Best Overall
Duralex Picardie Clear Tumbler Set
- They’re very durable and easy to maintain.
They’re very durable and easy to maintain.
- The faceted style may not be right for everyone, especially those who prefer a more minimalist drinking glass.
The faceted style may not be right for everyone, especially those who prefer a more minimalist drinking glass.
For the perfect all-purpose drinking glass with a timeless aesthetic that’s highly durable and versatile, Duralex Made In France Picardie Clear Tumblers are the clear winner. Our overall top choice tested well across all categories, giving it the highest score of all the options we evaluated.
The facets of these classic French bistro-inspired drinking glasses give them a distinctive look and feel. We noted how in addition to looking beautiful, the facets make these glasses easy to grip and pleasant to hold. The rim flares out ever so slightly, which helps prevent fizzy water from overflowing and makes for an enjoyable sipping experience.
They’re also quite durable, which is to be expected since Duralex is known for its high-quality tempered glass. We accidentally knocked one onto the concrete ground in our mudroom and after bouncing on the floor and rolling to a stop there still weren’t any scratches or chips. The glass can even withstand sudden thermal shock, from -4 to 212°F.
The glasses are dishwasher-safe and easy to hand-wash (the flared rim makes it easy to get your hand inside, we noted). They also stack perfectly, again thanks to the flared design. And while not the cheapest drinking glasses on this list, they are priced at around $6 per glass.
Product Details: Dishwasher Safe: Yes | Dimensions: 3.4 x 4.7 inches | Liquid Capacity: 12.62 ounces | Number in a Set: Six
Best for Entertaining
Riedel Rocks and Highballs, Set of 8
- These stunning glasses are ideal for serving mixed cocktails or liquor on the rocks at a dinner party.
These stunning glasses are ideal for serving mixed cocktails or liquor on the rocks at a dinner party.
- The price per glass is more expensive than some other options on this list.
The price per glass is more expensive than some other options on this list.
For a splurge-worthy investment for your bar cart or glassware cabinet, consider this Riedel Drink Specific Glassware Rocks and Highballs set. During testing, we noted that they had a pretty and elegant look but they’re also sturdy and comfortable to drink from.
While you can certainly use these as standard drinking glasses for water, these Riedel glasses shine for entertaining. This set includes four rocks glasses and four highball glasses, offering options for both mixed cocktails and drinks served on the rocks. And if you end up loving them, know that Riedel also sells this style in several other sizes (including a fizz glass, a mixing glass, and a sour glass).
Both the rocks and highball glass can be put in the dishwasher. We noted that the highball glass, which is tall and narrow, is a little harder to clean by hand, however. And while these glasses fared well in our durability test, the thinner rim and higher price tag do make us weary in case we drop them.
Product Details: Dishwasher Safe: Yes | Dimensions: 3.27 x 3.23 inches (rocks glass) and 2.56 x 6.06 inches (highball glass) | Liquid Capacity: 10 ounces (rocks glass) 10.875 ounces (highball glass) | Number in a Set: Eight
Best Colors
Our Place Short Night and Day Glasses
- These substantial glasses are available in a range of gorgeous colors and stack nicely.
These substantial glasses are available in a range of gorgeous colors and stack nicely.
- Some people might find the glass to be too thick.
Some people might find the glass to be too thick.
For a bold pop of color on your kitchen table, look no further than the Our Place Night + Day Glasses. These 12-ounce handmade tumblers are available in statement-making colors, like azul, a pretty electric blue, and rosa, a light berry pink. If you prefer a mix-and-match table setting, opt for one of the multicolor sets, which includes four glasses in different warm or cool tones.
Colors aside, these are well-made glasses that feel nice in your hand and are highly versatile as you can use them for red wine, water, and even ice cream. The glass itself is made in part from recycled glass and sand, and it has a heftier weight than some of the other options on this list.
We found that they stack well, and felt pretty sturdy since they’re so thick. Another nice feature: Our Place offers the glasses at $12.50 per glass if you purchase the smaller set of four, but you can save $.75 per glass if you upgrade to the set of eight.
Though the thicker glass helps make these Our Place glasses so durable and substantial-feeling, we noted that they can feel a little clunky, so they’re not the best if you prefer a more delicate option.
Product Details: Dishwasher Safe: Yes | Dimensions: 3.3 x 3.8 inches | Liquid Capacity: 12 ounces | Number in a Set: Four or eight
Most Durable
Bormioli Rocco Juice Glasses
- The French bistro-style glasses are less expensive than other options and have a wide mouth that’s easy to clean.
The French bistro-style glasses are less expensive than other options and have a wide mouth that’s easy to clean.
- The facets don’t come up as high as they do on similar styles.
The facets don’t come up as high as they do on similar styles.
Much like the Duralex tumblers, these Bormioli Rocco Rock Bar Stackable Glasses have a French bistro-inspired design that’s truly classic. The glasses are under $6 per glass and come in a set of six, making this a slightly more affordable option for shoppers seeking this style.
We praised the classic aesthetic, durability, and versatility of these large 12.5-ounce glasses. The glasses were thick, and they had a nice weight and sturdy feel. The facets make the glass easy to grip, though we did point out that some people might prefer the facets to come a little higher (they end further from the rim than similar styles).
The wide mouth makes these glasses easy to hand-clean, though they also fare just fine in the dishwasher. Made of premium tempered glass, they’re also highly durable: In our durability test, the glass didn’t chip or break when dropped in the sink (and in fact, it bounced without shattering). And thanks to the tapered design and sturdy glass, this set stacks about as perfectly as you can expect drinking glasses to do.
Product Details: Dishwasher Safe: Yes | Dimensions: 3.27 x 4.72 inches | Liquid Capacity: 12.5 ounces | Number in a Set: Six
Best Set
Fable Glassware Set
- Lightweight and minimalist, these lead-free glasses have a simple but beautiful design and are comfortable to drink from.
Lightweight and minimalist, these lead-free glasses have a simple but beautiful design and are comfortable to drink from.
- Since they don’t stack together, they may not be the best choice for those with limited kitchen storage.
Since they don’t stack together, they may not be the best choice for those with limited kitchen storage.
The Fable Glassware Set includes four tall and four short glasses, making this an excellent option for anyone looking for multiple sizes that have a consistent look and feel. We described these glasses as all-purpose while testing them, and found that they were pleasant to drink from.
These lead-free Fable glasses have a beautiful, simple design that will appeal to minimalists. The rim is paper-thin but wide, making it easy and delicate-feeling to drink from. But while they’re impressively thin and lightweight — and therefore feel fragile — they’re actually very durable. The brand even boasts that its glass is shatterproof.
While some people love a thin, minimalist drinking glass, this style isn’t for everyone. We, for example, found the design to be a little plain-looking and stark. Since the glass extends straight down and is smooth, it doesn’t offer much grip, either — the glass tends to be slippery when you’re hand-cleaning, we noted.
The set includes eight glasses, which is more than some other sets. Just keep in mind that these glasses also aren’t stackable, so they may not be the ideal option for anyone with limited shelf space.
Product Details: Dishwasher Safe: Yes | Dimensions: 3.27 x 4.72 inches | Liquid Capacity: 12.5 ounces | Number in a Set: Six
Best Short
Bormioli Rocco Bodega Collection Glassware
- These glasses have a simple but timeless design and are less expensive than other options.
These glasses have a simple but timeless design and are less expensive than other options.
- Since they’re so smooth and straight, these glasses can be slippery to hold when they’re wet.
Since they’re so smooth and straight, these glasses can be slippery to hold when they’re wet.
At under $4 per glass, the 12-piece Bormioli Rocco Bodega Collection Glassware set is the most affordable on our list — but these glasses performed exceptionally well in testing, and you definitely won’t be sacrificing quality here.
Though they’re made of heavy-duty tempered glass, these tumblers have a simple, timeless design that’s highly versatile. Whether you fill them with water, juice, iced coffee, or a cocktail, they’ll look right at home on any table.
We praised the thoughtful design of these Bormioli Rocco glasses and liked that they’re sturdy and while a bit thin, still have a heft to the base that makes them stable. The shape ever-so-slightly flares outwards towards the top, which we noted makes for a pleasant experience when drinking fizzy drinks. The glasses are highly durable, too: The glass didn’t break after being dropped in the sink during the durability test.
Though they’re dishwasher-safe, they’re also easy to clean by hand, thanks to the wide mouth opening that extends nearly straight down. Just keep in mind that because the edges are so smooth, they are a little bit slippery to hold when wet.
Finally, if it’s important to you to have stackable glasses, know that these can do so, though we noted that they produce a bit of a taller stack.
Product Details: Dishwasher Safe: Yes | Dimensions: 3.54 x 3.54 inches | Liquid Capacity: 12 ounces | Number in a Set: 12