Est. 2018  ·  Ankeny & Waukee, Iowa
Leaf Brothers Cigars
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Our Story

Built for the
Brotherhood

Leaf Brothers Cigars started in 2018 at our original West Des Moines location. We inherited a beautiful space and transformed it into something special — a place where cigar culture, great company, and the finest leaf come together.

In 2020 we opened our Ankeny District location in a beautifully appointed space. With over a decade in the industry and 20+ years as an avid smoker, owner Chris built exactly the lounge he always wanted to smoke in.

We're the only cigar lounge in Des Moines offering legal liquor consumption on premise. Come for the leaf, stay for the brotherhood.

2018Founded
2Locations
500+Cigars in Stock
5★Reviews
Chris, Founder of Leaf Brothers Cigars Cigar at sunset
From the Farm to Your Hands

We Know Where
It All Begins

Our passion goes deeper than the humidor. Chris has visited the tobacco farms and rolling factories of Nicaragua — walking the fields, meeting the growers, and seeing firsthand the craft that goes into every stick we carry.

Tobacco field with oxen Nicaragua
The Fields · Nicaragua
Tobacco leaves curing
Curing House
Drying tobacco leaves
Drying Process
Cigars at factory
Rolling Room
Granada Nicaragua
Granada, Nicaragua
Cigar bundles
Hand Rolled
Two Locations

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Ankeny lounge with members
Ankeny District

Ankeny

1924 SW 3rd St  ·  Ankeny, IA 50023
Ankeny@leafbrotherscigars.com

  • Massive walk-in humidor with 500+ cigars
  • Spacious lounge with large-screen TVs
  • After hours member access
  • Legal liquor consumption on premise
  • Dedicated member lockers available
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Ankeny retail floor Ankeny cigar counter
Waukee lounge
Original Location

Waukee

714 Interstate Parkway  ·  Waukee, IA 50263

  • Warm wood humidor with extensive selection
  • Leather lounge seating & open garage doors
  • After hours member access
  • Legal liquor consumption on premise
  • Dedicated member lockers available
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Waukee humidor warm wood Waukee cigar selection
Cigar lifestyle

"The finest leaf, the best company, and the perfect smoke — that's what we built."

Chris  ·  Founder, Leaf Brothers Cigars
Our Selection

Premium Brands
& Boutique Lines

Hand-selected by our expert team — from mainstream favorites to rare boutique finds you won't find anywhere else in Des Moines.

Drew Estate

Undercrown · Herrera Esteli · Acid · Tabak · Deadwood · Nica Rustica · Dominicana

Liga Privada

No. 9 · T52 · H99 · Unico Serie

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust

Mi Querida · Stillwell Star · Sobremesa · Red Meat Lovers · Sin Compromiso

Plasencia

Alma Del Fuego · Alma Del Campo · Alma Fuerte · 152 · 156

Foundation Cigar Co.

Olmec · Aksum · Tabernacle · Wiseman · Highclere Castle · Charter Oak

My Father Cigars

Le Bijou · Blue Label · The Judge · La Flor de las Antillas

Padron

1964 Anniversary · 1926 Serie · Family Reserve · Damaso

Arturo Fuente

Opus X · Don Carlos · Hemingway · Anejo · Rosado

500+
Cigars in stock
Plasencia Alma Fuerte box Liga Privada row
Upcoming Events

At the Lounge

Tatuaje cigar
March 26, 2025  ·  5–8 PM

Brand Night: Tatuaje, Illusione & Surrogates

Join us for an exclusive brand event featuring three iconic makers — Tatuaje, Illusione, and Surrogates. Meet brand representatives, sample featured blends, and enjoy the lounge atmosphere. Both Ankeny and Waukee locations.

📍 Both Locations  |  Free to attend
Illusione cigars
March 26, 2025  ·  5–8 PM

Illusione — Original Documents & Singulares

Explore Illusione's celebrated lineup including the Original Documents series in Habano, Maduro, and Corojo. Moe Reyes' Nicaraguan masterworks are among the most decorated cigars in the world.

📍 Both Locations  |  Samples while supplies last
Surrogates cigars
March 26, 2025  ·  5–8 PM

Cracker Surrogates — A Boutique Experience

Discover the dark, full-bodied Surrogates line by Cracker — a boutique series built for serious enthusiasts. This rare brand night is your chance to taste what the buzz is about.

📍 Both Locations  |  Limited quantities
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Membership Tiers

Every membership includes a 10% discount on all purchases and access to our exclusive member community. Choose the level that fits your lifestyle.

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  • 10% discount on all purchases
  • Double rewards points every visit
  • Member-only promotions & offers
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Lounge Member
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  • 10% discount on all purchases
  • After hours access to home lounge
  • Priority seating & reservations
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  • After hours access to both lounges
  • Priority seating & reservations
  • Exclusive member events
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Half Locker
$59
per month
  • 10% discount on all purchases
  • Dedicated half-locker for storage
  • After hours access to home lounge
  • Climate-controlled storage
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Locker Member
$69
per month
  • 10% discount on all purchases
  • Full dedicated private locker
  • After hours access to home lounge
  • Climate-controlled storage
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the Brotherhood

Ankeny

1924 SW 3rd St, Ankeny IA 50023

Ankeny@leafbrotherscigars.com
Waukee

714 Interstate Parkway, Waukee IA 50263

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