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.

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!

Lisa is truly amazing!! She explained everything with so much patience and kindness. She helped me…read morerecover a pair of glasses that my brother-in-law had gifted me, which had a lot of sentimental value to me. And on top of that, she didn't even charge me! I highly recommend her with my eyes closed. Thank you so much for the incredible service and care. And Guido is an incredible worker as well!! Professional, kind, and very helpful. You can tell they both genuinely care about their customers. Highly recommend them!!

Knowledgeable and helpful!. Sunny shop with many great glasses. Lisa had good suggestions and…read moreadvice.

Bay Bridge Optometry has been consistently excellent every time I've visited. My husband and I have…read morebeen going there for three years, and we've always had a great experience. Booking online is simple, and the team is always friendly and efficient. Their equipment feels up to date, and Dr. Liu does a great job making the exam feel relaxed while still being thorough. He's also super friendly, so it's always a pleasant visit. Definitely a great option for eye care in the Bay Area!

Without a doubt the best experience I have ever had with anything like this. Professional,…read morethoughtful, kind and honest. Staff is terrific and Dr. Liu could and should be teaching others how to do what he does.

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 decided to try an eye exam and to update my contact and glasses prescription here for the first…read moretime. I have purchased glasses from here before and have always liked the selection of frames. They have lasted about a year and so, which shows good quality! The eye exam was quick and easy to book. There were plenty of appointment times available, but it is best to book ahead. The service was great, and the entire process from the exam to purchasing what I needed was smooth and efficient.

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Hale and Daniel Coleman at LensCrafters in Emeryville. I…read morecame in needing to pass the vision portion of my DOT physical -- a high-stakes exam where falling short isn't an option for someone in my line of work -- and they absolutely delivered.

Why am I sitting here waiting for my glasses to be examined? Why is this the fifth trip I have…read moretaken to order, pick up, report problems, pick up and now again report problems with my glasses? Any decent business would prioritize a customer who arrives for the second time reporting problems with their expensive glasses. But not this Lenscrafters in Emeryville. They obviously really do not care about their customers. I definitely will never come back to this place again.

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.

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.

OwlNWood is a boutique filled with stylish leather handbags, clutches, wallets, jewelry, and…read moreseveral racks of unique designed garments. Browsing through the racks of kitschy tees and scarves made me feel as though I was on a scavenger hunt looking for clandestine treasure. The walls of OwlNWood are smartly decorated with a thought-provoking vintage record collection for patron's to feast their eyes upon, which included albums from Diana Ross, The Mamas and The Papas, and Marvin Gaye. And directly behind the check out counter is a floor to ceiling photo of Jimi Hendrix hanging on the wall. The second floor at OwlNWood contains a variety of gently used wares. The walls are adorned with urban stitched tapestries and another floor to ceiling photo of Joan Jett (I hope I got that right -- please see in the pics I attached.) I noticed several Jadeite bake ware pieces, a Bower bowl, serving trays and vases in olive green and orange, and the most comfy gently used crushed leather high back swivel office chair ever. OwlNWood is quite a find for t hose of you who enjoy consignment shopping like me. I most definitely will return to this store in the future.

OwlNWood is super cool. I am new to Oakland and the Bay Area (from Brooklyn), so it was so great to…read morefeel welcome and special, considering I'm a "nobody"! The earthy, local, non-corporate feel of the store is right up my alley, (love the iPad checkout, pay anywhere in the shop, wireless!). Immediately I knew that I MUST bring my girlfriend, a local vintage wine and clothing buyer. On my first visit to the store (been back several times now), I met Rachel, (pronounced Raah-kel). She is the owner and designer who put together such an array of local, artist/design collaborations, men's apparel, local art and jewelry, not to mention carefully selected accessories and vintage clothing. International brands are top quality here. I walked out with not just 1, but 2, pairs of SuperRetroFuture sunglasses (made in Italy!), for me and my special lady. ONW has a selection of SRF eye-wear that is unparalleled ANYWHERE! Trust me, I have searched far and wide, not even NYC's own Steven Alan can compete with the hand selected styles at ONW. That said, I fully support local artists and brands as a consumer and upcoming local jeweler myself! I couldn't resist to purchase a comfortable and elegant athletic sweatshirt from "Below The Surface" AKA BTS, a Bay Area based upscale urban apparel brand. Rachel was gracious enough to introduce me to her BTS vendor rep, who was extra enthusiastic about my purchase from his line. To top it all off, Rachel and her BTS vendor both invited me to an upcoming event hosted by OakStreetStyle fashion blog introducing OwlNWood 1st Look-book of 2013! OMG. The event was hella fun (yes, HELLA) and everyone working for ONW made me feel that much more at home. My significant other and personal stylist, Haley D Alexander, was so stoked about a pair of limited SuperRetroFuture glasses she saw. Naturally I had to buy them from Christian, ONW's swanky staffer and her iPad "Square" register, no paper wasted, just an elegant email receipt! Christian was so discreet in the checkout process, as per my request; Haley D didn't even see me purchase her surprise spectacles! I really walked out feeling like a "somebody". THX Owl N Wood, Rachel, Christian and Cam, for making me feel at home in Oakland :)

Definitely my new spot for eyewear. Inventory is on point, customer service 5 star celebrity…read moretreatment, and the prices for eyewear are on point!!!

This whole place is a vibe. From the service, to the location, to the atmosphere, to the selection…read moreof glasses, to the style of glasses, she nailed it. Awesome 1 oh one time. Awesome choices of glasses to fit your personality, awesomelevel of professionalism. Turnaround time was one week for prescription glasses. For the selections she has the prices worth every penny. You must check out her store.