Cigar Box

If you're after cigars in the coal region, Cigar Box in Coal Township is the name locals bring up first. Ask anyone who shops here and John's name comes up quick. Regulars call him the most knowledgeable guy around, always ready with a recommendation and never one to steer you wrong. One fellow told us he learns something new every visit, and another who moved away years ago now makes it a point to stop in every time he's back in town.

That kind of loyalty says a lot. The premium cigar selection is what draws the crowd, with names like Arturo Fuente, Padron, Drew Estate, Acid, AJ Fernandez, Aladino, Angel Cuesta, La Flor Dominicana, Perdomo, and DBL on the shelves. There's a clean, comfortable lounge that folks genuinely enjoy, and some regulars are in three or four times a week just to sit and relax with a smoke. The staff here have a reputation for being warm without hovering.

They let you browse at your own pace and jump in when you need them. If you're shopping for a gift and don't smoke yourself, no worries. One person came in nervous about looking foolish and left calling Kevin a helpful hoot who made the whole thing quick and fun. It's not only a cigar spot, either.

The word around Coal Township is that Cigar Box has a strong lineup of vapes, e-liquid and vape juice, disposables, cigarettes, roll-your-own supplies, and CBD and hemp products, with fair prices that suit the budget minded. Bonnie and her team keep the place running smooth, and there's a rewards system that regulars appreciate. With well over four and a half stars from a big pile of happy locals, this is easily one of the best tobacco shops in the area. As one regular put it, it's the only place he shops.