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A Cuban Experience
119 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085, United States
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A Cuban Experience
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Ja
Review №1

This is proper cigar lounge. Spacious and comfortable, there is plenty of space to spread out and enjoy yourself. An employee unfortunately needs to escort each customer through the humidor, which slows the purchasing process, but once you sit, the people are friendly and are quick to make you feel like family. Conversation is easy and the chairs are super comfy, both of which encourage you to kick you feet up and stay a while. The chairs are broad plush leather recliners and make it extremely difficult to leave. Their selection in the humidor is decent. Every Wednesday a live band plays and I wish I was here to enjoy that. I highly recommend a visit!

Ha
Review №2

Great place. Nice, comfortable lounge area to have a smoke and a top notch selection to choose. The staff was friendly and very helpful. Will definitely be back.

Wi
Review №3

Very nice and clean, and they have very nice pricing in there cigars. To bad the close early and dont sell alcohol. But you can BYOB.

Fe
Review №4

It cant get no better than this weekly experience for the Rivera family and friends at this wonderful cigar lounge. Billy and Don Luis are great hosts!!! Jazz music on Tuesday nights brings it to another level.

Ch
Review №5

Excellent place. Great selection. Friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend

vz
Review №6

Nice place. But not very friendly or helpful to people getting into smoking cigars

Wi
Review №7

Loved it great people I am visiting from Tennessee it was a really nice atmosphere.Made some new friends as well.

Ja
Review №8

Every time I visit, I am always pleased. They have a huge selection of cigars. Large, comfy leather chairs and multiple televisions. They have events, live music, cook offs and community events monthly. You can sit quietly and smoke or you can sit with others and visit. Wifi is available and pets are welcome.

Ro
Review №9

Dad loved his Oliva gift set for Fathers Day!

J
Review №10

Awesome shop and great selection

Ma
Review №11

Cool place, great people, classic cigar lounge!

Mi
Review №12

Great place! Great custom humidor, and hand rolled cigars and cigar rolling stations! Great service and knowledge about all cigars in inventory! Great for experienced cigar lovers and beginners!

ri
Review №13

A great place to have a cigar in a friendly environment.

Da
Review №14

Best cigar lounge in town, family atmosphere, courteous, best service ever, always going the extra mile for their customers. This is a most go to lounge hands down.

Al
Review №15

Great peaceful place

Da
Review №16

Best cigar lounge hands down ever in my 25 years smoking cigars, treat you like family and always welcome you with open arms. I recommend A Cuban Experience to all my friends, never a dull moment.

Ar
Review №17

I dont smoke but this spot is nice to relax in with a few friends by your side. The staff is very family and hospitable. The keep the place very clean, especially the restroom, which is definitely something I care about. The vibe here is inviting and makes you want to come back.

CA
Review №18

This place is SMOKIN Great!!!

J
Review №19

Great place and customer service as always!

Lu
Review №20

Great atmosphere, great personal, and great choices for a good cigar.

Gi
Review №21

Best place ever

Sc
Review №22

Been here several times. The owners and all of the team there welcome you there like its their home. Extremely welcoming and hospitable. Love going there and taking friends and neighbors. Thank you for such an enjoyable experience!

Mi
Review №23

If you like cigars and great ambience this is the place to go. Good friends, good entertainment and great cigar prices. I always go there. You wont be disappointed.

Ma
Review №24

Great place.. humidor is temp maintained as well as humidity.. keeps costs perfect even in dry winter months. Really cool lounge.. tvs leather chairs and friendly people. I rarely give five stars..

Jo
Review №25

Always helpful. Great atmosphere.

Pe
Review №26

This place has great hospitality, great atmosphere and great selection! The only reason why I gave it 4 stars because they dont have a ventilation system. If they had a ventilation, 5 stars!

Do
Review №27

This place is great. It is the largest cigar lounge I have ever been in. They roll their own cigars there! They have tons of recliners, games to play, and soda/espresso for $1. Huge walk in humidor and high quality stuff and they are adding more and more. Extremely welcoming staff. They owners are the ones that greeted us and someone there was playing live guitar. They have art on the walls and TVs with the game on. I highly recommend for any cigar lover. You can also bring your own alcoholic drinks in.

Ge
Review №28

Great place to go in buy a cigar and socialize with wonderful people... I know the owners they are the best they treat you great when you go in thru there doors

Ni
Review №29

This was probably one of the coolest experiences I have ever had. I will be going back as soon as possible. Prices were extremely reasonable on the cigars. Chairs and tables were absolutely of the highest quality. If there was a way for me to give higher than 5 stars I would.

Ch
Review №30

Makes you feel like your at a friends home enjoying great cigar choices with people you care about. So warm. Great music. Contantly hosting events. It is a wonderful place to spend time. I wish I lived closer Id be there couple times a week.

Mi
Review №31

Asome spot to go and kick back and relax and enjoy a HUGE variety of great cigars Reasonable prices i must add and BYOB dont get no better than that 💯💯💯

La
Review №32

My go to spot in Waukegan.

Ru
Review №33

Wow they nailed it. A great cigar bar with a huge selection in their custom walk-in humidor. Its truly a place to go see for yourself.

Bo
Review №34

Relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Selection of cigars is large and prices are very reasonable. Only thing missing is a liquor license because I was severely lacking in Scotch while there. Will definitely go again!

Jo
Review №35

This place is huge!!! If youre looking for a beautiful lounge where you can sit back and enjoy a fine cigar, look no further. Elegant humidor, excellent selection (Cao, Davidoff, Drew Estate, Ghurka) reasonable pricing, BYOB license, and to top it off they offer event nights with live bands, in house rolling events, and so much more. Definately worth a visit if you are in the area.

Ed
Review №36

Great place cant go wrong

Je
Review №37

Nice selection of well maintained cigars. Staff are friendly and helpful. They frequently have live musicians in. Plenty of comfortable seating in their relaxed lounge.

Os
Review №38

One of few family owned cigar shops in the city. They are helpful to educate newcomers on maintaining cigars as well the selection to start off from. And the place acts as a lounge so you can smoke right after your purchase on their comfortable chairs with ash trays near for convience. .

Jo
Review №39

Just a great place with fun friendly staff that help you on your choices of cigars and a wonderful place to come and enjoy a great cigar. Lively music on Wednesday and beautiful art on wall.

We
Review №40

What a wonderful cigar lounge! This place is HUGE. Find a nice place alone or sit with a group of friends. Owners are fantastic people and there are also always great events going on.

Ke
Review №41

Great ambiance, selection, and people. Been to many cigar lounges, and this one is top notch.Selection is expanding rapidly. The perfect place to relax or be social. Highly recommended.

Dj
Review №42

I love this place. Great selection of cigars. A must try if in the area even if you arent a cigar connoisseur the owner will help match you up with a cigar that will suite you. You can even watch the owner create the cigars in the lounge!

Er
Review №43

Still a nice place to go when you want to have a good cigar in peace

Jo
Review №44

Great chill spot! Great hosts! Kool atmosphere! Love it😎

Os
Review №45

First time hearing about this place. I am not a cigar smoker nor are my friends but as guys night out and a friends bday, we chose to go here. It exceeded all expectations I had. Walking in, it is a huge room with a great ambiance. Salsa music was playing so it felt very tropical. Their are sections for each group with very comfortable and up to date recliners for each person. A flat screen TV for your group to watch the game and its BYOB! My 5 friends walked in the humidor and we were greeted by Billy who helped us with our cigar selection. He was very knowledgeable and didnt make us feel like we were breaking the bank and let us beginners know what cigar would be good for our palette as he described. They have dominos and chess in the back which reminded me of Little Havana as I have not been to Cuba. I would definitely recommend to the beginner and even the expert cigar smoker. Thanks guys

Ro
Review №46

Phenomenal establishment. Great atmosphere, music, decor. A tobacco lovers paradise.

Jo
Review №47

Awesome lounge..plenty of room and comfortable. Great staff, very friendly and knowledgeable. Nice selection in humidor.

Do
Review №48

Friendly. Good selection. Live jazz.

JT
Review №49

Beautiful lounge, with a great relaxing atmosphere good selection of cigars

Ra
Review №50

Great Service, Im a newbbie, Luis walked me Thur the whole process, from selecting the right cigars, to how they are Rolled, to how to light a Cigar with the correct lighter. My first visit Was Last Tuesday but it will NOT be my Last! I live in Chicago this will be well Worth the 53 mile ride. Luis is a Great Business owner. The extra added Value is Ive got a new Friend.That all Folks!Ranoule FLASH Tatum, know to manyAs The Motivators Motivator

Ne
Review №51

A cosy Cigar Lounge filled with friendly people and lots of big comfy chairs and lots of TVs.. the Jazz Band tonight was wonderful.. hope they become a weekly addition!!

Fr
Review №52

A great place to relax and have a cigar. Very friendly. The lounge us comfortable and they have Tvs for you to watch.

Jo
Review №53

THE cigar lounge in this area ! Great place, great people !Outstanding selection !

Jo
Review №54

Great place for s cigar. Very friendly. Owners and customers good company.

Mi
Review №55

Great place. Relax and enjoy a cigar or two. Comfy chairs and great employees.

Wi
Review №56

Absolutely stunning! Huge lots of new quality comfy seating....large well stocked humidor....very friendly....highly recommended

Br
Review №57

Its a very friendly place and safe place to go to be with friends and enjoy a good cigar

SU
Review №58

A cosy Cigar Lounge filled with friendly people and lots of big comfy chairs and lots of TVs.. the Jazz Band tonight was wonderful.. hope they become a weekly addition!!

Ot
Review №59

Love this spot its a great way to get out the house, and still relax with friendly people.

Mi
Review №60

Great place to sit down and have a cigar. Huge humidor with a variety of cigars to choose from!

Ni
Review №61

I love this place super comfortable excellent atmosphere byob so have a smoke and a drink play some games enjoy the great music in a true Cuban feel.

Ja
Review №62

Amazing space and ambiance to relax with a cigar and the employees and owners make you feel right at home!

We
Review №63

Loved the ambiance. Great place if you enjoy a cigar and good company

Jo
Review №64

Good place to sit down and have a cigar best in all of lake county

Ra
Review №65

Great cigar lounge. Over stuffed chairs in group settings, big screen tvs, cigar roller present, high quality cigar selection, friendly owners/managers. BYB. Ice & water provided.

Ma
Review №66

Great people, great cigar selection, and a great place to enjoy.

Or
Review №67

Great place to relax and enjoy a nice cigar..selection is great. Staff is super helpful, byob and have a good time with friends.

Da
Review №68

Great place, I love going there and cant help but smile big and cheesey every single time I walk in

El
Review №69

Excellent

Mi
Review №70

Awesome place for a cigar. Comfy seats and cool people.

Xa
Review №71

Nice quiet relaxing spot to have a good cigar.

Ga
Review №72

Great Cigar Lounge in Downtown Waukegan. Huge, Friendly and a great assortment of Premium Cigars

Kr
Review №73

An excellent getaway from a busy Chicago life. Open seating in perfect 5-7 circles of casual pods. 50 leather recliners for all your friends and family. A gaming area for cards, dominos and whatever you desire tableside. Or if you desire, watch whatever you want on 5 big screen high definition TVs.An honor system refrigerator, stocked with sodas, water and condiments. Bring your booze, rent an affordable locker, stock it with affordable cigars from their custom Spanish cedar walk in humidor.Luis and Billy have a warm inviting personality, with actual rolling demonstrations, top cigar manufacturer sponsored events, pig roasts, music and knowledge second to none in the Chicagoland region.Hats off for a job well done!***They are in the works of this writing, building an exclusive, members only upstairs 24 hour lounge.****** .....more to come

Cl
Review №74

Top notch cigar shop and lounge

Le
Review №75

Very friendly folks, big walk in humidor. A very nice experience.

JT
Review №76

Awesome place for having a great cigar with great people.

Lu
Review №77

Awesome Waukegan local spot to enjoy a nice cigar, music and good company!

Er
Review №78

Love the atmosphere and love the cigars

To
Review №79

Great place to hangout. Military friendly is an understatement.

Da
Review №80

Always a relaxing and good time.

Ja
Review №81

Friendly staff and service. Good to see business downtown. Thanks

Pe
Review №82

An excellent lounge with a great selection.

To
Review №83

Good people. Great selection and atmosphere

Di
Review №84

Great atmosphere, great cigar selection, huge inside.

n
Review №85

Great cigar shop and lounge

He
Review №86

Cuban experience its Great very good selection

To
Review №87

Lots of information. Awesome place.

R
Review №88

Great atmosphere. A hidden gem in Waukegan

Li
Review №89

Best cigar experience for newbies or cigar aficionados.

Gr
Review №90

Great selection, HUGE lounge, and a friendly staff.

sm
Review №91

Great selection of cigars

Ti
Review №92

Great people great enviornment

Mi
Review №93

Great atmosphere and great cigars!

Mi
Review №94

Great place to relax with friends

st
Review №95

Nice people, great atmosphere, good cigars

Is
Review №96

Excellent place 👍👍

Jo
Review №97

Wonderful cigar bar

De
Review №98

Gorgeous, just a gorgeous place!

Da
Review №99

A CIGAR SMOKERS HEAVEN

Sh
Review №100

Good place to chill

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  • Address:119 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085, United States
  • Site:http://acubanexperience.com/
  • Phone:+1 847-672-8088
Categories
  • Cigar shop
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–7PM
  • Thursday:10AM–7PM
  • Friday:10AM–7PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:10AM–7PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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