Kevin and Christy were spot-on in helping me pick out a frame that worked for my face, plus they were charming and kind. I'll be back.

Just got my third set of glasses here, excellent service and they offer the EnChroma color blindness which for many (70 to 80%l are helpful. This time I got both a fixed fical length set of PC glasses as well as general purpose bifocals. read more

Everything is A++ at iWare. Their wide selection of frames range from basic to very artful. Frames and lenses are top quality and owner Kevin is calm, friendly and professional. read more

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Kevin. My optician of 40 years retired and shut down his several years ago. For the last 6 years I was unable to get a comfortable pair of glasses, specially from chain stores, some big-box shops too. I finally found out about IWARE NorthEast. I feel blessed. I am now wearing the most comfortable pair of glasses since six years ago, thanks to Kevin for leading me to a perfect pair. Service and attention as well as a good fit is what matters to me. IWARE NorthEast fulfilled that for me. Thank you read more

I've been wearing glasses/contacts since the 3rd grade and have always preferred contacts because I've never been able to find frames that fit my Asian face/low nose bridge. Thanks to the Internet, I found the perfect frames that fit my face (finally), but the company did not carry lenses strong enough for my -10 and -9.25 prescription! I reached out to iWare via email and asked if they would be able to fit lenses to my frames. They responded promptly and told me they had a lot of experience with higher prescriptions and that I could stop by anytime during business hours. I stopped in on 12/10 with my prescription and they measured my pupillary distance on my glasses. I opted for high index 1.67 single vision lenses (they mentioned that any higher index wouldn't make much of a difference) and a blue light filter for a total cost of $294.78 after taxes. On 12/19, they were ready for pick-up and I stopped in the day after. They adjusted the frames to my face and let me know if I ever need additional adjustments to just stop in. I'm very satisfied with these lenses and that they were able to help me! Finally love to wear my glasses! Their location is located in NE Minneapolis and I was able to find street parking right in front of the store. The store is bright and clean with many plants. While I didn't check out their frames, they do have a wide selection. Very professional, quick services and I will definitely use their services in the future if I need! read more

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Although it says they take VSP they are not a in network provider. They will bill VSP and you may get a smaller discount towards your purchase. This would come from VSP by a refund check. So I find this miss leading as they are said to be a VSP provider on the VSP website. read more

I walked in, found the perfect glasses I've been looking for, ordered and was out in 15 minutes. 1. No insurance is accepted Note that this store does NOT accept insurance. I did have insurance that would've covered my prescription glasses, but I really liked the Swiss frames and it was exactly what I've been looking for, so I paid out of pocket even though I could've saved money by using my insurance if I ordered elsewhere. 2. Costly Frames and lens are not cheap here, it's one of the more expensive stores. My 1 pair of glasses cost me over $600. Note that I have the most basic prescription with single vision. 3. Timing Like everywhere else, it takes about 2 weeks for your glasses to arrive and you will need to pick it up in person from the store. All in all, I'm satisfied with my purchase and recommend this store to people who're looking for prescription glasses. They have pretty good selection compared to other stores in town. read more

1/12/2016 This is a MUCH deserved very high note of praise to Mr Cunningham for 3 years of service providing complex lenses /beautiful frames following a life threatening accident 3.5 years ago which seriously injured my eyes. Thanks to Dr Les Alsterlund who provides rare almost experimental therapy for eye injury, I found Iware. I sought a small individually owned optometrist who would provide the best quality lenses and service following my harrowing elevator accident 2/2013. First Iware has a truly magnificently designed showroom. A great deal of time and energy went into the fun happy fresh coloration, angles of display shelving, placement of seating, beautiful refreshing bold expansive cut forms which accent corners and create open exhilarating happy space all most welcoming and elegant at the same time. His selection of frames is elegant simple in feeling more design conscious than most selections elsewhere with offerings of top more expensive quality to items on sale and those made of more durable materials. This variety is hard to find elsewhere . He has a rare feel for color as well. On top of all this Kevin Cunningham provides gracious non intrusive assistance with great respect given to his customers. He is a professional providing top quality lenses workmanship but also a kind genuine modest gentlemen working in a showroom he must passionately quietly love. One of the best I have found anywhere in the country and more importantly, one with a rare calm cheerful welcoming ambiance filled with sunshine. * * * read more

The neighborhood around this store has a fair amount of businesses, but most of them are galleries of some sort - it's the NE arts district after all. This little eyewear shop is a bit of a gallery itself. The owner really takes care in displaying his frames. On my first visit I thought I had seen everything and then, suddenly, a new collection would seem to jump out at me from a place I hadn't thought to look for frames. Kevin the owner was also kind enough to hold the PERFECT frames over the weekend while the lenses were prepared. Very nice, reserved guy. Glasses are such accessories these days, and with good reason - it only takes a stop in a store like this to see how much your face changes depending on the frames. I recommend it even for those who don't need glasses. It's an interesting exercise, so long as you're gentle. Although, if frames are accessories, how come people only have one kind (usually?). They're obviously expensive, but all other kinds of accessories I can think of wouldn't really be for every single day. Maybe hearing aids will be the next concession to fashion... read more

My first pair of glasses with Kevin was over 15 years ago, and he's still tops. Kevin is the best for lenses, he has the lightest, thinnest available- (1.87?) for reasonable prices. It's usually at least a third to half the price compared any other optical for my high-index, -9.0 prescription. Most other places my just my lenses start at $400, not including frames. He has done some amazing custom lens work for friends, I would consider him excellent at his craft. The frame selection is great, everything from locally designed Ogi & Seraphin to my fave La Font. I've had great results with him fitting new lenses into vintage frames as well. The cost is the reason I keep going back. He does not take insurance, but it's probably for the better. read more

I've been visiting Kevin for 15+ years, the store is awesome, and I love the service that he gives to each and every customer! Need something tweaked later on, and kevin is totally cool helping you on it. Highly recommended! read more

This is an amazing store, and its owner, Kevin, is gifted! I have a challenging prescription, made more challenging by the recent need for bifocal lenses. I've given up long ago (39 years ago) ever wearing my glasses in public, but Kevin has delivered a pair that not only fit perfectly, they look great. There was a great range of options, and he helped me narrow my choices by looking at my prescription and giving advice on how a particular frame would fit with my lenses. I am, for the first time in decades, excited to wear my glasses! Thank you, Kevin. And yes, the store is quite lovely and friendly -- lots of selections but not so many that you feel like you're in a big box store and all the frames run together. I am so glad I found i-ware and Kevin! read more

I found a great pair of EyeBob reading glasses at a local men's store and brought them in to Iware owner, Kevin. Not only did he fit them with prescription lenses he molded the temples by melting down and removing part of the plastic and shaping it to fit perfectly around my ears. This is just one of many reasons that I can't say enough about Iware and about Kevin. The styles are amazing and he keeps things very fresh. Located in the Arts District of NE Minneapolis, Iware fits right in. I only wish that I could afford to get a new pair of glasses each month! However, for such high end frames the prices are ridiculously reasonable. I was shocked to pay less then I had at a Lenscrafters. Lastly, the sevice is amazing. I highly recommend Iware. read more

For several years and several pairs of glasses I've been pleased with the service and impressed by the professionalism at iWare. Paige is the best! read more

Wonderful service, cheaper and faster than Lenscrafters. Very excited to get my glasses.

Great Glasses. Great Service. Always new stuff to look at. Thanks Kevin. read more

My wife and I have been customers of Kevin since he got his first optician job. We've just followed him around as he went from employee to owner. If you need it, he's got it or will get it. He can handle special needs (like really dark glasses for sailing) and has a great selection. I'm going back to I-Ware next week. read more

This place is amazing! They originally caught my eye during a sale outside the establishment for $100 off frames. This was great marketing, as I had them set a pair a side for me, but didn't return the next day because of unforeseen circumstances. I walked in around 2pm on a Saturday afternoon and was approached right away and offered convenient help to fit my style. The first lady remembered me from the outside sale and quickly found multiple frames that could work for me. I am very picky when it comes to prescription eye glasses, and I know what I want! Typically going for the wider, more rectangular, plastic frames, I tried on many different kinds. Loved the variety. At one point I asked her to back off while I thought about my decision, and she politely gave me space. Another lady helped make my final decision during the second half of my visit. She informed me what looked good, and reminded me to think out side of the box. I eventually fell into a different style of "rounder" more deep-set, fresh pair of glasses. I was extremely happy she gave me honest advise and suggested my glasses look a bit out dated. She also opened up a drawer with many more frames, that were all $99! The quality and fashion was much better then say Lens Crafters, who have deals on cheap frames all the time. During my entire visit, I was also informed the my hot yoga classes were actually shrinking my frames and forcing the lens to bow outward. All in all I spent less then half the amount I would have spent at my previous eye wear store. My previous place was still helpful but got sick of me in the end and were WAAAY overpriced. Not this place. Appreciated the great customer service, knowledge, variety of frames, and cost effective prices! iWare Northeast is conveniently located in the heart of NE too! Looks like I will be back to purchase more frames, pending on the current ones I just purchased! 7-10 day turn around seems completely reasonable. I sure hope all of you yelpers check this place out, if anything come take a look! You will not be disappointed. read more

Chic selection of frames. Wonderful service by a wonderful man. The best specs shop in the Cities.

After a recent trip to the eye doctor, I needed a new pair of glasses and decided to stop by Iware for some new spectacles. The assortment of glasses was fabulous and the owner of the shop was very helpful in finding a pair that fit my face. He even rushed the lenses so I could get them in time for a trip. I love this shop..in fact, I wish I needed another pair of glasses :) read more

Great local shop with good selection of glasses from all over the world. The owner makes a great effort to find the right pair for your face. read more

I had a great experience shopping for glasses. I was not pressured to buy anything in particular and my price point was respected. They were willing to hold 2 designs I really liked but I ended up deciding a few hours later! I would definitely recommend their customer service and their selection. read more

i visited kevin after my obnoxious collection of frames- 3 pairs and counting, we're all out of shape and sliding off of my face. i wasn't sure if an independent eyewear store would be cool about tightening frames that they didn't sell outright, but not only did kevin fit them perfectly, he waived any fees that i would have thought applicable. the store is an absolute gem with a great selection, and i spied a pair of sunglasses that i feel will soon be making their way into my optical collection. read more

iWare and Kevin have been my eyeglass resource for at least 15 years--he's been a reliable and friendly resource for years! At one point, I had five pairs of glasses from iWare that I changed out as the mood hit me--he has an innovative selection of frames in all kinds of materials and colors. Recently, I had macular surgery and then, cataract surgery, so none of my glasses lenses were correct anymore. Kevin worked with me to replace the lenses in all the frames I loved (including a frame I'd purchases elsewhere and asked him to make lenses for a few years ago). He's referred me to my current opthamogist and, in any way he can, helps make sure my eyes work and look good while doing so. Such a great resource! read more

I ordered a new pair of glasses at iWARE today. It was the first time I had done so. It was about as good experience you can have buying glasses. Dena was extremely helpful providing both guidance and feedback on various pairs of glasses. Broad selection and reasonable prices. read more

I can't say enough nice things about this place. Kevin introduced himself to me my first time in and was welcoming, polite, and helpful. Another customer came in while I was just looking, and he asked my permission before stepping in the back to do some quick adjustments. The selection is just the right size -- enough to find the perfect style without being overwhelming. There is everything from whacky to simple and classic, and the entire time I looked, Kevin offered suggestions of other colors available to order, ways he could customize things to my liking, and adjustments to make a frame fit my face better. When it came time to order, he even generously offered me a small discount after hearing about all the troubles I had at a previous store. And to top it off, I spent less on a pair of glasses than at a "discount" place, thanks to competitively priced lenses. This store has earned my loyal business thanks to fantastic service and a great experience. read more