Area 51 Smoke & Vape Shop

Area 51 Smoke & Vape Shop has quickly become a favorite for folks on this side of Colorado Springs, and it's easy to see why. The word around town is that this is one of the highest-regarded smoke shops in the area, and the people who've wandered in keep saying the same thing: the place has everything, the prices are right, and the person behind the counter treats you well. Being just down the street from the King Soopers makes it an easy stop, and locals love that they can knock out their shopping and swing by here without the drive across town.

As one regular put it, "I don't have to drive 15 minutes, it's just down the street." The shop stocks a solid lineup of disposable vapes and plenty of e-liquid and vape juice, with a big variety that keeps vape folks coming back. On the shelves you'll find names like Geek Bar, plus Puffco and Ooze gear for those who want quality hardware and accessories. People who shop here mention how clean and neat the space is, and the young guy working the counter gets singled out again and again as friendly, chill, and genuinely helpful.

Ask anyone who stops in and they'll tell you the deals are hard to beat. "Super chill people, the prices are right," is a sentiment we've heard more than once. We'll be straight with you: not every visit has landed perfectly, and one person felt they got the cold shoulder their first time in.

It reads like an off day against a steady stream of happy regulars, and the overall word on Area 51 is overwhelmingly good. If you're looking for a vape shop in Colorado Springs that's close, well stocked, and run by someone who knows how to take care of people, this one's worth checking out.