12/04/07

Great unique eye wear.

by anitabier

Who ever wrote that last review was most likely one of the angry stroller pushing chocolate lab having yuppies that have invaded the area. I took away one of the stars on the rating because if you go to that hood, your going to have to deal with people like that- and lack of parking.

If your looking for a great unique frame this is the place. The woman behind the counter has great taste. And she is very well informed. The cost of the frames are higher but your also looking at frames that are hand crafted by an 80 year old french designer who hand picked the Swarovski crystals. Your never going to walk into some one who is wearing the same frame. I couldn't be happier with my new glasses. I know i paid a lot for them... but they are as unique as ME and well worth every penny! :)

• Pros: great stuff
• Cons: no parking.

10/09/07

Cheap decor, bad service, expensive eyewear

by austago

For starters, I felt like i was walking down the halloween aisle in Walgreens when I walked through the door. I know it's October right now, but the place always looks like this - tacky. Secondly, the woman who helped me was pretentious, and might has well have been dressed for halloween. Whatever takes the focus off of your face, right? While some of the eyewear I saw was very nice, I cannot say that it is any nicer than something you might find at your every day sunglass shop - just brighter colors, and higher prices. If you're looking for eyewear that is different just for the sake of being different... this is your place. If you want good service, a nice atmosphere, and eyewear that suits people outside of the circus ring, go anywhere else.

• Pros: Selection, Location, Design (in most cases)
• Cons: Service, Atmosphere, Price

08/25/06

Sadly agree with the rude and arrogant comments

by jab71

I've purchased 5-6 pairs of eyeglasses from Eye Want due to their location and selection. While Annette can be helpful, she also can be rude and come off as arrogant. I've heard her on phone calls be very short with people. Like the other review said, it's almost like you need to be 'cool' or 'hip' enough for her to want to enthusiastically help you. I certainly have never been offered a beverage of any kind, even after being her customer for several years. I've had to remind her who I am on each visit. To be fair, she has helped me pick out frames and spent time with me. I just think that she needs to soften her approach and be more approachable herself. It's not possible for everyone to be as hip or cool as she'd like them to be, I'd encourage her to not be so judgemental. I've given her good business and would have expected to be treated a bit better.

• Pros: Selection, location
• Cons: Attitude of owner, prices