The lounge may be good. The cigars may be good. The clerk, with his hat baseball cap on backwards (welcome to 1985) might be the most arrogant individual I’ve met in the last 10 years. Do not make the mistake of asking for a cigar that he thinks is déclassé. The women who sell cigars for the same outfit at the track are much more pleasant and absolutely without the pretenses.

One of the finest Cigar Lounges I have been to, and I’ve gone to them all over the country. Friendly customer base and the staff could not be better. The only negative was the selection. I would have liked to seen additional variety like cigars from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, but that’s me and that’s not enough to lower their rating. I would recommend this place to anyone that enjoys premium Cigars.

Jake was amazing gave us great options for the track and the night out definitely look for him.

I was very excited to spend my time at James & Sons tonight. Very good atmosphere, helpful staff and friendly people. The selection of cigars was very satisfying. I was able to enjoy a Kristoff Vengeance Cigar and also purchased a Hemingway Signature. I plan on going back before my trip is over to have an espresso and cigar. If you're in Saratoga and enjoy cigars stop in.

James & Sons Tobacconists has been serving Saratoga Springs for more than a decade. The shop is in a historic 1866 building that was originally a bank and the vaults now contain cigar lockers. The selection is great, with all of the most sought-after brands as well as the standards. The dark wood, stuffed leather chairs, and decor are reminiscent of exclusive gentlemen's clubs of yesteryear. In addition to the welcoming lounge in the front of the store and several window seats, all overlooking bustling sidewalks, James & Sons has three plush private smoking lounges for dues-paying members. Two of these have 24 hour access for members, including the English lounge overlooking historic Broadway and the Cuban room, which transports smokers to the home of fine Habana smokes. Lastly, the tobacconists and customers are a friendly crowd. James & Sons is easily the finest cigar community in Saratoga Springs and hard to beat anywhere in upstate New York.