01/03/09

Best true glass art in Portland

by Nathanco

This is one of the best glass shops in Portland, unlike others they emphasize the art of glass. If you want cheap glass go to any old glass shop you can find, if you want a piece that's real art and that will make all your friends ask "where did you get this?" go here. I know several glass blowers in the area and they sell their cheap stuff all over the place. True masterpieces that a blower spends days or weeks creating will be found here. If you're going to buy glass, buy real glass.

• Pros: Best glass around.
• Cons: Prices could be a little lower.

12/30/08

Smaller selection, finer pieces

by pdxpatrol

This place is definitely worth checking out if you want to drop some cash on a new centerpiece. They don't have as much as the surrounding stores but they carry some incredible top-shelf pieces. The only thing I don't like is they tax on an extra 5 or ten bucks compared to third eye or nomads and then proceed to tell you that "they'll cut you a deal on that piece" or "oh, that ones on sale today," (which makes it the same price as surrounding stores). I couldn't even really enjoy myself in the store the three times I've been there because I've got staff pitching sales every time I looked in a case. STOP PRESSURING ME!!!! Most people do the Hawthorne "tour of headshops" and know that your "sale" price is still the same price as a few blocks up the street. If you want to spend a few hundred on a piece this is a nice place to check out but iotherwise give the honest businesses up the street a chance.

10/13/08

Best shop helpers around, hands down!!

by FDR1

I just moved here to PDX and have explored several "smoke shops" However; none of them were an overall better experience than Smoking glass!! They have by far the most amazing glass I have seen in PDX thus far! Glass pipes that look more like something you would see above a mantel, or in an art museum (very nice!) The overall atmosphere inside the store was great, with a very friendly, welcoming energy. The prices were very reasonable and I believe everything in the store is from local artists. I will without a doubt be purchasing all of my smoking necessities from these guys and gals.. I recommend everyone looking for a new piece or just want to see some amazing art and meet some amazing people go to Smoking Glass!!

Cheers, dan

• Pros: SERVICE- VERY NICE PEOPLE and more than happy to pull something out of case.