when I arrived on a Tuesday at 7 all the lights were on as well as the open sign. Someone inside as well. He said they had just closed. Not true hours so be warned they are probably closed. read more

Awesome service, great inventory of pipes and glass, great prices too. Everyone who works here is very friendly and helpful read more

The Cave - Lizerd - Tobacco Shops Near Me - San Mateo, California

The Cave is one of my most favorite retailers. Every time I go there, the employees are friendly, knowledgeable, and won't up-sell me... or even sell me something I don't probably/actually need. My PAX battery pack was acting up, I think it was a bust and went in to get a new one. When I described the problem to the guy, he replied with a list of things to try before buying a new one... and lo-and-behold it works now that I tried his very first suggestion (cleaning the prong with isopropyl alcohol). I was all ready to buy a new one there, but he steered me instead to a free solution. Some time before this, my Ooze Duplex 2 vaping device was acting up, so I went back to them. Their return policy said no, which was fine. But their guy took the time to explain to me that the manufacturer's policy is really good and how to go about getting my device serviced by them. He noted that I would need a physical receipt to get warrantee work. I didn't have it. So he took the time to look up several days of Visa receipts from several month prior to find mine. He printed it out for me to send in. (And the vendor, Ooze, was awesome and quickly replaced the malfunctioning part.) I come in with what I know are newbee/stupid questions. Not once have they treat me with contempt or derision; they just simply answered my questions with a smile. If you have anxiety, I think you'll like these guys; they are very chill and non-judgmental. Parking sucks but that's a bad place to have to exit anyway. I park around the corner (on Palm), and just walk over. read more

I was getting service on my car and needed to kill some time. I found myself over at the cave which has an amazing assortment of different products and smoking instruments. They even had some retro video game consoles that worked and had plug-ins for vaping I think? Either way some really great glassware and different options for different budgets. I ended up getting just a bubbler attachment for the 3' binger I have at home. I got a 40% discount for first time purchase and they gave me a cool mousepad as well. Overall great service, great products and tons of variety. I know smoke shops are a dime a dozen but this one definitely surpassed the vibe check read more

Came to go to the smoke shop as soon as me and my friend got out of our cars the owner stalked up and started interrogating where we were going. I had to explain we were talking and might go in the shop, he got hostile and continued to argue taking out his phone taking pics of our cars calling us "bad people". Completely turned us off from spending our money there, we immediately left to the smoke shop across the street! read more

I've been in a few times and have been helped by James every time. He always seems happy to be there and happy to help. Very knowledgeable.

The whole staff was incredibly helpful. We were attended to immediately, Blake removed a bad downstem and set us off with a new lease on life. Thank you! read more

This was great but it lasted Less then 3 months. I only smoke flower with it and kept it clean , the button for on and off Switch started feeling funny then quit working, the cave just plain do t care They refer me to pax vapor company' who Strings you along for several days I e been trying to get them to let me return it for over three weeks now this morning I called and it just says shit and then hangs up on you what a bullshit scam!! Buyer beware try another brand one that has customer service. I'm testing the next company before I but their product I'm tired of getting fucked over !!excuse my language I say it like it is!! read more

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This place is awful! Go somewhere else! I spent $37 on a vape and it was totally burnt! They wouldn't exchange it or give me my money back! Unreal! Worst customer service ever. Ive never had this experience at any smoke shop ever! So disappointing! read more

Mind you this is my first impression of The Cave-San Mateo. Its been years that I have been a customer of puff puff pass -SF. For a flagship location Im disappointed in the customer service I received. I called the day prior to get an idea of what i was looking for- on the phone the person I spoke to Chris was almost scared to tell me what was available, i asked for photos possibly of the choices . I come from over 45 minutes away for the glass selection and a simple picture or even a more accurate description of what was available would have saved me time and money. Upon asking further questions chris was happy to tell me that the bowls "start at 30" but for what i was looking for the price "goes up alot" . I asked what alot meant and he said "like alot , over 100" . Mind you thats exactly how much im looking to spend regardless. All in all the opportunity for a sale was lost and so was the client. Ill just shop online at the cave.com next time! read more

I found the bong I fell in love with on the website- normally I go to Walnut Creek location since I live in the East Bay, but when I called to check stock they lmk they didn't have it but San Mateo did! Called them up and requested it be put aside- no issues. Took a nice lil day trip over and got amazing service from Flash, nice dudec very chill and knowledgeable. It is much appreciated! read more

Horrible customer service, electronics are defective AF

Place is . Forget their ABSURD prices lol but they think there the best shit in town . EVERY smoke shop has what they do. Don't stand behind their products (even little 10$ vape usb chargers) get a grip. Place needs to go. Go 3 steps down the street to San Mateo smoke shop and get 10x better service . Unbelievably NICE people who care about their customers and stand behind everything . The few times I've had minor issues with products they have ZERO issue in helping you make it right . The cave a a JOKE just want your money and that's it . This place needs to GO GTFO. BumS read more

I have ordered half a dozen or more times from The Cave over the years and they are probably my favorite smoke shop of all time. They have an amazing selection of high-end glass, not to mention they ship quickly and super securely but most of all have outstanding customer service. Highly recommended! read more

AVOID!! $700 piece they wouldn't provide me any information on my purchase including the tracking or even a confirmation email. Tried canceling no response, once it was "delivered" I contacted them again as it was supposed to be signed for instead it was left somewhere. 10 days later still nothing and will be contacting my bank. TERRIBLE SERVICE!! read more

this place sucks - they do not stand behind their products - i purchased a vape battery from them, and it didn't work.... it cost me $10 and they would not exchange or allow me to return it... the problem - it would not charge - i followed their directions and it still would not work - when I came back, 3 things happened - first, they told me it was my fault... second, they were extremely rude... third, they said, well, if that doesn't work - why not buy a new one!!! Furious, I stormed out of the place - as I did, heard them say 2 things... first, was laughter... and second, was... well, we don't need a customer like that..... funny - but the store was empty - and for anyone who is interested - they are very overpriced.... clearly don't care about their customers... and every time I have been in the store (this was my 4th)... they had new people working there - this time, the kid referred me to their attorney - and said he is used to having our clients call - he will just laugh at you like he does the rest.... I wonder - who would want to do business with someone like that? read more

I'm not a smoker myself, but my boyfriend was interested in getting himself a vape so we made the trip to The Cave as they had the best review on Yelp. Parking is very limited. Only about 5 spots. Walking in, a couple of dudes greeted us immediately. Boyfriend knew exactly what he was looking for. The guys here were very friendly and very helpful. They taught the boyfriend how to use the equipment, how to clean it, and threw in some cleaners and a grinder. I'd definitely suggest coming here for your smoking/vaping needs. read more

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Brought a new juice for my vape and you just use the "new" tips and if you already know how to use a vape and you would accommodate yourself to try the juices. IF YOU ARE NEW, then you will have to ask for assistance. They are really chill here but also provide service and very good information on the bongs, pipes, trippy stix, etc. Brandon was a great help as well! Not pricey here or too cheap. read more

My all time favorite smoke shop! I've been coming here ever since 2011 and I have not bought any pieces anywhere else but here for a handful of reasons 1) The service has always been amazing! Many times I've come in here with a bunch of different questions and the employees are always helpful in answering them. I'm picky and they helped me find the perfect piece with both aesthetics and use. 2) They have so many options to choose from! Prepare to spend some time narrowing down the different pieces you might want to take home. I've bought a couple of different glasses from here before such as the 2011 BC and Mobius and loved both! 3) Every single time I've been here, they always hook it up somehow whether it be discounts or some free goodies like lighters. May not sound like much, but what's free nowadays? read more

The Cave - My new baby from The Cave! - Tobacco Shops Near Me - San Mateo, California

Super Excited As A First Timer & Instantly Got Hooked When I Saw Name Brands Like Honey Dew, Illadelph, And What I Was Looking For Specifically, HiSi! Totally Stoked To Finally Have A Banger For Our Countertop. Highly Recommend You Check Out Their Groovy Establishment. Hundreds Of 420 Friendly Equipment For Novice And Expert Tokers! -SureFyre Collective read more

The Cave - Super Excited As A First Timer & Instantly Got Hooked When I Saw Name Brands Like Honey Dew, Illadelph, And HiSi Glass -SureFyre Collective - Tobacco Shops Near Me - San Mateo, California

Guy talked me into a $50 battery for my cartridges. Bought the PCKT. I had to go back later that day because the battery was straight trash. wouldn't charge, wouldn't even give me 1 hit. They said no refunds, exchange only. I said ok just give me a new one. I got the new one. I was super happy with it until I had to go charge it. Battery won't charge. Brand new and can't even charge it. Stuck with a $50 battery that is complete trash and was backed by the guy working there and it won't even charge once, or last more than a weekend. Unbelievably annoyed. when you pay good money for something you expect it to work or to be made right. why should i keep on wasting my time by having to drive in and exchange a battery if its just gonna be garbage? why can't I get my fair refund back for being sold such shit read more

I've been to a million head shops and they're mostly the same--except this one. They customer service there is absolutely unbelievable. And it's not just one or two employees; it's all of them. You'd think you were in an Apple Store or something. Mad props to Blake, the owner, for ensuring such a high level of professionalism and customer-centric focus. He's also an expert (no really, an actual expert) on electronic devices. and all of his employees, whom I've done business with each. And of course, they stock every item you can think of. If they don't have something, it's probably because it doesn't exist. read more

Don't be stupid and go anywhere else if you need to be taken care of this is the place. Good atmosphere, good people, good deals. They do what alot of people forgot to do these days with a buissness. They make sure you have a memorable purchase and experience . I will never go to any other smoke shop to purchase my untencils you could count on that. I put my word on it there's no way you could have a bad experience there. They for sure have a lifetime customer right here. Thank you cave you make my life easier :) read more

Lost my business when they wouldn't exchange a bad product that they sold to me. I have been buying CBD gummies from them for years now, and they sold me one that was bad. It was all melted, and inedible. I only expected an exchange, and they refused. Not coming back read more

My friend bought a hookah here earlier and it was faulty. So they replaced the shaft, no strings attached. That's pretty cool. It still was a POS so my friend complained again and this time the owner said he'd replace it with a $200 dollar egyptian hookah. Even better. The service at this place is impeccable. And they're fast and knowledgable of their products. Plus the selection here on ANYTHING is huge. Maybe the biggest in norcal. Id give this place 5 stars however if we didn't hassle with our hookah. Despite that, this should be the first smoke shop you hit up. read more

The Cave - Smells like skittles!! - Tobacco Shops Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Yelp and the Cave need to update this page. I drove 30 minutes to the Cave only to find out they are closed, when yelp claims they are open. I love wasting my time! read more

The Cave lives up to its reputation as one of the best (if not the best) head shop in the Bay Area. Wall-to-wall glass coupled with a knowledgeable, friendly staff make for an exciting and educational experience for all shoppers alike. There are pieces in every price range; from your cheap one-hit pipes to artisan glassware that runs well over $1K. The selection truly is one of the defining components of this great shop. Even then, the inventory is met well with a store of knowledge that the employees are ready and willing to share with you about any and all pieces. I thought I knew about smoke before I walked in, but was gravely mistaken and walked out with a better piece and better smoking practices. The Cave offers a more welcoming, educational experience, which is quite refreshing when compared to the usually stand-offish, unfriendly experiences I have at the more typical head shops. Overall, The Cave will always come to mind first whenever scoping out a new piece of glass to add to the collection. read more

The Cave - Tobacco Shops Near Me - San Mateo, California

Been smoking puff bars for some time now And whatever reason the ones here be wack af so if ur tryna knock the stuff grab urself either the plus or the regular. They'll both suck Bought the plus and the stuff was leakin Came right back to let em know got myself the regular and bam it taste like coil 35 ish $$ down even further down the toilet. read more

The "Shady" Cave scam me out of $250. I bought a bong that sucks and they won't exchange it. Employee had to call the owner and the owner never talked to me. Owner said no exchange because of COVID. Didn't hear my story nor that I'm a cancer survivor and I'm on limited income. If you are afraid of COVID stay closed owner. Don't give an excuse to your customer. If this is how they treat local customers imagine if anyone on is purchasing on the internet - if you run into problems, they are not friendly business and will not go out their way to ensure your satisfaction. Plus I did not get a receipt for my purchase nor a return policy and that's against the law. I'm going to BBB. If your local to San Mateo, try your luck at Magic Theatre (down the street) or the Smokeshop in Shoreview Shopping Center. The "Shady" Cave is not BBB accredited. YOU HAVE BEEN EDUCATED. read more

Really dissapointed in the poor customer service the cave has provided. I ordered an item last weekend and they didnt ship it until thursday of this week. Literally 2 days ago they shipped it. Ridiculous. So I have to wait to 1.5 weeks to receive my item. Save your money and order from the witch dr in salem massachussets. I bought a Toro grail the same day I ordered from the cave and i receive my item the following tuesday. Wont be shopping with you again. read more

They have great things in their store the only problem I have with them is they give you only five days to return or exchange mind you it definitely doesn't really take you five days to either break something or notice a malfunction that you don't know about the product they make sure that it's five days that you can't take anything fucking back fuck the cave I suggest if you have bad luck or your accident prone go to any other smoke shop they give you at least 30 days any logical person would give you 30 days not no fucking five days read more

I could not agree more than the gentleman who shared his story below. This is one of the worst run businesses I have ever dealt with. I two made the mistake of purchasing one of their vaporizer batteries. It stopped charging a month after I purchased it. I went into the shop expecting them to be understanding and exchange it out. oh no, I was told this was my fault and I had to purchase a new one. Having no other choice in that moment I did purchase another one. I kid you not it wasn't more than 10 days later that the NEW battery stopped working. I went back with my receipt and battery yet they STILL proceeded to say this was my fault and would need to purchase another one. I followed all of the instructions they provided too. overall horrible customer service, terrible products and do not waste your time or money. read more

The first time I walked into this place, I half expected a man to come out and start singing to me, "Come with me, and you'll be... In a world of pure imagination..." while floating around with a purple suit. Case after case after case of beautiful glass pieces and back shelves stacked high with water pipes that look like they belong in an art museum had my eyes drinking up everything in sight. Uh oh. Were they going to ask me for my golden ticket? Because I seriously felt like a kid in a candy store. I've traveled to quite a few places internationally and domestically, and I've seen a lot of head shops around, but this place takes the cake. They have anything and everything you can imagine, and then they have even MORE things that you can't even imagine. Imagine that! I like how every time I go there, the employees will take their time to help out. They are knowledgeable and they don't mind taking time to answer any question you have, big or small. On top of that, they're really friendly and professional. No thugs, no creeps, and no a*holes. If you want to invest in a fancy piece, or you're buying a bunch of stuff, they usually can give you a great deal as well, so definitely come here if you're in the market for something pricey. Because they have such an impressive inventory, I also think it makes their prices simply unbeatable by smaller stores that don't buy as much. These guys constantly travel to trade shows and out of town to check out new products to keep their inventory up to date. If you're anything like me, you're not going to want to leave. read more

I would NEVER recomend this place!!!!!!! My friend is new to smoking and we ended up in this shop. After talking to the guys there, he decided on a bubbler. Not too big, a fair size. But they over priced the piece probably figuring he didn't know. So when I asked him how much it was and he told me, I was floored! Worst yet, they didn't provide a receipt. Total rip off. Sad that they would take advantage of someone who is new to all of this. What a shame. read more

Need a hookah? 30% off hookahs now! :) check 'em out. And for all you ed hardy cheesy ass mofos, they even have ed hardy hookahs. WTF If you're gonna buy one, can you let me know? I'd like to go in and take a picture of your orange face giving the standard "I wear Ed Hardy" thizz face as you hold up your brand new ed hardy hookah. Then I can post it to one of the many "i'm an Ed Hardy wearing dipsh..." websites read more

The best place to come get all you heady accessories. This place is legit. I appreciate how they keep everything in stock. I also love to check out all the glass on display every time I go. They also have lots of deals just ask. read more

The Cave in my opinion is not a head shop, it's a Glass gallery. The selection varies from novice beginner chillums to hightech scientific & art pieces for the glass enthusiasts and if you as a shopper are not entirely sure what you are looking for then the staff on hand will be glad to give a helping hand. I have only had good experiences there and it's the only place i recommend to my friends when they are looking for a new piece. Yes this place is considered pricey but in reality you got to pay the price for high end glass, if you dont want to pay the price for a heady piece then they have other pieces there that will meet your standards. I moved away from the bay and I must say that it is worth the drive to get a new piece, they have earned my loyalty. read more

I love this place! They have an enormous selection and some really amazing glass pieces -- if I had 10g to spend, I'd go nuts in here. The employees are always extremely friendly, they remember me when I come back and are impressively knowledgeable about all their products. They sell everything from papers, to vapes, to water pipes, dimebag products... They have a parking lot and an ATM inside. read more

OOOOOooooooHHHHHHHH!!!!!! Pret-ty! Most girls would be this way at a jewelry store. I acted this way at a head shop. I am all for herbally enhancing one's life (particularly when one's life includes a stressful day at work) and upon setting foot in here, I was faced with wall to wall pipes, pieces and papers. All the inventory was reasonably priced (lower than nearby competitor Magic Theater). One could easily get away with a quality piece for under $20. But really there were lots of sparkly pieces that caught my eye. And my judgement was yet impaired so that should say a lot about the quality right there. Update 5/08: Ok I've lagged on putting this into my review but this place has now expanded into to two rooms of almost all glass. Check out their various specials and the new art pieces they've been getting in. The pieces resemble coffee table art as opposed to their true intention *cough cough*. Truly a standout on the peninsula. Oh yeah their true address is 116B I think but it doesn't match with the continuity of the street addresses near by. read more

Great service as always number one smoke shop in the bay. Appreciate Decker and Blake for taking care of me on the brand new Storz & Bickel Onyx Volcano Hybrid Vaporizer. Excited to break her in! read more