Red Star Vapor & Smoke

If you vape in Thornton, Red Star Vapor & Smoke is a name that comes up again and again, and for good reason. This shop has earned one of the strongest reputations of any smoke shop in the area, and the word around town is that the staff are what make it. Jennifer, who manages the place, gets singled out constantly for being friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely patient with questions. Jacob draws the same kind of praise.

As one regular put it, they greet you the moment you walk in and help you out in a way that's friendly without ever being pushy. The selection is a big part of the draw. People who shop here swear by the stock, and they carry brands like Dispo Bar, Geek Bar, Lost Mary, RAZ, and Foger. Fogger pods in particular keep folks coming back, and more than a few locals say Red Star is the first shop that comes to mind when they need them.

Beyond disposables and vapes, there's a solid run of e-liquid and vape juice, with the kind of flavor variety that means you can usually find your favorite plus a few worth trying. One person mentioned the sonder and melon banana ice as a current go. If you need replacement coils or other accessories, ask anyone who shops here and they'll tell you the shelves tend to be well stocked. Pricing comes up a lot too, and the consensus is that it's fair.

We have heard the occasional grumble about the exchange policy on defective items, so it's worth asking questions before you buy, but that's the exception in a long run of happy visits. For a vape shop in Thornton with a friendly crew and deep inventory, Red Star has clearly won over a loyal local following.