Collins Tobacco

Collins Tobacco is a smoke shop in Miami that draws a mix of locals and travelers passing through, and the word around town is that the service can make the visit. Ask anyone who's dealt with Walid or Sam and you'll hear the same thing: they take the time to talk you through the shelf before you buy. One visitor prepping for a cruise said Walid walked them through the options and steered them to the right pick, and folks looking for a good cigar have come away happy too, including one who was pointed toward a Montecristo and hasn't stopped enjoying it since.

The selection covers the basics well. We've heard the staff are good at helping you land on something new when they don't stock your usual brand. Regulars also mention the shop stays clean and well organized, and Sam in particular gets called out for being kind and easy to deal with.

We'll be straight with you: locals are a little split on this one. The friendly service that most people rave about isn't universal, and a few have walked away frustrated by how they were treated. If you catch the team on a good day, though, most people leave satisfied and recommend it.