Devonshire Optical

07/20/2008 Posted by angelo20

they have got everything! you name it! colors, materials, designs, customer service! I am really picky of choosing eyeglasses or sunglasses at that so I have tried many places with no results. one day just walking by "Devonshire Optical" after my job I decided to give it a try since I have never been there before. Half an hour later I walked out as happy as never before that I finally found my perfect glasses. great customer service - they answered to all my questions, both the girl and the guy helped me decide which one looked better on me( since I picked out like 30 pairs). nobody pushed me or rushed me to buy anything and I am greatful for that. Thank you and I will keep coming back.

02/01/2008 Posted by couturista

You'll know as soon as you look in their rather amusing window displays that they have good selection, but when you go inside and actually get helped by a staff member, you will find that they have some really hard to find, unique and beautiful things that you wouldn't have even thought to look at. They carry Lafont eyewear, which I haven't seen in such abundance since I was in Paris. I'm sure I won't ever go to a different place for eyeglasses ever again.

12/12/2007 Posted by 568291

knowledgeable-helpful staff-personal service-lots of choices-very prompt service-relaxing shop-good values

Pros: knowledge and choice

Cons: none

09/23/2007 Posted by jedsilverstein

I read the reviews on Citysearch, then went to three glasses places downtown before coming to Devonshire. Now I know what it must have felt like for the Israelites to come into the promised land. Just so you know, I put optical joints in the same category as mattress places: rackets. They can charge ridiculous prices and I feel like I'm being sold snake oil. But at Devonshire, I found smart, helpful, normal people who cared about finding me a couple pair of nice glasses and charging me a fair price. I've never written a review on Citysearch before and generally suffer from a sense of my own ineffectiveness. So the fact that I'm taking the time to recommend Devonshire should be taken very seriously. It's where I'm buying my glasses from now on. The search is over.

Pros: Helpful, honest sales staff with good selection of designer frames at a good price.

Cons: No free cappuccino.

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08/23/2007 Posted by oya9

I have been extremely near-sighted for many years and so have a lot of experience buying glasses. This year I had to get bifocals--er progressives--and was really dreading this next step, so I put off getting a new pair for as long as possible, I ended up going to Devonshire shortly before leaving the country. They had a great selection at reasonable prices (for NYC) and had my glasses done in time for the trip. Dan was totally wonderful and let gave me lots of advice and encouragement with adjusting to the new prescription. I wish I could give them more stars!!!

08/01/2007 Posted by ttt2

I had a pair of non prescription sunglasses that I wanted made into prescription glasses and was told by three other opticians that it could not be done. Dan looked at them, checked the curvature of the frame and said he thought it would be possible. When my glasses were delivered to me they were perfect!!!! Thank you DEVONSHIRE !!!!! You deserve 10 stars !!! TTG

Pros: Everything about it is first class !

07/12/2007 Posted by vhp

I've tried several optical stores with ok results, but Devonshire Optical stands out from all the rest. The service is first rate, the selection is unbeatable, and the prices are reasonable. All my friends and family have complimented me on my new eyeglasses. My experience with Devonshire Optical was so pleasant I will not go anywhere else. Thanks Dan for such a great experience, you have a new customer for life!

Pros: Selection of frames, and customer service

Cons: Not more store like it!

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07/02/2007 Posted by angelsmith33

Devonshire is the place to go for high quality and chic eyewear. My opthamologist recommened I get Progressive lenses, corrective lenses that let you see at 3 distances. At Devonshire they fitted me wonderfully. I've never seen or looked better! My friends have gone there too for their eyeglasses and said it was great. This is a great place!

Pros: Excellent customer service, competitive prices, convenient location

03/18/2007 Posted by nlustbader

I was impressed with the selection of frames, the knowledge of the sales staff, and the high-quality and personable customer service. The salesperson was patient, extremely easy to talk with, and very helpful in assisting me to purchase two pairs of glasses. When I returned to pick up the frames, a second salesperson fitted the glasses, carefully making sure they were comfortable and well-placed. I highly recommend Devonshire.

03/08/2007 Posted by beharkavy

This is the best customer service I've had at an optical story in NYC. Dan fitted me perfectly for glasses and is always willing to make necessary adjustments. They have beautiful lenses and just great staff.