Great friendly, knowledgeable and professional care! Glasses are better than ever! I've had 3 pairs of sunglasses re-lensed and have been so happy with the results!! read more

The amount of frames to choose from at Encinitas Optical is unparalleled compared to other retailers in the area. Alan was very helpful with making my lenses for my glasses and educated me on everything eyewear. read more

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Very friendly and knowledgeable. Put a new nose pad on (that I had broken and had fallen off) also tightened the screws on my frame so they weren't loose anymore. Didn't charge me anything! I will definitely go back to purchase my frames there. Amazing selection. read more

I came in about a week ago with one broken pair of aviator Ray-Ban sunglasses and four other pairs that didn't fit quite right. The owner helped me directly and he went above and beyond to repair my glasses and make sure I had the perfect fit. Honestly, I had no expectations of any of the glasses being fixed and fitted, so I was blown away by the skill and service I experienced! Not only that, but he didn't charge me a dime! I offered several times, but it was their 30 year anniversary of their business , and he told me just to tell my friends! WOW!! I don't give many five star reviews, but this business surely deserved it! read more

Alan and other staff are amazing. Always extremely helpful, & expert at what they do. Highly recommend. I will be back!

Had such a great experience and amazing customer service with Alan. He is the owner of the shop and was able to give me the best price in town. He was able to work on my Cartier glasses and add transition lenses to them without a problem! Definitely recommend going to him for anything glasses related! read more

A+ Service! My glasses broke, I messaged the business through Yelp and received a fast response. The next day I stopped in and Allen not only fixed my glasses, but cleaned them. All for no charge! I will absolutely be back when I need a new pair of glasses. Thank you! read more

The BEST place for optical around. I needed to get prescription sunglasses for the car. Done squinting, but I like nice shades. Did some looking and found them. I am a bit of sunglasses collector. This place was like no other when it came to choices and brands. Alan walked me through the many choices. I particularly love my Persols and he had more than I have seen anywhere else. I ended up going Persol. Name a brand he has them. Even had some Revo that you don't see much any longer. I had my prescription with me so it went quick. We talked lens colors, a bifocals too. He was able to place it a smidge lower for me. I thought that was pretty cool. Alan and Ann Marie were friendly and very knowledgeable. I will not be going anywhere else! The best part. When I got in my car and drove off. The clarity of the lens and bifocal were unbelievable. Give this small, not in some crowded mall location a shot. No regrets. read more

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THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST!!!! Alan is absolutely amazing and truly goes above and beyond. I am an Encinitas local and I have known this shop for years, and this is my go-to place. Recently I tried to replace my favorite pair of sunglasses which had been since discontinued. Alan made several phone calls and persisted over a period of about three months and, lo and behold, was able to find a single remaining pair of this discontinued frame. I couldn't believe it! He had kept trying even after we thought we couldn't get it!! I was beyond impressed with his integrity, determination, and commitment to making sure that I left with what I came there for. You will not be disappointed. This is the only place I will go for glasses or sunglasses. They also have an excellent selection, and he is great at helping you pick out frames and colors. Thank you so much, Alan, you are truly the best and an asset to the community!!!! read more

Omaha guy here. Just ordered new frames from Ann Marie (Kind, knowledgeable, and interesting). Great transaction. Three-day delivery. The price was way better than what I priced locally. Encinitas is a long way from Omaha, but I get great service and pricing. Am going to stick with Ann Marie. read more

Amazing service!! Went in to get two pairs of sunglasses fixed and the owner was efficient and extremely helpful. Great prices too. 10/10 would recommend. read more

My story starts at a Chrome Hearts store in Las Vegas, I found my dream sun glasses. It never occurred to me that getting my prescription lens installed in them would be an issue. After visiting optical store after optical store and being turned away, I was really worried that I would never have my dream prescription sun glasses. A friend told me about Encinitas Optical and I made one last ditch effort. SUCCESS, not only did they not turn me away. But they immediately explained why these glasses were an issue for other optical stores and that after ordering specialized lenses I would have my glasses in a week. WHAT!!! I couldn't be happier. I came back in less than a week and picked up my PERFECT glasses, I could see AGAIN!!! When I came to pick up my glasses, my husband came with. He had some Prada's that needed some minor repairs. NO problem, his repairs were done on the spot immediately AND he changed his lenses to a higher quality. Today we brought our daughter-in-law to get new glasses. She bought 3 pairs and 2 of them were made in 15 minutes. I am NOT joking, 15 minutes later she had her new glasses in her cute little hands and was doing the happy dance. They have an amazing workroom in the back, that I swear has magical elves back there that fix everything in no time flat. So besides the magic elves, they have one of the best collections of frames I have found. I am a picky picky person when it comes to frames, they never disappointed me. This is my favorite optical store EVER. They can do anything and they are super super nice. We have all, always felt so welcomed here. Some of you may say Encinitas is WHERE? I suggest you pull out your GPS and find it, because we live ALL the way in the East County and it is worth every single mile to get here. read more

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Wonderful family business that really cares about there customers, building strong relationships over the years with clients. Always willing to assist every customer for a no charge repair! Or providing eyewear services with expert lens and frame options for each customer and the whole family This is a trusted business in our community. read more

I'm so happy to know there is a full service optical business close by and with a better supply of Maui Jim & other quality sunglasses than Sunglass Hut! Super nice folks too read more

The owner of this Encinitas optical and sunglasses by the name Alan Tanitsky is Very knowledgeable, professional and have very nice personality. He also sometimes If it is very minor fix doesn't charge you. I am happy that we have hime in Encinitas. He made and fixed several glasses for me. I recommend hime to all my relatives and friends. read more

I did not purchase anything but they were very nice and recommended another business that would be better suited to my needs.

I phoned in today asking if they could replace the broken lens on my (discontinued) Bolle sunglasses. I knew it was a stretch as I'd been looking for 3 years now. Alan asked some questions and offered to contact Bolle directly to see if they had another model with the same color lens that would fit me. He then went online to see if he could find me a pair- perhaps gently used. He did all of this with NO thought at all of getting business out of me. It was crystal clear that he just wanted to help me, a stranger, who got his number from a tennis friend. This is service and kindness beyond anything we see these days. I am going to look for reasons to go and patronize this business - like forever. We're going to get our eyes checked and then zoom over to this place to fill the prescription. And I'm going to send as many people there as I can. read more

Great selection, very friendly service! If your looking for quality this is a place to visit.

Alan and his team provide the most AMAZING customer service! I could tell he was busy, yet Alan was SO KIND and patient with me today. Based upon my minimal description of a special pair of glasses I tried on, at a different store, a few months back, he took the time to help me find the treasure, then proceeded to bring me additional options for comparison. I got the impression Alan's goal was to ensure my happiness. Best of all? He stood with me and shared his personal insight as I asked what shapes and colors looked best on me. Wow! I felt so grateful for his time and expertise!!! Then, after all of this... He went out of his way to explain the insurance confusion hoop show and literally eased my heart and mind about the whole process. I am so grateful I stopped in today to purchase my new glasses. What a wonderful find! :-) read more

Alan is a great guy and we've been going here for decades cuz he's an honorable person who does the right thing and he's soft spoken and kind and has great prices on his rx lenses... read more

Horrible lens quality!! I've worn glasses all day, everyday, for 54 years. I've had a lot of glasses in that amount of time. I know how to care for glasses. That said, I've never, not even from Walmart, had lenses scratch like the ones from Encinitas Optical+Sunglasses. I paid $520 for the glasses...$375 was the cost of the lenses. Before the first year was up I could barely see out of them, and had to use the replacement warranty. Now it's been 6 months since then, and again an immense amount of tiny scratches are clouding and distorting my vision! Absolutely unacceptable quality! The people are nice, the PRODUCT IS TERRIBLE! read more

Great experience getting reading glasses here. It was my first time getting glasses, but Alan (owner) was really good at walking me through the process. He's really good at listening, and steering you in the right direction. I rarely right reviews, but thought this was a good enough business to take the time to do this. Now I'm looking forward to going back here for some sunglasses... read more

Alan and his team did not give up until my wife and I were happy with our purchases. I wanted a frame he did not have. He ordered it for me and let me try it on. Talking about going out of your way! We purchased two pairs of frames with lenses and one pair of sunglasses. We are happy with what we ended up with. read more

I finally acknowledged that I was blind as a bat and needed glasses. I received great personal service here and the selection of frames was terrific. And my glasses were ready within days. Everyone I dealt with was very friendly and very professional. It wasn't a bargain experience but I'm very happy with the result. read more

Was able to flip original lens back in the sunglasses frame promptly. We tried two other places they said they don't have tools to flip hard glass lens in the original lens. Highly recommend. read more

I was in desperate need of some new glasses (put it off for far too long) and had been to several places and couldn't seem to find the right pair...that is until I found Encinitas Optical. They have exceptional customer service and were so friendly and helpful. They also took my insurance and I got my glasses for a steal! The best part is that I came in about 20 mins before closing and my husband had me try on like 50 pairs until we found the right ones and they had them ready the next day!! I was shocked. I was worried because I waited until a week before my vacation and didn't think they would be ready in time. Talk about incredible service!! They had such a great variety of brands, colors, styles at great prices. Do yourself a favor before you settle on a pair of glasses from another store and visit Encinitas Optical....We will be customers for life! read more

I made the mistake of buying my $150 sunglasses at Sunglass Corner in Oceanside, who refused to fix them or even provide a missing screw! Instead they referred me to the manufacturer's website and said I should order it there. But Alan at EOS cheerfully fixed my glasses for me AND EVEN CLEANED THEM. He even refused payment after I interrupted his lunch. When these glasses break or are lost, I will definitely be buying my replacement pair at EOS. A class act all around. read more

I have had many glasses made here. Both sunglasses and regular prescription glasses. The owner care so much about each and every customer. I have recommended many people to this business with confidence. read more

I stopped in today to see if they could fix a pair of sunglasses that I bought from them many years ago (I accidentally broke them). Not only did they fix them on the spot (he said it was just a simple screw), he cleaned them and did not charge me. Wow, talk about excellent service! I will return and will be buying my next pair soon! Thank you very much! read more

Once again Encintas Optical delivers great service and quality glasses. This is my third time getting glasses for my family and every time it's been just as good as the last. Thank you Encintas Optical, Trecy helped us pick out the perfect glasses. read more

They are the BEST. I bought a pair of Maui Jims there last year, and the glasses have been great. I'm writing this review a year later because of their customer service. I took the glasses in for a screw replacement in the arm, and they said that I can bring in any glasses, anytime, for free screw repair. They took about 20 minutes of their time to custom fix 3 pairs of sunglasses for me, free of charge. THAT'S how you earn repeat business. They didn't ask for anything in return, but they did inform me about their upcoming 20 years in business (okay, it was either 15 or 20 years, but whatever it was, it was impressive). Please support local business. In the past, I've always gone near the Sports Arena in San Diego because of their big sunglass warehouse. No more! Great to know that there is an incredible shop right here in my own backyard. read more

Phenomenal. Great selection, fast work. I had my new glasses within a couple of hours.

One of the nose pieces popped off of my sunglasses and I needed them repaired for the summer. Encinitas Optical+Sunglasses was able to get me in quickly and completed and amazing repair in only a few minutes. Highly recommend if you need a repair on your existing frames or if you're in the market for a new style! read more

Had such a great experience here selecting new frames/lenses. I worked with three different staff members and each one was pleasant, helpful, and not at all overbearing. They had a much better selection than everywhere I have gone previously. They worked to get my out-the-door cost down after my insurance didn't cover quite as much as I had initially expected. This business definitely lived up to its 5 star reviews. Highly recommend to anyone in the area, I'll definitely be a returning customer. read more

Having lived in North County San Diego for most of my life, I've seen a lot of small businesses come and go. A handful of great ones are still around (and hopefully thriving), and this is one of them. It is the kind of place that makes me WANT to support local business. The service that's provided here simply goes waaaaay above and beyond what you can expect from major chains, snotty boutiques, or online retailers. Alan Tanitsky, the owner of the shop, is about as cheerful as shop owners come. He carries quality products, is an absolute master at his craft, and, most importantly, he CARES a tremendous amount about his customers and their satisfaction. He has treated me and my family incredibly well and we'll continue to always patronize (and recommend) Encinitas Optical & Sunglasses. Don't even consider going anywhere else! read more

A year has passed since I last wore glasses (lost them), but I missed seeing details off in the distance. After trying on a whole bunch of styles at various retailers, I decided to come here and settle on one that I liked. This shop has a fair quantity of choices, but most styles were outside of my budget. I found ones that my girlfriend and I both liked, and the store clerk approved as well. There was only one employee on site, but I came in on a slow Sunday. Nevertheless, she was very helpful and polite. My order was ready within three days (Wednesday). Their pricing was not cheap, but not insane either. All of the styles I tried were over $150, but I was not checking the price unless I found them suitable first. Since I was about to make a long term commitment, quality was the foremost factor in my decision. The frame and lenses cost above $300. They look and feel nice, and the lenses are made well. read more

Wonderful service! Brought my Prada sunglasses for repair and it was done on the spot, fast and courteous service. Will return as they also do prescription glasses and they have a large selection of sunglasses too. read more

Thank You again Alan for my beautiful 4 pairs of glasses. Once again you hit it out of the park. Of my 4 pairs he picked 3 of the shape and color for my face type. Never thought I'd let a guy pick out such an important accessory, he did a fantastic job lol. Also went to market came by all 4 were ready to go and that is on a Saturday!!! How is that for customer service? read more

Although overpriced, they do have nice product here and the sales associate there was responsive and friendly. The manager however, came off like a used car salesmen being irritating like I was lucky and getting a deal. Then after he got my money he seemed like he wanted nothing to do with me. When I had questions and ran into further issues with my glasses things became a very unejoyable and uncomfortable situation to deal with. I went to Costco and told them the issues I was having and for free, they kindly explained to me why my glasses were experiencing these issues and even improved them to the point of tolerance. I wouldn't go here again, this place refused to return them, the manager was highly unprofessional, and I probably lost out on a difference of about $130. Should have just ordered the frames online for half the price and got the lenses at Costco. read more

My wife and I have been purchasing prescription glasses here for at least 10 years (more than 10 pairs). Both clear & sunglasses in prescription. They have a large selection of glasses on site, and also provide a very wide range of both styles & brands. They will go out of their way to make sure your satisfied (replacing my prescription lenses at no charge because I changed my mind on prescription, customize the darkness/color of my sunglasses). The best part of the experience is that they provide great pricing/deals on both frames & lenses, as compared to other optical stores I've been to. On a final note, I usually don't like optical staff choosing/selecting which frames will look good on my, however, the staff here has a real talent for dialing in on what I like, then showing me 3-5 pairs, and I've always ended up purchasing and liking their recommendations. It's also nice to support a small local store. They could move to a better location with better parking, but then keep in mind the great prices they offer may not be as plentiful! read more