Tó Makao Fine Cigars LLC

Tó Makao Fine Cigars LLC has been part of the Bethlehem scene since 2013, and folks around the Lehigh Valley will tell you it's one of the best cigar lounges in the area. The walk-in humidor gets plenty of love, and the selection covers big-name brands like Arturo Fuente and Ashton. If you're chasing Fuentes, this is the spot. We've heard the Opus X selection here is among the best around, which is exactly the kind of thing serious aficionados travel for.

The real signature, though, is the hand-rolled cigars made right on the premises. People who shop here swear by them. One regular put it plainly: the hand rolls from the owner are a must. Ask anyone who spends an afternoon here and they'll point you to the lounge itself, with plush leather chairs to sit back in, catch a game, or listen to some music.

There's an outdoor area too if you'd rather enjoy your smoke in the open air. Someone compared the feel of the place to the old cigar stores in Ybor City down in Tampa, which is high praise for a lounge in Bethlehem. Owner Franklin runs the place like family, and that comes up again and again. He's been at this since his downtown Bethlehem days, and the loyalty he's built shows.

The staff know their stuff and will happily help you land on a cigar to suit your tastes if you're undecided. Now and then someone walks out feeling a little oversold, but that's the exception, and the warmth most people describe is the rule. Beyond the smokes, there's a good range of accessories, handy for yourself or as a gift for the cigar lover in your life. Between the selection, the reasonable prices, and the welcoming atmosphere, Tó Makao has earned a strong reputation as a cigar shop in Bethlehem worth settling into for a while.