All the rave reviews for this lousy joint seem to come from people shopping for pot-smoking accessories. That explains a lot, as you'd have to be high to think this place is anything but a crooked den of thieves. Then again, pot smokers tend to think "cheez"-doodles are exquisite, so I guess judgement is the first thing to go...
Yes, the staff is often friendly, but that's how crooks act when they know they're overcharging you for a crummy product.
If you're a hookah-smoker, you can get your tobacco and coals here (as long as you don't mind being charged at least twice as much as many other places will charge you), but I implore you to STAY AWAY FROM THE PIPES! They will lie about the properties of their products outright, they will overcharge you, and they will sell you things that will break on your way home. What they won't do is refund your money or even exchange the item.
If you want an honest place with an honest and friendly staff that will not knowingly sell or stock a bad product, and that will not try to pick your pockets, go to Guess Hookah.
The only good thing to be said about Pipes & Stuff and its affiliates on Clark is that their store is conveniently located near the train station, which is especially handy in heavy winter conditions. Otherwise, go only if you like getting ripped off time and time again.
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