I really do like this clinic. The twist to it is that students perform the exam! Now, no worries,…read morethey are in their final year of their Masters degree, so don't fear having a hipster undergrad diagnosing you, things are fairly serious. I have always had very thorough exams here, regardless of the student in charge. Of course, they always check with their supervising doctor before prescribing your lenses or glasses. While that is reassuring and quite normal, it can lengthen the consultation time a bit. Their waiting times can be downright astounding, as per usual make sure to call a month in advance for anything. A little cold calling doesn't hurt tough and I have scored an appointment for the very same day (once). Their telephone consumer service is pretty hit-or-miss tough, fingers crossed! The prices on the frames and glasses are alright and you get a 15% discount if you're a student! Should you choose to have your glasses made on site, you can wait in their spacious lobby (or go to the library nearby, shop at American Apparel ..) and leave an hour later with your new goggles! Their selection is quite good, they have a little bit of everything for everyone, from classic frames to high-end brands, hipster spectacles and downright weird stuff. For the times when crap happens, just drop in and they'll do their best to help you: at some point my mom even got her frame welded there. This is definitely a place where your bespectacled self can feel right at home!

This is a fantastic place to get your eyes checked and get your eye prescription updated or…read morepurchase a new pair of glasses. Run by the Universite de Montreal Faculty of Optometrists and Ophthalmology, you are being checked out by the doctors of tomorrow. Run by residents of Ophthalmology overseen by Faculty members and attending physicians, you will get nothing less than a complete eye and vision check-up with state-of-the-art equipment. It's not just eye charts anymore. Choosing frames is also a great experience here. The residents here really aim to please and will help you choose frames which suit your facial features and shape of your face as well. Prices here are very reasonable. You can get cheapy plastic frames in the $100 dollar range all the way up to Gucci frames in the $400 dollar range. Your choice. People here are very friendly and extremely professional. they keep your prescription on file and all lenses and frames here have a 2 year guarantee, the amount of time you're normally supposed to check your eyes. They also provide insurance receipts.

Típico de una empresa de proximidad. Son amables, profesionales y complacientes. Si el buen…read moreservicio y ser más que un simple número es importante para usted, este es el negocio que le conviene.

I was blown away! I got an eye exam and new glasses within the span of a few hours. The most…read morethorough eye exam I have ever received. The entire staff was professional, friendly and efficient. The prices were reasonable and they had a lot of deals. The store carried a fun and stylish selection of designer glasses. Mine were ready within the hour. I would go back and will refer them to everyone I know!

This eye clinic is located inside the Jewish General Hospital in the new pavillon K. The clinic is…read morevery modern with many choices of frames. They offer many brands, such as Tiffany & Co, Tom Ford, Ray ban, etc. They also have some cheaper options. But in general, their prices are very competitive! Also, they offer coffee for their customers, a plus for a coffee lover like me! The staffs are very friendly. The optometrist is professional and takes his time to explain every single details to you. The test is done thoroughly. The optician is very friendly. He makes good suggestions and help you choose the glasses that suits you best. The quality of the lenses are excellent! Super thin and light. It took them less than 2 weeks to get my 2 pairs of glasses done. If you're looking for an optometrist, I highly suggest this eye clinic!

One of the best staff that I've ever dealt with. Very professional and friendly. Made my…read moreappointment very pleasant. I highly recommend this eye clinic.

Excellent customer service. Broke my computer glasses - new frame same day. Very much appreciated!…read more And...lots of time and patience for someone with little tolerance for vision problems - I never feel rushed and they always tweak things until they work for me.

I've had good experiences with the Spectors. They listen to the customer. They are thorough in…read moretheir exams and in following up on potential problems. I have probably bought 6-7 pairs of eyeglasses from them over the years, and have not been disappointed yet. They may seem a little pricey but if you shop around, I think you'll find they compare favorably with other small shops. If you want cheapo, get your glasses at WalMart-- and good luck!

I've got an excellent service at Marche Central Store. The…read moreconsultant Bryan was very attentive to my needs and very helpful. The manager Johny showed his professionalisme and the customer oriented service. Thank you!

I had an eye examination appointment with Dr. Annie Tang. She was very professional and gentle…read moreduring the examination; she explained the results to me thoroughly and answered all my questions patiently. I had a very good experience at Greiche & Scaff!

I hadn't gone for an eye exam in a few years so I decided to make an appointment at this place. I…read morehad gone here before a few years ago so they already had a file on me. I made my eye exam appointment for a specific day/time. When I arrived here a few minutes early, I was seen almost immediately. After getting my eyes examined, I was told that my old glasses were no longer adequate. Since I work in IT, Dr. Tran also recommended a second pair of glasses for me to use for close distances when I was working in front of a computer. Up until that point, I normally only wear glasses for driving or for distance (like at a movie theatre or at a show/concert). Since the strength of my old glasses were no longer adequate, I decided to only get my "distance" glasses. After being seen by Dr. Tran, I was seen by one of the salespeople for my glasses. She asked me to pick a few frames that I liked. I picked ~4 frames and then sat down in front of mirror for a closer inspection before deciding on the frame that I wanted. The saleslady informed me what the frame included in terms of the options for the lens (anti-reflective and scratch resistant). One of my previous glasses were transition lenses (lenses would darken in sunlight and go back to almost clear indoors) so I asked if I could get transition lenses for this new pair of glasses. I was informed about the added cost for transition lenses and decided to go that route. Total cost of the glasses was $300 where 50% deposit was required. The eye exam was $75.00 so I paid $225 which comprised of $150 (50% deposit for the glasses) + $75 for the eye exam before leaving. It took ~11 days (7 business days) for me to get my glasses which I consider to be somewhat on the longer side as I was expecting it to be ready in 5 business days (1 week). Another negative (but this happened to me in almost all optometrist places that I've gone to in my life) is that there is a strong push to purchase your glasses at the same place. When I returned to pick up my glasses (and pay for the remainder of the balance for my glasses), I asked for a copy of the prescription for my glasses and one was provided to me without any fuss. After paying the remainder of my balance, along with my glasses (and case for my glasses), I was also provided with a complementary cleaning cloth and a bottle of cleaning liquid for my glasses. I thought that this place is only open during standard "office hours" which makes it somewhat inconvenient as it would mean taking a day off work (or partial day off work) for the eye exam and another day off work (or partial day off work) to pick up the glasses. However, they do close later on Tuesdays (at 7:00pm) which allowed me to get there in time from downtown after finishing work.

I'm very glad to discover Dr Valérie Tran, my new optometrist in my new neighborhood in Saint…read moreLaurent. I read the excellent reviews about her so I decided to go there to have her check my eye irritation due to dry eyes and get new prescription glasses. Indeed the reviews are very true! She and her staff are very professional, warm and friendly. They'll give you options based on what you need and can afford. It's a 5 star service!

Went there for an eye exam. They were nice until I told them I want the prescription so I could buy…read moremy glasses online. After that they refused to give it to me and became rude. Would not recommend.

Great service. I can't say enough. I am new in town; and I broke my reading glasses and needed a…read moreQUICK fix. Most places I called INSISTED I get an eye exam and renew my prescription for my glasses ro they refused an appointment. This would have translated to a 3-4 WEEK delay and $$$ for them; not nice in this covid world where just keeping functional at-home is a major coup!! Anyways, this firm's optician took me the next day, & then accommodated me again... as I went to the old address by mistake and so was late for the appointment. She then took the time and hunted and found a frame that fit my existing lenses; and fit them in while I waited (needed some tooling to fit); and all at a very reasonable price. These people are GREAT! GREAT customer service and LISTENED to the customer. BIG THANKS! This is what builds trust in a service business.

I was 84,000 steps into a 100k step day in Montreal, fading fast. The humidity was beating me from…read morepillar to post. Roshe runs were a horrendous choice of footwear. Both achilles tendons were begging me to stop. Clips of Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and Tyrese Haliburton brutally ripping their achilles off the bone flashed through my mind. "It's not worth it... don't finish... 84k steps is plenty... what are you even doing this for?" It was just then, as I was toying with breaking the contract I inked with myself in blood, that I turned left onto Queen Mary Ave and saw Saint Josephs Church sitting on top of a hill. It was breathtaking. It felt like something out of the Legend of Zelda. My own Temple of Time. I love when the works of my own species inspire me. I began my ascent to the top. The sun was checking out for the day, and I realized this may be an all-time sunset view from the summit. I got half way up, turned around, and boom. A jolt of energy injected straight into my soul. Half the sun had disappeared behind the horizon, with warm vibrant colors blasting into the cotton candy sky. It was a top 10 sunset of my life, and I've been SPOILED with some great sunsets over the years. When I reached the staircase that led to the summit, it felt like the whole city of Montreal was out there. The city was ALIVE. I couldn't help but forget about the pain in my legs, my existential dread, and the most humid day of 2026 in Montreal. God's creation was on full display, and it felt like his way of telling me to keep pushing. If you're in Montreal, this is the best place to watch the sunset. THANK YOU ST JOES I NEEDED THAT! IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

Seven days a week mass is celebrated in French, English and Spanish. Only the French mass on…read moreSundays is in the basilica and the rest are held in the crypt church which while simple is still beautiful with its beautiful gold and stone statue behind the altar. The English mass is 12:15 pm and 7:00 pm, Mon - Saturday and 11:15 am on Sunday. Plan to arrive early, since the masses can get filled up. It is free to enter or look around, and you just pay for parking, tours, or for the museum. Although there are stairs, we took the several flights of escalators up to the Votive chapel floor where the Crypt church was. The Votive chapel is a hallway lined in flickering votive candles. I really enjoyed the English mass; the cantor, who sings the prayers you repeat, had the most beautiful voice I ever heard in church. Afterwards, we walked around the large gift shops, Brother Andre's tomb, enjoyed the beautiful view of the city, poked my head into the Basilica but did not go in since the French mass was going to be be held, saw the original small chapel (no pictures allowed), and walked around the Garden of the Way of the Cross which has larger than life statues depicting the stations of the cross. I found them particularly moving, since the sorrow, struggle, and pain was depicted in the faces so large and more realistically than looking at small paintings. At the end, there were a number of stairs to walk down or I think you would need to backtrack to take the paths back to the start. Really a special place and you can feel the peace and prayers here in spite of the hundreds of people.