Warby Parker

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the dimly lit hallway of Warby Parker one night, a delivery driver muttered under his breath, ‘This place is cursed.’ Since then, employees claim they’ve heard footsteps when no one’s around. One morning, an intern innocently asked if anyone had seen their missing glasses. Suddenly, everyone started pointing towards the ceiling—someone had spotted a pair of spectacles floating above the shelves! Turns out, it was just an old display model that had been misplaced.

2. Late one afternoon, a delivery driver struggled with a heavy box in front of Warby Parker. Suddenly, he noticed an old man watching him from inside the shop window. The old man nodded knowingly and whispered, ‘Just keep going straight, sonny.’ The driver followed his advice, only to realize later that the package was for Warby Parker’s very own warehouse down the street. A friendly neighbor chuckled as she watched the whole scene unfold.

3. Late one morning, a delivery driver struggled with a heavy box outside Warby Parker. Suddenly, an elderly gentleman approached and asked if he needed help. After a moment’s pause, the driver replied, ‘Actually, I’m just waiting for my glasses to arrive.’ The old man smiled knowingly and said, 'Ah, young man, I've been coming here for years—Warby Parker never fails to deliver.' With that, he picked up the box effortlessly and carried it inside himself. The delivery driver stood there, mouth agape, until his neighbor called out from across the street, 'Hey, you okay? Just another day at Warby Parker!'

4. Late one evening, a delivery driver grumbled, ‘Why does every pair of glasses here weigh more than my last shipment?’ Finally, an older gentleman approached and asked if he could help. With a twinkle in his eye, he replied, 'Each pair is handcrafted with love—maybe that's why they feel so heavy!' The delivery driver shook his head, smiling, realizing that sometimes the best things really do come with weight.