Havana Puff

This place is great. Small, but comfortable. I’m new to cigars but was immediately made to feel at home here.
There is a good selection at good prices, but more importantly, the atmosphere is friendly, casual, and relaxed. Very welcoming environment. I’ve never not had a great conversation when I’ve come here.

Solid selection… I found everything I wanted and something my boy smokes to… very small place. The ventilation is no bueno. 3 smokers and your eyes are burning right away… my advice buy sticks to go… unless it’s empty then sit and enjoy…

I’m not a cigar smoker by any means, but I’m also not against taking a puff here and then after a stressful week or with friends. Years ago I would have been like, «ewwwwww no way!» with my glass of chilled moscato in hand, but I’ve grown up and ever since Nikki Minaj started hawking Moscato (and I began dating a man who’s very much ‘Red wine or bust’) I now prefer finer wines and decided that a good, full-​bodied cigar can taste good — IN MODERATION, because my teeth are pearly white, I don’t whiten them and I’d like to *sips on her rosé* keep them that way.
If I were a cigar connoisseur then Havanahh Puff would be basically me being a kid in a candy store. They have all sorts of cigars here for everyone’s palate from novice to advanced. Their house blends include tobacco from Dominican Republic and Nicaragua and run for about $ 6 – 7 a pop. They have all sorts of cigars and cigarillos from all over the world with a variety of different aromas, wrappings (some packed more tightly than others), «hard to find» pricier ones, gift sets, etc.
Ibrahaim is the shop’s owner and he’s friendly and a wealth of cigar knowledge to boot. He keeps the humidor in the back very well stocked and organized. The front of the store is very small, but warm/​welcoming and they allow patrons to have a seat and light one up indoors. Nice. Again, I practically don’t smoke — I’ll take a puff if it’s there, but if cigars are really your thing and you’re close to Astoria/​Long Island City, then you need to try this place.

This is a tough one, I really wanted to like this place which just happens to be a short walking distance from my home. I was hoping this would be my new cigar spot to lay back, chill and enjoy a relaxing smoke. Unfortunately Havana Puff it is not as welcoming as it first seems. I visited this place about 4 times and each time the owner Ibrahim absolutely hawks you and makes you feel uncomfortable. Now I have been to damn near every fine smoke shop in NYC including the incredible Grand Havana room and never have I felt so watched even after my third time. Upon entry he jumps out of his chair and makes a beeline to the back to practically stalk you. The only thing missing was a rubber glove and a full on cavity search. It’s a shame really because the place itself has a nice, cozy layout and can make for some chill small talk with the other patrons. There really isn’t another place like it Astoria. There is Astoria Imperial Cigar which is where I now buy my smokes, but no seating area. However the lady who owns the spot is very nice and immediately puts you at ease. I really wanted to like Havana Puff and while I can see some of it’s charm ultimately I want to have a good experience and this man doesn’t allow that.

Havana Puff is a great place to find premium cigars at a reasonable price and enjoy them with other brothers of the leaf. Ibrahim, the shop owner, is extremely knowledgeable and welcomes you as if you were an old friend from your first visit to the shop. The lounge area has comfortable seats and a wide-​screen TV. Your fellow smokers add to the ambiance. They are generally outgoing, friendly and inclusive of new patrons. I am on a extended visit to Astoria and finding Havana Puff has been an incredible experience.

A sort of hidden gem for those in the Astoria area is this haven for the like seeking a quality flavored and aroma cigar where you can actually smoke it in peace indoors. A hidden gem: meaning it is not located near the main path of foot traffic, maybe cars wooshing by toward the Grand Central Parkway or The Triborough (renamed RBK) Bridge. Smoking in peace indoors: meaning with the ban on indoor smoking, you can actually enjoy one without hassle or worry. It is mellow, low toned and one can relax. You can get a cigar anywhere but a cigar lounge is not to be fount in these parts without venturing into Manhattan. Though small it is comfortable, leather chairs and a flat screen on CNN with stock prices flowing by. The host: pleasant. The humidor room stocks a decent variety of Nicaraguan, Dominican and other Cigars with quality and renown names such as Romeo y Julieta to La Flor Dominicana. I decided to smoke it there and the hospitality was pretty nice, he cut it for me, provided the lighter and even brought over a nicely designed 4-​Finger ashtray stand. I had my own but it was all provided. The view outside is not all that great but a humble little place to sit back and do some business, reading, talking, work or just a breather… of Cigar.

What a fantastic place to sit and relax with a quality smoke. Today I stopped by for my 3^rd or 4^th time and again it was such a pleasant experience. Ibrahhim is always pleasant, helpful, and an extremely knowledgeable individual when it comes to cigars. His selection is fantastic, and the pricing is more affordable than purchasing in Manhattan. Every time I come by I leave with a great group of cigars to experience.
As a new cigar smoker, Ibrahim is always able to recommend some great cigars for me. Each of them I have thoroughly enjoyed. When I visit Havana Puff I always feel as if I am a valued customer.
The lounge is an especially nice and quiet place to relax and enjoy your smoke. The surrounding area is not too busy but easily accessible whether you are visiting by car or public transportation.
I highly recommend Havana Puff to anyone looking for a quality cigar shop. The humidor is always fully stocked, and it is a pleasant experience for any cigar smoker. You won’t be disappointed.

The best place around to get a great cigar and relax!

A great place. I am a new cigar smoker and I will admit to being slightly intimidated by my first foray into this world. I had no need to be. The service was attentive and very helpful. I walked out with a Padron 1964 and a Guillermo Leon, both of which were amazing and worth every penny. Thanks!

Really excellent place to take it easy with a good selection of cigars.

This place is top notch!
There aren’t too many good places to grab and enjoy a nice smoke in the Astoria/​Queens area, and this place fits the bill nicely. Got to meet the owner who is a walking encyclopedia when it comes to this fine pursuit.
He has an incredible selection with very reasonable prices. I scored a Padron 1926 Anniversary, for under $ 20! The walk-​in humidor is as impressive as any you’ll find in the five boroughs, and take your time in the lounge, there aren’t too many places in the city that welcome the smoker.
You need to have this shop in your heavy rotation.

Just when you think there are no more places in New York to enjoy a cigar, a place like Havana Puff opens up and a certain equilibrium is restored. Eschewing the overt excess and elitism of Manhattan, this store is efficient in its footprint yet deep in selection and hospitality. Opened by a former employee of the soon to be defunct Davidoff store on Madison Ave, this store takes all of the steps to ensure that «The Goodlife» is available to all who enter, fancy pants or not.
The proprietor was gracious, friendly and attentive. There are seven very comfortable chairs to sit in and the exhaust system works. Try to find that in the few places in Manhattan when you want to smoke your cigar and not everyone elses.
Just to get an idea of the selection they have I found Davidoff, Padron, Liga Privada, Fuente, Illusione, Tatuaje, Avo, Carillo, La Gloria Cubana, Joya de Nicaragua, Casa Magna and much more. A real connoiseurs delight.
A great selection of accessories covering the broadest range of price and finish. Even the rare Boston Cigar Cutter was there for sale.
While the location seems a bit off beat, I found it quickly. The large open windows really showed off the local fauna with a very diverse view. Many many things to see as the smoke drifted quickly up and out of the space. Travel to New York is always tough. Finding a place to enjoy a cigar that does not come with a $ 100 tab for bad drinks and blow hards all around is such a challenge that the train trip across the East River is like an exorcism once you cross the threshold of this gem.
I will be changing my hotels to Astoria to get a better chance to enjoy myself — a little piece of heaven beats Greedyville any day.

This is the place to go if you are looking for a great place to smoke or pick up some cigars. The owner was the former manager at Davidoff and is friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. The prices are are inexpensive relative to the other cigar shops in NY.
Highly recommended if you are in the LIC/​Astoria neighborhood.