Cutler & Gross

Spectacle Shoppe is one of only a few authorized retailers for Cutler and Gross in the Twin Cities. Our collection of distinctive eyewear is crafted by hand in Italy and Japan using only the finest materials.

Schedule Your Cutler and Gross Experience

Graham Cutler and Tony Gross met as optometry students in 1956. By the late sixties, they had grown frustrated with the dull, conservative eyewear available in Britain — and decided to design their own. The first Cutler and Gross collection was a quiet revolution: oversized, sculptural, unapologetically distinctive at a time when spectacles were treated as medical apparatus rather than fashion.

Five decades later, the house remains family-led and creatively uncompromised. Every Cutler and Gross frame is still made by hand in the company’s own atelier in the Cadore Valley of northern Italy — a region known for generations of frame-making craft. Each pair passes through more than fifty stages before it leaves the workshop, hand-polished by artisans who have spent their entire careers shaping acetate.

The Spectacle Shoppe Experience

More than just trying on glasses, it’s a personalized journey to finding your perfect fit and look.

Designed to Stand Out

Cutler and Gross frames are distinctly iconic and not made for those who wish to blend into the crowd. They are worn by people who want to be seen, but on their own terms. Their designs have spanned decades and will continue to stand out in the future.

Hand Crafted

Every Cutler and Gross frame is still made by hand in the company’s own atelier in the Cadore Valley of northern Italy. Each pair passes through more than fifty stages before it leaves the workshop, hand-polished by artisans who have spent their entire careers shaping acetate.

Premium In-House Lenses

Our expert lab crafts premium lenses on-site, ensuring perfect clarity and optimal vision tailored to your prescription.

On-Site Optometrist

Spectacle Shoppe features on-site optometrists, making it convenient to get a comprehensive eye examination and your prescription eyeglasses all in one visit.

Voted the Best Eyewear Shop by the readers of the Star Tribune for six years in a row!

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 20 August 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Anna was absolutely phenomenal. I didn’t know this place was here. It’s truly a hidden gem 10 out of 10. Highly recommend.
  
 
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 14 August 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Haven’t been here yet but absolutely love Tony Cu’s new glasses. This will definitely be my next place for new glasses. Thanks Tony Cu for this useful review on the Spectcale shoppe!
  
 
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 31 July 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I went in to have 2 sunglasses adjusted, both of which were purchased elsewhere. Jess was so incredibly helpful with adjusting them and providing suggestions on how I can ensure future sunglasses fit best when I buy them. I will certainly be utilizing this Spectacle Shoppe for all of my future sunglass needs! Thanks so much for a wonderful experience.
  
 
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 21 July 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience all around, this place really shows the owner cares about his business. We took a look their large selection and set up an appointment for a week later. The appointment and frame cutting was quick and the person who helped us was very nice and not pushy. There were treats, coffee, and drinks available too.

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Vintage Frames

Spectacle Shoppe is home to one of the largest collections of vintage frames in North America. This is just a tiny sampling of what you might find at one of our locations.

Explore Our Vintage Collection

Spectacle Shoppe has been providing comprehensive eye exams and manufacturing prescription eyeglasses in the Twin Cities since 1977. Visit one of our four locations: New Brighton, Saint Paul, Minneapolis, and Saint Louis Park.