigar world. But let me tell you, I am here to stick around, I just love the Cigar smoking life. As a cigarette smoker, I can definitely tell you that if i had the choice to pick one or the other i would choose Cigars. Now, on to the store. Having been to a few cigar lounges already, i quickly noticed that this place is in the upper echelon or cigar lounges. They sell the highest quality cigar accesories, and some of the best smokes around. But, being in Oldtown Pasadena, the prices are adjusted accordingly. You can get yourself a any of these cigars somewhere else in town for at least $3 cheaper, but keep in mind your paying for the atmosphere. Let me also say I have never met Anto, the owner, but regardless, i love the place. Having a few friends that are already regulars here makes me more comfortable. Im looking forward to the next chance i get to go in there. Till the next puff.... read more