Beverage Glasses

190 products

Water, soft drinks, iced tea, juice and milk make up most of what a dining room pours, and this collection covers the everyday glasses for all of it: beverage glasses and tumblers, cooler and Collins glasses, goblets, juice glasses, mixing glasses, drinking jars and break-resistant plastic tumblers.

Brands include Libbey (Gibraltar, Restaurant Basics, Endeavor, Elan), Arcoroc, Pasabahce, Anchor Hocking and Cambro Colorware, Camwear and Lido tumblers. See all drink service options on our Drinkware page.

Types of beverage glasses

  • Beverage glasses and tumblers – 11 to 15 oz all-purpose glasses such as Libbey Gibraltar and Lexington for water and soft drinks.
  • Cooler and Collins glasses – taller 13 to 20 oz glasses for iced tea, lemonade and long drinks.
  • Mixing glasses – 16 to 20 oz heavy-base glasses that double as pint glasses and pair with shaker tins.
  • Goblets – stemmed water goblets like Libbey Embassy and Vina for a more formal table setting.
  • Juice and side water glasses – 5 to 7 oz glasses for breakfast juice and small water pours.
  • Plastic tumblers – Cambro Colorware, Camwear Newport and Lido tumblers in clear and colours for patios, pools, schools and healthcare.
  • Drinking jars – handled mason-style jars for a casual, country look.

What to consider when choosing beverage glasses

  • Capacity and ice – remember that ice takes up a third or more of the glass; size up for iced drinks so the pour still looks generous.
  • Glass vs. plastic – glass gives clarity and weight; polycarbonate and SAN tumblers suit pools, patios, kids and anywhere broken glass is a hazard.
  • Stackability – stackable lines like Libbey Endeavor and Restaurant Basics save shelf space but need proper drying to avoid sticking.
  • Rack fit – check glass height and diameter against your dishwashing rack compartments and extenders.
  • Branding – several glasses here carry restaurant logos; plain stock items are easiest to reorder and match.

Frequently asked questions

What size glass is standard for water service?

Most restaurants pour water in a 10 to 14 oz tumbler or goblet. Soft drinks with ice usually go in 14 to 16 oz glasses.

How do I stop stacked glasses from sticking?

Let glasses air-dry fully before stacking and avoid stacking them warm from the dish machine, when they're most likely to lock together.

Are plastic tumblers dishwasher safe?

Commercial tumblers like Cambro Camwear are designed for dish machines; follow the manufacturer's guidance on detergents to keep them clear.

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