Great selection! Friendly environment and good service!! Very happy with our choices.

Such a great experience working with Julie and Saleema. The selection is wide and the attention to details is great. You will get great help finding frames that make you see and look your best! The speed of delivery was fast too. I am so glad I took the trip downtown! read more

Specs Around Town - My Christmas present to myself, a pair of amazing Specs Around Town glasses! Julie K and her squad make choosing a frame fun. - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

Best place in town for stylish glasses. Julie is very patient and helpful when it comes to finding the perfect pair. Fast turn around as well. I got my new within 7 business days. I've only had them a day and every who has seen them has complimented me on them! Thanks Julie, I'll be back! read more

Specs Around Town - New glasses - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

Just got my latest glasses from Specs, and they're just as fabulous as the dozen or so pairs I've gotten in the past! I get so many compliments on my Specs glasses. Plus, the service and fit is unmatched. Julie and her staff are awesome. read more

Highly recommend Specs Around Town! Great selection of eyewear not easily found somewhere else with excellent costumer service! Thanks

Great selection and service! I got two pairs of new glasses from Julie and I love them! Specs Around Town has so many to choose from it was hard to decide. I've passed your card on to others and definitely recommend anyone looking for new glasses to book an appointment. There are lots of fun styles too! Thanks again, Julie! read more

First of all, Specs Around Town deserves some recognition for being one of the only (perhaps the only) establishment in Bloomington making use of Check-In offers on the Yelp application. The first time I set foot in the store, I pulled out my phone, checked-in and was offered "1 free small eyeglass cleaner" (a $2 value!). As someone who has been Yelping in Bloomington since 2007, I have to say, that warmed my heart. I apologize for the immediate tangent there. Back on track. I first heard of Specs Around Town from some co-workers. Not just any co-workers, these are co-workers with keen fashion sense. I'm one of those people who wears my contacts with such regularity that people don't know that I need vision correction. I sleep in my contacts. But I was ready for a change. My wife and I decided that 2011 was going to be the year that we both updated our glasses from 1997. We stopped by some eye-wear stores to see what they had and wondered why none of them had any options that would make us want to actually wear glasses. Turns out, Specs Around Town as them all. When we finally stopped by, we were greeted by some nice sales associates. As other reviewers have pointed out, the service at Specs will beat any other store, no question. They'll ask you what you're looking for and, if you don't know and look overwhelmed (like we did), they'll let you sit down and relax while they hand-pick some options they think will work for you. Some options were brought to us and we tried them on. My favorite part was that when I put on one pair, the person we were working with (can't remember her name - wasn't Julie or Katie, though we worked with them both later and found them to be very helpful) immediately said, "No, that won't work. Those don't fit your face." I could tell that I was dealing with a straight-shooter, which is what you want if you're going to invest $400 - 500 into a pair of glasses. My wife had been looking for new frames off and on for the past three years and she picked out a pair within 10 minutes of setting foot into Specs Around Town. I was a bit more indecisive. I couldn't decide if it was really worth the money to buy a pair at Specs or if I could save a couple hundred dollars and find a pair that worked just as well at another store. I looked around at some other stores a bit more and was underwhelmed by my options. Each time I returned to Specs, they were helpful and encouraging. They will let you take home a pair of frames for a day or two so that you can get used to them if you need. I did this twice and finally decided on a pair. While my glasses cost more than I had planned to pay initially, I feel confident that it was worth it. Not only do I like the frames, I also like supporting a local business that has great service and stands by the quality of their product. read more

I think eyeglasses are just as much an accessory as a means to see, so why not wear something fun! I have purchased many pairs from Specs, and have also purchased at other local eyeglass stores. But I always seem to come back to Specs because of their variety of frames. If you are interested in a wide variety of shapes and colors, then Specs is the place to go! read more

Julie and Katie are the best! I used to be kind of a plain homely guy until I let them accessorize my face! They have the most diverse selection of frames I have ever seen. European designers I have never heard of are embraced here. Everything is unique and stylish. I have never received more compliments on anything than I have for the multiple pairs of glasses I have gotten from Specs. Specs offers amazing service. I live in St. Louis and they have made sure each pair of glasses have gotten to me without and incidents. They even put up with my odd fitting requests for my glasses, not resting until I was happy. Can't wait for my next pair! read more

After having the same pair of Oakley frames for two years, which I really liked I was ready for a new pair. Being a designer, I was looking for something different than I was seeing in the usual chain shops, wanted something a little more industrial looking. After asking around I was referred to Specs, so by following them on Twitter I was able to pick a time when they were having sales to go in and treat myself to a more high-end pair at a reasonable price. When I first walked in I was a little taken back w/glasses all over, Julie popped over, gave me an overview on how the frames were separated and told me to take a look around and holla if I had any questions. Not pushy at all and didn't follow me or anything, and that I liked. So after selecting 4-6 I liked we narrowed it down to two pair and Julie and Katie gave me their honest opinions and I got the pair I wanted. The service was polite and comfortable which is very important to me. Then Emily was the person who helped fit and introduced me to my new glasses and cleaning goods, she was very informative and on the ball, I was in a hurry so she hooked me up and I was on my way... About a couple days after getting my glasses they followed up w/me on Twitter to make sure I was enjoying my new glasses and then a week or so after that I also got a hand written postcard in mail. So I guess at Specs you get a high-end designer product and that personal touch that makes me thing my money is getting me that extra touch of service... I recommend and will be back...Thanks - tk read more

I love this place and the people who work here. Before I tried Specs I got my glasses from other places in town, but each visit seemed like a clinic appointment rather than a shopping experience. Specs Around Town is a lively, colorful and FUN place. The frames are not just frames...they are wearable art. The frames are expensive, but keep an eye out for specials (and Yelp Check-In offers). You get what you pay for: quality and good service! They also carry fun jewelry and watches. Everyone is wonderful and dedicated to great service without being pushy. Kudos to everyone for making this a fun and highly successful locally owned business! read more

Julie and her crew of fashionistas have been outfitting my family with trendy and unique eyeware since she opened for business out of her original blue VW Beetle back in the late 90's. I personally have a sunglass fetish, which requires quarterly trips to Specs Around Town. If you are looking for unique eyeware that will set you apart from the crowd, this should be your only stop in Central Illinois between Chicago and St. Louis. Make sure and bring a treat for Lenny, the shop watch dog. read more

I can't say enought good things about Specs Around Town. We had exceptional service with zero compromises. Selection and prices were as good or better than other retailers. But you go to independently owned stores for the personal service. They helped my wife and I find sunglasses that flattered us with zero pressure or upsell. I would have happily paid a premium for the service that I received. The great thing is that we paid LESS than we would have at other stores. Highly recommend. We will be back. read more

Julie at Specs Around Town saved me during the Pandemic when she repaired my hard to find specs by Priority Mail. My local eyeglass shop was closed during the Pandemic! Glasses needed repair. Googled the brand, found Specs and Julie. She patiently and expertly got it all done by phone and mail! Even teaching me how to fit the new temples to the right size I highly recommend! Thank you, Julie! What a pleasure! read more

What a great store...any glasses you would ever be able to find and the staff to help you find them!! My husband came home looking very trendy (and at 6'7" with crazy red hair, that's saying something). Lenny, their store dog is just a gem. read more

The most friendly staff you will ever meet! An insane selection of all types of glasses and such a beautiful shop right in downtown! Can't go wrong with this place!!! read more

Specs is great! I have a pair of their glasses sitting on my nose right now. Julie and crew are always super friendly, the selection for someone who has a giant cranium like me was very good, and the store is cool. read more

Best place to buy glasses, hands down! Great service too!!

I tried Specs Around Town because I was looking for unique frames but the real value I got was in the quality of the lenses. I've struggled with computer work and close work with progressive lenses for several years and no one could ever offer me a good solution but the lenses I got in my glasses from Specs Around Town have solved my problems! read more

Expect wonderful service, trendy glasses, and rather high prices. I love this locally owned business. I won't go anywhere else.

I absolutely love the customer service, high quality frames. The staff makes you feel right at home. I get so many compliments on my Wissing frames. read more

LOVE this place!! Seriously there is no place like it anywhere. An amazing selection of the finest Eyewear from around the world and the staff is so helpful and friendly. read more

I have the cutiest glasses in Blo/No thanks to Specs Around Town! Great friendly and very helpful staff.I love this place and their frames are phenomenal read more

Specs Around Town - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

I used to travel to New York regularly to buy unique frames that I couldn't find anywhere in the Midwest. NO MORE! This little shop, located in a historic building, is the best eyeglasses store in Central Illinois. It may well be the best in the entire state! The owner and staff are gracious and always willing to assist with suggestions. The store is full of European brands that are not usually found outside of large US cities. The owner truly cultivates collections in a way all glasses aficionados would approve. A variety of price ranges are on display and lens prices are comparable to those in other boutique Midwest stores. If you want unique, fun, fashionable glasses that will turn heads - THIS is the place for you. read more

I am not even a customer of Specs Around Town and I received the best customer service from them! I was having a heck of time getting the correct adjustment to my glasses. I visited my doctor's office on several occasions and they were not able to get the fit right. I called Specs Around Town to ask if they could give me a second opinion about my glasses since my doctor's office told me the fit was fine...they still didn't feel right on my face. Mary called me back within a day and left me the most welcoming voicemail and asked that I come in so she could check out the glasses. I went in that same day and she immediately stated that the glasses were too loose and she would be happy to do an adjustment. The glasses now fit great and she sat and talked with me about what I need to look for in future glasses to ensure the fit is a good one for my face. I am not a current customer but I will be the next time I need glasses! She was so helpful and did not even charge me for the adjustment. I will definitely be going to Specs Around Town in the future versus picking glasses out at my doctor's office. Thanks again, Mary! read more

I discovered Specs when I moved to Bloomington 2 years ago. I was ready for a new pair of glasses and saw the store right across the street from my apartment. Julie is wonderful and her staff is exceptionally helpful. Katie worked with me that first time and I got a great pair of black & fuchsia glasses. I had always "played it safe" in the past but we found a great frame from Denmark that I really loved. Fast forward a year and I'm back again for a 2nd pair. This time I went with a brown/orange frame with magnetic sunglasses. Again, great service. This past year, I chose a pink/purple/green/yellow mosaic half-frame with a twist. Julie actually picked these for me and I get compliments every week on how trendy they look. Just got my eyes checked a few weeks ago and I'm armed with a new prescription. I think red this time. I'm addicted. read more

This is a great place to find glasses and sunglasses. They offer a variety of price ranges and styles from standard to trendy. The staff members are very friendly and helpful. They do not perform eye exams here, but you can have your optometrist simply fax over your lens prescription, and they will get the lenses you want to go with the frames you choose. This is a top notch eyewear store. read more

Great service! Truly appreciate the insightfulness of the staff in selecting my new "Spec's".