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    Islands Cigar Lounge

    4.9 (168 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    The beautiful turquoise blue caught my eye, I never had this cigar before. It was smooth. From Nicaragua
    Derek B.

    I was making a Pho run for lunch when I caught the signage for this place in the corner of my eye . I mentally bookmarked it and came back later that day after work . I was greeted by a friendly gent who worked at the place who showed me inside and told me a little about this place. I also got to meet the owner,,,, very nice guy who introduced me to their selections and the humidor. Great service and ambiance. I definitely felt comfortable here and see myself coming back to hang' for a bit and smoke a stogie in the lounge.

    The Rat! Thanks Chad.
    Richard D.

    My all time favorite cigar lounge, and I'm a member of a cigar lounge back home. I'm always looking for a cigar lounge near my hotels when I travel. It's a great place to relax, meet locals and get dining recommendations. Islands is perfectly nestled neatly in a small strip on the corner of Central and Brea Blvd, right on my route to and from hotel/work. Could it be any better? Well, yes, yes it could. And it is. Chad is the friendliest, most welcoming proprietor I've had the pleasure of meeting anywhere in Brea. His selections are out of this world and his knowledge follows suit. He has several items I don't normally see back home which make for a delightful tasting experience. The regular crowd here is also great. As the FNG a few weeks ago I was treated to some shared snacks and even given 'the good seat' for watching the movie that was on. Don't want to watch TV, there's additional seats around the corner for the quieter group. In conclusion, GO SEE CHAD.

    Montecristo Epic Toro Maduro House Blend Hoyo La Amistad Black Robusto
    Jay D.

    First time cigar smoker here and I'm glad that I stopped by Isands to get my first couple cigars. Man cave. An excellent man cave is what came to mind as I walked in the entrance. Flat screen with the game on, big comfy seats/sofas with guys chiefing cigars in 'em. Islands lounge also has more space in the back but I walked straight to the humidor. As I walked in, I was taken back by the vast selection. Having never smoked a cigar and going by reviews on cigar.com I was honestly lost and a lil intimidated lol. It's funny to think on that now but that all went away as soon as Chad went in to assist me. Chad helped me out tremendously. His knowledge and guidance put me at ease. I felt that he was being genuine and wasn't just trying to sell me an expensive cigar or a cigar that wasn't selling. He asked questions about the coffee and alcohol I like to drink, how long was I trying to smoke, explained the different sizes and kinds of wrappers. Bottom line is that he asked questions AND listened to my answers to find me the perfect selections. I ended up with a Montecristo Epic Toro and a Hoyo La Amistad Black Rothschild/Robusto. Not only did Chad help me pick them out but he also gave me a Maduro house blend for free for my first visit and first time smoking a cigar!! So after leaving Islands, I headed to a family BBQ. I decided to go with the Hoyo and man.. I fuckin loved it lol. It tasted like dark chocolate/mocha with a lil bit of a nice spiciness towards the end. It was exactly how Chad described it, even the amount of time it took to smoke was on point. I was sippin on some Remy Martin, having great conversations with family and enjoying my first cigar. It's a labor day miracle, Charlie Brown lol. I wanna give a huge thank you to Chad, for taking the time to get me the right cigars for me, explaining things and for the maduro! I thoroughly enjoyed my first experience with the lounge and cigar! I'll be coming back to Islands and recommending it to family and friends.

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    Great ambiance, a little pricey. House blends are worth it. I'll definitely visit again.

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    7 months ago

    Chad was super friendly. Has a good selection of Cigars too! Lounge is very nicely setup to be able to sit back and enjoy a nice cigar

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    Great place to grab a cigar and the owner Chad had great recommendations and has a cigar for everyone

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    Great house label cigars! They have about 18 variations blended to be similar to well known cigars. Very knowledgeable.

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    All I have to say is Chad.... One of my favorite spot. Lounge is great make you feel at home..

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    If you are in need of a crash course on being a Don with a Don Carlos, here's your spot. Tell Chad I said so myself.

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    BEST DAMN CIGARS IN THE USA. Also I swear I just saw Dennis Rodman. Or maybe these cigars are too strong haha.

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    Great spot if your looking to grab a smoke. Great selection of sticks and the owner is super friendly

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    4 years ago

    Stopped by when I was in the area. Great comfortable lounge with excellent selections of sticks. Felt welcomed.

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    He has a pretty good selection. One of the few places I go to buy hard to find cigars. I text ahead to make sure he's there.

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    Chad arranged to let us have the private room in back and my friends and I finished the evening there.

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