The Glass House

The Glass House has built up a real following among Cleveland smokers over the years, and it's easy to see why folks keep the door open on it. This is a tobacco shop with genuine depth on the shelves, the kind of place where you walk in and feel like a kid in a candy store, as more than one regular has put it. They stock vapes, rolling papers, and a wide spread of smoking accessories, plus a serious lineup of glass.

If you're hunting for a new piece, the word around Cleveland is that they carry a lot of Ohio blown glass, which the locals here genuinely appreciate. Selection is where this shop really shines. Downstems, pipes, and all the little odd things you didn't know you needed until you saw them, it's all here.

One person came in looking for an inexpensive pipe and left saying the staff helped them find the best deal and that they'd be back for their next piece. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll tell you the inventory runs deep, and the owner in particular gets a lot of love for being easy to deal with and knowing the stock inside and out. We'll be straight with you, since the locals are: service here can be hit or miss depending on who's behind the counter, and a few people have walked out frustrated.

It's also worth calling ahead before you make the trip, since hours have thrown a few folks for a loop. That said, plenty of longtime regulars have been coming for years and keep returning for the amazing inventory and the fair-deal finds. If you're after variety and a real glass selection in Cleveland, The Glass House is worth a look.