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Portes Cigars NYC has been a fixture of Upper Manhattan since 1992, and if you have not stepped inside yet, it is worth the trip uptown. Tucked onto Broadway in the heart of Inwood, this Latino-owned, family-run shop carries over three decades of Dominican heritage into every box it sells.
From the black canopy out front to the regulars parked on the outdoor benches, Portes Cigars NYC feels less like a retail counter and more like a neighborhood institution that happens to sell cigars.
The Vibe & Community at Portes Cigars NYC
- Neighborhood Living Room: Locals gather on the benches out front or settle into the lounge to catch up and watch a game.
- Everybody Knows Everybody: The shop has the easy, familiar feel of a place where most customers are regulars, not tourists.
- Unhurried Pace: Nobody is rushing you out the door — pull up a seat and stay a while.
Preserving the Art of the Tabaquero
Rather than stocking mass-produced inventory from big factory distributors, Portes Cigars NYC keeps the “lost art” of the tabaquero alive: every cigar on the shelf is 100% handmade by an experienced artisan, not pressed off an assembly line.
- Doña Rosa: An exclusive custom blend developed in-house.
- Don Luis: A multi-blend cigar built with Cuban seed tobacco aged up to six and a half years.
Inside the Humidor: What You’ll Find
The shelves are stacked deep with bundles, boxes, and individually wrapped cigars spanning a wide range of strengths and price points, so there is something here whether you are buying a single stick or restocking a home humidor.
Custom Blends & Private Events
Beyond the retail counter, Portes Cigars NYC also offers luxury live cigar-rolling services for private events and weddings throughout New York — a detail that has made the shop a go-to for hosts looking to add something memorable to a celebration.
Location & Transit Guide for Portes Cigars NYC
The shop sits at 5009 Broadway, New York, NY 10034, near the corner of Broadway and W 214th Street.
By Subway (Highly Recommended)
- Via the 1 Train: Ride uptown to 215th St Station, exit, and walk one block south along Broadway — the shop will be on your right.
- Via the A Train: Ride uptown to the end of the line at Inwood-207 St Station, then walk about three blocks north past 212th Street.
By Bus
The Bx7 and M100 buses both stop within a block of the storefront — get off at Broadway/W 213th St or Broadway/W 215th St.
By Car
From the Henry Hudson Parkway, take the Dyckman Street exit, turn left onto Broadway, and head north. From the Cross Bronx / I-95, merge onto the Major Deegan North, take the University Heights Bridge exit (W 207th St), cross into Manhattan, and turn right onto Broadway. Street parking is metered and limited, so public transit is the easier bet.
Quick Planning Facts
Address: 5009 Broadway, New York, NY 10034
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM. Saturday – Sunday, 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Contact: (212) 544-9623
Services: In-store retail plus live cigar-rolling for private events and weddings.
Final Thoughts
Between the hand-rolled inventory, the custom blends, and a lounge full of regulars trading neighborhood news, Portes Cigars NYC captures something that a lot of Inwood businesses have lost — you can read more about the shop’s own story on their official website.
If you are exploring more of what Upper Manhattan’s small businesses have to offer, check out Art Gang NYC a bit further south on Dyckman Street, or browse more of our Local Business coverage for other neighborhood gems worth the trip.
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