Rims &amp; Goggles

If you are looking for generic, cookie-cutter frames, go elsewhere. But if you want a masterclass…read morein eyewear, go see Karen and Aimee. This may be the nicest frame shop I've ever been to What I appreciate most is their honesty. They recently saved me a significant amount of money by advising against anti-reflective coating after I mentioned my frustration with smudging. Most shops would just take the upsell, but Karen and Aimee actually care.

It's hard to imagine a better small business of any kind than The Optician. I've been going to…read moreKaren and Aimee for several years, and each time they've impressed me with their expertise, their integrity and their personal commitment to providing stellar service. Just one example: last year I needed lenses replaced fast on a backup pair of glasses before a trip. Assuming that Karen and Aimee would be too busy, I called a few well-known, branded stores and was practically laughed off the line. Karen and Aimee, on the other hand, didn't miss a beat. Without over-promising, they simply got the job done. I picked up my glasses two days before my trip and left town with an easy mind. On top of all this, they're both super-nice and interesting to talk with. I look forward to seeing them each time I go into the shop. To sum up: when it comes to glasses, I can't imagine going anywhere else.

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Sunglass Hut

3.5(44 reviews)

2.1 mi

I bought a pair of beautiful Coach glasses from Sunglasses Hut but they were way too heavy and…read morestarting hurting after wearing them for 20 min. So the next day I returned them. A beautiful guy was working here (I forgot to ask for his name) who asked me to try them on. He said they didn't fit my face and that's probably why they hurt. And that the frame was too heavy. (I thought it was light compared with the others.) He recommended the Maui Jim Baby Beach ones. They are super duper light and cute. I just didn't want to drop 300 bucks that day so I'll be back for them.

The way I was immediately judged walking into the store when I was well prepared to purchase…read moremultiple sunglasses is unforgettable. The manager stared at me up and down and picked me apart. I felt so uncomfortable at one point I thought perhaps I had interrupted his day because perhaps he was a customer, so I paused and asked. He said no. He rolled his eyes and there is a mirror that caught his reflection as he looked at me with disdain. One of the workers told me I should purchase sunglasses online instead and try to rush me out the door. There was no one else in the store and they were gossiping and laughing while I looked at sunglasses. I don't recommend this business and I will not be returning. They turned me away as a paying customer and treated me disrespectfully. There is no one there to tell because the manager himself sad that I couldn't find what I was looking looking for there, although it was advertised everywhere. I went in to buy two pairs of Megadresses and walked out with nothing.. I hope they improve and do better.

0.1 mi•Fourth Street, West Berkeley

Guess this is why people shop online

Drove all the way here through 5pm traffic for the store to be closed - this is the second review like this. Get it together.

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Warby Parker Fourth St

4.2(140 reviews)

My wife loves this location. They have THE best wide selection of frames. She can just walk around…read moreand try on anything that she wants without being bothered lol. We enojoyed receiving support from Yolanda. She offers a very personable and relatable personality and she knows glasses. She listened and communicated her suggestions effectively. She made this experience warm.

I had an exceptional experience at Warby Parker, largely thanks to Mara! From the moment I walked…read morein, she was genuinely engaged, warm, and courteous. She took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for, offering expert guidance on frame shapes and fit with impressive product knowledge. Her attention to detail made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. If you are looking for top-tier customer service and a stress-free eyewear shopping experience, I highly recommend asking for Mara!

0.2 mi•Fourth Street, West Berkeley

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Topdrawer

3.4(29 reviews)

This shop is a blast to visit. So many beautiful and unusual items. The three people on staff, two…read morewomen and one man, were more than helpful and gracious. I am aghast at some of the negative reviews: Comparing this lovely shop with Radio Shack?!? Not wanting to pay full price for an item your toddler damaged?!? May those folks stick with Amazon and leave the rest of us in peace. Thank you, Top Drawer for a delighful shopping experience. I purchased several items that will be absolutely perfect Christmas gifts.

Came here to express appreciation for the amazing customer service I received from Maddy and the…read moreteam at Topdrawer. Everyone at this store is amazing -- helpful and knowledgeable, and not at all pushy or pretentious. It's a joy to explore the carefully curated products. While I'm here, I'd like to comment on the 1 star review by Alan. I happened to have been present on the day of this conflict and it lives in my memory as one of the creepiest and most uncomfortable retail interactions I've ever witnessed. Alan was rude, patronizing and deeply inappropriate as he attempted to intimidate the store manager, who held her own with impressive grace and strength. There were several customers in the shop that night, and it seemed that most were unwilling to leave until we knew that the manager and her staff were safe. We were relieved when security arrived. Kudos to the manager for her poise under pressure, her commitment to protecting her staff, and unwillingness to give in to his attempts to intimidate or take the bait of engaging with his review.

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Focal Point Opticians

4.4(169 reviews)

2.6 mi•Elmwood

Went into Focal Point Opticians in Berkeley for new glasses and ended up working with Luke, and…read moreit's rare that an optical shop visit is worth writing about, but this one is. What stood out first was how much Luke actually knows about frames. He walked me through material differences and construction methods. You can tell pretty quickly when someone actually understands the product versus someone who's just good at selling it. Luke was meticulous about getting my measurements right. He wasn't rushing to close the sale. That kind of attention is easy to skip and hard to fake. The Bay Area has no shortage of optical shops. What you're paying for at a place like Focal Point is working with someone like Luke. The knowledge, the patience with the fitting process, and a good eye for what actually works. That combination is worth a premium if you want glasses that are done right.

I made an appointment to select glasses with an optician and I was on time for my appointment. When…read moreI walked in the door John was very dismissive even after I explained that I had an appointment. He was completely unfriendly as if I was bothering him. He pointed towards the glasses and he told me that I could ask questions later. When the next person walked into the store John's tone completely changed and he became very helpful towards her. After I gathered the glasses I sat down to use the mirror and Jeni asked me if I wanted help. Then she proceeded to be extremely friendly and helpful. But the obvious implicit biases of John prevents me from spending my money here. The two stars are for Jeni.

HSA and Flex spending plans are always welcome at Focal Point

It's our 2019 Fall Sale! A HUGE selection of our finest frames & sunglasses reduced 30%-50% or more! Now through December 15,2019

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Foxglove

4.5(25 reviews)

1.9 mi•Berkeley Hills

What an amazing quaint little shop. We are walking up and down Solano Avenue while we were waiting…read moreto attend a tea party and we happened into Foxglove. They had the most beautiful clothes and accessories. I ended up buying a cute little purse. The service was impeccable. The ladies that worked there were so kind. What I got was a bit pricey, but I love the purse so much that I think it was worth it. Everything there was definitely high priced, but it was also very unique and special and awesome quality. I don't think you could go to a target and get this kind of Amazing service and item so you get what you pay for I love my new little purse.

This is my favorite store for clothes & gifts in the Bay Area. Everything is thoughtfully sourced &…read morecurated putting sustainability first with out foregoing fashion while charging reasonable prices. My clothes from Foxglove are always my favorite and last forever. I especially love their jewelry selection and fun tees. The staff is great too!

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Next Eyewear

4.8(136 reviews)

3.2 mi•North Oakland

There are places with more frames, but no place that's curated as well as Next. They have such a…read moregreat and interesting selection of high quality frames, and the folks who run the store really know the ins and outs of the trade. Great service and super friendly people.

Really great and colorful selection of frames! Sunglasses, glasses of really fun and hip styles…read more Wonderfully kind service!

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For Eyes

4.0(183 reviews)

1.7 mi•Downtown Berkeley

I had an outstanding experience at For Eyes in Berkeley today…read more Even though I wasn't an existing customer, Amy took the time to carefully examine two pairs of sunglasses that I thought might need major repairs. One had a stubborn Maui Jim nose pad issue that I had been unable to solve myself, and the other had a bent hinge that caused the temple to come off. She was able to fix both, and everything is back in perfect working order. Amy was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and generous with her time. Michaela was also very friendly and welcoming, which made for an even better experience. It's rare to come across service that is this thoughtful and customer-focused. I highly recommend For Eyes Berkeley for eyewear adjustments and repairs. Thank you again!

I had a good first experience here, and my new distance and reading glasses seem just right. I had…read moreneglected an eye exam for too long, and Doctor Lam said that my left eye has changed a lot (much worse astigmatism), and he asked if I had been having headaches (which I had). I've now been wearing both pairs of glasses for over two weeks, and it's clear that they have fixed the eye strain that I was having. I see that some reviewers have complained about long waits to see the doctor, and in fact I didn't see the email and text messages that they sent me nearly an hour before my appointment saying that the doctor was running behind, suggesting that I come a half hour later. But I would prefer that the doctor spend however much time turns out to be needed for each client, rather than rush people out the door to stay on time. And it was not a problem because the technicians in the front area worked with me in the meantime on lens and frame choices. The technician Chris was especially helpful at answering my many questions. It took 13 days after the exam and my purchase for both sets of new frames and lenses to arrive, but they were certainly worth the wait.

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Sun Shade Optique

3.0(5 reviews)

2.2 mi•Telegraph Ave

I came here by my friend's recommendation, who said he got his watch battery replaced for $10…read morewithin 5 minutes. I had the hardest time finding this place, because I was looking for a watch shop, and this place specializes in sunglasses. Once I found the place, the woman was super nice and immediately said she could replace my watch battery for $15, if I came back in 30 minutes. I was expecting to be in and out, but I just wandered around a couple shops on Telegraph, which wasn't too difficult. I came back and it was all ready, plus she noted my tearing watch band and recommended some bands that she had. Although I didn't end up buying one, she was still super friendly. Overall, I will certainly come back here for watch replacements and I might have to check out their sunglasses next time!

I wish there were reviews on this place before I had taken my business there…read more The customer service is smiley and nice, but sometimes pushy. I have had to come back here three times since originally dropping off my prescription along with a hefty purchase of a pair of lenses and a frame. They are not the cheapest/best value in the area, but at the least, I would expect my glasses to be done right the first time around. I have been having problems with the sunglasses I had done here. The lenses on it were supposed to both be of the same prescription, but they were not. And looking through one of the lenses produces some strange milky vision. I'm pretty frustrated about this. I hope to get my problem resolved so I can give this place a better rating. But they asked me to come in again at the end of the week: what a hassle. This place should be call "Sun Shady Optique."

Lunettes du Monde Optometry

4.4(144 reviews)

0.3 mi•West Berkeley

My go to for my eyes For checkups…read more For glasses For service I even travel from Marin to Berkeley to go here. Then I can also shop on Fourth Street! EYE recommend

Dr. Dossa is really caring and very empathetic. She looks for solutions and makes good suggestions…read more The rest of the staff are great as well. I have AMD and Dr. Dossa has been working with me to get my vision as good as possible

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Zahra B.

4 years ago

I can't tell you enough about my amazing experience at rims and goggles optical store at their Berkeley location. Lisa and Gaozong both went above and beyond to help with me with my new glasses. They re-made my prescriptions and new lenses due to my preferences several times, even at their own cost. Both ladies were patient and caring. I'm so grateful for them. I really appreciate their patience and effort to make their customers feel comfortable and happy with their purchase. Gaozong kept in touch and communicated with me throughout the process. It's been a great pleasure to do business with them. I recommend Rims and goggles optics for their excellent service! read more

Charity E.

7 years ago

Expensive. Rude lens maker. The lenses were my first pair of progressives so I didn't know what to expect. The lens maker was defensive when I said something wasn't right (like everything was blurry so I had to squint with the glasses on). cost me hundreds in medical bills read more

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