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tchariya
07-27-2007, 01:14 AM
Bull & Bear Tobbaconists
22 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 107
Naperville, Illinois 60540
(630) 428-2888
Hours
Monday - Friday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
http://www.bullandbear.us/
Smoking lounge...not affected by ban, but cigar taxes yes!
chibnkr
07-27-2007, 01:36 AM
Bull & Bear Tobbaconists
22 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 107
Naperville, Illinois 60540
(630) 428-2888
Hours
Monday - Friday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
http://www.bullandbear.us/
Smoking lounge...not affected by ban, but cigar taxes yes!
Been there many times. They have a nice little cigar lounge with comfy, cushy leather chairs. Very nice place.
tchariya
07-27-2007, 01:48 AM
You should say hi if you are in there next. I'm the asian guy on in there on my laptop 'doing work' in the lounging area.
mitro
07-29-2007, 06:10 PM
I have YET to get over to Bull & Bear and I've been living 5 miles away for 2 years... I'm just afraid I'll spend all my money. :)
chibnkr
07-29-2007, 07:55 PM
You should say hi if you are in there next. I'm the asian guy on in there on my laptop 'doing work' in the lounging area.
Will do. I grew-up in Naperville, but don't get back there very often anymore (though my father still lives there). :tu
icehog3
07-29-2007, 09:02 PM
Will do. I grew-up in Naperville, but don't get back there very often anymore (though my father still lives there). :tu
Pretty good reason to get back there! :D
tchariya
09-01-2007, 06:40 PM
I have YET to get over to Bull & Bear and I've been living 5 miles away for 2 years... I'm just afraid I'll spend all my money. :)
If you are there when I am, I'll gift you something delicious so you only have to spend SOME of your money.
Did I mention the eye candy around there is quite amazing in the evening.
omowasu
09-02-2007, 12:13 AM
Been there many times. They have a nice little cigar lounge with comfy, cushy leather chairs. Very nice place.
Ditto for the Bull and Bear in St. Charles. A great B&M with an excellent selection and a nice (albeit small) herfin area.
tchariya
10-01-2007, 08:34 PM
Ditto for the Bull and Bear in St. Charles. A great B&M with an excellent selection and a nice (albeit small) herfin area.
They use to be owned by the same person, but now the two shops are owned by seperate people.
After the first of the year, is the herf area disappearing?
SmokeyJoe
10-31-2007, 02:55 PM
Thanks for posting this... I plan to be in Naperville next Summer. Nice to know there is a good shop nearby. :ss
tchariya
11-09-2007, 03:47 AM
After the first of the year, is the herf area disappearing?
Bull and Bear will be the only place in downtown Naperville that you will be able to smoke when the ban kicks in.
tchariya
11-09-2007, 03:48 AM
Thanks for posting this... I plan to be in Naperville next Summer. Nice to know there is a good shop nearby. :ss
Keep us updated to when you get in.....I'm sure several of his MoBsters will swing by.
chibnkr
11-09-2007, 09:57 AM
Bull and Bear will be the only place in downtown Naperville that you will be able to smoke when the ban kicks in.
Now that is good to know! Thanks!
shrtcrt
11-20-2007, 02:14 PM
I loved both shops. The Geneva one was closer to me and I went all the time. The naperville store was very nice and has a decent smoking area. They have a tremendous selection!
Just wondering why they call Stinkys Ashtray and stand the smokers delight ashtray and stand? http://www.bullandbear.us/SpecialsandEvents/tabid/62/Default.aspx bottom of page.
illinoishoosier
12-09-2007, 01:44 AM
Have to give props to this place. Went there Saturday to pick up my blind pass box and meet Tchariya for a little mini-herf. This is a very nice shop. Huge selection, I was like a kid in a candy store!
Everyone in the place was very friendly and a good time was had hopefully by all.
Can't wait to make the drive again!
tchariya
12-09-2007, 03:16 AM
After the first of the year, is the herf area disappearing?
It will be the only place to smoke in downtown Naperville after Jan 1st.
tchariya
12-09-2007, 03:18 AM
Have to give props to this place. Went there Saturday to pick up my blind pass box and meet Tchariya for a little mini-herf. This is a very nice shop. Huge selection, I was like a kid in a candy store!
Everyone in the place was very friendly and a good time was had hopefully by all.
Can't wait to make the drive again!
Awesome to meet up with you there! The crowd is crazy like that during the day Saturdays! Come again soon!
chibnkr
12-09-2007, 12:35 PM
I will make it out there again sometime. Just have not been back to the 'ville in a while.
mostholycerebus
01-19-2008, 06:49 PM
I'll also suggest this place, prices are OK, the staff is very friendly and helpful! Sadly I won't be dropping in too often anymore, I used to pick up a stick there and go stroll riverwalk with the wife.
BTW the Blue Louie right next to B&B makes EXCELLENT food, I especially love the blue-cheese burger. A fine burger, a fine cigar, a fine walk with a fine woman; was just about my perfect day. Oh well. The Blue Louie in Orland for some reason seems to suck.
tchariya
01-27-2008, 01:43 AM
I'll also suggest this place, prices are OK, the staff is very friendly and helpful! Sadly I won't be dropping in too often anymore, I used to pick up a stick there and go stroll riverwalk with the wife.
BTW the Blue Louie right next to B&B makes EXCELLENT food, I especially love the blue-cheese burger. A fine burger, a fine cigar, a fine walk with a fine woman; was just about my perfect day. Oh well. The Blue Louie in Orland for some reason seems to suck.
oh..you mean Bar Louie!
terrantheman
02-08-2008, 05:04 PM
Hey all you IL brothers I wanted to say hi! I actually do business down in Naperville every now and then and I've been to the Bull & Bear... I'm also kinda new to the forum just kinda lurked for awhile. I spend a lot of time over at CF. I've been smoking for about 5 years now and I love a lot of different cigars especially habanos. Maybe the next time I'm in Naperville I'll give this thread a shout:ss
Barney Jr
06-21-2008, 12:20 AM
SmokeyJoe, BarneyBandMan, and I are in Naperville this week until Wednesday. Barney Sr. and I checked out Bull & Bear today and loved it. Great selection. Humidity and temperature were both a bit high but smoked what we picked up there in an awesome setting and RYJ Sun Grown was amazing. Seriously though, if any CS guys want to do some herfing at a great B&M, PM me and we'll set up a time.
PS: I know the route from the loop to the train to Naper so don't tell me you can't get there. Haha.
tchariya
06-21-2008, 01:15 AM
SmokeyJoe, BarneyBandMan, and I are in Naperville this week until Wednesday. Barney Sr. and I checked out Bull & Bear today and loved it. Great selection. Humidity and temperature were both a bit high but smoked what we picked up there in an awesome setting and RYJ Sun Grown was amazing. Seriously though, if any CS guys want to do some herfing at a great B&M, PM me and we'll set up a time.
PS: I know the route from the loop to the train to Naper so don't tell me you can't get there. Haha.
Hey read your PM...I can meet up most evenings and anytime over this weekend. I'm in the city during the week for work too.
They keep the humidity up a bit since people open the damn doors lots and also it is not 'completely' sealed. The temp is to combat the a/c that is on during the summer.
icehog3
06-21-2008, 01:17 AM
Hey read your PM...I can meet up most evenings and anytime over this weekend. I'm in the city during the week for work too.
They keep the humidity up a bit since people open the damn doors lots and also it is not 'completely' sealed. The temp is to combat the a/c that is on during the summer.
Free this weekend, are ya? ;)
Barney Jr
06-21-2008, 01:56 AM
I think tomorrow afternoon is out, but Barney Sr. and SmokeyJoe might be free in the morning. BS and I will be free on Sunday though. Really looking forward to getting something together.
SmokeyJoe
06-21-2008, 02:29 AM
I think tomorrow afternoon is out, but Barney Sr. and SmokeyJoe might be free in the morning. BS and I will be free on Sunday though. Really looking forward to getting something together.
Yeah... hopin' to get over there around lunch time Saturday. I am pretty busy with Convention work. You guys make sure and light one up for me! :ss
tchariya
06-21-2008, 06:45 PM
Free this weekend, are ya? ;)
Free enough to only stay in the chicago area.
I got dupped into going downtown or risk losing a nut.
You know the "You never do things with me that 'I' enjoy."
I figure my brothers would understand and forgive.
So I used the 'free opportunity' to show some out of town gorillas around.
Barney Jr
06-22-2008, 06:37 PM
Met tchariya today at B&B. Awesome time. Thanks man. I will be back this week. Also met some other cool people. Good community that I would recommend to anyone in the area.