Minneapolis

[Blue Collar Piper]

I’m looking for a pipe/tobacco shop recommendation for Minneapolis as I have an upcoming trip there.

 

[ThermionicScott]

There's a "Retailer Directory" link at the top of the site.

 

[Blue Collar Piper]

Thanks for that but I'm looking for recommendations or testimonials...

 

[chilllucky]

It doesn't help you in you quest today, but for everyone's benefit I would advertise the fact that we forum members can leave ratings and reviews in the retailer directory.

 

[drrock]

Anthony's Pipe & Cigar Lounge

 

[greeneyes]

Most places are cigar shops that happen to carry a little pipe tobacco, if that. Rich Lewis of Lewis Pipe Shop recently passed away but his shop didn't have a lounge, nor did he sell much tobacco really. The local pipe clubs meet at Anthony's (above) and Sodie's in Stillwater. I reckon the last real pipe shop standing is a place called Fieldings. I don't hear it mentioned much, oddly enough. I ought to go and take a second look as I stopped by once years ago for only a brief look.

 

[greeneyes]

I would see if one of the pipe clubs is meeting while you're in town. The Great Northern Pipe Club meets once a month, but the Pigs Eye Pipe Club, a younger crowd, meet weekly at Anthony's if I'm not mistaken.

 

[ThermionicScott]

I wish Golden Leaf Tobacco was still around. They were in Calhoun Square about 20 years ago, and I picked up my first Erinmore Flake and Gawith tobaccos there, along with my first snuff. They also had cigars and a few gentlemen's accessories like canes and shaving supplies. They later moved to another location and mostly turned into a cigar shop. It looks like they are completely closed now.

 

[Blue Collar Piper]

Most places are cigar shops that happen to carry a little pipe tobacco, if that. Rich Lewis of Lewis Pipe Shop recently passed away but his shop didn't have a lounge, nor did he sell much tobacco really. The local pipe clubs meet at Anthony's (above) and Sodie's in Stillwater. I reckon the last real pipe shop standing is a place called Fieldings. I don't hear it mentioned much, oddly enough. I ought to go and take a second look as I stopped by once years ago for only a brief look.
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Thank you for this..

 

[Blue Collar Piper]

I wish Golden Leaf Tobacco was still around. They were in Calhoun Square about 20 years ago, and I picked up my first Erinmore Flake and Gawith tobaccos there, along with my first snuff. They also had cigars and a few gentlemen's accessories like canes and shaving supplies. They later moved to another location and mostly turned into a cigar shop. It looks like they are completely closed now.

Thank you for the feedback..

 

[Blue Collar Piper]

I would see if one of the pipe clubs is meeting while you're in town. The Great Northern Pipe Club meets once a month, but the Pigs Eye Pipe Club, a younger crowd, meet weekly at Anthony's if I'm not mistaken.

Great idea...thank you.

 

[BenMN]

Pig's Eye meets at Anthony's the second Wednesday and at Perfect Ash in Inver Grove Heights on the 3rd Tuesday.
Evenings

We'd love to host you

Do you smoke cigars too?

 

[Blue Collar Piper]

Pig's Eye meets at Anthony's the second Wednesday and at Perfect Ash in Inver Grove Heights on the 3rd Tuesday.
Evenings

We'd love to host you

Do you smoke cigars too?

I do but unfortunately I won’t be in town those days.

 

[BenMN]

Tobacco Grove in Maple Grove has an impressive humidor. 25 min north. Worth the trip

Stogies on Grand in St. Paul is unique. Also my local shop

Anthony's as mentioned, in Minneapolis

J R Fielding in Shoreview, but can't smoke in

Perfect Ash in Inver Grove Heights, 25 min south

Sodie's in Oak Park Heights, 30 min east. Only been there twice, can't say much

That's about it! Hopefully something useful