My husband visited Karma Cigar Bar while on vacation and absolutely loved it. The first person he met upon arrival was Chuck, and first impressions go a long way. He enjoyed it so much that he went back a second time before leaving town and again received exceptional service. I recently contacted Chuck by phone to place an order, and he had everything shipped out quickly. My husband is a cigar connoisseur, and we visit cigar lounges often, but the customer service here stands apart from any other cigar lounge we've ever visited. Thank you, Chuck and Karma Cigars Bar for the outstanding customer service. We look forward to visiting again! If you're in the Chicago area looking for a great cigar lounge, it's absolutely worth the drive to Merrillville, Indiana. read more

Karma Cigar Bar - Lounges Near Me - Merrillville, Indiana

This has got to be one of the best cigar lounges I've ever visited. Customer service is great. Food is available if you're hungry. Surrounded with big screen TVS in a nice bar where you can enjoy a nice cocktail with a nice cigar of your choice. Trust me, you cannot go wrong at karma cigar lounge. read more

I went in here to grab a few cigars for my friend's 50th birthday. His wife already let me know what brands he was into. I walked in the door and was greeted professionally, and I let the man know exactly what I was looking for therefore, I wouldn't just be walking around trying to find something. He walked me around and showed me different cigars, some of my friends favorite brands had some different types of cigar that he thought my friend might enjoy. So I grabbed my purchases and checked out. The ambience is really cool and not at all what I expected. I expected to come in and only smell cigar smoke throughout the whole place and not be able to see. While there was not a lot of people in there didn't smell cigar smoke. It wasn't until I left that I realized I smelled like cigar. I told the man helping us that my friends and I would love to do a ladies night there sometime. They have a good variety of whiskeys. He told me when we plan to do that let him know and he would set aside an area for just us girls. The experience was very pleasant and I would definitely do business with them again. Seems like a great place. read more

came here to relax and enjoy some cigars excellent staff and selection. definitely recommend visiting

My mom and I were looking for something to do kinda late on a Sunday night and she mentioned Karma...I'm not a cigar person but I thought why not and I'm so glad I went! It wasn't too busy and we were greeted warmly! Chuck explained how everything worked and offered several different options of cigars there were so many to choose from. Everything was priced well they had high and lower end cigars. There was also a full bar and they were priced well too! All in all it was a really good time. read more

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Coming from Chicago, I truly appreciate a cigar bar that has food, a great selection of whiskey and cigars, and excellent service. I've found that here at Karma. The owner greeted me and my buddy when we walked in, and even sat down with us while we watched the a college football game! I geek out on stogies, and it was cool to rap with someone equally versed in the latest and greatest offerings (along with things coming in the future.) I was also impressed by the events the Marketing Director (Chuck) mentioned. Must cigar bars in Chicago charge high ticket prices for their vendor events (which is understandable.) But the rates for entry at Karma are very reasonable, and the pics of the spread (e.g. Food, etc) look legit. I'm looking forward to one of their events in the next future. Definitely worth the trip from the city, and I'll be back! read more

What a fantastic place The biggest selection of premium cigars I have ever seen. Drinks and food available. Leather seating area. Great owner. Staff is fantastic. read more

I was in town for a party and my nefew told me about this place. I was welcomed as soon as I walk through the door. I found a cigar to my liking and was told to go to the back to a party. I loved the friendliness of everyone. The music was on point. read more

Karma Cigar Bar - Lounges Near Me - Merrillville, Indiana

I've been going to Karma Cigar Bar for years. This is a great establishment that offers an inviting atmosphere and awesome cigars/drinks.

It was a cold night nothing to do. So my friend and I decided to go to a cigar lounge. The cigars were great. The food was delicious. On top of all that, the atmosphere was even better . Thank you Chuck for taking great care of us. We had martinis and they even said the next time we come we could have a chocolate martini. I'm looking forward to it. read more

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Great selection of cigars at fair price, staff is friendly and attentive. Beer selection and liquor is good. Very relaxing atmosphere! read more

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Great atmosphere and the cigar selection is huge. Every cigar you want and great alcohol available to pair with your smoke!!

I've driven past Karma Cigar Bar more than ______ (insert over inflated numerical value here) times since they opened their doors in 2016. Unfortunately, on almost everyone of those occasions my stupid kids were with me. A handful of those times the woman I'm married to was in tow, but that's not encouraging either. 94% of the times she's partaken in smoking a premium cigar, she's decided after only a handful of draws that cigars, in general, aren't really quote unquote, "her bag." (Was that redundant)? Anyway, she typically punctuates her disinterest by immedialty drilling the cigar into a nearby ashtray or shoving it into a swill filled beer bottle, business end first. It's like letting your seven year old order from the adult menu. You'd be better off order nothing for yourself and then just eating/smoking the "left overs." That's a pro tip if you didn't recognize it. Trust me, your wallet will be eternally grateful. Follow me back to the story. Yesterday, I decided to coordinate a pre-dinner meet up with the boys, at Karma. Is it ok to truncate at this point? Too soon? In the spirit of brevity I'm going to make an executive decision and go with "Karma," rather than its full legal title, it feels less formal and more inviting. Thats for you guys, Karma. I'm creating an air of comfortability and breaking down the preconception of exclusivity all in this one review. Behold, it's a total "double barrel." Myself, and my sidekick, arrived about 7:30 p.m., and were immediately greeted by a guy who I assumed was the house's cigar sommelier. He may have considered himself something completely different, but I didn't know any better. Plus, he was clearly more familiar with door knob on the the walk-in humidor than I was. Initially, I through the humidor was "members" or "employees only," but after watching every other Tom, Dick, and Harry, access its cigar filled belly without issue, I decided I was just an idiot who couldn't work an ornamental door knob. Adam, my sidekick, he's appaerntly an idiot too. I mean, it's really relevant and unhelpful to point out that he too was unable to manipulate the door knob, but it makes ME feel a little better that I wasn't alone. Hey, how about just installing a revolving door? Is there a suggestion box? It's probably inside the humidor, so I guess I'm gonna need someone else to add that pearl on my behalf. Hey, Down Here. There's more: As a cigar lover, I often trade cigar reviews and suggestions with every cigar smoker I come across. The vast majority or people are pedestrian and lack personality, but if they smoke cigars, at least I can spend waste those minutes of my life, in which I'm forced to interact with them on something productive. So in speaking to one of these fellow cigar lovers, I learned that KARMA boasts a signature stick they affectionally named "Black Berry Gordo." I acquired one of these bad-boys recently, on the street, and it DID NOT disappoint (* it should be noted, the street rarely disappoint) Unfortunately for myself and my compadre, on this occasion, NO MAS. No worries, our Cigar Master pivoted as professionals do, and put me right into a Coffee flavored Gordo. My associate was persuaded to partake in a Strawberry infused. We paired our tasty tobacco acquisitions with a glass of our favorite bourbon, respectively. We were eventually joined by the third member of our party who didn't partake in a fine cigar, but did enjoy an ice cold craft beer. Did I mention that the bartender was rocking some stone washed jeans? Hey... I used to have stone washed jeans. What the hell happed to stone washed jeans? They disappeared from the cultural lexicon without warning. Speaking of that, who decided we weren't doing Members Only Jacket any longer, either? But I digress. The atmosphere in this place was inviting and surprisingly, it was virtually smoke free. It was clean, aptly lit, and spacious. We were able to conduct our uninteresting conversation in near privacy. Both the bartender and our Cigarista visited out table frequently, making sure we were sufficently hydrated and tobaconated. I know it's not a word, but it doesn't matter, you defiantly understood what I was getting at. We ended up almost closing this bitch down, but decided we wanted to save something for next time. All around good experience. Will Cigar again. read more

Karma Cigar Bar - Lounges Near Me - Merrillville, Indiana

We've been coming here for awhile. They have an amazing selection of cigars, as well as drinks. Oh, and Chuck makes great popcorn!!!

I stopped here while in town. Hands down this is one of the best cigar lounges I've ever been to. The selection is outstanding and the couches and comfortable chairs make it super comfortable. I was surprised not being local how friendly the other customers were there as well. The owner is great. He helped me pick out a new cutter and torch lighter. **HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

awesome cigar shop! i came on memorial day after i was just passing through, coming back from the sand dunes. i was pleasantly surprised to find indian tobacoonists especially in the middle of Indiana but there I was. They have a vast collection of cigars. VAST. i was able to pick up a bunch which I had never tried before. The owner, Dhiren, was very nice and kind enough to buy me a cigar and a drink. He was great to chat with and has alot of knowledge about the cigar business. The lounge itself is not too big nor too small. but it is well ventilated with nice seating to view games on the tv. it is also a great place to have a meeting or just chillax. i picked up a bunch of cigars which i had never seen before, including some Oliva's and Rocky Patel's. their prices are very reasonable. the only thing they dont have are cubans but i am sure they will find a way to get those once they are more commercially available. however the selection of domestic cigars, as well those from other parts of the world, is so huge , it is pretty overwhelming. There is free parking in the lot. overall: loved this place! read more

This lounge is simply beautiful and clean!!!! Very new and upbeat but also a place where you can relax alone or hang out with a group of friends. Female friendly.... and did I mention they sell liquor!!!! You are able to enjoy your favorite cigar paired along with your favorite drink' read more

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I've been coming to this place since they opened and I must say one of the best cigar bars/lounges in the area. They even have an outside patio and extra seating in the back for events! read more

I was in town for the home going Service for my Father in law. My brother suggested we take a break and visit Karma to smoke a cigar and have a cocktail. Great selection of premium cigars and high end liquors for your enjoyment. Great staff made us feel very welcomed while there for evening. Met a few other brothers of the leaf while there and we took time to visit a second time while home. We seen some of the same people there on our second visit and again had great conversation with all. Great lounge area with comfy seating and big screen tv's . Great ventilation system. Make sure you visit and register online and they will reward you with a welcoming gift online for your first visit. Looking forward to visiting them whenever I'm home back in the area. My only wish is that they would stay open later pass 11 pm until maybe 1am. Thanks read more

Karma is a fantabulous spot to enjoy a fine cigar ! Friendly folks, and great atmosphere - i've been coming for years, and will continue !!! read more

This place is awesome. Great cigars and good prices. They have a nice selection of cocktails also to go with cigars. Dhrien, the owner is always happy to help you out with your cigar preferences. Inside is laid out very well with tables and they have big leather chairs for you to lounge in. The walk in humidor is nice and they have all price points for you. All in all Visit this place it won't disappoint!!! read more

Very nice upscale cigar bar. The owner was extremely cordial. My wife and her girlfriend were given some free cigars on the house. Drinks were good. Service was excellent. Great cigar selection. I enjoyed one of their infused sticks. It was solid! Can't wait to go back. read more

I've been in Karma several times since moving to the area..Dhirren and the staff are welcoming and amazingly hospitable....the selection of cigars are astounding..prices are on point with other places I have frequented. Humidors are kept at an acceptable range o humidity and temperature....I love this place!..plus if you want an alcoholic drink to enjoy with your cigar (plenty of seating area), you can get anything you want..great selection of ever changing beers on tap plus some local brews. This is my new favorite place! read more

This is a very difficult review to author because I just visited the most amazing smoke shop yet and I will never drive by it again. What's in Merrilville IN? Nothing really but this awesome smoke shop. The staff are super helpful, they have a huge selection of stogies AND they have some really hard to get sticks, like Fuente Sharks, Liga, ... I'm not naming the rest because I don't want people to know! Cigar Aficinados within 100 miles have every reason to visit! read more

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A nice break from the pompous-ran cigar shops in the area. Has a nice lounge area with chess, tv, etc... Nice large selection as well as a walk-in humidor. Has Cigar companies come in on some saturdays for events and specials. I was there one Sunday early afternoon and struck up a conversation with a random customer there while I was waiting for someone. The owner came over and ordered us a pizza and had a bottle of wine on hand for us while we smoked and watched some football. How much better can it get, and what other cigar shop would do that for you? While there, it doesn't matter if you're a connoisseur or a smoking amateur, the staff as well as other customers are willing to help with finding you a cigar that you can feel comfortable smoking. I've been back plenty and will always return for all my smoking needs. read more

I rated Karma Tobacco a five star. I travel across 4 states and stop in no less then 2 new shops ever week. Karma was by far, hands down the best lounge I've had the pleasure of finding. Huge selection of fine premium cigars. The lounge area is very large with ample seating for multiple groups of people. The air was light and I couldn't even tell anybody was smoking. The most amazing part was the owner, Dhiren Shah taking time to show me around and talk about upcoming events. Although I didn't have time to stay and connect with Dhiren on a deeper level. I'll be back and look forward to the experience. read more

Anywhere you can smoke inside in the 21st Century has to be a great place to be. Trying different cigars with a brandy after work is a perfect way to end the day. read more

I walked into karma on my birthday night, had two friends with me and more on their way. Ordered a round of drinks, 30$+. Lit up a cigarette and was told that I could not smoke my cigarette in there amongst all the cigar smoke because I had not purchased the cigarette there. I will not be returning, ever. Would have probably spent in excess of 200, 300 dollars that night. Won't be ever going back. read more

Fantastic experience!!!! Excellent variety of both cigars and beverages. Pricing is within expectations. Looking forward to entertaining clients and friends at this location. read more

Excellent selection of cigars, quality premium liquors, and the owners of karma are very friendly and helpful with enjoying your cigar experience. Definitely the place to go as a first timer. read more

Let me explain my rating. This is actually a great place. The seating is good and spacious, plenty of TV's to watch your favorite sports, especially the game on Sunday. Full service bar with plenty of options and you can even order food that will be brought out to you. We even met some good folks and had great conversation with them. My issue is with the ventilation system. We went this past Saturday evening because I heard great things about this place. I love a good cigar lounge. One of the things I hate about cigar lounges is the lack of ventilation. Once you walk in the spot is smokey as hell and you walk out smelling like a smokestack. That's what happened here at Karma. There was so much smoke in there. When you blew the smoke, it just sat there in the air in front of you. Normal spots, the smoke would be pulled up to the ceiling and away from you. It wasn't totally packed but for the amount of people in the place, the ventilation should be so much better. It's a free standing building that should have no problem with this issue. If they get better ventilation, this would be a hot spot to go to. read more

Fantastic cigar lounge. Note that they have recently moved behind Wendy's, across from Meijers on Rt 30 as a temporary location as they build their new location. One of the best selections of cigars in the area. Carrying a wide range of rare cigars such as Dirty Rats by Drew Estate and other limited releases. Dhiren does a good job arranging events from all the manufacturers as well. The owner is superb. He takes time out to welcome each guest and help them with their selections, but doesn't hover over you like a hawk like you're going to steal something. I'm excited for the new Karma Lounge to open and best of luck to Dhiren! read more

Karma provides that downtown Chicago vibe right in our backyard in Northwest Indiana. The owner and staff provide VIP treatment and a personalized customer experience. Whether you are an aficionado or a novice the staff is there to provide guidance and recommendations on that perfect cigar(s). The drink selections are on point matching that desired spirit with that perfect cigar. Location and parking is ideal and facilities are clean. read more

I was there two months ago with some family. It's a really nice spot. They have some good food and great drinks. I don't smoke, but it was cool to see the large selection of cigars that they had. Great lounge spot - hope to go again soon! read more

Fab find on our way from Chicago to Cincinanti. Huge selection and daily drink specials. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Comfy seats and multiple tvs read more

What an awesome experience everytime I visit. From the cigars, drink specials, atmosphere, the staff and finally the owner! I love this place and will continue to support. Absolutely the best in the Midwest! read more

Great place! Weekdays are perfect if you get get away for hour - comfortably quiet. Never had a bad experience. One visit turned into many. read more

This is THE BEST place to go if you're wanting to smoke a wonderful cigar, drink some great scotch/whiskey and meet fabulous people in a low-key environment that is very welcoming to the avid cigar aficionado as well as the newbies to the passs-time/hobby. 5 STARS! read more

Nothing like kicking back watching a game or having a drink after work with a fine cigar. The staff is very knowledge of there products and the people are really friendly. read more

Hands down one of my favorite places to sit back, enjoy some great cigars and even better company. Dhiren and Vinit are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. They have extensive knowledge for cigars and treat you like a million bucks! At Karma, you are family and not just a customer. I highly recommend stoping in and enjoying a fine cigar with Dhiren, Vinit, and the rest of the crew!! read more