Very good experience. Glasses breaking during a trip is always a nightmare situation. I had a…read morecomposite frame that seemed hard to fix but they did it in halb stunde. Just enough time for a meal at the Ratskeller next door which is also recommended.

Disaster struck while visiting From Baltimore ... My boyfriend broke his prescription sunglasses by…read morestepping on them and lost a screw from his Ralph Loren prescription distance vision glasses ; I picked up my eyeglasses and the entire metal hinge fell off !! What to do ? We stopped into this store in the heart of the plaza in Munich and quickly became friends with the most delightful And skilled gentleman named Lukas. He repaired all 3 glasses in minutes ; while waiting we found a large assortment of very stylish frames and ended up purchasing one we had not seen in the states ; we were told it was a limited edition . Lukas is a class act And I wish we could take him back to the US .Words can not express how much we enjoyed not only his skill but his most pleasant attitude and his conversation. I would encourage any and all to stop in and see what this little shop has to offer . So refreshing to experience what superior customer service should be . Thankyou so very much Lukas ! I think you should open a shop on the east coast in the US!!!

I saw a pair of men's Saint Laurent sunglasses (SL 51T) I liked on Nordstrom.com during the summer…read more Since I had a trip planned Oktoberfest in Munich, I decided to reach out to the Munich store for its availability. Vishan responded back that the store had a pair and will hold it for a month until my arrival. Fast forward to the Monday after the opening weekend of Oktoberfest. I could barely get myself out my hotel room in the afternoon, let alone wait 45 minutes at Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap for their Kebap. After my snack, I walked through the Marienplatz + Viktualienmarkt for another 10 minutes before I arrived at the store. All the sales associates were busy with customers however security and one of the associates acknowledged me when I walked in. I walked around the store for 10 minutes before a sales associate was free. One of the sales associate tried looking for my shades however was not able to located it. Then Vishan who I was in contact with back in August greeted me and looked in the stockroom for the sunglasses. He wasn't able to locate the specific sunglasses however he was able to to show me another option that was 100 euros less and fitted since I have a wide head. He then offered me a water which he probably saw I needed after the weekend. I was hoping to be offered champagne like the Rue Saint-Honoré in Paris however I think it was a good thing. Vishan was patient while I tried the other colors of that sunglasses. With his consultation, I ended up with the SL28 metal. He processed my sale and also did the necessary paperwork along with giving me a pass for the Global Blue lounge down the block. I had a good experience at the store and was able to save some a hundred euro or two for a pair of quality sunglasses.

My wife got me a pair of District Vision sunglasses from Leidmann. Since we are in NYC we had to…read moreget them internationally shipped over to us. Since they are designed for running it was important that they fit correctly but unfortunately they kept sliding off my face. Over the course of one week my wife emailed them several times asking to see if we could return the glasses (we'd even pay for the shipping) but we didn't even get a reply. The selection at Leidmann is great. However as a customer, it feels like they don't necessarily care about my satisfaction and customer experience and care more about making money. If you're based in the US I'd recommend staying away from them.

This place is a wonderful place to browse and buy glasses. They carry a small range of products but…read morereally high quality stuff. Many of their products are also exclusively German made. Staff are very helpful and I was tested straightaway. The woman who did the testing was very patient even though her English was not great and showed me around all the choices of frames and had very honest opinion on how things looked when I tried them on. I like that in anyone working in a shop. She also had a strong opinion on the lens I should get and with confidence only showed me the one she wanted me to get. What can I say ? I am a sucker for strong opinions and particularly if it happens to be a German woman...lol I chose a company that is based in Berlin called Mykita and make hand crafted stainless steel frames. Their stuff is fantastic :-) This place is not cheap but the stuff they have is top class.

One of the highlights of my time in Munich. I love a good outdoor market and this one is one of…read morethe best. Open everyday except Sunday, you can find everything here. Fresh flowers, meats, cheeses, baked goods and fresh baked breads, and of course beer and wine bars. There's something here for everyone and it's always fun checking out all the different booths. I walked over every morning for fresh Cappuccino at Leo's Kaffee and would pick up a pastry at one of the bakeries. In the afternoon, I would stop by the pickle guy and buy a few of the best pickles I've ever eaten. So many choices from sweet to sour, spicy and my favorite a super sour with a spicy horseradish. The long line moves quickly and if you like pickles, you must stop here.

This was easily one of my favorite farmers markets in Europe. There was a great selection of fresh…read moreproduce, condiments, snacks, alcohol, tea, flowers, cheese, and more. Unfortunately, I visited during the holidays, so some stalls weren't open. One shop in particular really caught my attention--it specialized in mustard (Senf) and offered so many varieties I had never seen or even heard of before. I was excited to try everything. Prices ranged from €2 to €7 per bottle, and while I was tempted to buy several, my luggage limitations held me back. In the end, I chose two: black truffle mustard and matcha mustard. Can't wait to try them once I'm back home.

Here you'll find espadrilles in every shade, size and shape - from the traditional type which does…read morenot distinguish left from right to more updated versions; both range in texture from thick denim to light cotton. I snapped up a pair made in Asia for €8 and one from France for €12. The store also stocks a smaller selection of scarves, and bohemian style clothing (the type that one might wear on an Eat, Pray, Love inspired jaunt.)

Literally walls and walls full of espadrilles at tiny-French-town prices!!!! €10 for basic (made in…read moreChina) flats, €16 for French handmade flats and up to €45 for wedge styles. (Which are super comfy might I add!) Wonderful rainbow of colours and many stripe options. Whatever you do- always try them on, literally every pair are slightly different as they are made by hand. Basically it's the bees knees.

If you need a lamp or a lampshade this is the place to go. Finding lampshades in Munich is not so…read moreeasy specially if you are looking for something particular or a colour you want. I found this place and we decided to drop in and see what they do. They have a ton of lampshades in all shapes and sizes. If they do not have any colours or patters in stock you can choose from hundreds of fabrics, patterns, colours and sizes and they will make it for you. It takes about a week to ten days and you can have it made. It's a small family business and it's the husband and wife team at the shop. They do speak some English and mostly Bavarian ;-)) the lady was very helpful and showed us everything and help us select some colours and patterns from the catalog. It's all made locally in Bavaria and the quality is very good. You can also buy lamps, chandeliers and they have everything from reasonably priced lamps to really expensive chandelier over two floors. A good shop to stop in if you are looking for anything related to lamps including custom made shades and repairs.

This yarn store had a wonderful selection. It had a variety of natural yarn from wool to bamboo to…read morelinen to alpaca etc. It had both lots of solid colors and beautiful blends of different shades. It was about a 10-15 minutes on the subway from the Glockenspiel. It was around the corner from the Maillongerstaße train stop. One of the best features of this yarn stop is that it has a cafe inside where you can sit and knit. I didn't eat but the meals looked nice. I will definitely be coming back if I'm in Munich again!

This shop and it's attractive owner are perfect examples of what makes travel shopping discoveries…read morein a new city so worthwhile. The shop is well organized and stocks a wide range of yarns, needles, and accessories. The owner is pleasant, knowledgeable, and welcoming--speaking fluent English and German. The shop is easy to find-- one metro stop from Central Station. I came away with yarn from Great Britain, unavailable in the US and happy memories of a fun shopping experience. I highly recommend it.

A good friend of ours decided to give up his career in software engineering and, opened this shop…read moretoday. Maoz is an extremely talented carpenter, photographer and of course, a huge music fan. This has been his desire for a long time and, I am glad he finally did it. The shop is located about 3 mins walk from the Josephplatz U-Bahn station and, is on a quite street. It is quite spacious and divided into three rooms. At the moment he has two rooms open and, will open the third, once it's all decorated and he has all the shelving and so on in place. The design is quite retro and has his distinct personal touch. Nice comfortable chairs, spaces to sit and have coffee, read a book or, just listen to some cool music. The coffee he has is a from a bio roasters and quite intense and flavourful. He has a wide selection of music from jazz, blues, classics, rock and an eclectic blend that suits many different music tastes. Browse through the boxes and I am sure there will be some nice surprises in store. Prices are also reasonable, I think they are anyway ;-) I am sure this place will evolve over time and, he will add many more interesting things to the place including books, photographs for sale and so on. I look forward to watching this over the coming months to see how it further develops. A nice addition to the area and I hope you agree. I did consider giving him 5 starts but I deducted one as he is a friend :-)) No further deduction is required ;-)

For those who not only care about great records, but also care about a friendly service and a nice…read moreatmosphere - then Maoz Vinyl & Kaffee is the right place to go! The shop offers a good selection of new and used records with focus on rock and jazz, but also a smaller selection of soundtracks, electronic and more exotic genres is available. The prices are fair and the cool thing about this shop is that you also can get a very good cup of coffee while listning to the records you have sought out for yourself. I find myself dropping by the shop often to look through the new arrivals - and of course to get the good coffee! A highly recommended experience for vinyl and coffee lovers!