Minneapolis - Golden Leaf

[Pat1075]

Golden Leaf Ltd
3032 Hennepin ave. S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Phone: (88824-1867
(612)824-1867

great leather chairs and a big screen tv in back

[Pat1075]

I should add to my original post that I've been going here for almost two years now and they're all pretty helpful.
They've got a huge Humi, with a nice selection.

[Beagle Boy]

Originally Posted by Pat1075

I should add to my original post that I've been going here for almost two years now and they're all pretty helpful.
They've got a huge Humi, with a nice selection.

Do they have an official opening for their St. Paul Store yet?

[Pat1075]

None as of yet but as soon as I find out I'll let you know.

[Pat1075]

There will be a Punch event on Wednesday night 4/30, from 5 til 9 for the Rare Corojo line. There will be live music.

[gvarsity]

Haven't been to the GL in years but had a great knowledgeable staff last time I spent time there. Used to know a lot about pipes and pipe tobacco particularly.

[Pat1075]

There will be an Ashton even on Wednesday the 30th from 5-9p.m. with live music.

[morefifemusicanyone]

Great place, huge selection, friendly staff.

Went there last winter and they had live blues. What more could you ask for?

Anyone who has been there have a good suggestion for parking? I ended up parking like 8 blocks away and walking, but it would be nice to get closer, particularly when I am just stopping in quick.

[Beagle Boy]

on the weekend - you might want to try the ramp @ calhoon square, I think they don't have anyone manning the ramps booth, so it's free

Originally Posted by morefifemusicanyone

Great place, huge selection, friendly staff.

Went there last winter and they had live blues. What more could you ask for?

Anyone who has been there have a good suggestion for parking? I ended up parking like 8 blocks away and walking, but it would be nice to get closer, particularly when I am just stopping in quick.

[BlackDog]

Yeah, I park at Calhoun Square too. Less hassle than finding a spot on the street, and I pick up a coffee from Starbucks on the way through.

If you're into old books, the Magers & Quinn book store on the same block is amazing.

[Stogie McStogerson]

OK. If anyone knows what is going on with this store, please tell me. The inventory has suffered greatly in the past two years. The Golden Leaf used to be one of the best stores in town. Now it's full of overpriced bundles and a clientele you wouldn't want your daughter to talk to. They must do a big business in cigarettes. Too bad.

[commonsenseman]

Originally Posted by Stogie McStogerson

OK. If anyone knows what is going on with this store, please tell me. The inventory has suffered greatly in the past two years. The Golden Leaf used to be one of the best stores in town. Now it's full of overpriced bundles and a clientele you wouldn't want your daughter to talk to. They must do a big business in cigarettes. Too bad.

Haven't been going here very long, but I really like this place. Seems to have the best selection around & the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Maybe you just had a bad experience?

[Stogie McStogerson]

The reason they gave me for having ZERO cigars by Arturo Fuente was "Fuente is going out of business". I'll attribute that to an employee who doesn't know what he's talking about. But as far as selection goes, try Cigar Jones, Tobacco Grove, Stogies On Grand, Perfect Ash...or even some gas stations....Golden Leaf is hurting....BIGTIME! Anyone else care to chime in on this?