Joel's Shell Food Mart
I-55 and Arsenal St.St. Louis, MO
(314) 772-1977
Joel's Shell Food Mart was a topic of discussion on alt.smokers.cigars in November 1996. Joel's was one of the first gas stations to begin selling cigars seriously (meaning the sticks are properly stored and humidified) after the cigar fad began.
Joel, though, is into cigars for the long haul. His major clientele are from across the highway at Anheuser-Busch. Joel's prices are at or below the norm for this area and his stock is improving day by day. He recently installed a beautiful oak display humidor for his expanded offerings. Plus, Joel's is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week (including holidays)! What other cigar store can say that?
Joel's Shell Food Mart is my favorite cigar store. In fact, I put the story of my "discovery" of his store on my personal web site at http://www.viaduck.com/scottm/cigars.html. I encourage you to check it out! (There are also many other cigar-related items of interest there.)
Scott Martin - January, 1997
I wanted to get some good cigars for my boyfriend for Christmas and I am clueless when it comes to cigars. Then one day I decided to do a search on the Internet for cigars. I came across your Cigar Store Story. I took your advice and visited Joel's Shell Station.
When I walked in I guess I looked a little puzzled. I asked the gentleman behind the counter about the cigars and he showed me where they were. I was amazed and confused at the same time. I looked around for someone to help me since the gentleman had returned to the counter and there was an older man who came up and asked me if I needed some help. Obviously, he must be a friend of Joel's or a regular. He even introduced me to Joel himself. I told Joel what lead me to his Shell Station and he was amazed!
So in a nutshell, thank you for introducing me to such a cool cigar store. The service was just outstanding--you can bet that I will be returning. I also noticed that they carried more brands of Ben and Jerry's ice cream than other stores!!!!
P.S. my boyfriend just loved his cigars!
Karen M. Filla - December, 1996
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