If you're searching for that perfect pair of Sunglasses, you've got to check out SOL OPTICS BOSTON, Hanover Street. The selection is unique and classic! In my opinion, the owner could not have been more kind or accommodating. His names Joe, next time you're in the City, check his place out. You won't be disappointed. read more

Absolutely blinded, until I came into Sol Optics. Beautiful store and the friendliest staff. Came in looking like a scrub, came out looking like a dime based on the recommendations of the two friendliest gals there ever were. read more

Sol Optics - Boston - Sunglasses Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Back in Boston for a long weekend and psyched to find Sol Optics open and fully stocked!! This is my second time visiting and loved to see that the staff is prioritizing health and safety throughout the store. The Manager, Joe assisted me on Friday with his experience and knowledge which ultimately led to my Maui Jim purchase. Truth be told, everything he promised me about the Maui Jim lenses... I did experience yesterday as I strolled throughout this city's scenic landscapes. Sol Optics is my go to sun glasses store. read more

Sol Optics - Boston - Sunglasses Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Really nice selection of glasses, plus a super helpful employee too! She explained the difference between some of the brands and materials, so we ended up on getting sunglasses that weren't expensive at all ($50 each) which were really high quality too. We even got a set of Prada sunglass cases too, which look and feel fantastic! read more

I have been to Sol Optics on multiple occasions. Joe is such a big help.Our whole family got sunglasses and my husband and I both got Peepers. They have a great selection and many different price points. You won't leave empty handed. read more

Big shout out to Sol Optics. My prescription glasses have been loose, falling off and driving me crazy. We are new to Boston. We called so many places just to have them adjusted and the people were so rude. But here at Sol Optics they fixed them in ten minutes and didn't charge us. The woman who did such a great job was warm and welcoming. There are not many people who do things like that any more. So thank you very much. She also a really nice array of sunglasses. I wish I didn't have to wear progressive lenses because I would definitely have purchased some there. read more

After eating two cannolis and strolling the North End on a beautiful day, I walked by Sol Optics. Ray Bans?! I could use another pair. I walked in and started scanning the display case. A man comes up next to me and smiles, "Hi. You're really beautiful." I smiled and looked at him. Then glanced over my shoulder, cocking my head to the right and say, "I bet you say that to everybody." "no, I don't" he sincerely replied. "are you from California?" Is he psychic or what? "how did you know?" "Because you smile a lot. People from Boston don't do that", he winks. Joe as it turns out, owns the shop. Sure, he was probably twisting my arm so I'll buy a pair of sunglasses from him. He doesn't need to: all his collections are impeccably chosen from top name brands in the business like Ray Bans, Prada, Oliver Peoples, Maui Jim. The display case is spotless and I try on several pairs before investing on Gucci sunnies. He approves of my choice. He carefully cleans my new pair while we talk about Martha's vineyard and Nantuckett. He offers me additional discount if I choose to shop online as well. The man clearly has passed Marketing 101 with flying colors. He hands me back my credit card and says, "Janice. My mom's name is Janice. I'll never forget you." Moral of the story? guys, give compliments and say them sincerely. It's good for my self esteem. And apparently, good for business too. ;-) read more

Joe runs this place like a finely tuned Swiss Instrument. He is very warm and caring as we just went in to have a pair of glasses repaired and wanted to let him know how much we appreciated his kindness and expertise. I will be back and so will my daughter who lives on the street. This is a better experience then at the large chain stores. I love personal touch that is found in shops like Joe's. read more

Found this place on Yelp while in the Boston area. They have the largest selection of Maui Jim, Costa, and Ray-Ban's that I have ever seen. They also have other high end sunglasses like Smith. The saleswoman was very friendly and knowledgeable. I got a really nice pair of Maui Jim's and will definitely go back next time I'm in the area. read more

Great selection and even better customer service. Joe was great and very knowledgeable about the product and helped me find the right pair in no time. Will be sure to return to this store when I need anything else - thanks Joe! read more

Came here after dinner at neighbor Giacomo's....i was intrigued by the window displays of earmuffs and beanies..and i saw designer sunglasses! pheeew. they were still open..so we decided to take a peek.... The associate was friendly...and wasn't too nosy as to what we were pulling out from the displays...we were trying on beanies and ear muffs and sunglasses...and she let us be.... Girls... And so, i ended up buying a red with a hint of orange ear muffs, and my friend was able to score a plaid hat. Super cute...not to mention...reasonably priced..... Although.....that same night, i got too wasted at Mcfadden's and lost my newly bought earmuffs. Such a sad story. Thank god it didn't cost me a fortune. read more

I go to Sol Optics for all my sunglasses. Extensive selection and friendly, knowledgable staff, what more could you ask for?

I bought a pair of Costa Del Mars today, unbelievable quality. I have challenges finding sunglasses that fit my face properly, the owner and the gentleman working here made great recommendations for me! I highly recommend purchasing from this local business, great selection and great prices. read more

Went to Sol Optics on the North End just to browse. Liliana was working the desk and offered to fix my old Ray Bans while I shopped. She spent 10 minutes fixing the glasses and did an awesome job. I'll definitely be buying glasses from her next time. Doug read more

Popped in to Sol Optics while vacationing in Boston. Two pair of my glasses were in need of adjustment, which they happily did with no charge. I had tried a couple times at home in San Diego to get them adjusted, but no one wanted to do because of fear of being sued if broken. They were friendly, helpful, professional. If I lived in Boston, they would be my go-to glasses people! read more

Been here three times in the past 10 years or so, and I've always gotten great service. Just stopped in today after they opened needing a new pair of clip-ons -- the clerk worked with me for a fair bit to find something that would work size wise. They've also sold me a couple pairs of Natives, and I have no complaints about them. read more

I came to Sol Optics in hopes of repairing a pair of Prada sunglasses (a gold screw had fallen out somehow) and could not be happier with the friendly service and repair! I have been to stores in New York City and they immediately said to contact Luxottica to have them repaired which would have taken months with no guarantee I would get my sunglasses back. Joe repaired my sunglasses within a matter of minutes with great care. I tried to compensate him somehow, but he insisted it was all out of good will and so I could enjoy wearing my sunglasses again. They also have a nice selection of high end sunglasses. It's a great place to stop by, and it's right across Mike's Pastry's so you could grab a bite to eat and check out some sunglasses all in one trip. read more

Absolutely amazing customer service! I needed a particular pair of Ray Bans and they did not have them in the store; they were in route and would arrive later in the day. I was visiting from NC and would not be around later in the day. Joe was kind enough to mail them to home in NC and they arrived with in 3 days. Thanks Joe!! read more

While we were looking for the cannolis and a bakery, we happened into Sol Optics. We weren`t really looking for sunglasses, but there they were: a nice selectin of solid brands. After talking with Joe and with his help, we both walked out with new glasses. Good selection, reasonable prices. Thannk you, Joe. read more

My boyfriend and I happened into Sol Optics in the North end to look for a pair of sunglasses for him. The store owner and sales associate that was working were immediately welcoming and so helpful. The store was clean and everyone was very friendly, but no pressure to buy anything. They were very patient and accommodating as he tried on sunglasses for probably 15 or 20 minutes. It was a great experience and I even ended up getting my broken sunglasses fixed and we each bought a new pair. I would recommend this store to anyone looking for a great new pair of sunglasses and a knowledgable and friendly staff! read more

My son bought a pair of expensive Persol sunglasses at the Mashpee Commons Sol Optics store about a year ago. Due to some type of "mishap", the one of the lenses started to pop out of the frame. Since my son was away at college, I took them into the Sol Optics store in the North End to see if they might be able to help. When I walked in I was greeted by two friendly employees. I told my story and asked if they might be able to fix the glasses and the store manager, Joe, quickly and happily obliged. After several attempts to pop the lens back in, his persistence paid off and he succeeded. Thanks, Joe! This was a great example of outstanding customer service and standing behind the products that they sell--even though the glasses were not actually bought in that store. I highly recommend Sol Optics on Hanover St. in Boston. read more

Joe at Sol Optics is fantastic at what he does! He helped me pick out a great pair of sunglasses from Sol Optic's impressive selection and even helped me order a new set of lenses to update a well-loved pair of Maui Jim's-something I didn't even know was an option before Joe's suggestion. His customer service went above and beyond-he offered to personally deliver my new lenses so I wouldn't have to come back to the store with my baby in tow. All new sunglasses will be coming from Joe at Sol Optics in the North End from now on. Joe's personal attention and outstanding customer service make a trek into the North End more than worth it. Thank you Joe and Sol Optics!! read more

Best sunglass store around. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff, best selection and prices. No need to go anywhere else!

Visiting from overseas for a wedding and broke my spectacles by stepping on them. After being denied real service at multiple optical stores telling me they couldn't fix the issue I called Joe at Sol Optics and he invited me to come have a look. He had a look and fixed the glasses within a couple minutes. Great store, amazing service, highly recommended!! read more

The guy that I talked to here was a total douche. He didn't acknowledge me at first, was not helpful with my questions, and made a snide remark to me at one point. No thanks read more

Purchased a pair of Mauis here and wouldn't go anywhere else. Joe and Fatiha provide great customer service. Joe is a real professional and knows the business inside and out so is able to find glasses that suit my style and that fit correctly. He is able to make adjustments and fixes as well, other than catastrophic failure, which saves time and money. I send all of my family and friends to Sol Optics because I know they will be taken care of properly, be given good value for their money, and have a pleasant experience. read more

Interesting that the most recent review had an issue with the return policy. I just logged in to YELP to write a review and saw that...I was quite surprised because my experience was completely different. I just purchased a pair of Maui Jim's in June and I found an issue after I got them home. I called the store and since it had been within 30 days of purchase they offered me the choice to bring them into the store and they would give me an exchange ...on the spot.... or to send them back at their expense and they would send the new ones out right away. I, for one, am very happy with their customer service. read more

Sol Optics in Boston, (and their website) has the best selection of designer sunglasses as well as the best customer service ANYwhere! I spoke with Joe on the phone, as I was searching high & low for a very specific pair of Miu Miu sunglasses. Joe went out of his way, spending a total of probably 2 hours via phone, trying to locate this pair of sunnies. He even contacted the vendor and explained to them that the particular pair of sunglasses had 2 options for a lens color. Joe was able to get to the bottom of everything and even overnighted my glasses, as I was heading out on vacation the following night! Go check out their amazing shop and be sure to ask for Joe! read more

Joe was extremely helpful, I own about 150 pairs of designer sunglasses and somehow he found a pair I didn't have and that I liked! Very personable experience, I shop all over the world and this boutique was one of the best ! I will be back next time I am in the boston area! Thanks joe, I am glad I met him.....he also offered telephone ordering so I can order from my hometown in NC so I do not have to be in store to get anything from their extensive selection !!! Thanks again man, great chatting with you!!! read more

The woman who helped me was fantastic! She was extremely patient with all the different pairs of sunglasses I tried on (great selection ... from medium range to top of the line) and even talked me out of the most expensive pair I was thinking about because the less expensive ones looked better and suited my needs better. I will definitely be back! read more