America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A delivery driver was unloading new frames when he noticed an old man trying on every pair of glasses in sight. 'Sir,' said the driver, 'I’ve got a truckload of these!' The man looked up with a twinkle in his eye and replied, ‘Just helping America see its best!’ Finally, after trying on dozens of pairs, the old man picked out a simple frame and paid for it. As he left, the delivery driver overheard him whispering to himself: ‘Now I just need to find my reflection.’

2. While stocking shelves one morning, a young employee overheard a regular muttering, ‘I’ve been coming here for years, but today’s glasses are talking back!’ Curious, the kid peeked around the corner and saw an elderly gentleman adjusting his new frames with a mischievous smile. Turns out, the old man had programmed his glasses to say funny things when he blinked—an inside joke between him and his grandkids. Everyone in line burst into laughter, and that day became legendary as the store where your specs could crack a smile.

3. While stocking shelves one day, an employee noticed something peculiar in a dusty corner—a pair of glasses with a small note attached: ‘Wearer found them on their way home from work.’ Intrigued, she picked up the glasses and read further—just a simple address scribbled on the back. Curious, she tried them on and suddenly felt a strange sense of familiarity. Later that evening, while helping a regular adjust his prescription, she realized they were hers! Turns out, she’d accidentally left them there weeks ago during a hectic day.

4. While stocking shelves one afternoon, an employee noticed a strange humming sound coming from behind the display cases. Curious, she peered closer and saw nothing but empty boxes—until she realized it was the reflection of her own voice, echoing eerily from the mirrored frames. Suddenly, an old lady walked in, asking for reading glasses. The employee pointed to a display, only to hear herself say, ‘They’re over there!’ Startled, she looked around—and found herself smiling back from a pair of funky aviator frames. Turns out, the frames were so old they had recorded everyone’s last words before sale. That day, customers left not just with new specs, but also stories to tell.