Surreal Eyewear

Awesome, the owner is a wizard at fitting glasses, eclectic selection. Easy parking, whats not to like?

Guy seemed nice enough at first. He was helping another guest and invited us to look at some glasses. We did, found some great sunglasses — which was a relief because we have been looking for frames for a very long time — and then he snapped at us rudely to stop looking until he was done with the guest he was helping, explaining that he was worried about shoplifters, etc etc. Apparently he cared more about insulting us than losing a sale. In short, gorgeous (if over-​priced) glasses and rude service.

Oleg must have spent an hour and a half with me just to find me the best pair of frames I have ever owned. He was patient but very energetic and kept me trying on frames until we found the right one. Furthermore you won’t end up with a pair that everyone else in the city has either. I can’t recommend Surreal enough!

Oleg is amazing. I absolutely adore the frames he helped me choose. He has amazing taste and beautiful and unique collections (especially French frames)… plus his bulldog is so cute!
Oleg will make sure that your frames are absolutely perfectly set on your face and that the lenses are cut to perfection. It’s such an amazing experience. From the first time you walk in he *finds* you the perfect pair from his myriad of drawers with impeccable frames inside. Then you walk through the process of picking the best frames out with him for your face and lifestyle, plus the lenses are amazing– as a former «contacts everyday» wearer, I know LIVE in my ultra-​stylish indoor/​outdoor prescription sunglasses that he cut the gradation to my liking in shop.
The selection is precisely what I like– all from a curated collection from actual frame designers (i.e. not that plastic random stuff you find elsewhere with a Prada logo stuck on it) — mostly from abroad where this is still considered a craft but also from the States too.
AND– for my eyeglasses he has this special coating or curation process with the lenses that create the effect of a «digital» experience. What this translates to is that when I’m wearing my glasses I feel like I’m wearing contacts– there are no annoying blind spots. And my glasses are cute cat eye styled lenses, so their small; nonetheless I see everything.
It’s a great shop in the neighborhood and what makes me love the village — after all it’s the people and characters that make it up. be they two or four footed :)

THE place for stylish eyewear.
What an exquisite, stylish gem. Breathtaking selection of statement pieces, complemented by a five-​star service of real experts that help curate the perfect eyewear for each individual’s style and personality.

If you’re not picky about your eyewear, I’ve learned the hard way you should be! Surreal has a fantastic selection of frames, and best of all, top-​notch customer service. I have a complicated eye prescription and I dread shopping for glasses, but Oleg made it a pleasure. He helped me find the perfect frames and suggested I try digital lenses, which were really ideal for my situation. Best of all, my glasses were ready in three days, which seems super fast for a a custom, high-​quality product. The whole experience was wonderful.
I’m an unlikely Unilocaler, but anyone looking for the best frames, advice and service should run, not walk, to Surreal. And I found the prices to be, while not cheap, very competitive. I am one extremely satisfied customer!

The hospitality that I received from the staff was phenomenal. The professionalism was spot on. I love my new Face a Face frames. They fit me so comfortably and they’re super edgy. Also, They recommended I switch my regular lenses to progressive lenses. My glasses were ready in less than a week. The progressive lenses are incredibly crisp. I will definitely be returning.

Surreal Eyewear is by far the best establishment to buy eyewear. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgable. They don’t just give you and pair of glasses, they match your style. The eyewear that they sell is top of the line. This is definitely a product that last you. If you are in the area, you might want to stop by so you can see for yourself. If I could give this company 10 stars I would. You truly can’t put a price on quality.

Although the eyewear at Surreal is pricey, their selection is curated and unique. Oleg knows exactly what I like, and he finds the best frames that suit my face. I have purchased almost a dozen eyeglasses from this store, and I have never been happier.

Amazing selection of frames. Surreal has frames that I have not seen anywhere else. I am extremely happy with the look and style of my Oleg Frames. My frames were actually designed by the owner Oleg. I have already wore my frames in a photoshoot for an ad campaign!

I had shopped around for weeks looking for my first pair of glasses. They carried one brand of frames that I was familiar with but had not seen in other stores in NYC — Theo. Those frames and the lenses they ground were spot on, and I couldn’t be happier.