Area 51 Smoke & Vape shop

Area 51 Smoke & Vape shop has built up quite a name in Fort Collins, and it's easy to see why. This is one of the highest-rated smoke shops around, the kind of place people keep coming back to not just for what's on the shelves but for how they're treated when they walk in. Ask anyone who shops here and the first thing out of their mouth is usually the staff: friendly faces who take the time to answer questions and help you find exactly what you need without making you feel rushed. On the product side, the selection runs deep.

You'll find disposable vapes, a solid lineup of e-liquid and vape juice, and a range of vapes to suit whatever setup you're after. They stock names like Geek Bar and Ooze, and if you're into glass and rigs, Puffco is on the shelf too. Locals will tell you the prices are fair and competitive, and regulars keep an eye out for the sales and specials that pop up. There's even a punch card and a rewards program worth asking about when you check out, so it pays to sign up early.

The crew here gets name-checked constantly. Kiera has a reputation for walking folks through a whole new vape setup and making sure they know about every deal going. Keri, Mira, Kelsey, Nate, and Adam all come up again and again as some of the kindest, most patient people you'll deal with in a shop like this. One regular summed it up by calling it the most welcoming spot in town.

The store itself is clean and the vibe is laid-back. If there's one knock we've heard, it's that busier stretches can mean a wait when only one person is working, and a small handful of folks have run into an off day at the counter. Fair enough, but the overwhelming word around Fort Collins is that this is a genuine local favorite. Worth a stop.