I just purchased a pair of new edition Paul Smith sunglasses and I just love, love, love them! They are just the right size for my face, are so stylish and did I mention that I LOVE THEM? Steve and the girls are just so friendly, too! I feel right at home every time I come here :) read more

Specstacular Fine Eyewear - Paul Smith sunglasses in tortoise - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Pasadena, California

In a panic today...lost my glasses! Upon a referral from a close friend I took my prescription to this place. Steve and Nancy were very attentive to my urgent need to have new glasses asap. I told Nancy I was interested in a rimless frame and she quickly brought out a vast selection of good looking frames and lense shapes. Her knowledge and professional, but friendly demeanor was so refreshing. Steve was there to make sure all the measurements were accurate and told her to mark it a "rush". I'm looking forward to getting my new glasses and will send my husband there when he needs new glasses. I will share this positive experience with all my friends. It's such a pleasure to deal with people who know their product, inventory and treat you like you matter. Keep up the good work! read more

I echo everything the other 5 star reviewers have said. I've been going to Steve for years and love his positive attitude and the quality of service he delivers. read more

Extremely pleased with the service I received at Specstacular. After almost three months, several eye exams, and three different sets of lenses from a local "big box" optical store I finally came to my senses and checked Yelp reviews. Picked Specstacular based on so many positive remarks about the outstanding service. They are so true. Steve took so much time checking my prescriptions, old lenses and how they were fitted, and asking questions about how I used my glasses and what I wanted - all the care and services I did not receive at the "super store." I am so grateful to Steve and his friendly, caring staff, and will definitely return and recommend Specstacular whenever I can. They are so worth the few extra dollars. read more

I've been coming to Specstacular for years and always leave looking and feeling fabulous in my new glasses. This time I had trouble finding the right VSP forms online and Steve and Raeanna downloaded the form, filled it out for me and mailed it to me complete with a stamped envelope ready for me to sign and send to VSP! They are the best. read more

BEST SERVICE EVER! Steve put new lenses in a pair of glasses I had and when I came to pick them up he spent the time not only to shape them perfectly to my face but also fixed a pair of sunglasses I had brought in because they were too big and then fixed a pair for my mom who came with me and didn't charge for the service! Very personable and just a genuinely great personally owned business. You will be very well taken care of if you come here! Thank you Specstacular! read more

Steve is AMAZING, as is everyone else in the store. You should absolutely make this your go-to place for glasses from now on. Steve goes above and beyond to help you solve your problems and meet your needs - his store is a gem in LA! I have worn glasses all my life and have been to countless glasses shops across the country (and abroad), and I can assure you that I have never met anyone as honest, helpful, and thoughtful as Steve. My glasses, which I got from another place just last year, cracked in half (again) and I had to fly out of the country for work for a year the next day. I was desperately looking for a way to fix my glasses. I called and went to a few places - they were all pretty bad. One place proposed that I get a new exam, new lenses, and a new frame, totaling "just $600"; another place made all kinds of excuses/lies for why my glasses can't be fixed and therefore I should buy a new frame from them. Steve pretty much saved me - he thought of several solutions for me, fixed my glasses within the hour, and saved me a lot of money and headache. Do yourself a favor and get your glasses from here. I will be back for sure. read more

This has got to be the greatest glasses place in all of southern california. I've been coming here for new glasses for almost 20 years now, and Steve's shop just keeps getting better. His selection of frames is huge and sophisticated. The lab he uses for lenses is fabulous. He takes tremendous care in assembling the final product. He's a literal genius in fitting glasses for comfort. His prices are more than reasonable, given the outstanding quality. His staff members, especially Nancy, are a huge plus. (Nancy has great taste and a flair for fashion.) Parking at the corner of Raymond and Green is free! Try Specstacular and you'll be a customer for life! read more

What a customer service!!!!! Amazing!!!! I Bought my pair of glasses 4 months ago and recently noticed lots of micro-scratches (I would say they are due to my usage). I went to the store just to see if they had any product they could put to improve them. The owner offered me to replace them for free saying that it might be an manufacturer problem! So he changed them for free, in 30 minutes. It s honestly the best commercial experience I ever had. Thanks Steve. I will recommend your place and I will come back for my next pair!!! read more

This place is awesome! They have an awesome selection of quality glasses at reasonable prices. Steve replaced the lenses in my old glasses and also fitted me for a new pair. He and his staff are extremely helpful and friendly. He had my new lenses and glasses done and ready to go in only 3 days read more

Just wanted to drop a quick note on this place. They carry the top of the line eyewear but the best part is the service and knowledge of the owner Steve. Very cool guy and to sum it up, knows his *ish. I came in to have sunglasses adjusted. I brought in 3 of them and he adjusted all three for super cheap. He even broke the news that yes...one of my ears is higher than the other! Well at least my sunglasses will sit right from now on. You are not going to get rock bottom outlet or online pricing here, but you will get the perfect pair of glasses and top notch service. Also a shout out to his staff girlie, Nancy that helped me too...total CUTIE..but alas she is engaged. All the cute ones are...oh well. Def come here for your sunglasses/glasses needs, even if you are looking but dont know what you want, Steve can help you pick out the perfect pair to fit your face. read more

Steven is a craftsman who will build you a fine pair of glasses. No more shoddy lenscrafters for me!

Don't be intimidated by some of the high end lenses you see through the Specstacular window. Steve will work with you and your budget. I went in with a pic of Prada glasses I lusted over and Steve picked out a similar look without the Italian designer price tag. When I accidentally lost one of the stems due to wear and tear he had a replacement within a week as promised. I love that he always has great conversation to share like the latest neighborhood news or a great must see film. read more

One of the best customer service experiences I have had in a long time. A great selection of frames and a really nice non pressure sales environment. Highly recommended. read more

If you are looking for beautiful, stylish frames that match your face perfectly and don't mind paying for it, this is the place. I've purchased many frames from Steven and they are always unique and comfortable. The owner, Steven, is what makes this place so great. When he speaks with you, he asks what you do, how often you wear your frames and really studies your facial features. He really tries to get an idea of your personality and what frames would best suit you. His recommendations are always amazing and often times you get glasses that never thought would work. I don't wear glasses often but when I do, I always receive a compliment about the frame. If you go when it's busy, I recommend coming back so you can get the individualized service. read more

I have been going here for years. Steven is very knowledgable about frames and knows how to fit you with the right pair of glasses for you. I've bought several high quality frames here and continue to wear them to this day. A gem of a shop. Great service. read more

The owner (Steven?) was incredibly genial and helpful. I showed him an iPhone picture of eyeglasses shapes I liked. He was apologetic he didn't have any exactly like I had shown, but he immediately pulled out similar styles. Very nice, welcoming shop. read more

I used to walk by this place on my way back to the parking garage, and decided to pop in one afternoon and was pleasantly surprised by how great and personable both Steve and Nancy are. If you've ever struggled with trying to find the right shape of glasses for your face, go here. Steve takes the time to really find a great pair of frames for everyone, and doesn't try to sell you anything you don't need (i.e., going for the pricier thinner lens option if you only wear your glasses around the house). Also, I got my glasses the day after my optometrist faxed over my prescription. Love 'em! read more

Steven and his assistants are very personable and know their stuff. My husband and I have been getting frames here for years. Considering that my vision is such that to guage my appearance with frames is challenged (I can see my hand in front of my face, but things get blurry further out), I trust their assessment of what looks best with my features. read more

I've been getting my glasses from this place for years now and I have never been disappointed. They have an awesome selection of frames. Steve is like an eyewear wizard! Seems like every time I've gone in there, I tell him what I'm looking for and BOOM, he pulls out exactly that. I've been told by other places that my prescription is tricky and it has to be sent out to a special lab, yadda yadda and I end up waiting forever for my new glasses. I love that he does his lenses in house and he has them ready in about 5 days. Just great. His associate, Nancy, is also very knowledgeable and helpful. I feel their prices are very reasonable for what you're getting. And I love that Steve never tries to sell you on a bunch of extra add-ons and is honest. I need to wear my glasses all the time, so they must be stylish, made well, and something I can live with for a few years and they ALWAYS deliver. I highly recommend Specstacular to all you bespectacled people out there! read more

I have been in twice now, and I have been pleasantly surprised both times. I have older glasses that I purchased years ago through another store, but Steve has been completely willing to fix them: first a broken lens, and just today a broken nose pad. His prices are great (much, much better than through my eye doctor), and the turnaround time can't be beat! Steve is a nice person who genuinely cares about his customers: he remembered me after seeing me once months ago. We chatted while he fixed my glasses, and he never pressured me into buying more expensive parts or even a new pair of glasses (which I probably, honestly, need). I will be coming back here for all future glasses needs, and I recommend him wholeheartedly! read more

Steve is the Best! He feels like a family friend now. My daughter wanted glasses a little more stylish and unique. We weren't finding them at our optometrist so always wanting to support local businesses, we discovered Steve a couple of years ago. My daughter LOVES her frames & receives many compliments. But more importantly, her prescription has just changed for the 2nd time since we bought them so this will be the 3rd pair of lenses he makes for the same frame. He never tries to sell us different frames or pushes us to buy transitional lenses, etc. like other places. He provides great, timely service which makes his customers loyal to him. I would not hesitate to recommend Steve! Excellent! read more

Steve is truly an artist. He instantly picked the perfect frame for my face and adjusted my husband's blended lenses to a very specific level. Well worth the extra expense. read more

Such a great experience here. Great prices, service, and quality of work. I got my lenses replaced with polarized ones and they look brand new! So happy read more

The BEST! The BEST! The BEST! The BEST! The BEST! I've worn glasses for 40+ years and ventured away from Steve a couple of times and both times wound up right back in Pasadena where Steve fixed what others did not do well. He TRULY can pick out a frame perfect for your face like no one else can. It is his calling. Worth the trip from Larchmont (where, by the way, we have a few fun pricey shops as well, but service cannot compare.) You won't be disappointed. read more

When my glasses broke, I called to get a new pair. Steve told me I could get mine repaired instead. When I came in, he found a typo in my prescription. In two days, he had ordered the parts necessary and fixed my glasses, charging me only what he paid the manufacturer. When I get new frames, this is where I'll be going. read more

I have been wanting another pair of glasses since I need a new prescription, so I stopped by based on the great yelp reviews. I have a very strong prescription, so the challenge is always finding a smaller frame that will still look good on me. The woman who helped me was not very helpful finding me the smaller frames--she said they mostly get the bigger frames because essentially those are more fashionable. Really! And the brands they carry are pretty mainstream, nothing special--silhouette, chanel, prada, oliver peoples, etc, the usual luxottica brands everyone else has. I was expecting something a little better based on the reviews. It turned out to be a pretty average experience. read more

Steven was kind enough to readjust my frames that I had purchased elsewhere. He is clearly an expert and knew precisely how to adjust my glasses. My husband and I will definitely be back to pick out some new frames! read more

I come here for all my eyewear needs. Steve and his staff are friendly and very knowledgeable. Their service is the best! Unlike some places, which stock up on a lot of junk, they have a terrific selection of stylish frames and sunglasses at competitive prices. Highly recommended! Free 90 minute parking garage nearby is a big plus. read more

I shouldn't walk by this store anymore.... because i end up buying more glasses! Went in twice to try on glasses just for fun and ended up buying a few pairs. I pop in from time to to time to "say hello" but what I'm really doing is window shopping . I wear glasses all day everyday so style, comfort, and quality is important to me and this this place has a wide selection of it all. read more

Five stars for Steve, Nancy, and Specstacular. Zero stars for me. Why? Because I cheated on them. Read on if you want all of the embarrassing details. In the past decade, I've had many perfect pairs of eyeglasses chosen by Nancy, created by the magical Spectacular elves, and adjusted by Steve. I wear glasses almost 20-7 (yes, I'm a light sleeper) and thanks to Specstacular, I have never -- and I mean never -- been uncomfortable or disappointed. This year, I went to my optometrist for my annual and was seduced by my own hubris into buying frames on the spot. His office carried a line of frames that would make me feel good about myself; I could buy a pair and give a pair to some needy far-sighted child in a third world country! I My desire to make a quick & easy donation to a worthy cause overwhelmed my judgement. A few weeks later (not days later, as it's always been with Specstacular) I picked up my new guilt-free glasses. Upon wearing them for a few days, I realized they're cheap frames that don't fit right and never will. In his infinite kindness, Steve offered to adjust them for me, even though he didn't make a dime on them. Needless to say, I've learned my lesson. I'm back, Specstacular, and I'm never leaving you again! read more

Couldn't have had a better experience. Repaired my Ray-Bans in 10 minutes, had the part in stock. $3. Nice and knowledgeable too.

I completely understand why this place gets such great reviews. Everyone was nice. I didn't feel pressured. They have Chanel and ray-ban. I am supposed to get my prescription sunglasses within a week for about the same price LensCrafters was going to charge me for just my lenses. I have crazy astigmatism on my left eye. Steven makes the lenses on site and is really great about working around my problem eye. I'm excited to get my sunglasses and plan on coming back here for my regular glasses when the time comes. read more

First time someone sat down with me, and went through 20 plus frames. I had 2 different opinions, and really felt they wanted me to walk out with the best frames for me. It is overall pricey, but high quality read more

i cannot say enough good things about this place. great selection and customer service. they always help me choose a pair of frames i would never pick out myself and i love that. we moved out of the area and i still go there. just got my new sunglasses in the mail today. thanks so much. keep up the great work. read more

Cannot recommend enough. The most helpful man finding glasses that fit my moms face and didn't irritate her skin. A craftsman and a kind hearted man who knows the meaning of customer service. The glasses fit like a glove and I will definitely be back! read more

Our family has been going to Specstacular for years. My husband won't go anywhere else, even though we live in Hollywood, and the drive is a bit far. Steve has always helped us find the perfect frame. It's always outstanding quality and service, and the reassurance that if anything goes wrong, he will take care of it. Even my teenage son noticed that the prices seem less for the same frames we had seen elsewhere. We had just visited a place where the owner was pushy and just said every frame looked great. It was great to be back in Steve's hands...we'll always rely on him. The selection is well-edited, with great quality frames. Also, the turnaround time is fast, and Steve even called with a reminder that he hadn't received our prescription. So helpful. Thanks Steve! read more

I can't believe how great this place is. I purchased my glasses from here a few years ago and Steve has been so accommodating when it comes to repairing both the frames and lenses. He even sanded and cleaned my frames. Steve is very personable and takes a lot of pride and care in what he does. I'd recommend this store to anyone looking for frames and lenses. read more

I used to love this place and bought glasses from them several times. But the last time I stopped by, Nancy made it clear to me that I was annoying her (she was busy with paperwork when I came in) and flat out insulted me when I told her that I was looking for something that would flatter my small face. Even the other customer was shocked and remarked "well, I guess you just lost a customer." Yes, they certainly have. read more

Steve is just wonderful, he is knowledgeable, help and friendly and he carries just the only frame I like, Oliver Peoples.