Sometimes a Parliament ain't gonna cut it. Here, the five best shops for when you need a little stogie to take the edge off.

Davidoff of Geneva
This spacious venue carries a large high-end selection of cigars, accessories and even leather gift items. Perfect for, well, you! Treat yourself to their AVO Take 5 cigar assortment with lighter ($57.40) or wildly popular Special R cigars ($78.40 for pack of four). Then head back onto Madison Ave. prepped like a real gentleman.

MidTown Cigar
On your most stressful day, escape to midtown (like the shop's name suggests!), and enter the world of MidTown Cigar -- where the staff is exceptionally friendly and there's many a cigar to be smoked. How many are we talking about? Two floors stocked full of high-end to inexpensive goodies (cigars go for as little as $2.50). Head in ASAP for their Cigar of the Week deal featuring La Gloria Cubana ($3, cut from $5.75).

Cigar Inn
Looking to kick back in the neighborhood with some friends and a quality stogie? Here's your place. With a cozy lounge area and late-night hours, this homely joint is perfect for a nightcap. Best sellers include their Arturo Fuente Double Chateau Gran Reserva ($97 for a box of 20) and Arturo Fuente Flor Fina Gran Reserva ($99 for a box of 25). Or, if you're planning a trip, pick up their travel Cristom Palisandro humidor ($60).

Three Little Indians
This sweet Little Italy shop offers a heck of a lot more than your basic range of imported cigars and smoke accessories. While they've got cigars to keep your mouth happy, they've also got things to satisfy your eyes and ears. Come in on the weekends for live jazz performances and movie screenings in their skylight dining room. For even more treats for your mouth, order up one of their delish Italian meals while you puff away.

Club Macanudo
They've got a fancy-shmancy dress code (no flip-flops or sneakers), but it's worth obliging to get in. This upscale UES shop offers the most extensive cigar selection the city has to offer, with over 130 assortments of handcrafted cigars. Brands to note: Macanudo, Cohiba, La Gloria Cubana and Hoya de Monterrey. And before you leave, slap down their famous 63rd Street martini to add a little kick to your smoke buzz.