Jars are versatile. They’re functional. They’re affordable. And, they’re everywhere. Jars as lights. As candle holders. As vases. As piggy banks. As décor. As cups. Even as tissue holders. They’re subtle, so you might not have noticed, but the jar phenomenon is in full swing, and we’re here for it.

Jars aren’t just popping up in the home. We’re seeing them more and more in restaurants for the same reasons they’re so popular in homes. Versatility, functionality and creativity.


1. Display ingredients for all to see

Think about putting some of your ingredients in jars to put on display. Not only does it look good, but it also gives an air of transparency. Your guests can actually see at least some of the ingredients going into their meal. This is great for a farm-to-table feel!

Anchor Hocking® 85755 Stackable 2 Qt Jar
Anchor Hocking® 85755 Stackable 2 Qt Jar

2. Plants and flowers

Center of table or for décor.

Anchor Hocking® 69372MN Round 2 Gallon Glass Jar w/ Cover
Anchor Hocking® 69372MN Round 2 Gallon Glass Jar w/ Cover

3. Coffee display

Do you serve coffee? Let people know by putting the beans in some jars! It’s a great way to keep them fresh AND allow people to access that delectable coffee scent.


4. POS display

Selling small items at check out? Consider organizing them into jars for an organized, appealing look.

Anchor Hocking® 91523 2 Gallon Montana Jar
Anchor Hocking® 91523 2 Gallon Montana Jar

5. Show off that pasta!

Have a pasta dish on the menu? Let your guests know by displaying the pasta in jars as decoration.

Anchor Hocking® 88904 1.5 Gallon Montana Jar
Anchor Hocking® 88904 1.5 Gallon Montana Jar

6. Holiday décor

Create a scene, add some lights – really get creative with this one! It’s an easy way to add holiday décor to your restaurant.

Anchor Hocking® 95506 Montana 1.5 Gallon Glass Jar with Metal Lid
Anchor Hocking® 95506 Montana 1.5 Gallon Glass Jar with Metal Lid

7. Fruit salad / serving dish

Anchor Hocking® 69372MN Round 2 Gallon Glass Jar w/ Cover
Anchor Hocking® 69372MN Round 2 Gallon Glass Jar w/ Cover

8. Pickle jar

So maybe you don’t currently make your own pickles, but it makes for a beautiful display and a delicious treat!

Anchor Hocking 85787R 2 Qt. Brushed Aluminum Lid Cracker Jar
Anchor Hocking 85787R 2 Qt. Brushed Aluminum Lid Cracker Jar

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9. Make your bathroom a little more homey.

Anchor Hocking 95541 Mini Montana 96 Oz. Glass Jar with Lid
Anchor Hocking 95541 Mini Montana 96 Oz. Glass Jar with Lid

10. Go nuts!

Small jars make for a more unique holder for bar nuts and snacks.

Anchor Hocking® 98590R1 Clamp Top 17 Oz. Heremes Jar
Anchor Hocking® 98590R1 Clamp Top 17 Oz. Heremes Jar

11. Silverware / Linen holder

Place your wrapped silverware in a jar at your host stand – they’ll look great and will stay organized. Or, use jars to store your linens in a visually appealing way.

Anchor Hocking 85545R Half-Gallon Heritage Hill Glass Jar with Cover
Anchor Hocking 85545R Half-Gallon Heritage Hill Glass Jar with Cover

12. Drinks!

Consider a jar with a spigot to serve batch cocktails or to infuse fruit into water.


13. Cookies, baked scones, breadsticks

Serve your fresh baked bread sticks, biscotti, cookies or other baked goods in a jar either at the register or on the tables.

Anchor Hocking® 80142 Glass 2 Gallon Penny Candy Jar - 2 / CS
Anchor Hocking® 80142 Glass 2 Gallon Penny Candy Jar – 2 / CS

14. Wine Corks

Do you serve wine? Let people know! It looks good, and it shows that people have tipped back more than a few bottles in your restaurant!

Anchor Hocking® 88904 1.5 Gallon Montana Jar
Anchor Hocking® 88904 1.5 Gallon Montana Jar

15. Storage

Okay, so this one is super functional, but who doesn’t love a well-organized storage room?

Anchor Hocking® 95541 Mini Montana 96 Oz. Glass Jar with Metal Lid
Anchor Hocking® 95541 Mini Montana 96 Oz. Glass Jar with Metal Lid

16. To hold garnishes at the bar

Put fruit and other bar garnishes in the jars for storage/display. Even better, consider a make-your-own Bloody Mary bar and hold all of the key ingredients in jars.

Anchor Hocking 85545R Half-Gallon Heritage Hill Glass Jar with Cover
Anchor Hocking 85545R Half-Gallon Heritage Hill Glass Jar with Cover

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