Caganchos
2413 W. North Ave.
Chicago, IL
(773) 772-4106

Hours: closed Sunday

Call it the little taqueria that could, Caganchos is here to play. Mario's Taco House stuffed its last burrito in November, then swiftly transformed into the bane of the ban's existence: a tobacco shop. A walk-in humidor occupies the space where the kitchen once was; cigars take the place of carne asadas, and specialty cigarettes and loose tobacco reign supreme. In compliance with the new state law, which states that tobacco retailers cannot carry food or liquor licenses, Caganchos will offer drip coffee and espresso only.

Marshall McGearty Tobacco Lounge
1553 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 772-8410
http://www.mmsmokes.com
Hours: open afternoon until late-night daily

One side effect of the recent smoking ban is that cigarettes – for so long sucked down, used up, underappreciated – might finally garner a little respect. The tobacco connoisseurs at Marshall McGearty Tobacco Lounge are already working with the finest blends from all corners, which they will happily hand-roll into cigarettes with slightly fewer additives than the pre-packaged stuff. Bonus? McGearty's super fancy filtration system makes the air relatively breathable – at least when compared to the billowed dives most Chicagoans are accustomed to. Owned by RJ Reynolds, this Wicker Park lounge will no longer be serving food or liquor, but tobacco enthusiasts will still be able to get their fancy sot-weed.

Up Down Cigar
1550 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 337-8025
http://www.updowncigar.com
Hours: open daily

Walk inside this decades-old smoke shop and appreciate the intriguing aromas of pipe tobacco and cigars wafting through your nostrils among masterful cabinetry. Admire the architectural sculpture made from pounded and welded aluminum to emulate flames (it took two years to create). You can buy the sought-after Opus X and Pedron, or rely on the encyclopedic knowledge of the employees for suggestions. Look out for one of their parties in the rear smoking garden, like the previous Merschaum pipe trunk sale.

Fizz Bar and Grill
3220 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 348-6000
http://www.fizzchicago.com
Hours: lunch, dinner-late night daily

Not willing to trade in the cocktail for the Camels? Sure, smoking indoors has a certain "damn the man" romanticism about it, but what about the booze? If you're longing for more than a latte, and unwilling to concede defeat, hightail it over to Fizz. This lofty Lakeview spot has an obscenely large beer garden, one that they've had the foresight to weather-proof. So you can puff away, rain or shine.

Stone Lotus
873 N. Orleans
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 440-9680
http://www.stonelotuslounge.com
Chicago's first liquor spa replaces manis and pedis with sweeter-tasting "treatments." And now you can burn a butt in the new outdoor smoking section, sponsored by (who else?) Camel.

Sound Bar
226 W. Ontario St.
Chicago, IL
(312) 787-4480
http://www.sound-bar.com
Sound Bar now has a sidewalk smoking section, a welcome addition for those clubbers who haven't yet gotten the nicotine monkey off their back. You must get a wristband if you want to get back in the club after your cigarette, though. But that sure beats the embarrassment of getting kicked out of your VIP room for lighting up inside.

Sound Bar
226 W. Ontario St.
Chicago, IL
(312) 787-4480
http://www.sound-bar.com
Sound Bar now has a heated sidewalk smoking section, a welcome addition for those clubbers who haven't yet gotten the nicotine monkey off their back. You must get a wristband if you want to get back in the club after your cigarette, though. But that sure beats the embarrassment of getting kicked out of your VIP room for lighting up inside.

NV Penthouse Lounge
116 W. Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL
(312) 329-9960
http://www.nvpenthouselounge.com
The best part of this swanky River North bar/club that feels vaguely like a rich kid's house party is the terrace outside the eighth-floor lounge. And now it's even better for puffers, as smoking is allowed on the terrace. So you can enjoy one of the better views in the city while still getting your nic-fix. But be careful who you bum a smoke to – we don't want any amateurs getting woozy off a tobacoo buzz and falling over the edge.

Dhuwan Hookah Lounge
1219 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago, IL
(773) 764-5525
http://www.dhuwan.com
Hours: open daily

Chicagoland's hookah lounges have surged in popularity during the smoking ban's weaning period, but Dhuwan's coming to the table with a game plan. In addition to having a stellar supply of flavored tobacco on hand for the water pipes, the four Dhuwan locations will also allow cigarette and cigar smoking. Because smokers are also habitual multi-taskers, pre-packaged food and beverages will be sold, and delivery from neighboring restaurants will be allowed as well.

House of Hookah
607 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL
(773) 348-1550
http://www.chicagohookah.com
If you're one to sit Indian-style, or overjoyed to go barefoot while puffing on the pipe, you'll find House of Hookah quite accommodating. The Lakeview smoke session palace features a worthy attempt at Middle Eastern aesthetics – hookah tables, plush purple carpeting and cushy futon pillows – backed by sitar-infused electronica. Smokers will delight in the try-before-you-buy principle as well as a five-minute buffer zone in which you can switch your flavor for free during your first five minutes of smoking if it doesn't suit your palate. Topped off with a BYOB policy and free wi-fi, the place offers a super cheap good time. There's also a full menu of caffeinated beverages available, including nearly as many types of tea as there are shisha flavors.

Sigara: A Hookah Cafe
2013 W. Division St.
Chicago, IL
(773) 292-9190
http://www.sigaralounge.com
Bright and spacious and filled with ultra-comfortable couches and beautiful artwork, Sigara offers up a cool BYOB place to smoke a hookah along with wireless internet (it's $4.95 per hour). The staff pleasantly and patiently introduces novices to hookah culture. Available shisha (hookah flavors) include Black Licorice, Jasmine, Orange, and Mint. Friday through Sunday there are live performances, including belly dancing and tribal dancing.