Cigars International Store

If you are hunting for a serious cigar shop in Bethlehem, the Cigars International Store on Main Street is where a lot of folks around town point you. The walk-in humidor is stocked deep, and locals will tell you the selection reads like a wish list: Ashton, Oliva, Rocky Patel, Alec Bradley, CAO, Padron-caliber staples plus Cohiba, Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, La Gloria Cubana, Drew Estate, Acid, Punch, E.P. Carrillo, Macanudo, Diesel, 5 Vegas, Man O' War, Torano and more. One regular put it plainly: they have just about any cigar you could dream of, right at your fingertips.

There is pipe tobacco too, both bulk and tin, along with the accessories to round out your setup. What people keep coming back for, though, is the staff. Ask anyone who shops here and the names come up fast. Lewis gets called one of the best tobacconists folks have sat across from, and Marie earns the same kind of praise for being knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

If you are still learning the ropes, this is a good room to be in. We have heard about the team walking newcomers through why a stronger cigar might not sit right, then steering them toward something that suits them better. More than one person has left having been introduced to a Drew Estate they had never tried. The word around Bethlehem is simple enough: don't bother with the other shops in the area, just go here.

The shop sits right on Main Street, so you can pair a visit with the eateries and other stops along the block. It is clean, welcoming, and known for fair prices, with a "make an offer" deal that regulars say is worth a shot on Wednesdays. A well-regarded spot with a strong local following, though we have heard the occasional grumble about a stick arriving a touch dry, so it never hurts to give yours a gentle check before you head out. All in all, a genuine favorite for cigar lovers in the Lehigh Valley.