Without question the BEST optical experience I've ever had and I've been wearing glasses for 20+ years. Cold called MK2 based on a Google search and was greeted with professionalism, courteous (and patient!) explanation of my new insurances' vision benefits and the kicker - same day appointment for wn eye exam. My glasses were ready the very next day and I couldn't be happier. Do yourself a favor and give these guys a call. read more

The people here are informative and courteous without being pushy. They were very accommodating and offered the lowest price for high index lenses (for glasses) amongst other places I researched. I had the option of picking up my glasses on the same day (on a Saturday, no less) without an extra charge. *I purchased replacement lenses for a pair of frames I already owned. read more

Lots of options, very nice staffs, always give me best advices. I've bought 2 glasses here, remember to bring your insurance, that's a big deal. read more

I got all my glasses here. This place is great with friendly staff and reasonable price.

This is my second time coming here for glasses. The selection was great and the team was so helpful. Unfortunately I was unable to get the associates name who helped me but she was very welcoming and helped with all of my questions so shout out to her! The environment is inviting and the Staff is very professional, always giving helpful opinions and helping pick a style that fits you best. I will definitely be back here and recommend it to anyone who needs a pair of glasses read more

Knocking off a star because while service is great, this is the second time I've come to pick up my contacts and they're closed! Sign says 10:00 so I arrive shortly after 10 to find it closed with no one in sight. I don't know if this is a regular occurrence or not but I hate having my time wasted like this. read more

William is the best! Impeccable service, so patient and fixed both of my frames perfectly! Great attention to details. Better than any other optical stores I've been in. Highly recommend! read more

I brought in a pair of sunglasses that had broken and eyeglasses that needed adjustments. They helped me right away and were so nice and helpful. And to top it off, they didn't charge me for the adjustments to the glasses! Definitely coming back here for any glasses needs in the future. They also happen to have really cute stuff and great brands. read more

I love my new glasses from MK2. Rachel helped me find glasses that were lighter than my previous pair, fit my face, and most importantly within my budget. I'd recommend finding your new pair here! read more

I made an appointment through their website portal. I received an email reminder the day before confirming my appointment for the next day. I arrived 3 minutes late to 5pm appointment but when I arrived, the people were confused to see me. They said "oh, we have to call the doctor to come from the other location." I asked how long that would take and the woman said 10 minutes. I said I'll run a quick errand and come back. When I got back, less than 5 minutes later, the same woman said that the doctor had left this location to go to the other location of Mott Street Optical. However, that doctor had already left for the day and I would need to go to their other location to be seen by another doctor. I asked her to cancel my appointment since I made the appointment for Centre St, not Mott St, and with a specific doctor. Then the woman said "oh, it's funny because I don't even see your appointment in the system," which I didn't believe since the system generated a reminder email for me. Not sure what went wrong here, but I ended up going to another place and was seen promptly by a skilled and educated doctor. read more

I came to MK2 looking to fill my eyeglass prescriptions for occupational task lenses. Rachel was so helpful and knowledgeable about the type of lenses I needed. I felt confident in her recommendations. I found the perfect frames from Mott and Bayard - they are an MK2 exclusive (great price, great look). Will and Ben were equally patient and helpful on the other occasion I visited the store. I am very happy with my glasses! Terrific, knowledgeable customer service from Rachel, Will and Ben. read more

I came here twice to try to update my prescription and both times their doctor wasn't here. After going on the weekend the first time and being told to come back on a weekday due to no doctors around, I came back on a Thursday afternoon to the same problem. The sales associates are nice but what's the point of that when customers can't even get a prescription. read more

I'm Asian and have a small to almost nonexistent nose bridge. I had a great guy in LA who was a whiz in modifying my glasses but am still seeking similar services in NYC. So I walked around Chinatown looking for an optician that could add nosepads to my high end plastic eyeglasses and had no luck until I came here. The place I bought my new frames lacked in customer service and charges double what I'm paying here. Glad to have found this place! read more

Walked into this place because of it's proximity to the train station. I left with a pair of glasses and my eye exam and never felt pressure to buy. Kevin was very helpful, found out that there is even a 3 month warranty on the prescription on the frames. I did went back to have my prescription adjusted since my eye sight is a bit unstable due to my lack of sleep and tiredness. They were able to accommodate me and was pleased with the overall experience. read more

There are lots of optical shops in Chinatown, but I chose this one because it's near my office and brand new. They have a good selection of frames (designer and non-designer), the staff will help you choose one that's flattering and the best shape for your prescription (the large square lenses I originally wanted wouldn't work with my steep prescription). After I chose the frames and lenses we worked out a price that I thought was fair. The staff is helpful, professional, nice, and efficient. read more

Got my glass wear and contact lenses here and I'm very pleased with the visit. The doctor was patient and very helpful. Also the staff were great! Very helpful and patient. :) I will definitely come back for any optical business! Thanks guys! read more

Looking for a place with a person who will give you expert professional advice! talk to Rachel, top notch, very satisfied ~ Thanks, Dr Rick read more

Rachel was super helpful and so was the dr. I strongly recommend you ask for her as she's the most knowledgeable and experienced person at the store. They totally redid my eyeglasses prescription and changed my contacts from my old place and prices were excellent. I can read now. read more

Great service and patience while I was picking out sunglasses! They helped me carefully adjust the glasses until the fit was right. This is the second pair of item I have bought here (I bought a pair of glasses just a few months ago here too) read more

Just happened to stop in since I work in the area and I'm glad I did! The customer service here is fantastic! The eye doctor was great and there was no wait! They had the exact glasses I was looking for (Oakley) and took my insurance. When I came in to pick up my glasses they even replaced the pads on my old lens as a courtesy. All buying experiences should be like this. read more

I came from Houston and I had an emergency with my glasses and I came to this place and help me so much, good services, and the guy was very friendly. I got my new glasses in one hour. Definitely I coming back. read more

Excellent store!! The level of expertise and service is unmatched. I highly recommend MK2 read more

Got a half year supply of contacts here and was really pleased! The staff was very friendly and straight forward. My ophthalmologist (not affiliated with the store) wrote me a prescription for my old brand of contact lenses but didn't tell me that the brand I had was discontinued. MK2 set me up with comparable contacts and gave me a free sample to wear to make sure they were comfortable. Also loved that they gave me a free bottle of contact solution. They had my contacts ready after only a couple days. read more

I have been coming here for several years now and Rachel has always given my wife and I excellent service and is also very knowledgeable. She knows what style frames work best for me and explains why. They also offer the best pricing in Manhattan. Another reason why I'll always come here for my glasses. The best place! read more

My family members and I like the MK2 a lot. The employees always nice and provide good service to us . Today I went there again . Kevin help me a lot! Thank you ! read more

Great place. Accommodating and very helpful staff! Their location is pretty accessible as well. This shop has a wide range of frames to choose from. I would definitely recommend MK2 optical to everyone and anyone looking for quality eye care read more

I've purchased eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact here as well as performed my annual eye exam here. The staff is extremely helpful and curteous and they have a good selection of glasses at about average prices. Turnaround time for lenses and contacts is fast. They are located just south of Canal Street near the NQR, 456 trains which makes them very accessible. read more

1)They have a so many choice of frames from regular one to unique ones. I was really happy to find the one after trying many different type of frames. 2)Their price range is really nice. Cheap but Good frames. About $150-$400. you see a lot of good ones at around $200!! 3)Especially, the lenses are almost half price of other optical shop in Manhattan. It will depend on your lens but most of all are less than $200. (It is not on sale!) 4)Their eye exam Dr. is good. She really respect the choice of customer. and also she found my eye desease although it was still in really early stage. It was critically nice. Their Dr. has professional mind. 5) The staff in shop were nice. Their support to find the good one for me was not so noisy but just kind. 6)The way to display is not so fashionable and not so organized. This is the only thing I can tell negatively so far. read more

I was recommended here by one of my friend from my school and one day when I was near Chinatown I went their to check it out. Their customer service there was exceptional, helping me fix a pair of glasses free of charge.They were very patient and helped me pick a frame that suits me. I was charged a reasonable price for a pair of glasses with crizal prevencia and high index lenses. Would totally recommend it to my other friends! read more

I was looking for a good eye doctor that wasn't going to try to make me spend a ton of money between lenses and glasses. I came across M2K on yelp, read the reviews and decided to give them a try. Not only were the open on Saturday and Sunday but they have great deals on frames and they provided EXCELLENT customer service. I usually never leave the eye doctor spending less than $150 and today I left spending $0! Every person there was helpful, attentive and polite. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Thanks guys! I'll be back read more

Kara is super nice and patient. Honestly, I am very picky I have been looking for glasses for a long time. Kara is the best.

Have been coming here for glasses for 3 years. Great selection of frames and great service. Haren Lin is a great consultant, always very helpful! read more

This is a really great place to get glasses, I got my pair with new lenses for a favorable price of $208. (This is for select styles but they have a wide array so you're bound to find a style you like along with a good assortment of colors.) I've been here three times (once to buy sunglasses) and each time they've given me great service, a good deal and above average completion time for the glasses. Great place to get your glasses. read more

Went here a couple months ago. The workers were very friendly, helpful, and patient. Especially, Cristina who helped me pick out a pair of contact lenses that would work well for both my eyes and my budget. She was also very helpful in suggesting that I also do an eye dilation which was free of charge in addition to my eye exam. The store is also a very clean and pleasant environment to be in. read more

Once again, the folks here are wonderful. Especially the Kevins :-) Professional, Friendly, Patient, and the prices are reasonable. I've been a happy customer for over 3 years, and I will be back. Highly recommended. read more

Great store for all your optic needs! Definitely go visit RACHEL, she is super friendly and offers excellent customer service.

Kevin helped us out with choosing our frames and lenses, he was so kind and helpful and we are very happy with our purchases! Definitely looking forward to come again. read more

MK2 Optical's service is exceptional and I will always come back for future purchases! They are very helpful with finding what's the best fit for you. read more

I first came here to do an eye exam because i needed to renew my dmv license and this was the closest spot in chinatown that was listed on the dmv site to go to. There was no wait time so i walked right in and got out of there in less than 10 min. The service was amazing, they knew what they were talking about and can help you get the best deal. The doc there was also very knowledgeable. She knew right away what my problem was and gave details of how i can try to improve my condition and when i really need to use my glasses. They don't hustle you to get a pair of glasses, but they do offer a more intimate service to get you a pair of glasses that will look good on you and something that will like. They were very honest with prices and will accept insurance. They advise how much my insurance will cover so i can stay in my budget. I went back the second time to get my glasses and they were able to offer a free eye exam so i can get my glasses. I was impress with the service so i referred them to friends and family. Over all very pleased with the service. read more

Great customer service. Fast and friendly. Clean store and doctors office. I would come back again for sure. I went to cohens on maiden lane. Never again. MK2 is top notch. read more