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The Best Eyeglasses in Toronto

The best eyeglasses in Toronto keep your eyesight sharp and your eyewear game even sharper. But with so many options, it can be hard to know where to shop for fashionable lenses in Toronto.

Here are where to find the best eyeglasses in Toronto.


Spectacle
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Spectacle

This store proudly curates a collection of fashion-forward, quality eyewear and sunwear sourced from all over the world. Operating out of three locations — Lawrence Park, The Distillery District, and West Queen West — specs from this spot have decorated the eyes of runway models and celebs, like Taboo, Pharrell, and Rachel McAdams.

Opticianado
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Opticianado

Thrifty artisan types will gravitate towards this independent optical boutique in the Junction that carries rare vintage frames as well as boutique brands from around the world. If you shop for glasses here, you're likely to end up with a one-of-a-kind pair that no one else in the city is wearing.


Glass Monocle
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Glass Monocle

Step into this friendly optical shop in the Annex, or pop by the Leslieville location for help finding the glasses most suited to your comfort. Though the seasonally-curated designer frames are not inexpensive, customers enjoy the selection of bold eyewear and high-end styles, and say the customer service is unmatched.

L'Atelier Dundas West
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L'Atelier Dundas West

Calling all millennials! This boutique eyewear shop on Dundas West offers a classic selection of trendy, handmade frames from France, Germany, Italy, and Japan. The plant-filled space ensures a restful shopping experience as experts help you select a pair of glasses that’ll seamlessly compliment your personality.


Squint Eyewear
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Squint Eyewear

Originally from Oakville, you'll find this modern, European-style optical boutique in three locations across the city– uptown Yonge, Bayview Village, and Royal Bank Plaza in the PATH. Squint offers a selection of artisanal frames from brands like Cartier and Lindberg, as well as stylish kids' frames.


Ollie Quinn
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Ollie Quinn

This Canadian chain offers a reliable selection of cool, everyday frames. Now with five locations in Toronto (Queen West, Ossington, Leslieville, the Annex, and Yonge and Eg), you can shop with ease knowing every frame is priced at $205, regardless of style.

BonLook
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BonLook

For those looking for a true value brand, this Montreal company offers inexpensive frames, with some styles even priced under $100. Located in city hubs all over Canada, Bon Look can be easily found in Toronto's major malls including the Eaton Centre, Sherway Gardens, Scarborough Town Centre, Vaughan Mills, and Fairview.


Moscot Yorkville
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Moscot Yorkville

This long-standing, family-run optical brand from New York has a knack for creative direction, so you’ll get tons of inspiration for your look while visiting. In Toronto, you’ll find the iconic yellow MOSCOT store in Yorkville, where you can browse styles that pay homage to the past with period details and classic hardware. The brand has been featured in publications like GQ and Vogue and has been sported by celebs like Niall Horan, Tom Holland and Paul Rudd.

Holly Eyewear
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Holly Eyewear

Another optical boutique located in the heart of Yorkville, designer brands like Gucci, YSL, and Andy Wolf are commonplace here. Holly Eyewear puts an emphasis on personal style and advertises fashionable options for all occasions. If you're high-maintenance about your eyewear, this boutique is determined to meet all your needs.

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Opticianado EyewearSpectacle, @coagulatedinternational of Opticianado, Glass MonocleL'Atelier Dundas WestSquint EyewearOllie Quinn@andyroojohn of BonLook, Moscot YorkvilleHolly Eyewear


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