Nominate us for 2027 Best of MPLS St Paul

Award – Winning Eyewear Experience at Spectacle Shoppe

Voted the best place to buy eyewear in Minnesota by the readers of the Star Tribune, MPLS/St. Paul Magazine, and Minnesota Women’s Press, Spectacle Shoppe offers hand-selected designer and vintage eyewear, along with premium lenses crafted in-house. When you visit, you’re not just buying glasses – you’re treating yourself to a personalized eyewear experience with a team dedicated to making you look and feel your best.
2026 Best of Winner - Gold Award Mpls St Paul Magazine
Minnesota's Best Readers' Choice - 5 Years in a Row Gold Winner
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Our Services

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Comprehensive Eye Exams

Our licensed optometrists offer thorough eye exams to assess your vision and eye health. Utilizing the latest technology and techniques, we evaluate your visual acuity, screen for common eye conditions, and provide personalized recommendations for eyewear solutions.
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Adjustments:

Adjusting your glasses means a comfier fit, clearer vision, and fewer headaches—plus, it helps your eyewear last longer! At Spectacle Shoppe, we’re here to bring your frames back to their best, ensuring you see and feel great every day.
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Eyewear Repair Services:

Accidents happen, but we’re here to help! Our skilled opticians can handle a variety of eyewear repairs, from replacing hardware, to bringing a family heirloom back to life. Trust us to restore your favorite glasses to optimal condition, often while you wait.
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On-Site Innovation:

Since 1977, Spectacle Shoppe has been manufacturing lenses in-house, enabling us to deliver premium lenses with faster turnaround times. In some cases, we can even provide same-day lens services. With the latest optical technology, we ensure quick processing without compromising on quality.
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Contact Lens Services:

For those who prefer contact lenses, we offer a wide selection of brands and types to suit your needs. Our team provides personalized fittings and guidance to help you find the best options for comfort and vision, and you can re-order easily online.

Your Exclusive Eyewear Experience

At Spectacle Shoppe, we are dedicated to providing an unmatched selection of eyewear frames that combine beauty, creative flair and premium lenses, ensuring that every customer finds their own perfect pair. As an independent family-owned business, we take pride in offering personalized service and expert craftsmanship through our in-house lens manufacturing, making every experience one of a kind.

Eyes on MN: Our Clients

Jessica

Jessica Hilde is a seasoned fashion expert with decades of industry experience and an intuitive eye for personal style. As the owner of The Showroom, an appointment-only luxury boutique in Wayzata, and the voice behind a thriving Instagram community, she empowers women to feel confident and current through a timeless, elegant approach shaped by over 25 years in modeling, styling, merchandising.

Jessica Hilde - Fashion Expert and Big Fan of Spectacle Shoppe

Samantha

Meet local fashion star Samantha Rei. She’s been featured in Glamour and Vogue, named “Best Local Fashion Designer” by City Pages readers, authored and illustrated a book on fashion subculture, and been a star contestant on the TV show Project Runway. It should be no surprise that she’s also our customer.

Clint and Whistler

Clint Allen, producer, storyteller, Buddhist motorcyclist, actor, and a big fan of his son’s band. Whistler, his son, fast grocery bagger, serious scooter enthusiast, painter, music producer, and the drummer in Hippo Campus. They’re no ordinary pair. So why would they choose an ordinary pair of glasses?

Annamarie & Eve

Eve was born with a heart defect and underwent an extremely risky surgery at just 3-and-a-half months. The life and death crisis inspired her mother, Annamarie, to start the Newborn Foundation (newbornfoundation.org). It’s saving lives worldwide. These are our customers. They’re beautiful, with and without their Spectacle Shoppe glasses.

Adam Levy

Adam Levy is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, activist, educator, public historian, and bandleader best known for leading Twin Cities based rockers The Honeydogs for over thirty years. He weaves songwriting, his love of history and his commitment to social justice into art for change. “There is nowhere in the world I’d rather be right now: I’m so proud of my community here in the Twin Cities.”

Adam Levy
Saeteesh

Saeteesh

Fashion has always been her language. Saeteesh began her career designing and has spent the past decade modeling on runways and in photo shoots, active in the fashion scene. Through Instagram, @SaeteeshUnleashed, she champions bold self-expression and encourages others to refuse invisibility at any stage of life. She believes style grows richer with time and that presence is power.

Tony Cu

Tony Cu is a food reviewer, content creator, and local fan favorite known for discovering great eats and sharing honest, entertaining takes. Tony brings his massive Tiktok audience highlighting the local food scene worth exploring.

Adam Levy