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    Spectacle

    4.9 (150 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    sunglasses with new case! - A pair of Prada sunglasses with dark, tinted lenses and a gold metal frame are held in a black case lined with gray fabric. The case contains a blue cloth, likely for cleaning the lenses. The sunglasses are positioned with the lenses facing upward, and the Prada logo is visible on the inside of the left lens. The background appears to be the interior of a vehicle.
    Katie C.

    Five stars! My designer sunglasses- the hinge was broken and hanging on by a thread. Owner knew what to do right away- fixed them quickly, made them feel more secure and even gave me a new case because the one i had was not suitable for the shades. I am so thankful I found this place and highly recommend you come here for your sunglass and eyewear needs. I will definitely be back!! The owner was also very friendly , nice and funny. :)

    Paul is the best! I live in Arlington but I always go to him when I need a new pair of fun glasses. He is so clued in to his customers, he practically has a pair of glasses picked out for you before you walk in the door. Immense patience, one time he had me try on practically all the frames in the shop until I found the perfect pair. And he does repairs too! What more could you ask for. Also, every Christmas my husband and I get him to take our photo for our Christmas card. We have the BEST Christmas cards!

    Lina M.

    Cannot recommend Spectacle and Paul highly enough!!!! I happened upon Spectacle doing a lil google search and decided to try them out after being quoted $500+ at LensCrafters. I'm converted for life. I stopped by on my birthday, and Paul took so much time to find the perfect pair of glasses for my personality and face shape. I ended up getting a gorgeous pair of round glasses. I have a strong prescription (-6.00 in both eyes), so I upgraded to thin lenses, and paid only $250!! Paul even offered a groupon discount even though I didn't have one. I've returned twice now for adjustment and just to say hi because Paul is one of the coolest folks ever. He taught me proper eyeglass care technique so I can keep these babies going strong for a long time. Spectacle is a local GEM -- why support a big eyeglass house when you can support a local business? GO CHECK EM OUT NOW!

    Paul's Pick - A woman with glasses, a necklace, and a smile is taking a selfie inside an eyewear store. Behind her, shelves display multiple pairs of eyeglasses, and other customers are browsing near the back of the store. The store has warm lighting and a modern interior design.
    Caitlin C.

    I was desperate for help picking out new frames for my glasses and Paul is AMAZING! I called in the morning to confirm if an appointment was required and Paul was a pleasure over the phone letting me know to come on in-no appointment needed. When I arrived, Paul already had a few ideas for frames (man does his homework); I ended up going with the initial pair Paul suggested based on style and complete visibility without obstruction. Can't recommend Spectacle enough for the inviting atmosphere, professionalism and quality.

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    Laura P.

    I discovered Spectacle on Instagram 2 years. Intrigued, I followed the creative and edgy call into this gem of a small boutique in the South End. Paul Fox's exuberance and knowledge assisted me in creating my brand. I went from looking like the 2018 version of my Dad's 1979s frame to receiving compliments at work, at events and even the subway. Paul knows his stuff and is fun to be around. Recently, he recommended chic frames that gave my boyfriend a youthful glow. Can't encourage people enough to go with this small business owner for 5-Star Service and results.

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    The staff was truly amazing and delivered the glasses within a day. We're so impressed by their services. Highly recommended!

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    Ask the Community - Spectacle

    Hi, do you do sunglasses repair?

    Hello, thank you for your inquiry! Yes, we do offer eyeglass/sunglass repair and in most cases, while you wait…feel free to visit at your convenience…thank you and enjoy the… Read more

    Do they accept masshealth?

    I don't think so. You can call and make sure, but I had to pay cash. Check groupon too. They usually got some deals on there.

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    This is my 3rd pair from Spectacle, and each time I end up getting the 1st pair that Paul has suggested I try on.

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    Why is Felix's hair so glorious?! Why is Aaron so accommodating and attentive!? Questions for the…read morephilosophers I suppose! Or actually for the fortune patrons who solicite this establishment. I came in to get a pair of non gas station sunglasses that didn't disintegrate after two uses. Literally I've had glasses spew screws and fall off my face while driving and infinitely more tragically while watching the third and final Hobbit installment in theaters. (Rest in peace Kili, your sacrifice will not be forgotten!!) Anyway the point is I obviously don't like spending a lot of money on my eyewear. However the styles and service at this place had me willing and ready to change my ways and risk it all. The result?! Got some slick behind sunglasses and can't nobody tell me nothing. And these bad boys gone stay on my face, whether I'm scooting down 90 head bopping to Michelle Branch or getting misty eyed over Annie Lennox's Into the west as I salivate over a literary masterpiece. I suggest you get over here and get on my level.

    I wear progressive lenses and selected a frame that I loved. When they arrived, I couldn't get…read morecomfortable with the near vision and had distortion to the sides. I took them back to a different store (seaport) where they advised me that the lens were too large and knew exactly the issues I was having with the near vision. They suggested a smaller lens and frame which I swapped in to. Much happier now. I am writing this to alert those with progressives that you may want to ASK about the lens size as I wasn't given this advice by the associate and optitrician at the Newbury store and ended up with a frame that wasn't good for progressive lens wearers.

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