Cigars International Superstore

Cigars International Superstore has earned itself a serious reputation among Bethlehem, Pennsylvania cigar lovers, and one look at the place tells you why. It's bigger on the inside than it looks from the street, with a huge inventory that covers just about every quality brand a smoker could want. Padron, Ashton, Oliva, Rocky Patel, Alec Bradley, Drew Estate, Macanudo, CAO, Cohiba, Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, Acid, Punch, La Gloria Cubana and plenty more line the shelves, so if you're a longtime aficionado or just picking up a stick for the weekend, you'll find something worth lighting. They stock smoking accessories too, and the word around town is their prices are fair, with a first responder discount for those who qualify.

The lounge is a big part of the draw. Regulars talk about comfortable chairs, large screen TVs, and a spacious main area with a second smaller lounge off to the left when you walk in. BYOB is welcome, and more than one local has settled in with a good cigar and a glass of wine for an afternoon. As one person put it, this venue is a mecca for cigars.

People who shop here swear by the knowledge behind the counter too. Ask anyone who has been helped by Mike and you'll hear a story like the group of first-timers he walked through their selection, cut their cigars, and sent off with matches. We'll be straight with you: locals are a little split on the greeting you get at the door, since a few folks have found the welcome hit or miss depending on the day. The help is there when you ask for it, and the selection and setup more than make up for it.

Worth knowing too, they run a strong shipping operation, so if the store doesn't have exactly what you're after, they can often track it down. For anyone serious about cigars in the Lehigh Valley, this spot is well worth the trip.