$400+ just for new lens on an old frame...? They can keep their diamond coated ruby incrusted lens for ritzy (and gullible) folks in Menlo Park / Palo Alto. There are better places with better prices. read more

I've been going to Menlo Optical for well over a decade, and always get great and personalized service. Mark is amazing, knows each of his customers, and goes the extra mile to take care of them, both in terms of service (finding the right frames, etc.), and in insuring the lowest price he can get. It's so nice to go to a small business that cares about each individual customer! read more

I had a great experience at Menlo Optical getting my first progressive lenses fitted in frames that I purchased elsewhere. There is a trial period for the lenses and after a few months I asked for an adjustment because I was struggling with laptop reading. The lenses were redone expertly and I no longer need to switch between my regular glasses and readers so often. Mark is excellent to work with! Highly recommend. read more

I'm giving this a one star because I've bought my glasses there in the past and they've been good but now I went in today for instance and no one greeted me when I came in the owner did not even look up from his phone. I stood there waiting, and waiting and waiting and he never said a word to finally I just walked out. I've run several businesses and that is not the way you treat customers. You at least acknowledge their presence and even say I'll be right with you. None of that happened so I'm done now and I'm going to find another place to buy my glasses. They are more expensive than most so maybe it'll work out better in the long run anyway. read more

I had an excellent customer service experience at Menlo Optical. They don't have thousands of frames to choose from, but what they have is representative and of very good quality. The glasses I selected are so light that I hardly even know I'm wearing them. The fitting was meticulous. I will come back here rather than the large chain optical shops. Menlo Optical really knows what they are doing, and glasses are too expensive to be unhappy with the final product. read more

By far the BEST customer service. I was a walk in that needed to repair my wife's broken glasses and basically needed some small screws to keep the frame in place. The gentleman working that day not only fixed it within 5 min but also didn't charge me. It was a simple job and VERY kind gesture on his part. If this is how they treat walk ins, imagine how GREAT they'd treat their normal clients. I will be back again and really appreciate how nice and kind the help was to a new customer. read more

I tried to make an appointment but since they don't post their email anywhere and don't let you leave a message on the answering machine .. I'm guessing that they don't really have any interest in my business. They use to be a great asset to Menlo Park ... oh well. read more

Mark is an expert at suggesting the perfect contact lenses based on my prescription, usage and needs. I have used his service for over 5 years and he gets it right every time. He's patient, professional and precise. Thank you Mark! read more

I heard for many years how wonderful Menlo Optical was from a girl friend. After years of my having just so so vision, I finally decided to try them out. I got my new glasses and my vision is now incredibly clear. I have never had such great vision as far back as I can remember. They knew exactly what to order based on my eye issues (one eye has problems) and I am absolutely thrilled. I then went in and got sunglasses and I love them too. These guys are great!!! read more

Mark at Menlo Optical is fantastic for contact lenses. I am near sighted and have a pretty bad astigmatism so contacts are a bit complicated for me. Mark spent a ton of time working with me to get the correct lenses and is now even tweaking reading vision so that I don't need to wear cheaters. For those of you who hit age 45, you know what I am talking about. His consults are free and lenses prices are reasonable. My contacts refills are ordered and usually ready for pick up within 48 hours. read more

I gotta agree with the others, Mark at Menlo Optical is a contact lens guru! Recently I was diagnosed with astigmatism and therefore needed a new set of contact lenses. I'd gotten his name as a referral and know of friends that go to him as well. Turns out, Mark is extremely thorough and makes it his priority to set you up with the best fitting contacts (and he's got a selection that's HUGE too). While I can't speak for his eyeglass selection, I have looked around and he carries some very nice looking frames. If you need lenses- contacts or glasses, make an appointment to see Mark. You'll 'see' what I mean! read more

Menlo Optical - on the corner of University and Oak Grove in Menlo Park - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Menlo Park, California

I came into Menlo Optical when one of the nose pads on my glasses broke and I needed quick fix. I'd bought the glasses at my optometrist's shop in Palo Alto, and I just walked into Menlo because it was open later than the optometrist's shop. Mark was wonderful. Not only did he install new nose pads that feel even better than the old ones, but he refused to charge me for it--and I hadn't even been a prior customer! I'll definitely be back when I need new lenses or frames beyond what my insurance covers. Highly recommended. read more

I can't say enough positive about the help Sherry gave me and my elderly dad, deciding what was the right strategy for multiple pairs of glasses, patiently and positively communicating with him, and fitting. She went out of her way to do the right thing. Proud to see this excellent local business--and happy to benefit from their great service! read more

It's no surprise Menlo Optical has exclusively 5-star reviews. This shop is perfect - great people, who really care about both getting the job done well and about the patient/customer satisfaction. I can't say enough about them - they deserve better than my meager words. My vision is bad - very near-sighted, high astigmatism, high prism, and ... I'm vain. My ophthalmologist told me, "you gotta go to Mark." And I'm very grateful that Mark is even better than I expected. He helped me get into a new kind of contact lens, that cut the cost by orders of magnitude. When I couldn't find a frame in his shop, he helped me figure out how to order frames from elsewhere for him to fit lenses. He taught me about coatings, etc, so I could make better decisions. When my frames came in, he was kind enough to compliment them. When I was shopping for new frames and tried on a few in his shop, Sherry took pictures of them and sent them to me, so I could think about whether I liked them. (She suggested it - thoughtful, proactive, and aware that I can't see what they look like without my glasses... She's awesome.) Through all of this, I've always felt valued. That's not always the case, and it's not something you can put a value on - and it matters. Menlo Optical is truly one of the best businesses I interact with, and I won't be going anywhere else. Sherry and Mark are true professionals, taking pride in providing the best service to their customers. I'm just hoping Mark doesn't try to retire while I still have eyes... read more

Mark was extremely helpful and I ended up with the best pair of glasses I ever had in 50 years!

Mark is very thorough with great attention to detail. He will take the time to get you what you exactly want. He doesn't ever rush you, and really cares about getting you the right pair of sunglasses. A true professional in a world of mediocre service. read more

Went to Menlo Optical with a vintage pair of Dior sunglasses that my mom had worn in the early 80s. Not only were the lenses shot but the frames had also warped. The nice folks at Menlo Optical were realistic about the chances that the plastic could crack for both repairs. Lucky for me, their TLC allowed me to restore an amazing pair of sunglasses! read more

I am so impressed with Menlo Optical. Mark, the Optician, is the most knowledgeable and competent contact lens fitter I have ever met. He has worked magic for me fitting me with different lens that have changed the way I see. He is also kind and caring. You will not be disappointed. read more

Was visiting from out of town when a nose pad on my glasses broke right before an important meeting. I showed up unannounced and Sherry, despite a clearly heavy workload, made time to return them to better than new condition. Big thanks and five stars for an outstanding local business! read more

Mark is exceptional at his job. He is professional, knows everything about contacts and glasses and will work with you to get exactly what you need and want. He has the patience of a saint and is a very smart person. I recommend him to everyone! read more

Sherry at Menlo Optical is amazing - she helped fix a pair of bent sunglasses (that I accidentally sat on!) and loose reading glasses in 5 minutes for free. They have a great selection of glasses and contact options - will definitely be back for my next pair of glasses once I get the prescription. read more

I've been walking past Menlo Optical for years and finally decided to have my most recent prescription for eyeglasses filled there. Absolutely the best service, including a remarkably accessible technical explanation of lens options that no other optician has ever provided over the many years I have worn glasses. And a superior product, both frames and lenses. My first yelp review ever--because Menlo Optical is truly praiseworthy. read more

I've been wearing glasses since the third grade, and have been getting them from Mark for a very long time because I've never found another optician in Mark's class. He's very knowledgable, meticulous in getting the fit right, will stay with you until everything is perfect, has a choice selection of quality eyewear, and will continue to service the glasses for as long as you have them. It's little wonder that I, like many others, am his customer for life. read more

5 stars for Mark and Sherry at Menlo Optical. I've worn progressive lenses for a while. After receiving an updated prescription from my opthamologist, the chain optician/glasses store that I'd used in the past was unable to make lenses that provided far, near and mid-distance (computer) performance, even after several trys. Mark and Sherry listened carefully to what I was trying to achieve, and made a suggestion for a revised prescription that fixed the issue. read more

Found them from the previous 5-star Yelp review, and was not disappointed. Outstanding service and two terrific pairs of difficult-to-get-right glasses. read more

By far, my favorite for eyeglasses and contacts. Need standard glasses? Bifocals? Graduated lenses? Prescription sunglasses or anything else? This is the place for great advice, patience, selection and great quality eye-wear. A+ 5-Star. It is so nice to have friendly advice, a good consult and this level service in our community. read more

Once I started working with Mark I stopped buying glasses and contacts anywhere else. Why? Because he takes the time to know your eyes, your tastes, and is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure you're taken care of. This is customer service like it should be. read more

Mark is great. I was having trouble with my contacts and was having slightly blurry vision. I went to my eye Dr. and she gave me a new prescription. Mark started to fit me and told me to go back to the Dr. because I had a slight infection that she had not detected. When that cleared up, he did a great job fitting me and making sure everything was okay. (I have changed eye Dr.s since!). read more

My glasses needed minor fix. They fixed it without charging me. Great customer service.

Sherry is excellent at adjusting eyeglasses. Mine were really loose, and she made them fit perfectly! She also adjusted my son's reading glasses, so they are comfortable. She is a true pro at this, and is a very nice person -- friendly and helpful. read more

Very happy with service, product and reasonable prices at Menlo Optical. Am from out of state and lost my eyeglasses so needed replacement pair. Mark patiently showed me lots of frame options and explained different lens options. Finished glasses were ready in exactly one week as promised. These new eyeglasses are much better fit optically than the ones I lost. read more

Sherry was awesome, and fixed my glasses right up! They have some fantastic glasses in the store, and the customer service is phenomenal. I highly recommend Menlo Optical! read more

nearsighted, farsighted, astigmatism, double vision, you name it I have it and Mark over all the years he has had Menlo Optical has been patience, professional, friendly and always on target. He has stuck it out with me until we had a success and he always has good solid advice and insight. Great service for both contacts and eyeglasses! read more