Pittston Candy & Cigar Co.

Pittston Candy & Cigar Co. is exactly what the name promises, and it's one of the most beloved little shops of its kind in Pittston, Pennsylvania. Part old-fashioned candy store, part serious cigar destination, it has earned close to a perfect reputation with the folks around here, and it's easy to see why once you step through the door. The cigar selection is what brings a lot of people in. There's a walk-in humidor stocked with everything from singles to full boxes, and locals will tell you the prices hold up well against other shops in the valley.

Ask anyone who stops by regularly and you'll hear about brands like Montecristo. One thing worth knowing: we've heard the odd note that a humidor cabinet can run a touch humid now and then, but even the person who mentioned it said they'd happily come back. Beyond cigars, they carry tobacco pipes and pipe tobacco, cigarettes, roll-your-own supplies and all the accessories that go with them, plus smokeless items. Then there's the candy, and it's no afterthought.

They sell it in bulk to anyone who walks in, and it's the kind of place that keeps little league concession stands and birthday parties supplied all year. Bring a tax ID if you're buying for a business. People come here for the hard-to-find stuff too, including Indian pumpkin seeds that regulars swear you can't get anywhere else nearby. If you throw darts, this is the spot in the valley for dartboards and dart accessories, strong by all accounts.

What really makes people loyal, though, is the crew. The men who own and work here get nothing but praise, greeting everyone with a smile and a hello and happy to track down whatever you need if it's not on the shelf. One local put it simply: the owner is a wonderful man. That warm, welcoming feel is what keeps folks coming back to this genuinely old-fashioned Pittston shop.