All I wanted to do was inquire about the cost of an eye exam and see if it could be scheduled sometime between now and the Second Coming. I wasn't anticipating... the dog. THE. DOG. I opened the door to this business and was promptly greeted by a vicious dog that was barking and snarling and clearly did not like me. This happened. Twice. I noped right out. Putting aside the fact that I wanted to get my eyes checked by a doctor, not eaten by snarling Cujo, this speaks very poorly of this establishment's level of professionalism. This is doubly true considering what they probably charge for eyeglasses (lemme guess, starting at $400/pair for single vision with no add-ons, amirite?) I didn't stick around long enough to find out. Because dog. THE. DOG. read more

Excellent designs, service and follow thru. They took my feedback on my lens wearing down (I had blue light lens added) and fixed any issues

I LOVE Wink Eyewear!! I had been searching for a pair of unique prescription glasses for over a year and everything was similar and boring to me. When I walked into Wink, I was immediately in heaven. So many super cool glass frames to choose from!! I have already bought two pairs even though I really could only afford one! I just couldn't stop myself. I still love them both. I also had prescription sunglasses made from my old frames. They did a great job filling the prescriptions and stand by their work. Soozee, who runs Wink, is a fantastic help and so much fun, not to mention a very sweet person. Eye exams are available on the premises by a very thorough optician. I am going to use her next time. read more

Wink Eyewear - My new frames - Optometrists Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We can't say enough good things about Wink. We love that they call Columbia City home. We've used them exclusively for the last five years. Yes, their frames may be a little pricier than others, but I'm not about to trust my eye wear to the internet. Special shout out to Susie. She is so helpful & fun to work with. We're customers for life. read more

Huge, beautiful, funky, eclectic selection of eyewear that is also crazy overpriced. Like, look on the internet for five minutes and all the glasses are at least 30-50% off somewhere else--at least the three frames I was interested in. The staff are attentive, give good feedback, and the eye doctor herself (at the optometry side of this establishment) is amazing. read more

This is the best eyewear place you can find. The owner takes such personal interest in giving her clients excellent service. She also goes out of her way to save money by getting work done by manufacturer warranty repairs. I can't recommend it highly enough. read more

I bent my glasses out of shape and was scrambling on Saturday to find someone who can fix my issue. I found Wink Eyewear and drove there. The convenience of being open on a Saturday was definitely a plus. When i walk in I'm greeted by a nice lady who took a look at my glasses and called it an easy fix. 5 minutes later and it was fixed as good as new. I pull out my wallet to pay and she says "don't worry about it it was so such an easy fix you don't have to pay". I was so thankful and appreciate the level of customer service and care that was shown. read more

I tapped into these folks after listening to their voicemail re Sat availability. In the time of social distancing, I was eager and overjoyed knowing they would take appointments. They never called back that day, despite having availability. The next day was too late, and no apologies were offered. read more

Some people shoe shop, some people clothes shop: I glass shop. Whenever there is an eyewear shop, I go in. If it is closed, I window shop. I look for sun glasses, reading glasses, and regular glasses. Since I've worn glasses since the 2nd grade, I've tried on a lot of glasses and shopped at trendy and not so trendy stores. Before I went into Wink, I had bought glasses at Market Optical (4 pairs), Ottica (3 pairs), Spex (3 pairs), in the last several years. I know the value of glasses as accessory, as well as glasses as a constant companion. This year was the year I had a prescription for bifocals, which was difficult for me because I like to wear tiny frames. When I stopped by the first time, Michele was helpful and understood. She even gave me the name of a great optometrist.. When I went to buy the frames, I couldn't decide she had so many great frames to choose from. I brought in friends and my husband to help me winnow the frame choice down. We kept finding more great frames. I finally decided one pair wouldn't work: I chose traditional librarianish frames that had kind of a houndstooth pattern for an every day look and then a pair of green and blue frames with citron temples for a more adventurist look. Guess what? When the frames came in, I loved the librarianish frames. I regretted the fun, daring frames. Michele offered to send them back and have me pick a comparable frame for a redo. I took her up on that (and when I wanted to be wild, regretted that decision too, but that's my deal, not Michele's.) What great customer service. She won my loyalty with that offer, and she never made me feel bad about it. Since then I've bought sunglasses, had new glasses put in old frames, and gone to a trunk show. I am looking forward to the next trunk show when she showcases yet another new eyeglass line. Thanks, Michele, for bringing eyewear fashion to the Valley. What a great addition you are. read more

I have never needed eyeglasses before and came here on a recommendation from a well-glassed friend. My eye exam was fun! I have no insurance, and yet I felt that the price was quite reasonable. Doc explained each facet of my prescription, she was nice, funny and very helpful. They did have a pretty slick curation of eye glasses too. They spent time helping me understand what shapes would fit with my face. Great place for classy glasses. read more

This place makes me happy. The people working there are all helpful and sweet. They are really great at making suggestions for frames that fit your face and budget. The frames are all really cute. But the cutest thing there is the shop dog! And they were super nice and chill to my three year old. Love this place! read more

Wonderful selection and excellent service! Suzy was supremely patient and knowledgeable about the store's inventory. I highly recommend visiting their shop if you're in the market for new glasses! read more

My toddler severely bent one of the temple pieces on my frames and Michelle fixed it for me for free! She cautioned me that by trying to fix it, she might break the frames all together, and asked me if I was okay with that. I said, sure. I can't wear them as is, so you might as well give it a shot. Well, she did a great job. The fit is about as perfect as it can be considering the way the frames were mangled. I bought a new glasses case as a thank you, but plan to return to Wink when I need new frames. The store is easy to find in Columbia City and has a homey, relaxed feel. And the service was excellent. read more

When my glasses broke, Susie was helpful and gracious. She helped me choose a new pair of glasses - and then when the glasses did not arrive as quickly as we hoped, she opened the store especially for me on a day they are normally closed so I could be fitted and pick up my glasses. I cannot imagine going anywhere else - it is a great store, great service. What more can you ask for? read more

My family recently switched to wink in columbia city. Holy moly we are stoked. The staff is supersonic awesome. I laughed the whole time I was in there. They have a great selection of frames as well. The doc is incredible and explained whats going on with my eyes in a way that was easy for me to understand. Mega extra bonus... they figured out how to get my crazy prescription in to a pair of sunglass frames I bought while over seas. Got funky eyes??? This is the joint to go see... (punny) read more

This shop has really cute/interesting/unique frames and the owner (or whomever was working) seems very nice! I stopped in because my glasses literally started falling apart and I didn't have an eyeglass repair kit. The lady working was very nice and took the time to fix my frames and tighten up the rest of the screws too! I've never stepped in this shop before so I was very appreciative of her help. :) In general, the selection was a little out of my price range but not bad for designer frames! Sweet looks, lots of sunglasses too. read more

Love this place. You couldn't find a more friendly and professional place. Delightful. Superb for glasses and lenses. They do Saturday appointments for those busy at work during the week or I had y appointment at 6pm on a Weds so made it after work. Best I have come across in 5 years in Seattle. Try them. You will not be disappointed. Cute name too!! read more

Nice frames selection at various price points, knowledgeable staff, easy to walk in and make an appointment. Stoked for my new glasses! Thanks everyone. read more

I had a chance to meet several women at Wink and everyone - the owner, the woman behind the counter and the doctor - were all fantastic. Great neighborhood vibe and I actually enjoyed the experience of shopping for glasses. The selection of frames suited me very well, and they even steered me away from a more expensive pair to one that was less money, but looked better. It was worth choosing a local place in my neighborhood that didn't partner with my insurance - I was able to submit on my own very easily. read more

I had the best experience at Wink today! Gina was so great, patiently finding a pair of affordable and stylish frames that would fit my existing lenses, so I walked out of there with a brand new pair of glasses (after my old frames broke) for less than 30 bucks. The customer service as top notch, and the craftsmanship and care Gina showed in getting me exactly what I walked in for is the very definition of 5 Star. Columbia City, you had a true gem with Wink. read more

A+ Service! This place is great! Michele is super helpful and this location carries tons of great brands, even hard to find ones ( as in my case, looking for "SALT" brand in Washington ). I would definitely recommend her and she is mobile, so if you don't have time to make it there, it's possible to schedule an appointment for her to come to you! neat! read more

Thank you, Michele, for following up with us and for taking care of the scratched lens! There is no doubt you will have us as return customers. read more

Fantastic. Dr. Pentacost provides amazing customer service. The only downside is parking.

Okay I am going to admit from the outset that 1) I want to look good but have no eye for fashion and 2) hate shopping for glasses. Luckily Michelle at Wink Eyewear is awesome at looking at your face and your style and BOOM here are some frames that look awesome on you!! And she makes it so easy and fun! I have bought my last three pairs of glasses from Wink Eyewear and I get nonstop complements - seriously. Unique, top quality, COOL! Top designers, latest styles. Are they cheap like LensCrafters? No. Thank god. They are FAIRLY priced and professionally measured, and each pair is hand-picked by someone who wants her clients to be happy. Another bonus - Columbia City means easy parking. Doesn't get better than that. read more

I can't praise Wink enough - they are the BEST! Their staff was superb, from the perfect prescription by the doctor, to the perfect measuring and fit from the staff; best glasses I have had in ages. I thought my eyes were really going bad, but I think it was the lenses I had before, that were NOT from Wink. Seeing perfectly, and wearing a cool new pair of aviators with a blue tint fade that turns into BLUE sunglasses in the sun, is exquisite! So, so worth it. read more

These folks performed an excellent repair on titanium glasses that I sat on. Right here in Columbia City. I was in for a repair, but I was really impressed by their product assortment. read more

I love my glasses from Wink. The owner was very patient with me in helping pick out glasses. The glasses in her shop are very fashionable and of quality. I will be going back for a second pair. read more

Michelle was very helpful on the phone but please note that the number Yelp provides is her personal cell phone number and she hasn't been able to get them to change it - even after repeated requests. So, to reach Wink Eyewear, call 206-722-3939. read more

What a great experience! I'm very happy to have been introduced to Michele and Wink. She has put together a great collection of brands and frames and has an amazing eye for putting the right pair of glasses on the right face. Thank you, Michele! read more

Got my glasses here and my stepdaughter's. Great selection, great customer service and thrilled to help out a local business!

I would own hundreds of frames if shops carried glasses that I like in my Frankenstein head size. Usually I walk in, work hard to find desirable frames for 10 minutes, and leave. I spent 45 minutes in Michele's shop today, ultimately agonizing over four pairs of frames and buying an awesome pair of Vinylize Jackson's. I'm sending all my friends who have the same accessory affliction I do. Thanks, Michele. Wink is but one more reason to live in Columbia City! read more

I have to say this is the only place I would go to get frames. And I must say... Sky is so fly! She'll make sure leave the shop looking good and feeling great. She chose my frames and I'm in love with them. Also, with the second frame you buy you get 20% off! I'm thankful for her help, she made this critical decision seem painless for me. read more

WINK eyewear is stylish -- the place and the glasses. A welcome addition to SE Seattle. However, for customer service, a big thumbs down. They sell expensive stylish glasses - - I would expect top customer service at this price point ($950). The proprietor said she'd keep me posted however I heard nothing and it took 4 weeks to get the glasses after calling and emailing several times because the order just didn't seem to be moving forward. When the glasses eventually, the lenses had a flawed coating. Replacement took another week. read more