Green Side Up Gallery

The art from the entrance to the interior of the store is super trippy. My friend and I were looking for simple glass pieces. We ended up getting a $ 25 one. Not sure if they had any cheaper ones but the $ 25 seemed like the perfect size for us so I didn’t think to look at any others.
There was only one guy running the store when we got there. He was on the shy side and did not interact until I called him over. He was sweet and helpful when he finally did though.
They also have far more artful pieces as well. I recommend this place. It’s super chill. Get in and get out.

Located right below Great Scott, one of the best-​known music venues in Allston, this shop/​gallery is just plain great. From their rotating art gallery pieces (both paintings and glass work) to their general smoke shop staples, these guys do what they do very well. Whether you’re popping-​in for a pack of rolling papers, or just to appreciate some amazing local art, these guys rock. The staff is always chill and you never feel like you’re unwelcome, even if you’re just there to browse/​appreciate their gallery. I for one LOVE the intimate feel of the place. Every time I’ve gone, my friends and I have been the only ones there, it’s like our own private glass show!

After visiting a few other smoke shops in the area, we were underwhelmed but the artwork here was gorgeous! Although the prices can go up to $ 300+ for more intricate work, there are more affordable options as well for $ 15 – 25.
Matt was super friendly and helpful. He showed us several different pieces and was very knowledgable – he made sure to give some info about the artist who makes the glass and was open to questions.
Definitely will be back soon! (:

This place has been alive for a while now. I remember like it was just yesterday visiting and buying my first glass piece. The owner is an awesome guy who inspired a part of my passion for glass pieces/​art. Durable glass, local glass, amazing styles of smoking accessories. They do carry elaborate to simple styles of hand pipes, bubblers, rigs, quality vaporizers, and a glass case full of rolling papers of all kinds. Decorating the store are local artist painting, sculptures & art for sale which ties in the GreenSideUp style. I visited the store on my 21^st, a couple years ago, where a friend had me pick out a piece for my birthday smoke sesh. Dropping in that day def made it that much better. I have pride in my pieces from here and recommend them for collectors to your everyday smoker. I have bought manyyyy chillums from here for gifts; they are compact, durable and fit in the pouches the store sells to protect/​store them. Cheers to a great business. You are loved!

Terrible selection of glass options only high end or just way too over priced

you need to see this place. my god. go. now.

Best local glass shop/​art gallery in all of Boston and that’s a pretty bold statement I’m willing to stand by. First, by the looks on the outside you’d think this is some kind of Bodega. You go inside to find yourself overwhelmed by the beautiful local art on the walls. You gotta send some time looking at this stuff because it’s honestly incredible. The glass itself is a work of art!
Where this place really shines is in their customer service. I went in here looking for a piece for my water pipe. Mariah helped us, let us see whatever we wanted and talked to us like she was our friend. Which she was because when we got home we realized the piece was the wrong size. We can right back and she fixed us up with a new one that is perfect for our piece. I just really can’t believe the service has been this extraordinary both times I’ve gone in here. You just don’t see that enough these days.
I’ll be going back and taking my out of towner friends here every time. It also looks like they hold pretty cool events here every month!

This place is always covered In amazing artwork and their glass is phenomenal and priced where it should be. I don’t bother going anywhere else for my glass.

I already posted my update in my original post but had to come back because he just called me again (Matt) to tell me he has a nail for me and bringing it to boston for me from the RI shop! Thank you sir for going Above and Beyond true customer service! This has pretty much just sealed that I will not go anywhere else in the area for my glass pieces and accessorizes. HE took an unfortunate situation and turned it into a great showing of respect for their customers!

By far the best shop of its kind in Boston. The high end functional art here is outstanding and not stopping by to check it out would be cheating yourself. They also have a wonderful selection of standard smoke shop fare, reasonably priced too!
The staff here is what really makes this place the best. They are extremely knowledgable and always have an answer to your question. They are also always great for a conversation, and treat every customer like a close friend.

Heard nothing but good things about this glass shop and was not dissapointed. Great selection and a great staff. Will continue to come back for my glass needs!

Ive been living in New England my whole life and this is by far one of the top glass shops in the region. From Burlington, VT to Southern CT you won’t find a better selection, better price, and a better group of dudes who run the place. Overall just a great experience. The guys who work there are extremely intelligent about the whole process surrounding their product and it is reflected throughout their entire business model. 5 out of 5 by all means, I wouldnt buy glass any place else!

I was impressed by the glass selection in this place. The prices seemed about right and service was quick, informative and friendly

went to this place for a christmas present and something for myself! The owner *i think hes the owner* Matt knew his product better than most shops ive been to! He found me the perfect gift and helped me pick the perfect piece for me! Its small and inexpensive which is really cool! My ONLY advice is get some Pink Floyd merchandise!!! lol

My favorite shop in the entire world, and I’ve seen quite a few. The staff are amazing creative, friendly, and attentive. I feel like a friend every time I visit.
A lot of the staff create the pieces so they are super informative, but they have a large, varied collection of pieces and that could suit any budget or style. Every item is truly artful.
I love Green Side Up!

The reason that GSU was closed for awhile (while it was supposed to open, as attested to some recent reviewers) was because it was raided by BPD, and forced to temporarily close. In this day and age it is remarkable that a business like GSU is hampered by arcane laws that protect NO ONE. Not the business’ fault, certainly– and not deserving of a one star review because of police actions. IMO, anyway.
The gallery has since opened, but call ahead if you are making the trek. You never know when Big Brother will strike again.

Closed when it was supposed to be open and the phone number does not work

Hands down the best glass in town. Awesome owners, awesome glass blowers, awesome store! You might find more then some sick glass at this shop, like some new friends!

Ok now, this was my first head shop I’ve ever been in, but it was nothing like I expected. I half expected a head shop to be a typical small dark room with neon lights and stuff but it is a very clean shop. I must say it definitely presents a wonderful atmosphere.
The guy at the counter, I wish I could remember his name, was very friendly and willing to help out. He let us look around, and talked about the different glass pieces they sell. He definitely knew his stuff.
The guys in the shop also aren’t egotistical, I told him I was going to go to The Joint down the street and compare before I make a purchase and he wasn’t the slightest bit annoyed.
As far as prices go, I got a nice water pipe for $ 50 and a deep bowl to to go with it for another $ 12. They have many glass pieces to choose from anywhere from $ 10 all the way up to a hundred or two. The water pipe smokes well, and is definitely worth the money. However, if I invest in another one it will be a glass on glass bowl and slide.
Great shop, Great selection, Great employees, Great Location!
P. S. If you’re looking for local artist pieces I’d go to the Joint, but if you want some good looking pieces at affordable prices this is definitely the place to go. Good Luck!

My friends and I first wandered into the Joint, a new smoke shop in Boston, and we thought it was pretty nice, and that they had a nice selection of pieces. But most of the pieces we saw were not custom and seemed pretty generic.
Then my friend showed my Green Side Up Gallery, new to Boston as of October ’09. It was a large and very well-​run store, with beautiful art on the walls and great music in the background. They had a large selection of high-​quality GonG tubes (ranging from 110 up to 5 – 600), and a large collection of their homemade custom pipes and bubblers at reasonable prices. (25 – 35 for spoons, most bubblers around 45) They also had 4 types of sharpstone grinders.
One of the co-​owners of the shop said he had only been blowing for 2 years, and that his owner did most of the glass blowing in the back of the shop. They were starting to blow their own great bongs, and the owner said that soon the shop would expand to include hookahs, vaporizers, papers, blunts, wraps etc. to turn it into a premier smoke shop. He was very friendly, and he gave me a 10% off coupon for my next purchase. He helped assist me on his favorite styles of glass available in my price range.
Boston has a lack of reasonably priced glass, and very little custom work. This shop had great, artistic pieces at reasonable prices, and I definitely will stop in again. I hope to see them grow into the most popular shop in Boston, because their amazing level of service and custom work immediately made it my favorite place for pipes in all of New England.