Riya Tobacco & Cigars

Riya Tobacco & Cigars has earned a loyal following in East Stroudsburg, and a lot of that comes down to the people behind the counter. Ask anyone who shops here and Sam's name tends to come up. One regular put it about as plainly as it gets: Sam is one of the nicest men he's met in a long time, always cheerful, always happy to talk through the products, and good enough company that a bad mood tends to lift by the time you're back out the door.

The word around town is that the whole crew here is friendly, and requests get handled without fuss. This is a tobacco shop first, and locals will tell you it's the spot for cigarettes, especially if you're watching what you spend. People who shop here swear by the prices, with more than one calling it the lowest around for tobacco.

The selection is large, and you'll find smoking accessories alongside the cigarettes. Lottery players are well taken care of too, so you can grab your scratch-off tickets and your smokes in the same stop. Regulars keep coming back often enough that some are in four or five times a week, which tells you plenty about the value and the service.

We've heard the odd grumble here and there, mostly about ID checks not always being consistent from one visit to the next, but that's a small note against a shop most folks in town clearly count on. With a solid reputation and a friendly team, Riya Tobacco & Cigars is an easy recommendation for anyone in East Stroudsburg looking for a straightforward, well-priced tobacco shop.