I ended up getting glasses somewhere else - big fat head here and it's hard to find frames - but I liked the store and the staff seem so nice. I'll come back. read more

Excellent, professional service. Travis was attentive to my eyeglass needs and offered great advice as to my choice. The selection is wide-ranging and sophisticated: I found the exact pair I wanted. I also wanted clip-on sunglasses to fit the large lenses and was able to order those at the same time. Finally, the quality of these glasses is the highest I ever have had. All-around, outstanding! read more

I was in need of new reading glasses and cannot get out of the house on my own. I recently called The Spectacle in Rio Rancho, NM where they recently relocated to, to see if they have reading glasses. I spoke to Nicole Cottam, who was very friendly and super helpful. She went above and beyond every step of the way. She showed me pictures of several types of glasses, compared them all to each other. I decided on some very cute Michael Kors frames. When I received them, they were FABULOUS! I could see SO WELL through them. Not only were they cute, but I had no questions left wondering if I got the right pair or not. Now that's a first for me! If you are in need of glasses (reading or perscription) this is the first place you should go! read more

Cute hole in the wall eye glass shop. They have been around for over 35 years! The shop looks like it belongs in a fairy tale storybook. He has helped celebrities find the perfect pair and even SLC locals. I don't think my insurance covers here but I might have to splurge with my HSA! read more

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Had some glasses that were bent and we were scared we were going to have to buy new ones. We walked in explained the situation to Travis and he quickly solved our problem. Absolute amazing service in a super cute shop. Highly recommend stopping here first when looking for new glasses and wonderful service. read more

Went in and got my frames fixed it took like 1 minutes I swear I sat down for two seconds and left super quick. I should've asked for the guys name but he was super helpful and nice! read more

Although I didn't find my perfect frame here (I'm still looking), this shop is a gem! THE proprieter creates CUSTOM EYEWEAR for Sir Reginald Dwight. You know. ELTON JOHN! Cool vintage Eyewear, newer brands. Personalized service. Open Saturdays. read more

Not only does this shop have some of the nicest eyewear, but the people that work here are just amazing. I walked in yesterday with three pairs of sunglasses that were all broken. One of the sunglasses' arms were broken off. The screws were missing from all of the very detailed parts of the glasses as well. I asked Travis, knowing that all of these glasses looked almost unfixable, if he could put everything back together and he said "probably, let's take a look". I turn around for not even 20 seconds and all of them are laid out on the counter looking like they were just bought. I was truly shocked at how fast he completely that. I asked him what he was charging and he wasn't. People like Travis that have so much skillfulness and artistry are quite inspiring. Especially when it comes with that much generosity and kindness. What a mensch. read more

John Cottam's passion for glasses alone deserves as many stars as I can give him. I've never been an eyeglasses kind of guy--neither out of necessity nor fashion--but John's shop, The Spectacle, still wowed me. This little store in Trolley Square sits quietly on the second floor and begs your entrance with a quaint corner door. There are several display cases featuring some high-end designer eyewear; lots of american and italian names running around. That alone makes for a fun "if-money-were-no-object" shopping experience, but that's just the beginning. Mr. Cottam used to have a shop on the Vegas strip, and is sometimes referred to as "optician to the stars." He's designed custom eyeglasses for Ann Margaret, Andy Williams, Sammy Davis Jr, and the iconic Elvis glasses. He also displays a tribute to the glasses he designed for Blade Runner. My favorite part of the store was actually a small case in the corner full of antique eyeglasses. Each one was labeled with its approximate date of creation and had a little info about its original design or use. Part museum, part storybook, part retail eyeglass shop. Definitely worth seeing if you're in Trolley Square. read more

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The one star is for both the sophistication and class of the shop and the proprietor. However, their lab screwed up two pairs of Alain Mikli eyeglasses. Admittedly, I purchased the frames elsewhere, but with prescription in hand, it is customary for optical stores to install lenses into frames purchased elsewhere. On two separate occasions, I asked for a gray tint, and what came back from their lab was an incongruent yellow tint. When I tried the frames on, I said, "The lenses are yellow." The proprietor took the frames, looked at the lenses on a white sheet of paper and said, "The lenses are decidedly yellow." He then looked at my order and said, "Yes, you ordered a gray tint." When I asked him what can he do about the yellow tint, he said, "Not much," and smiled at me. I had no idea what to do. He just kept smiling. I walked out with the yellow lenses. It was weird and disconcerting. If the ambiance wasn't so "hushed," I might have vociferously complained. However, I was intimidated and fearful of a religious faux pas. I need to find an optical shop with their own lab, if that exists in SLC. I have a new Alain Mikli frame I picked up in Paris, and I don't want these screwed up. I am hoping not to be compelled to have the lenses made in a different city, due to SLC optical stores inability to handle modern tints. Any suggestions would be appreciated. read more

This is such a charming optical shop inside Trolley Square. It's on the 2nd floor close to The Old Spaghetti Factory. There is quite a variety of different styles leaning towards round shaped frames. Owner has made a couple of eye glass cases made out of wine corks which I thought was very creative. On display is the original "eye ware props" for the movie "Blade Runner" designed, and made by the owner. Stop in a take a look at the many unique designs. read more

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Been coming here for years. Was out of state for last 7 years and glad to be back for a visit. They didn't have the frames in stock that I wanted but ordered them for quick delivery. Prescription perfect and with a little frame tweak for my wonky ears they fit perfect. Thank you again Mr. Cottam! read more

I agree with Jeffrey S.'s review. WOW---I'm from California, but couldn't find an eyewear shop like this in California--and I've been searching for years. I bought a pair of glasses here and John was fantastic. Hey--did you know that he also is into SteamPunk? He's designed some SteamPunk objects and they were fantastic. The guy is very creative! I *definitely* recommend this place. Great shop; great guy; great eyewear pieces! read more

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I am so stoked I found this hidden little shop. The place was an experience just to walk through. It had a historical feel mixed with a modern twist and actually gave the history of a lot of famous people and what type of glasses they wore. The ship owner was genuinely happy to help my family and I out as we asked a ton of questions and there selection was fantastic. Unfortunately I had just bought a pair recently so I left without a purchase... But next time I'm buying from here. read more

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My wife and I have brought in a few pairs of sunglasses that have been bent out of shape or missing pieces and were nervous they wouldn't be able to be fixed. The owner John has always been extremely helpful and quick at helping us. The store also has a great frame selection. Couldn't recommend this place more! Thank you, John! read more

I'm from out of town and found this eye wear shop on a Yelp search. Great styles and quality of eye wear. It's been a local business for over 30 years. My Maui Jim sunglasses broke after 20 years and they had this brand in a perfect style and fit for me. Much better quality than WP. My new sun glasses are so much better that my older ones. Love he service and the antique eye wear read more

Ever since having LASIK a few years ago, I don't need glasses, but I still love trying them on! Anytime a friend is in need of a new pair of stylish, unique, and quality frames (i.e. not Costco optical) I send them to The Spectacle. Let me rephrase that: I offer to drive them to The Spectacle myself; so that I can try on frames too. From Oliver Peoples and Tom Ford to one-of-a-kind vintage finds, it's easy to fall in love with more than one pair at this small shop in Trolley Square. Bonus: Their knowledge and personalized service is worth the stop-in alone. With the most recent prescription my friend had filled at The Spectacle, they upgraded his lenses to anti-reflective at no extra charge (that's a $125+ savings)! read more

Cute shop. It definitely has a very old time feel to it. Kind of like Gipetto's shop from Pinocchio. There are lots of different frames to look at, and the owner has them displayed in fun ways. The owner of this shop is an older gentleman, who is very helpful, yet pretty shy. He is really good at looking at a person's face, and determining a good frame for each person. My only frustration here is that he has a very limited amount of partners as far as whose insurance he takes, and SelectHealth, who I am switching off of soon, is not one of them. read more

Worked with John at The Spectacle. This shop is highly professional with customer service as their leading experience. Not only was he kind hearted and genuine but he went above and beyond to serve us. I highly recommend the store if your in need of eyewear because you will find amazing service & over 35 years of servicing the community. read more

John is always extremely welcoming and The Spectacle is definitely your go-to glasses shop. Im losing ma damn eyesight but this place helps me see things clearer. John tightens my frames without question every time. read more

This place is great if you're looking for something unique or just something nicer than you would find at all the other eyewear chain stores. The staff is incredibly helpful and knowledgable and gave me their professional opinion on what looked best on my face. I'm from Northern California and had been looking for new glasses for months and finally found something unique here. I'm so excited for my glasses to come in in about 4-5 days! read more

First-class service! This is a shoppe for folks who are looking for a quality product in eye wear with world-class service. I highly recommend The Spectacle. read more

I visited SLC on 12/29/17 and damaged my glasses. A quick call to John and within seconds of arriving at his store, he magically repaired my glasses to better than new status. I recommend his inventory and services without hesitation. read more

This shop is a true gem in Salt Lake City. Bought my first pair of Tom Ford glasses here and all the employees I have encountered have been great help! Today I lost a screw to some Marc Jacobs shades(purchased elsewhere) and stumbled in to the shop with confidence that I would be helped as usual... Not only was I the screw replaced pro bono, but the owner of the shop even shined the lenses as if he had built the glasses himself! Super nice guy and a real connoisseur. A+ read more

There appears to be a nice selection of frames--but they're in closed cases so it's hard to try them on. The owner or manager stays behind the counter. When I asked for help choosing frames, his advice is limited to, "whatever you prefer". Not helpful! I left. read more

I was visiting Salt Lake City and had trouble with my prescription sunglasses. This kind shop owner helped me right away and saved the day. The shop is beautiful with lots of great styles. I recommend folks visit and consider buying your glasses here. read more