I had such a genuinely positive experience at Eye To Eye. Xavier helped fix an issue with my sunglasses quickly and with great care. What really stood out, though, was his kindness. Xavier is warm, patient, and clearly takes pride in helping people, not just making a sale. This kind of service is rare these days and deeply appreciated! I'll definitely be returning in the future and would highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for honest and thoughtful help with their eyewear. read more

Xav -- thank you so much for the fab glasses! Xav did an amazing job. I have a strong prescription, which always results in thick lenses. No longer with Eye to Eye. They are so thin and there is no way to tell they're progressives too. I don't normally wear my glasses except at night when I take out my contacts, but these are so cool and my vision is better with these glasses than contacts, so I'm wearing them all the time. read more

Eye To Eye - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Berkeley, California

I bought expensive new lenses for my frames. The owner was very friendly, I went back to pick up the new glasses at the time he had told me the store would open -- and the time it saidon the door that it would open. I waited for 40 minutes, then left, leaving him a phone message. He called back when I was five minutes from home and became indignant with me for being frustrated. He said the store would be open till 5:30pm. I went back at 1:30pm. The sign on the door said the store was open, but the door was locked, After 10 minutes the owner returned, No apologies were offfered on either occasion. No eye glass case was given to me with the eyeglasses. I would not return to this optician, read more

Xavier is a gentleman and an optical scholar who knows his craft. He has three of my favorite brands in stock: Garrett Leight, Moscot and Kala Eyewear. The new location is stunning and a big upgrade to the old shop. read more

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When I took my glasses in to get new lenses put in my frames, the owner was very friendly. The new lenses were very expensive -- $375. I returned to pick them up at 12:20pm because the owner told me the store opened at 12 -- and the sign on the door said "back at 12." I waited for 40 minutes, left a voice message and left. He called me back when I was almost home and was angry at me for being frustrated. No apology. I returned in an hour,. The sign on the door said Open but the door was locked. After about 10 minutes, the returned but, again, no apology, Instead, he said self pityingly that it was hard running a business by himself. The new lenses clearly had not been cleaned. He begrudgingly cleaned them slightly. I asked for a case to bring them home. He said I had only bought lenses. No case. He had told me he'd provide me with an itemized receipt so that I could be reimbursed partially by insurance. No receipt. I will never return to this optician. read more

Xav has such a unique assortment of frames - his style and recommendations have helped me buy more than one pair!! I absolutely love my glasses!! Can't wait to buy another pair read more

Xavier and his shop are remarkable. If you know what you want, this is the place for you. If you are driven and extraordinarily impatient and like Luxottica and Glasses R Us, this is not for you. His prices are fair and his frames are unique, classy, avant-garde, and tres chic. He has been in business in the middle of Solano Avenue for many years. He has done my glasses since the beginning. He knows what he does and he does it better than anyone I have ever seen. He is remarkable and is as close as I can tell perfect. Not to be missed. He can handle anything you can present to him. He will tell it to you straight and be fair. I think you will find that he is the best at his trade and discipline. A Treasure. read more

I've bought glasses many times from Xavier, he's affable and knowledgeable and always make sure I got exactly what I needed, we are so lucky to have him on Solano in our neighborhood. My wife and I live in Kensington, and like to shop local so we are fortunate that Eye To Eye is few blocks away from our home. read more

Again, Zavier has come to the rescue with fine service, both very friendly and professional. After losing my prescription glasses on vacation, he helped me choose great new frames and I'm delighted with the quality of the lenses. I usually use Kaiser, but I'm much happier with the glasses from Eye to Eye. Fair prices and great experience. He's my guy now! read more

I absolutely loved my experience at Eye To Eye and I'm in love with my new glasses! Xavier, who is the owner is kind, warm, personable and patient. He helped me pick out the perfect frames and a pair of clip on sunglasses that are really cool and retro. The frames are very unique as he works with small vendors. His space is also stunning! It feels like you're walking into museum. I literally did not want to leave. I got progressive lenses, which has completely changed my driving experience so that I can look at the road and Waze without having to take my reading glasses on and off. It's a game changer! My friends have commented on how beautiful my glasses are, and I am really grateful to Xavier for helping me pick them out. They were also finished in a very timely manner to coincide with my leaving town. I highly highly recommend this business! read more

I just got my new computer glasses and updated prescription in my other glasses from Xavier and I love them! He's an artist, a craftsman, and great fun to work with. He really has a sense of design and what will look good on a person, which I appreciate. His unique collection of glasses is so much fun to peruse and it adds to the sense of playfulness of getting glasses from Xavier. read more

You'll get a personable, knowledgeable boutique experience working with Xavier. He's the owner and proprietor of Eye to Eye, and has been in the business for a long time. I also happen to know that he's trained in optics and lasers and really knows his craft. You won't be working with a hired hand, and that's worth a lot right there! His prices are fair and his quality is excellent. read more

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Update. I took my ray bans to UC Berkeley optometry and they confirmed the lenses were cut too small. They had to add some fillers for the lenses not to pop out. I had them do my other pair and they did it right and it was cheaper with insurance. read more

I needed my first pair of computer glasses and after admiring the Eye to Eye storefront window for years, I decided to pop in and see if I could find something with flair and lots of color. I ended up purchasing three frames instead of one. Xavier immediately understood what I wanted as well as what would work on me. The first pair of frames he selected were perfect even though I tried on at least 20 more. He was patient, helpful, and understanding that I needed the readers quickly before school started. I would recommend him to anyone who wants their glasses to be fun and fashionable in addition to practical. read more

Eye To Eye - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Berkeley, California

Xavier has helped me out with my glasses in ways far beyond what anyone could expect, and thanks to him I have the best looking and best performing glasses of my lifetime. (I'm 66 and have warn glasses since age 10.) I first walked into Eye to Eye as a Kaiser patient during the early months of COVID when you couldn't get an appointment to get your glasses adjusted. I really needed this, and Xavier did this for me out of kindness even though I didn't buy my glasses from him. Several months ago it was time for new glasses, and I knew I wanted to try Xavier for this. I told him I'd like to try some frames different from my usual. He selected a pair (turquoise titanium!) I never would have picked up, and I absolutely love them. Best of all is how well I see with my magnificent new lenses: I am near-sighted in one eye and far-sighted in the other, and he custom ground my lenses so I see as I've never seen before. To top it off, I also had a perfectly functional pair of computer-glasses lenses, but had sat on the frames and broke an arm that couldn't be repaired. Xavier found some beautiful retired display frames that work perfectly with my old lenses and offered me these "new" computer glasses as a gift. What can I say? Xavier is an artist and a real mensch. We are very fortunate to have him in our neighborhood. read more

I love the glasses Xavier makes. His work is impeccable each and every time. You won't find anyone else with his quality. Marilys and Sandy

Xavier is a glasses frame-whisperer. He watched me try on several frames and listened to what I liked and disliked about each. He then fairly quickly pulled out another frame and said I think you might like these. Lo and behold, they were perfect! That feeling you get when you put on glasses that fit and you look in the mirror and squeal in delight. Plus, he has an amazing selection of new and vintage frames. I highly recommend Eye To Eye for your next pair of glasses. Xavier is delightful, hilarious and passionate about what he does. read more

The frames at this store are beautiful and unique but the overall experience was not great. My frames were never adjusted (the day I picked up the frames the owner was stressed out about his sick dog) and rushed me through pick up and final payment. I was not happy when I went to pickup the glasses: twice I drove to the shop (during posted business hours), and twice the store was closed. I waited in my car until the owner showed up- no apology given other than he was dealing with a sick pet. I was aware that as an independent store, VSP claims are not processed on site, though I was told I would be able to submit afterwards. This is incorrect, as we contacted VSP and they would not accept our insurance. If you have money to burn and are looking for unique eyewear, this is the place for you. read more

Did a great repair on a pair of glasses that would have cost twice as much and way longer to fix thru my regular optometrist's office. Thanks Xavier read more

I agree with the review about the owner's anger. I would never give this guy my business again. I ordered a pair of glasses which were not fitting properly. I went in 3 times to have him adjust them,and finally asked him to change the temples which he originally told me he would do. He then insisted that he had told me I was past my 30 days. After some arguing he agreed to call the company. He then called me and told me he could exchange them and that he went to bat for me and I could have them at no additional cost. Whe I went in he changed the temples and then said the charge would be $20. The guy is a real bullshitter. I went to Focal Point Opticians who put a new bridge on and said the bridge was way to wide. The glasses immediately fit. It was not a problem of incorrect temples. In addtion the owner is extremely unprofessional. When I first went in he was on the phone, and it wasn't until 15 minutes when I signalled him that he got off the pbone. He is aggressive and too fast in his fitting of the glasses. read more

I've been to Eye to Eye twice and I'm not going back. Here are the reasons: 1. The guy who owns it is nice, but he's got an aggressive undertone to everything he does. I feel like he's about to explode any minute. When I was last there I heard him on the phone ripping into his friend for being late for something. Not too professional when you have a customer in the store (and I had my 7 year old daughter with me). 2. The first order I had him do was to add lenses to frames I had brought him. He charged me $130 for single vision transition lenses, which I guess is about standard. The only problem is that my lenses popped out all of the time; they were much more curved than my frames. Yes, I did bring him cheap frames, but I think he could have done a much better job. The original non-prescription lenses never popped out. 3. I decided to go back because I needed some glasses quickly and he could do a two day turnaround instead of two weeks that UC Berkeley Optometry quoted me. I picked out some frames with transition lenses and he was very wishy-washy and passive-aggressive on the price of the lenses. Anyway, I eventually got him to give me a quote of $325 for everything. When I went to pick up my glasses, the total came to $349. I asked him why they were more expensive than he originally quoted me and he told me the lenses ended up costing a bit more. I would think he would know what the lenses would cost beforehand given that he's been in the business for so long, but I guess not. 3. I dropped my new pair of glasses from about four feet onto carpeted floor and the left lens popped out. 4. I wanted to order a cheap backup pair of glasses online, so I called him to get my pupillary distance which any eyeglass supplier has the right to give you by federal law (as well as your full prescription) since this is your property. He was pretty dismissive of me and told me he was right in the middle of something and couldn't pull my file. I told him I would call back. When I called back he went to pull my file. "Yeah," he said, "I've only got your order slip and not your full prescription. I throw out everything else to make room in my files and just keep the order slip." REALLY?? If that's his standard policy then why didn't he immediately tell me this when I asked for my pupillary distance in the first place? My overall impression is that this guy is tired of running his small business, doesn't give that much thought about customer service (obviously) and is slacking on quality. I will agree with Caitlin F. that he is great at helping you pick a pair of frames that fit your face and style, however my recommendation would be to find someone else who is genuinely nice and offers great quality at a decent price. read more

I've been going to Xavier for glasses for many years and couldn't be happier with his service, selection, and most of all, his fashion sense. You can pretty much rely on him to find the frames that look best on you, or to help you choose among those that most appeal to your taste. And once you've selected the frames, you can be assured that the lenses and fit will be just right. As another reviewer has said, you can find cheaper glasses at Kaiser or Costco, but his prices are competitive, and you won't match his quality or service. He also does minor repairs on the spot, no matter how long ago you purchased your glasses from him. I suggest calling before you drop by. Xavier is the best! read more

Best frame selection in Berkeley! Good customer service and probably the only place in town you can get customized frame/lens work done for a fair price. Just be sure to get an itemize run-down of lens details (coatings, etc) and frame costs before you pay, since the inventory is not openly priced (i.e. with stickers/tags). If you are very picky about your frames or are looking for something unique, Eye is a great place to get glasses! read more

The frames are so beautiful and stylish. The man who owns the shop is a sweetheart too. If I had more $ I'd have gotten my glasses here! Oh well, maybe when I save up some more dough. read more

Many years ago I acquired a spring-bridge pince-nez. Twice Xavier has fitted lenses for this, first as prescription glasses and more recently as reading glasses. Now, try taking pince-nez to Wal-Mart or Costco for new lenses and see how quickly they show you to the door. More than that, take them to any optician or optometrist, and see how many of them actually know what pince-nez are! No job is too difficult for him. I highly recommend. read more

I had a pair of Ray-Ban dark glasses that I paid $140 to change the lenses from prescription to plain. When I collected them I was informed that one of his lenses had been too small to fit properly and that was because the frame was not a genuine Ray-Ban so had to be fitted in with extra stabilizing packing. So both lenses fall out constant, verified by RayBan as authentic- I have poor fitting replacement lenses that Ray-Ban claim are not good enough quality and that are unusable. read more

Picked up my new glasses today (first time with Eye to Eye) and couldn't be more pleased with the craftsmanship and the service. Xavier has a great selection of high end frames, minus the outrageous mark-ups I've seen elsewhere. And I did quite a bit of browsing at both the chain and boutique shops before making my purchase at Eye to Eye. Xavier also made a new set of lenses for my Rayban frames. Could have had those made at Lenscrafters (where I had originally purchased the shades), but at twice the price. The window display is what originally attracted me to the shop. The selection, service and price make it very likely I will return. I found the proprietor to be knowledgeable, experienced and energetic. If that equates to "aggressive" in some people's eyes, so be it. Myself, I'm satisfied with the professional, friendly demeanor extended to me and I can truly report a top shelf buying experience. read more

Loved everything about my experience! Xavier was so helpful and made shopping for glasses so much easier and more fun than I thought it would be! Fantastic selection and friendliest service :) read more

Xavier at Eye-to-Eye was incredibly helpful and professional. I brought in my own frames that sadly should have been retired. He did the best he could but I needed to get a new pair of glasses since the old frames wore out. He helped me pick out a new pair of frames that I love, and the lenses themselves are of the highest quality. I can't believe how clear everything looks and how comfortable the glasses are. He was lovely! I highly recommend him and his store. read more

I've been coming here for glasses for more than 10 years and am back for more - just ordered some glasses for night driving to help cut down on headlight glare. I've always loved the frame selection - unique, cool and beautiful. It's too bad Eye to Eye isn't a VSP in-network provider, but I get the out-of-network VSP benefit and the quality of the glasses makes it worth it to me. Very sad to hear the shop dog passed - she's been there ever since I first started coming to the store and she was a wonderful dog, very cute and sweet. read more

I suggest you steer far away from this place. I went here about a year ago for my glasses and frames. I was changing from bifocals to progressives. When I got my glasses back, I couldn't read a thing unless I tilted my head back. When I went back to the store, he made it seem like it was my fault and said that how I wanted them was not the usual way. Grudgingly he fixed them, taking his time. Today I went for an eye exam and when the doctor looked at my glasses and compared them to the exam results, he told me the glasses had done been done incorrectly. He tested them twice to be sure. I'LL NEVER GO BACK NOR WOULD I EVER RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. read more

I called to inquire about prices on replacement lenses for my favorite old frame. The enthusiastically nice gentleman I spoke with on the phone told me all about why it wold be good to get them from him -- I could keep and use my old glasses until the new lenses came in, at which point he could mount them while I wait -- but he really needed to see the frame and asked if I could stop by with them. I asked him how late he would be open, he said "until 6:00." I told him that I would bring them in for a quote later in the day. I stopped by at 5:45 -- figuring that it would only take a minute for him to look at my frame and prescription and give me a quote -- only to find his shop closed. Oh well, better now than when I go to pick up my glasses from him -- which is not gonna happen as I'll take my business elsewhere. I guess it wasn't worth it to him to remain open until 6:00 just in case I came by to arrange to spend hundreds of dollars on two pieces of plastic. Luckily, I live close by and had another errand to do, but I still have a sour taste in my mouth for being stood up. Eye to eye, here's your yelp. read more

Cool selection of glasses but VSP does not cover much for outside providers (which this place is). Also, the owner refused to tell me the brand name of a pair of glasses I liked after I told him I wouldn't go with him because of my lack of coverage for outside providers. He also initially overcharged me when I thought I would get the glasses. Simply put, super unfriendly owner. read more

Wow. . what a great selection in frames. I'm picky about frames, and have found very little to get excited about elsewhere. But the owner, Xavier, has a terrific eye for attractive and unique frames -- and an artistic eye. He can make just the right suggestion that will enhance your looks. His prices are reasonable, and he's a very nice guy and accommodating. I was surprised about the negative comment about the attractiveness of the store and the owner's style of dress. Frankly, that type of comment is just plain mean-spirited. I've been in the store more than once, and it is attractive and clean -- as is Xavier! :)) (A weird comment on the Yelpers part -- and quite snobby. I mean, if you want someone wearing a suit and tie, maybe don't shop in Berkeley, but in Mill Valley instead or Danville?) read more

Wonderful selection of very cool, arty frames. Enthusiastic owner went out of his way to help me with frames that really work on me. Surprisingly, it was just a bit more expensive than ok frames I'd been looking at (at Kaiser optical, which I assume is pretty well priced), and the service and selection is easily worth the additional cost! They had frames I've not seen at other stores. Very cool stuff. Two thumbs up! read more

First off let me start with by letting everyone I'm not a huge yelp person however after a few awesome experiences I figured I'd put fingers to keys an write. Xavier was awesome! My first experience in the store was great my mom an him picked out a few frames so all I had to do was come in an decide which of them I wanted. As a collegiate athlete I don't have a lot down time to just leisurely shop at my own pace so the convenience having Xavier have everything ready was awesome. He got me the frames I wanted an fitted on the first try it was great. He even fixed my old pair !! Recently I was able to get my hands on google glass, an need the highly exclusive specially frames fitted for my HARD prescription. I figured he was so kind an courteous the first go around that I would give him first crack with the google glass prescription. He looked at the instructors an after few seconds knew immediately what I need! Gave him my deposits an was in an out less then 10 mins! I just recently picked up my google glass prescription an LOVVVEEEE THEM . Xavier nailed it! If you need convince an awesome selection of frames this is your place! Xavier is the man! read more

Xavier is great at what he does. We chatted for a bit about what I was looking for in a frame, he picked out one, not quite right, he then zoomed in and grabbed the perfect pair for me that have become my favorite glasses of all time. He also was able to adjust the positioning of my progressive bifocals perfectly in a custom way. He asks the right questions and listens carefully to what your needs are. He adjusts my glasses magically when I am rough on them, and there is a cute beagle that minds the shop with him. I am returning soon to get a new backup pair. read more

Xavier and his shop are one of a kind. Xavier is fully bilingual, having grown up both here and in France (so you can practice your French while getting your glasses) and he brings that keen European fashion eye to his selection of unique, cool frames. He is very exacting in his work and will make sure your lenses are perfect, but he will also help you out with choosing a stylish look that compliments your face. He is a lovely person who will do everything to try to accommodate your needs and keep the cost as low as possible, including re-cycling old (even vintage) frames with new lenses for you. He keeps a collection of vintage frames as well, so it's almost like a museum within a boutique! Go to look and drool, stay because you will get the wonderful service you deserve. read more

I have been buying glasses from Eye to Eye for more than four years, and I've been wearing Kawasaki frames for 15+ years. Xavier the owner had custom Kawasaki glasses made for me, frames which were seemingly impossible to locate in Northern California except if I had gone into San Francisco, quite a trek for me, and two round trips! Xavier helped me choose them, which you have to do sort of sight-unseen. One has to choose the side-pieces, the nose piece and the lens shape and go on the hunch they would look becoming on ones face. Well, they did! As other feedback here says, Xavier does indeed have an eye for what frames work best on ones face. When the pair came in, the frames had a minor issue with the etching or filament insert. Xavier sent them back to get them fixed (no charge), and I was charmed he cared so very much to make sure they were perfect for me. Eye to Eye has IMO one of the best frame collections in Northern California, no exaggeration- very unusual, eclectic and chic frames such as those by small European manufacturers and some one-of-a-kind antique frames. I lived in New York City for 29 years where I could go to the best optometrists. Eye to Eye is right up there in quality and high-end selection with those in New York City. Xavier owns the business himself, and when that's the case you are dealing with the boss, so if some of the other feedback is critical of his somewhat eccentric personality, they should go to some chain or franchise where you can not find anything but modified rectangular frames- no round ones, nothing unusual, chic or fabulous. Oh, and in such places, everybody is robot like because they don't want to lose their jobs. Xavier has great taste, has a fabulous frame collection and is always giving service with a smile. read more

I've been in need of glasses for over three years and I finally found my dream pair at Eye to Eye. As soon as I put them on, it felt like the glasses were meant for me. Eye to Eye has great frames (on trend but also unique). Better yet, Xavier is great at what he does. He really cares about his craft and makes sure that you're getting quality lens. I had tried multiple places before Eye to Eye and cheap glasses gave my vision a fish bowl effect. With Xavier, he assured me that the type of lens I would be getting were not going to cause that problem. I couldn't be happier with the glasses I found and with the service Xavier provided. read more