CLOUD 9 SMOKES & VAPES

If you have not yet been to Cloud 9 Smokes & Vapes in Arvada, the putt-putt is reason enough to walk in. There's a golf mat set up inside, and if you can sink a putt from eight feet out, you knock an extra 5% off your order. Locals will tell you it's as fun as it sounds, even if it takes a couple dozen tries to get it right, and it's become part of the shop's whole chill, welcoming personality. The selection here runs deep on vapes and e-liquid.

Ask anyone who shops in Arvada and they'll point you toward the wall of disposables, with Geek Bar a clear favorite, plus Lost Mary, Foger, Raz, Fifty Bar, OffStamp and Nexa among the names on the shelves. For folks who build their own setups, they stock hardware from Smok, GeekVape, Voopoo and Vaporesso, along with coils, batteries, and the juice to match, from Custard Monster, Vapetasia and Juice Head. There's glass too, water pipes, rolling papers and the usual accessories, so you can grab everything in one stop. The layout is neat and well organized, and regulars appreciate that there's rarely a wait.

The staff are the reason people keep coming back. Suraj gets named again and again for being patient and genuinely knowledgeable, the kind of guy who'll walk a newcomer through the options without rushing. John and Shjan also get plenty of love for great vibes and a smile at the counter. We've heard the odd grumble about a slow moment at the register, but that's the exception, and the word around Arvada is overwhelmingly positive.

Prices stay competitive, especially on the multi-pack disposable deals that folks say are hard to beat. One of the highest-regarded smoke shops in the area, Cloud 9 stays open late, which makes it an easy stop whenever you need to restock. Stop by, try your luck on the putting mat, and ask for Suraj.