Cigars On State

Cigars on State is a small, cozy cigar shop in Clarks Summit that has built a genuinely strong reputation with the local cigar crowd. The heart of the place is the walk-in humidor room, and folks who shop here regularly point out how carefully it's kept. As one regular put it, the room seems held at the perfect temperature and humidity, and cigars pulled straight from it smoke beautifully. If you're a Drew Estate fan, this is your shop.

It's a Drew Estate main, so anything by Drew you'll likely find here. You'll also spot names like Southern Draw and Rocky Patel on the shelves. What keeps people coming back is the sit-down experience. There's a lovely lounge with multiple TVs where you can light up indoors and settle in for a while.

We've heard from more than one person who came in for a quick stop and ended up chatting with the owner for an hour or more. He's known around town as a sporadic, energetic, charming type who genuinely knows his stock and loves talking cigars. One traveler passing through from Toronto on the way to New York walked out with a stack of sticks and a few free Rocky Patels the owner threw in from an event the day before. That kind of hospitality is what people mean when they say this shop takes care of you.

Ask anyone who shops here and they'll tell you the staff give solid recommendations, if you're a seasoned smoker or picking out a gift and working within a budget. Prices run fair for the area, and while a single premium cigar will always cost what it costs, most walk away happy with what they picked. Locals are a little split, and you'll hear the occasional grumble, but the overwhelming word around Clarks Summit is that this is a welcoming spot with a real selection and people who know their smokes. Worth a visit if you're after a good stogie and a comfortable place to enjoy it.