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.

09/02/08

Free entertainment and exquisite glass -shop for a pipe and be entertained

by grayarea08

I've never written a review for anything but I coudn't help myself on this one. I was recently visiting from Seattle-I hate to admint Portland has a better smoke shop than anything in my city! Unbelievable! Ok-picture this--I'm shopping around Hawthorn, getting a feel for Portland, when I wander into what I thought was going to be a run-of -the-mill glass retailer. As I entered, the hot redhead at the counter was engaged in a conversation-more like an inprovisational skit-with her employee ( a hot blond MILF). As I perused the gorgeous pieces (true works of art), the cool cats in the store were hilarious, I mean they to say, real people-real to the point of understanding the intricate nature of the many aspects of the humor of life and summing them up with every random sentence. The readhead, down to earth, quirky, real, sold me a piece I loved and took the time to find me what I wanted while giving me what felt like a free ticket to the theater. Ms redhead-hire more employees and go to Holywood or New York. Thanks for making my trip Smoking Glass!!!!!

09/02/08

GREAT GLASS FANTASTIC PRICE

by steavo25

Whoever is asking if they card should learn to ask an older friend to shop for you.I am sure they wont risk the business to accompany your needs,The store is great fantastic glass and women with class,I laughed the whole time watching what I later learned Feather with an H interact with customers she is witty and pretty and wise THIS STORE IS BY FAR THE MOST ENTERTAINING place I have ever had the pleasure to shop at,my water pipe was only 30bucks local artist and the staff is awesome.SHOP HERE YOU WILL THANK ME!!!!

• Pros: Feeling blue this place will turn your fron upside down
• Cons: not a thing

09/02/08

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GLASS ANYWHERE

by soulman34

I have found a gem in this town it was like a treasure hunt,but in all the stores and buildings this town is watered down with a hole in the wall had the most amazing art made from pyrex I have ever seen,simply breath taking,The redhead is breathtaking herself,she has a ray of light around her that is contagious,She needs to be on television because her personallity is larger than life,and she can have the whole store of shoppers laughing,this is a place to go for entertainment and pipes all rolled up into one big green cigarette.I spent 150 the peice was 209,SHOP HERE!She was so kind that a customer couldnt find what he was looking for so she sent him up the road to two other shops,her competition?Who does that?Someone who knows they have nothing short of the very best,Are you single was it Heidi Holly or Heather?

• Pros: EVERYTHING IS EYE CANDY,SOME BREATHS,SOME YOU SMOKE FROM
• Cons: NOTHING,UNLESS THE OWNER ISNT SINGLE

08/01/08

1 question

by vlaxab

So. I read all these great reviews but no one said whether or not they card at all. So someone wanna help me out?

07/02/08

unbelievable

by jackflash32

The glass in this store is amazing You would never have a clue that some are pipes,The owner was working when i was there she is so friendly and beautiful,She takes the time to greet every customer and make them feel specail,her employee was great looking as well they both make this place amusing and give it character you dont find in many establishments,if you are buying a ten dollar pipe they treat you just as sweet as if you were buying a 100 dollar one,It makes me want to work there just to hang out with these cool chicks all day.If you havent been there,GO you will know what I am talking about if you have

• Pros: Red hot!!!
• Cons: NONE

06/09/08

Beautiful glass at reasonable prices in a fun atmospere!

by atozbargains

Absolutely the place in Portland for beautiful glass and reasonable prices. Not to mention the great staff. It's fun just to go in and look. Definitely check this place out.

• Pros: Creative, High Quality Glass
• Cons: None.

04/09/08

Funniest staff beautiful glass

by penelope75

Even though they have had to move to a smaller establishment they are so close you can walk accross the Street from where they usd to be,Mabey they save money on rent and are able to afford more glass because they have breathtaking peices and as a local resident I appreciate the fact that they only support local artist.Now days glass is being blown overseas by children making like 10-25cents per pipe,I asked the sales girls about this and she said its true and they refuse even though it could make them more money its not worth supporting what she called child abuse,and taking food out of their glassblowers familys mouth,This is not the additude most retail establishments have,The fact that they could make so much more and choose not to shows how compassionate and what integrity they have super hilarious and friendly girls,I got a water pipe for my friend that was pink for 50bucks,pyrex and about a foot in a half The chick who reminds me of lucille Ball was dying the blonde(Ethel)girls hair pink it was so ammusing,To say in short ,I am entertained while i shop you dont see this in your average store, but it makes shopping more fun,its like you never know what will happen everytime I go there I feel like I am walking on the set of a sitcom no lie try it sometime you wont be disappointed with the glass selection or the entertaining atmosphere Heather is Feather with an H is what Lucy said her name was and "Ethel" was Ang I know this from Heather telling her to sit down and shut up while her hair turned pink soo funny!!!!GO TO THIS THEATRICAL BEAUTIFUL STORE ITS AWSOME!!!

• Pros: Most entertaining shopping you will ever have
• Cons: I cant think of any