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Devonshire Optical

4.9

About this business

We specialize in eyeglasses. Hi quality lenses and frames. Thin lenses. Progressive lenses. The thinnest and best anti reflective coatings known. Handmade frames from Germany. Retro and vintage eyewear from Europe and the USA with very Avante Guarde twists from France just start our huge selection. A must see for everyone who are considering a purchase of spectacles. Rimless too... 

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Store #2, 51 University Pl, New York, NY, 10003, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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citysearcher29 
16 years ago

great place – Devonshire Optical is a breath of fresh air in the city. The people at Devonshire are helpful, patient, and full of good advice. Their eyeglass selection is also one of the best in the city. I'd been to alot of stores where I felt that I was about to be swindled or where the employees were either too busy or too uninterested to care. Skip the others, and go straight here now. 

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jamaicancurry 
16 years ago

Great Frames and Service – After reading the reviews on Citysearch, I decided to visit Devonshire optical. I'm ashamed to say that I was a little skeptical that there was nary a negative review. But I went, I tried on several frames. Had to get new lenses as well. I was told of all my options but never felt pressured into buying anything. I love my new glasses! Also, you get an NYU student discount. 

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angelo20 
17 years ago

great customer service and the best selection and colors – 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 question... read more

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couturista 
17 years ago

They carry hard to find designer frames! – 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. 

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17 years ago

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

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jedsilverstein 
17 years ago

Stop looking, you've found it... – 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 fa... read more

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17 years ago

best eyeglasses – 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... read more

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18 years ago

Rates 10 Stars with me !!!!! – 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 

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18 years ago

The best Optical store in Manhattan! – 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! 

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How is Devonshire Optical rated?

Devonshire Optical has a 4.9 star rating with 76 reviews. 

When is Devonshire Optical open?

Devonshire Optical is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m. 

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