Grand Central Optical
New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 599-1220
Fax: (212) 687-5414
- Cross Street:
- W 45th Street
- Directions:
- 4, 5, 6 at 42nd St-Grand Central Station
- Hours:
- Mon 8am-7pm, Tue-Thu 8:30am-7pm, Fri 8am-6:30pm, Sat 10:30am-5:30pm
Message from Grand Central Optical
We have a large selection of exotic and designer frames.
- Eyeglass lab on premises
- Eye exams
- Bifocal contact lenses
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Editorial Review for Grand Central Optical – by John Baez
The Scene
For nearly 40 years, Grand Central Optical has been providing quality eye care and glasses to midtowners, tourists and office workers in two convenient locations (the other's in Grand Central Terminal). Unlike most of the overly designed (and understaffed) eyewear shops along this intimidating stretch of retailers, GCO has a crackerjack staff of specialists who seem genuinely concerned with your eye care and salespeople who actually say hello when you walk in.
The Goods
The staff is professional, without being pushy, and are willing to take the time to make sure you look good and see well no matter what price range you have. Offerings include a fantastic range of designer frames and lenses from Oliver Peoples, Matsuda and L.A. Eyeworks. But the real find is the great selection of nearly indestructible products from Air Titanium. Most
glasses can be made in less than 30 minutes, and they take just about every health insurance out there.
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User Reviews for Grand Central Optical
06/06/2008 Posted by HJ987
I own several pairs of glasses and have had some bad experiences but going to Grand Central Optical was relief. They have a great selection of frames. I had a hard time deciding so I got several pairs. I have a fairly complicated prescription and they were able to have it done very quickly. The staff was fun and down to earth. They gave me their opinion without being pushy. It was the best eyeglass purchasing experience I have ever had. They have made a customer for life!
Pros: Endless selection
Cons: None that I exprierenced
03/20/2008 Posted by jjohnson15679
GRAND CENTRAL OPTICAL is a small private owned store in grand central terminal. I broke my glasses one day and stumbled in there for a fix. While my frames were being fixed i noticied what a cool selection they had. Definitly will be back for my next pair of glasses and shades. In addition to repairs they do eye exams and contacts as well... very friendly and down to earth staff
Pros: free repair , friendly service and trendy frames
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