We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. What to Buy The Best Stackable Glassware, Including a Few of Our Tested Favorites Our list of expert-vetted picks includes the drinkware used in some of New York's best bars and restaurants. By Rochelle Bilow Rochelle Bilow Rochelle Bilow is a commerce editor, food writer, and novelist. A graduate of the French Culinary Institute, she has been writing about food professionally for over a decade. She has contributed 20+ reviews for Food & Wine and specializes in stories about interior design, cookware, and kitchen organization. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 13, 2024 In This Article View All In This Article Our Top Picks Reviews Factors to Consider FAQ Our Expertise Photo: Food & Wine / Food52 We care about our glassware a lot. We’ve exhaustively tested the best drinking glasses and stand by that list (they’re all gorgeous). One particular item inspired another round of testing and research: stackable glassware. The best stackable glassware is a bit tricky to get right. The set must be designed for nesting to keep kitchen cabinets organized. It also has to be made from durable material, so the weight of a full stack won’t cause the glasses to break. And don’t discount looks. Just because it’s utilitarian doesn’t mean your drinking glasses shouldn’t look great. After several rounds of testing and bringing assorted sets into our home kitchens for real-world investigation, we landed on ten stackable glassware sets we love. We also asked two beverage directors to weigh in on a few of their favorite restaurant-quality picks. Below, find our expert-approved and editor-tested list of the best stackable glassware. Our Top Picks Best Overall Stackable Glassware: Bormioli Rocco Bodega Mini Glass Tumbler Set at Amazon $37 Jump to Review Best Splurge Stackable Glassware: Toyo Sasaki Glass Fino Stacking Glasses at Jinenstore.com Jump to Review Best Colorful Stackable Glassware: Our Place Short Night & Day Glasses at Fromourplace.com Jump to Review Best Lightweight Stackable Glassware: Material Full Glass Set at Materialkitchen.com Jump to Review Best Value Stackable Glassware: Bormioli Rocco Juice Glasses at Amazon $25 Jump to Review Best Stackable Cocktail Glasses: Atwell Stackable Ribbed Highball Glass at Crate & Barrel $7 Jump to Review Best Stackable Mason Jars: SALE Ball Nesting Pint Jars at Amazon $54 $30 Jump to Review Best Stackable Tumbler: SALE Duralex Picardie Clear Tumbler Set at Amazon $40 $29 Jump to Review Best Stackable Wine Glasses: Bormioli Rocco Stackable Wine Glasses at Amazon $45 Jump to Review Best Stackable Coffee Mugs: Brew to A Tea Stackable Insulated Coffee Mugs at Amazon $30 Jump to Review Best Overall Stackable Glassware Bormioli Rocco Bodega Mini Glass Tumbler Set PHOTO: Amazon $37 at Amazon $44 at Food52 View on Webstaurantstore.com Pros This set is available in three different sizes and will come in handy for more than just drinks. Cons Although these glasses are dishwasher-safe, we recommend hand-washing them. This luxe set of 12 Italian-designed glasses from Bormioli Rocco is the key to a well-stocked, supremely organized drinkware cupboard. Commerce testing editor Jennifer Zyman owns the larger 18-piece set with various sizes and praises it for its “simple and stackable” design that blends form and function. The multi-functional shape and 7.5-ounce capacity make these glasses perfect for desserts, snacks, or mise en place ingredients during meal prep. During testing, we realized these would be perfect glasses for whiskey — neat or on the rocks. Plus, the streamlined profile is slightly tapered for smooth stacking. They’re thermal-shock resistant and dishwasher—and microwave-safe. However, during our tests, we felt their thin walls and smaller size warranted handwashing. You can also buy this set in a 12.5 or 17.25-ounce capacity. Material: Tempered glass | Capacity: 7.5 ounces, 12.5 ounces, or 17.25 ounces | Number in Set: 12 Food & Wine / Russell Kilgore Food & Wine / Russell Kilgore Food & Wine / Russell Kilgore Best Splurge Stackable Glassware Toyo Sasaki Glass Fino Stacking Glasses PHOTO: Jinen View on Jinenstore.com Pros These elegant glasses are attractively thin, and can be stacked with other sizes in the line. Cons If you want multiple sizes, you have to purchase other sets separately, which can be expensive. Impossibly light and thin, at first glance, these glasses from Toyo Sasaki seem too delicate to stack. But the secret to their sturdiness is in the manufacturing process: They're reinforced through ion enhancement to ensure the rims are shatter-resistant, even when stacked six high. Cody Pruitt, Partner & Beverage Director at New York's Libertine, says, "These glasses are not only indestructible, but they also feel great in the hand and on the mouth and look chic in a clean, minimalist, and post-mid-century sort of way." These are some of the roomier glasses on our list, with a capacity of 13.2 ounces. If you're looking for drinking glasses suited for wine or cocktails, Toyo Sasaki also makes this style in 9.5 and 10.5-ounce sizes. All three sizes can be nested together, though buying multiple sets can get expensive. These glasses are ultra luxurious; you'll want to keep this set on display — perfect if you're low on cabinet space. Material: Soda-lime glass | Capacity: 13.2 ounces | Number in Set: 6 Best Colorful Stackable Glassware Our Place Short Night & Day Glasses PHOTO: Our Place View on Fromourplace.com Pros These are available in sets of four or eight with many beautiful colors to choose from. Cons You can’t customize the mixed-color sets. We love these hardworking glasses. These handmade tumblers can handle daytime beverages and evening drinks (if you're not fussy). Senior commerce editor Danielle St. Pierre calls them "simple" and "sturdy," owing to their smooth sides and gently rolled lip. The base is slightly stepped to allow efficient nesting but still wide enough to be stable. In our tests, we were surprised at how lightweight and easy to hold these were despite their thick walls and hefty feel. St. Pierre puts these glasses to work, using them equally often for sparkling water and cocktail hour spritzes. The 12-ounce capacity makes them truly versatile. They can even moonlight as dessert bowls. Oh, and they're environmentally friendly, thanks to a unique and durable blend of recycled glass and sand. Although looks aren't everything, these stood out in our tests as true show-stoppers. They're available in seven different colors (our editors rave about the sunset amber shade!), as well as "warm" and "cool" multi-toned sets. We couldn't find many downsides during testing; the only drawback is that the sets aren't customizable, so if you have a particular color scheme in mind, you may need to order multiple sets. Material: Recycled glass and sand | Capacity: 12 ounces | Number in Set: Choose 4 or 8 Food & Wine / Katherine Gallagher Food & Wine / Katherine Gallagher Food & Wine / Katherine Gallagher Best Lightweight Stackable Glassware Material Full Glass Set PHOTO: Material View on Materialkitchen.com $65 at Saks Fifth Avenue View on Zola Pros Material’s glasses are feather-light and come in three chic colors. Cons We wouldn't recommend this set for wine. We love both the full and half-glassware sets from Material. They won a spot in our best drinking glass tests, and are stackable, too. Even though they hold 12.5 ounces, they feel equally light as much smaller glasses. Despite being the lightest glassware we tested, they don't feel fragile or too thin and breakable. Material scored major points in the looks department in our tests; the glass sits atop a small, rounded base and has a shape that feels timeless and easy to integrate into any collection. They come in three colors that all give vintage glassware vibes: an avocado-adjacent green, dusky gray, and clear. During testing, we noted that these felt special enough for entertaining but durable enough for daily use—some of our editors call these their go-to everyday glasses. However, in our tests, the shape of the glass and the design of the lip weren't the best for wine; we recommend snagging a separate set of tulip-edged wine glasses to supplement. Material: Borosilicate glass | Capacity: 9 ounces | Number in Set: 4 Food & Wine / Elizabeth Theriot Food & Wine / Elizabeth Theriot Food & Wine / Elizabeth Theriot Best Value Stackable Glassware Bormioli Rocco Juice Glasses PHOTO: Amazon $25 at Amazon Pros This set is inexpensive and versatile for a variety of beverages. Cons These glasses feel too short and narrow for cocktails. You've probably used this stackable drinkware set before, if not at a friend's house, then definitely at a bistro or café. The glasses are gently fluted for a relaxed but refined vibe, and the sturdy tempered glass can safely be stacked high without chipping or cracking. At three and a quarter inches high, they're perfect for wine (okay, and water, too), but during testing, we felt that mixed drinks, like a mojito, would be difficult to execute given the narrow bottom and height that can't accommodate a straw. This dishwasher-safe set can withstand hot temperatures, so go ahead and make a cute DIY cortado or brew a small cup of tea. Don't be fooled by the approachable price point: Bormioli Rocco is Italy's largest glassmaker. This set sits perfectly at the intersection of value, efficiency, and design. Material: Tempered glass | Capacity: 6.7 ounces | Number in Set: 6 Best Stackable Cocktail Glasses Atwell Stackable Ribbed Highball Glass PHOTO: Crate & Barrel $7 at Crate & Barrel Pros The ridged design around this glass is pretty, and makes for a sturdier handhold. Cons These must be handwashed to avoid color changes. These glasses are sold individually, but we’re betting you’ll want a full set of six as soon as you unbox your first one. They’re senior editor Dana Fouchia’s go-to for larger cocktails or anything served in a highball glass, but she also uses them for water, iced tea, and soda. The design is clever and attractive. “It looks great on display,” says Fouchia. We agree that these are excellent candidates for open shelving. The shallow ridges are visually appealing and make it easier to hold without slipping — even if there’s condensation on the glass. Heads-up to the matching-minded among us: Crate and Barrel also sells companion Old Fashioned glasses and a lovely pitcher, perfect for outdoor entertaining. We recommend gentle handwashing as the color can change or fade when exposed to the high heat of the dishwasher. Material: Glass | Capacity: 16 ounces | Number in Set: 1 Best Stackable Mason Jars Ball Nesting Pint Jars PHOTO: Target $30 at Amazon $12 at Target View on Zoro.com Pros These stylish, wide-mouth jars can also be used for canning and food storage. Cons Some people may find the lip awkward to drink from. As if we needed another reason to love Mason jars! This set from Ball, the premier maker of mason jars, is truly multi-purpose. Like all Ball jars, these glasses can be used for food storage and canning (and drinking!), but unlike regular Mason jars, they're much more space-efficient. The stepped design is what makes them stackable. They nest neatly, so you can tuck them away when they're not in use. These jars are made from heavy-duty glass meant to sustain canning, so they're durable and heavy. Because they're compatible with all Ball wide-mouth lids, the ridged design on the lip may be awkward for some to drink from since the threads are different from a regular cup lip. Material: BPA-free glass | Capacity: 16 ounces | Number in Set: 4 Best Stackable Tumbler Duralex Picardie Clear Tumbler Set PHOTO: Amazon $29 at Amazon $48 at Williams-Sonoma $6 at Sur La Table Pros This set is very affordable and has a larger capacity. Cons These cups are heavier than most. These stackable glasses from Duralex prove that a “durable tumbler” doesn’t equal a “plastic novelty cup.” The price is impressive for a set of tumblers on the larger end of what we tested. These are fantastic for a lot more than basic beverages: they’re adequately sized for smoothies and beer, as well as a spritz or regular ol’ water with ice cubes. Despite their tall measurements, the tapered, reinforced base ensured they remained stable even when we stacked them six high. Made from tempered glass, these can withstand temperatures up to 212˚F. (You’d better believe they’re dishwasher-safe!) The trade-off is that their thick, durable design, coupled with their height, makes these cups heavy. When we brought them home to test, they felt much heavier than other glassware and were too heavy for little hands to easily grip and lift. Material: Tempered glass | Capacity: 12 ounces | Number in Set: 6 Best Stackable Wine Glasses Bormioli Rocco Stackable Wine Glasses PHOTO: Amazon $45 at Amazon $40 at Target $44 at Food52 Pros These stemmed wine glasses are inexpensive and space-saving. Cons The short, thick stem isn't everyone's taste. It seems impossible, but these stemmed wine glasses can be stacked in a cabinet or bar cart for efficient storage. The trick is in the short, sturdy stem, the strong rim, and the reinforced base. According to Zyman, they’re just the right size for holding at a party. They’re heavier than you may expect, which Zyman counts as a check in the “pros” column; they're not likely to chip or shatter (and they feel good in your hand!). She even uses them for non-wine beverages, like beer, and because they’re dishwasher-safe and weeknight-ready, she almost always reaches for these Hosteria glasses and leaves the fancy, long- and thin-stemmed ones in the cabinet. If you're a fan of the classic long-stemmed wine glass, these shorter glasses with a thick stem might not be your style. Material: Tempered glass | Capacity: 9.5 ounces | Number in Set: 6 Best Stackable Coffee Mugs Brew to A Tea Stackable Insulated Coffee Mugs PHOTO: Amazon $30 at Amazon Pros These mugs are available in many different sizes and are deigned with hot beverages in mind. Cons While this set is stackable, it doesn't save much space. Stackable coffee mugs? Normally, those pesky handles get in the way of space-saving efficiency, but this set has a stepped design to be easily stackable. The stacked height isn’t dramatically space-efficient from a vertical height standpoint, but if you’ve got adequately tall cabinets, you’ll appreciate the horizontal real estate you save. We also appreciate the many different size options: whether you’re a single-shot espresso drinker or an XL latte lover, you’ll definitely find a mug here that suits your style. Unique to this pick, these are made with double-walled glass, so you can safely sip on piping hot coffee or hot tea without scalding your hands. Still, they're lightweight and easy to lift even when full. Material: Double-walled borosilicate glass | Capacity: 2, 5, 8, 12, and 16-ounce sizes available | Number in Set: 4 Factors to Consider Type of Glass You'll want to seek out reinforced glass. “I'd look for tempered glass or something treated with techniques and technologies that strengthen the material itself,” says Pruitt. Borosilicate is a type of glass meant to withstand impact and thermal shock; it doesn't chip or shatter easily. However, this durable glass is heavy and usually thick. If you're not overly concerned with durability and like a thinner look, it's not necessary. Soda-lime glass is less thermal shock resistant, so stick to cold beverages if you find a set you like made of this glass. Glassware labeled "tempered glass" is also popular. Borosilicate and soda-lime refer to ingredients in the glass itself; tempered glass is a process that glass goes through to strengthen it. Generally, if glass is labeled as tempered, it's safe for hot and cold beverages and is resilient to everyday wear and tear. Double-walled glass will also help reinforce your set, although that’s more common in glass mugs and coffee cups. Number of Glasses Most stackable glasses are sold in sets of four, six, or eight. If you want to customize the number in your set, choose a glass that is sold individually. This is also advantageous because if one breaks, you can simply replace one at a time rather than buy a whole new set. Dimensions and Capacity If you’re looking for just one glass to do it all, we recommend a shorter size. Short glasses can transition from most day to nighttime beverages (it’s a little awkward to drink a 4-ounce pour of wine from a 13-ounce tumbler). Smaller volume cups are also best if you're looking for stackable glassware to complete your bar cart. But if you’ll primarily use your stackable glasses for water, juice, or soda, you’ll likely prefer a taller size with a larger capacity. If iced beverages like cold brew are frequently on your rotation, you'll want cups with more room to accommodate the ice cubes. Care Most drinking glasses are top-rack dishwasher safe. We do prefer to handwash thinner, more delicate glass to ensure its longevity. Stackable sets are designed to sit on top of one another but exercise caution when stacking and unstacking as they can still shatter. If your glasses are coming out of the dishwasher looking dull and cloudy, you probably have hard water. Thankfully, this is easily remedied. Dilute a capful of white vinegar in 8 ounces of water, dip a kitchen towel in the solution, and wipe down each glass. Frequently Asked Questions How should you stack glasses? The most important factors in safely stacking glasses are temperature and water. “Glasses need to dry and need to be room temp because everything shrinks when cold and expands hot, so when you go to stack glasses you want them to be at the temperature that you will store them,” says Cedric Nicaise, co-owner and beverage director at The Noortwyck. Glasses stacked hot out of the dishwasher will be very difficult to unstack, especially if they're also wet.Watch out for a too-tall stack, warns Nicaise, “Each additional glass adds downward pressure to the ones on the bottom, too much pressure will break the glasses. Just because a stack of eight glasses fits in your cabinet, does not mean you should stack eight glasses on top of each other.” Can you stack glass without breakage? You sure can. “You just have to be careful,” says Niciase, which means no rushing, and using gentle hands. He also points out that shorter glasses with thicker rims have a better chance of withstanding a knock or bump. Another good tip is to strategize placement within your cabinet. ”Try to avoid placing glass stacks in areas that you might be reaching above them,” says Pruitt. How many glasses do I need? The number of glasses you need depends on your household or, if you're buying for an event, the number of attendees. It’s wise to buy a set with one or two more glasses than you actually need, just in case one breaks or guests misplace their glasses at a dinner party. For large events, plan for five extra glasses for every 25 guests.Many sets come with six or eight glasses, which is a good number for a household of three to four people. However, if you like to entertain or host big holiday meals, consider doubling up. Remember, it's always better to have a few extra glasses sitting in the cabinet than have a guest without a cup. Our Expertise Rochelle Bilow is a food writer and editor with over a decade of professional experience. Previously a senior associate editor and social media manager at Bon Appétit and Cooking Light magazines, Rochelle is also a novelist, a culinary school graduate, and a former professional baker and line cook. In researching this article, she and the Food & Wine team researched dozens of glassware options, and consulted with bar and beverage professionals for industry insights. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit