Looking to sample the best eyewear and opticians around town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end eyewear and opticians outlets in Minneapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.
1. Look + See Eye Care
Topping the list is Look + See Eye Care. Located at 225 Main St. SE in Marcy Holmes, the optometrist and eyewear and opticians spot is the highest-rated high-end eyewear and opticians restaurant in Minneapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 50 reviews on Yelp. According to the website, the spot is "dedicated to providing you with the best eye care and optical experience."
2. Specs Optical
Next up is East Isles's Specs Optical, situated at 2204 Henneipin Ave. South. With four stars out of 34 reviews on Yelp, the optometrist and eyewear and opticians spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge. Services include eye exams and lens care, according to the website.
We found this about the business's signature items: "Since 1985, Specs Optical, an independent optical shop, has been offering uniquely-designed, handcrafted frames from around the world," it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "Our collection consists of over a thousand handmade and limited-production frames from designers who are leaders in the eyewear industry — a collection truly unmatched anywhere in the Midwest. We are known internationally for our high-quality, in-house lab work."
3. Spectacle Shoppe
Lowry Hill East's Spectacle Shoppe, located at 2405 Hennepin Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy eyewear and opticians spot 4.5 stars out of 14 reviews. According to the website, services include repairs and lens tinting.
We looked there for an overview of Spectacle Shoppe.
"Locally owned and operated in the Twin Cities since 1969, the Spectacle Shoppe houses more than 12,000 frames and has the largest selection of vintage frames in the Twin Cities, including one-of-a-kind styles," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "We offer eye exams, designer frames, prescription lenses and more at The Spectacle Shoppe. We also offer top-quality, one-hour service seven days a week in our New Brighton location. We have four convenient locations throughout the metro."
4. Owl Optical
Over in Linden Hills, check out Owl Optical, which has earned four stars out of 11 reviews on Yelp. Treat yourself at the optometrist and eyewear and opticians spot by heading over to 4318 Upton Ave. South. According to the website, services include dry eye care.
The site has lots more information on Owl Optical.
"We are a family-owned business," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "We live in the neighborhood and have always dreamed of opening an optical store that puts the customer first."
Regarding signature items, "We are a full-service optical shop," it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "We have always put customer service as our first priority in our store. Our frames are fashion-forward and very unique."
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