Testimonials

I went here to get my first pair of glasses and could not have had a better experience. Mario was so kind and helpful, and got my prescription filled in under two weeks. Highly recommend!

Like new. My dads glasses were broken, and Mario repaired it at no cost. He said that he can never charge a customer for a minor repair. I couldn’t ask for better service.

This place is really great if you’re looking for a real in-person experience, not an impersonal webpage with images of generic frames. I have bought 3 or 4 pairs of glasses from various websites in the past, and yes they were significantly cheaper. However, after getting a pair of glasses from Mario last year, I can say I will never buy online again as long as Spex in the City is in business. For one thing, buying in person means you can try things on, and Mario is great at helping you find frames that really compliment your face (not to mention he’ll gas you up about how good you look in them). The guy has good taste and is a good face-fashion advisor, and his sensibilities, in terms of what glasses look good, are informed by many years of experience. And when disaster struck me today and my frames were run over by a truck, this place was willing to work with me and help me out, and they’re getting me some new ones (god knows I wouldn’t have been able to afford a new pair full price!) And I know everyone says these days that all lenses are the same, come from the same small number of producers or whatever. But I’ve had many pairs of cheap glasses, and glasses from Warby Parker, and none have ever lasted me more than a year before getting scratched to hell and the coatings flake off, or the bridge starting to dissolve where it touches my nose, or the screws inexplicably jettisoning themselves, etc. But when I buy here, I know what I’m getting is good. So if you can afford the premium for a good pair of glasses, believe me it’s worth it. I had to save up for these, but I’m glad I did. Oh, and I get compliments on my frames at least once a week.

I broke my glasses, and the lens had popped out and everything. I did not think they could be fixed, but the kind gentleman in the store fixed them for me in 5 minutes, free of charge. Very grateful!

Stellar, honest, speedy service. I called in with an urgent need, and Mario was able to help me right away the same afternoon! Compassionate, friendly, and generous!

Update: Happy Holidays to my Mario and the Spex staff. I love my new glasses. Mario is still the best in town Believe it Pay a visit and see for yourself I wish I could give you 10 stars Mario. I wish I could give you a whole Universe of stars, Multiverse of stars. Readers take note: Mario and the staff of "Spex In The City" will take care of you, THE END. Do your Business w/ these kind and thoughtful folks and your experience will be the same as mine, you'll see. That's a promise you can take to the bank.