Wild Side Smoke Shop

On the Hill in Boulder, Wild Side Smoke Shop has built a real local following, and once you stop in you understand why. Ask anyone who shops here and the glass comes up first. The selection runs deep, from bongs and water pipes to rigs, cones and all the smoking accessories you could want, and locals will tell you the prices are some of the best in town. People come in for one piece and leave happy they found exactly what they pictured, often for less than they expected.

A lot of that goodwill comes down to the people behind the counter. Ladd gets named again and again, a warm and genuinely passionate guy who loves talking glass and helping folks find the right piece. William is right there with him, and the whole crew has a reputation for knowing their inventory inside and out. Even if you walk in with no clue what you want, they will walk you through it and answer every question.

One regular summed up the feeling as a little family smoke shop where everybody looks out for each other, and the community giveaways and bundle deals keep the place buzzing. Beyond glass, Wild Side stocks vapes and vaporizers, e-liquid and vape juice, and a big wall of disposables with brands like Elf Bar. You will find rolling papers, wraps and the odd snack and drink too. They are open late, which is a plus on the Hill, though we have heard the occasional grumble about an "out to lunch" sign turning up in the evening, so timing can matter if you are swinging by near close.

If something ever goes wrong with a purchase, folks say management will work with you to make it right. For glass, vapes and friendly, straight-shooting help, Wild Side is one of the most well-liked smoke shops in Boulder County.