Cigar Box

The Cigar Box is the kind of shop cigar folks in Tamaqua don't stop talking about. Ask anyone who buys here and they'll point you straight to the humidors, which locals describe as huge and always packed, never a stale box or an empty shelf in sight. The selection reads like a who's who of premium cigars: Arturo Fuente, Padron, Perdomo, Drew Estate, Acid, AJ Fernandez, Aladino, Angel Cuesta, La Flor Dominicana, and DBL all have a home here. One regular put it plainly, saying they wouldn't buy cigars anywhere else, and that they've never once had reason to question whether a smoke was fresh.

That kind of trust is hard to earn. What really sets the tone here is the lounge. People come to hang out, catch some TV, and enjoy what one longtime regular called a gentlemanly camaraderie. There's a smoking area, memberships for the TV lounge, and word around town is you can even have food delivered in from the local Pickle Barrel, with a discount if you're a member.

It's the kind of place where a stressful workday melts away, and plenty of folks stop by daily just to unwind among friendly faces. The staff earn a lot of the praise here. Amanda gets warm shout-outs from the Laurel Mall crowd, and Dakota is the name regulars mention when they want to learn the hobby, growing more than one newcomer's passion for cigars. Newcomers and gift-shoppers alike say the team helps pick the perfect stick without any pressure.

Beyond cigars, they carry a big lineup of vapes, e-liquid and vape juice, plus CBD and hemp products and a range of smoking accessories, and someone on staff can steer you to a vape that fits your budget. A few locals feel the premium goods carry premium prices, but the reputation across Tamaqua is strong, and the friendly service keeps people coming back. Worth a stop, if you're a seasoned aficionado or just starting out.