I had a fantastic experience here. Great selection of frames to browse that will practically leap…read moreoff the shelves right into your face. Choices include all the highly recognizable brands you'd expect, but also more niche, exciting designer eyewear. But all the best frames Izzie picked for me. She helped me find a pile of glasses we liked, that fit my pace perfectly ... then she helped me narrow them down using the "glasses wars" method. Frames can be a little expensive here but maybe your insurance or health savings account will help you out a bit? I came away with an order for two pairs by some independent Dutch designer "Roger," but maybe best was jus to have some laughs just trying on different frames

I was introduced to the Spectacle Shoppe years ago and love their wide variety of glasses, from…read morevintage or conservative to colorful and funky! The staff is dedicated to finding the perfect fit and style for every customer. I get compliments all the time on my eyewear from the Spectacle Shoppe.

Ted and Bonnie are kind, cool, funny, hip, caring, knowledgeable experts in eyewear who work…read moreovertime to make sure you get the style you want and that your selection(s) fits comfortably. Their partnership with innovative, cutting-edge designers means you'll always find something fresh, new, and unique on their shelves. Specs Appeal is simply the best.

I've been looking and looking and then I was in Specs Appeal - I found glasses U loved and bought…read morethem right away!

A general, routine eye exam should not take up two hours of a patient's time…read more A patient also ought not be kept waiting alone in an exam room for 30 or more minutes after having the pupil dilation drops placed in their eyes, wondering when (or if) the doc is going to return to the exam room to finish the eye examination. During my appointment, after at least a 30 minute wait, I left the exam room to speak to someone at the front desk about the excessive wait time (who stated that the doc was with another patient), and then returned to the exam room. Magically, the doc re-appeared to the exam room almost instantly. No apology. This was my experience when I went for a routine exam last month. During this experience, I was reminded how much waiting time I encountered during my previous routine eye exam here a few years prior. It causes me to wonder why, when the office does not appear to be in the least bit "busy", a patient who has health care coverage via medical assistance, is subjected to excessive wait time. Certainly other patients would have expressed complaints about excessive wait times if they had encountered them.

Dr. Snyder performs a very thorough eye exam and always makes the time to thoroughly answer all my…read morequestions. I've never felt rushed -- which is very difficult to find in a healthcare setting these days. I'm extremely nearsighted and from the beginning he educated me about risks associated with this condition; especially retinal tear which is an eyesight emergency. Sure enough, I had one and got in with a retinal specialist the same day. (I can also highly recommend Retina Center [Dr. Vaughn Emerson] -- the referral Dr. Snyder gave me). Dr. Snyder also carries high quality, brand name, designer frames that his friendly staff do a great job helping me choose. (I have 'made in USA', State brand). They measure and help me find ones that are both stylish and fit my face. Figuring I use my glasses every day, it's worth getting really well-fitting and comfortable glasses! If you're looking for a great eye care provider, I highly recommend Dr. Snyder.

This quaint shop is delightful. I choose to come to this place because it is close to a friend that…read moreI visit often. There is a wonderful man that works here that is absolutely charming. He gives top notch service and literally rolls out the red carpet for his guests. He has a wonderful personality, he is attentive and very honest feedback about how the eyewear looks on me. I highly recommend you see him. I worked with a gal a couple years ago that was extremely lackluster and had zero skills in terms of assisting me in picking out I eyewear that would look flattering on me. I was grateful when I walked through the door and the gentleman was there. I knew he would be helpful as he was so put together and had exquisite eyewear. I do believe his name was James. If not, James possibly Joseph. The female that was offputting was named from what I remember, Maureen or Mo.

I just picked my glasses last week and they rub nose like something terrible. I've been going there…read morefor the last ten years and I told them I wanted my old frames cause they were great and they suggested I get new frames. Well I went to have a discussion with them and they said they could switch them for an extra 280 bucks. no other options was presented to me. I really thought that was shitty especially after asking for my old frames, needless to say they lost a good customer Jerry Castilleja

I went to Shopko Optical in Vadnais Heights this weekend. I got the absolute best customer service…read morefrom Dun! She was very helpful and pleasant. I'll certainly go there again!

I needed to replace my glasses and decided to stop by this beautiful new store. The staff were…read morewelcoming and very helpful. A big thanks to Emma for helping me pick out two new pairs!

Repaired glasses immediately from a walk in, super friendly - had a lovely environment friendly…read morehelpful staff would recommend to anyone in the area in need of repairs or any help in general! p.s loved the store's dog June aka Junebug!!

This was one of the worst experiences I've ever had with getting glasses. Their ads all talk about…read morehow they can look at you and pick a frame. Not true. You try on so many glasses until you get tired and you finally just pick one. My glasses literally fell apart after 2 months. I was actually holding one by the stem and it just dropped off. The worst service, the cheapest quality, all dressed up as, "designer" glasses.

I've been coming to Spectacle Shoppe since I moved to Minneapolis for my optical needs!…read more Parking can be a bit tricky, but there is street parking on most of the blocks near the shop. The interior is clean, warm, and inviting! They have water, tea, cookies, and other treats to enjoy while you wait for your appointment or shop around for new frames. The staff have always been tremendously friendly and helpful. They have quite a large frame selection from well-known and local designers. You're sure to find a diamond in the rough at this spot! Dr. Baars is a wonderful doctor. He is friendly, explains everything, and makes sure you get what you need. It's also never too difficult to get an appointment, which is appreciated. Highly recommend this spot, whether you need an eye exam or some fun new frames!!

I called ahead and asked what it would cost to get my glasses re-adjusted because I have a oddly…read moreshaped face and a wonderful person named Logan answered the phone and said "please just come and we'll see what we can do" (not the exact words but still very helpful) and cuz I work across the street I was able to walk in and out way faster than I expected Confidence restored, glasses fitting on my crooked/broken nose waaaaaay better so thank you ALL soooooo much Spectacle shoppe is AWESOME!

Love the displays: very easy to see the frames (much easier than other stores)…read more Staff are very hit or miss. There was a kind gentleman who helped everyone with fittings and repairs, but front staff is snippy when I call for a status update. Kind of an "ick" feeling being there, from the sales team. There are so many great examples of order tracking out there, truly can't understand why LensCrafters has not implemented any of them.

So far so good for me. I just decided to switch to LensCrafters from Target Optical, since the…read morelatter company seems to have decided whose money it wants, plus LensCrafters takes Eye Med. Their integration with Eye Med actually was helpful; I had never been in before but they were able to pull up my information easily. My exam with Dr. Boothroyd was excellent; she is extremely knowledgeable and really good at explaining the complicated things she was observing with my particular ocular physiology. Buying my new frames and lenses went fine, although prices are maybe a little higher than I was expecting. That might be just an inflation thing since my last such purchase, though. The showroom has an impressive selection, but I was disappointed that they don't have any of the kinds of frames with magnetic sunglass attachments. There was also some fuss when choosing my frames when the sales person was confused about which types of lenses go with which brand of frames. That seems like more of a problem with their system than with the sales person, who was otherwise helpful enough (she actually picked out the frames I wound up buying). In the future I could see myself buying my actual glasses somewhere else, but I liked the exam enough to stick with it indefinitely.

Excellent care but appt took too long! Had a 1 pm appt; Front ofc staff were very helpful &…read moreefficient. The tech took me back at 1:30 for initial assessment (it took ~ 1 hr); once eyes were dilated it was another 45 mins until I was put in a room to see the Dr. Saw Dr for ~10 mins; left the clinic at 4 pm. THREE hrs seems like a long time to learn my eyes are healthy & my glasses Rx hasn't changed.

I went to St Paul eye clinic today on Grand Avenue. Had purchased my glasses there about a year and…read morea half ago and I needed some help. I was treated with rudeness dismissiveness, unhelpfulness by the two women at the front desk . And it was worse than the last time I had been there. I would not recommend this place at all. They would benefit by instilling some positive Customer Service skills and by showing that they appreciate your business and aren't being a nuisance. (I was the only customer there). They were very unhelpful and uncaring.

I went there during the hours they were open and they were closed. I guess the person went on break…read moreor something. I did go back later and I found they didn't really know much about what they were talking about. I think it's just some entry-level person that takes orders. So if you want a real optician go somewhere else. Americas best has real opticians and has the best price. Pearl has real opticians but they're expensive. There's not a lot in the neighborhood to choose from

Meh. Pros: Enjoy…read morethe fact that you can obtain an eye exam fairly easy with either online scheduling or calling ahead and that they accept most insurances. Dr. Wallerich is awesome, friendly, knows his stuff, etc. Always willing to adjust glasses, the space is clean, variety of glasses to pick from, allow glasses and contacts to ship to store or home, etc. Cons: Inconsistent team members / staff and weird hidden hours. For example, I obtained a fresh eye exam and new prescription with the trial contacts. When I went to order the new prescription via phone, I could tell something was off. The staff member had ordered my old prescription which was annoying as I had to go back in, explain the situation, get a re-order, etc. It was also disappointing to learn that the internal system doesn't sync with eye exams showing me that an extra check and balance must happen for every order. Furthermore, I rushed here today to pick up my correct contact prescription and arrived to a gated environment reading, "We'll Be Back at 2:30 pm". It is 1:30 pm and I have to wait 1-hour or leave and come back. Overall, to get in here is convenient. Contrary, this place will cost you time which 100% plays a factor into my future of visiting here. Please tighten these flaws up. There is such potential and I'm losing faith.