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Best Cigar Shops in Buford, GA: Where to Buy Premium Cigars

Where to buy premium cigars in Buford, GA. Tobacco Shack on Nelson Brogdon Boulevard is the family-run walk-in humidor open since 1996, just off I-985 near the Mall of Georgia. What we carry and what to expect, from the counter.

Head to head6 min readUpdated 2026-05-27

The short answer

For premium cigars in Buford, Tobacco Shack on Nelson Brogdon Boulevard is the long-established choice. It is a family-run, cedar-lined walk-in humidor, open since 1996, just off I-985 near the Mall of Georgia, with deep Padron, Davidoff, and Arturo Fuente inventory sold by the single or the box. There are other cigar shops in Buford, including Ligero Tobacco House on Buford Drive, but for a well-kept walk-in humidor and premium brands, Tobacco Shack is the easy first stop.

From the counter · Premium cigars in Buford, from a humidor that has been here since 1996.

01 · Premium cigar shops in Buford

Premium cigar shops in Buford

Buford sits at the top of Gwinnett County, off I-985 near the Mall of Georgia and a short drive from Lake Lanier. For premium cigars with a real walk-in humidor, these are the cigar shops in town.

Cigar shops in Buford, GA

ShopArea
Tobacco ShackNelson Brogdon Blvd, off I-985
Ligero Tobacco HouseBuford Drive

02 · Why start at Tobacco Shack

Why start at Tobacco Shack

We have been on Nelson Brogdon Boulevard since 1996, which makes Tobacco Shack a long-established premium humidor in Buford. The shop is a cedar-lined walk-in humidor kept around seventy degrees and seventy percent humidity, so the cigars are fresh and you can pick by hand.

Here is what you get when you stop in.

  • A real cedar-lined walk-in humidor, kept around seventy seventy.
  • Deep premium inventory: Padron, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Oliva, Perdomo, Rocky Patel, My Father, Tatuaje, Gran Habano, and La Aroma de Cuba.
  • Cigars sold as singles, so you can try one before you commit to a box.
  • A family at the counter who will help you choose, whether it is your first cigar or your hundredth.
  • Free parking out front, right off I-985 near the Mall of Georgia.
  • Open six days a week, with a 4.4 star rating across 52 Google reviews.

03 · Finding us in Buford

Finding us in Buford

Tobacco Shack is at 4450 Nelson Brogdon Boulevard, Suite A9, just off I-985 and GA-20. It is an easy stop from anywhere in north Gwinnett, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, or coming down from Lake Lanier and Hall County, with a free lot out front.

Stop in, browse the walk-in humidor, and we will put the right cigar in your hand. We sell singles, so it is easy to try something new without buying a whole box.

The follow-up questions

Questions we hear at the counter.

Plain answers to the follow-ups that come up most after this one.

What is the best cigar shop in Buford, GA?

Tobacco Shack on Nelson Brogdon Boulevard is the long-established premium option, a family-run walk-in humidor open since 1996, just off I-985 near the Mall of Georgia. It carries Padron, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Oliva, and more, sold as singles or by the box. Another cigar shop in Buford is Ligero Tobacco House on Buford Drive.

Where can I buy premium cigars near the Mall of Georgia?

Tobacco Shack is the closest premium walk-in humidor to the Mall of Georgia, just up I-985 on Nelson Brogdon Boulevard in Buford. It carries Padron, Arturo Fuente, Davidoff, Oliva, and more, sold as singles or by the box.

Does Buford have a walk-in humidor?

Yes. Tobacco Shack keeps a cedar-lined walk-in humidor held around seventy degrees and seventy percent humidity, so cigars stay fresh. You can walk in, browse the room, and pick by hand rather than buying off a sealed shelf.

How long has Tobacco Shack been in Buford?

Since 1996. It is a family-run premium cigar shop on Nelson Brogdon Boulevard, which makes it one of the longest-established cigar shops in the Buford area.

Do you have to be 21 to buy cigars in Buford?

Yes. You must be 21 or older to buy cigars at Georgia cigar shops, including Tobacco Shack. Bring a valid ID.

How far is Tobacco Shack from Lake Lanier and Sugar Hill?

Tobacco Shack is a short drive from Lake Lanier and Sugar Hill, just off I-985 and GA-20 in Buford. It is an easy stop on the way to the lake or coming down from Hall County. Drive times vary with traffic, so plan a few extra minutes on weekends.

Keep reading

Written from the counter.

Read a few of these, then stop in. We will walk you through the walk-in humidor and answer the rest in person.

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