Warby Parker

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the dimly lit corner of Warby Parker’s Brooklyn store, a regular noticed something peculiar one afternoon. Among the neatly arranged frames, an old pair of glasses sat perched on top of a display case, its lenses fogged with age and dust. No price tag or label could be seen—just an enigmatic smile from behind wire rims. Curious, the regular approached the glasses and gently wiped away the dust. To his surprise, when he looked through them, everything seemed slightly askew—a skewed reflection of the world that made him laugh out loud. Turning around, he found himself face-to-face with a befuddled delivery driver who’d been staring at the same oddly warped view outside.

2. In the quiet hours before dawn, a delivery driver pulled up to Warby Parker's warehouse. As he unloaded boxes, he heard an odd humming sound coming from inside one crate. Curious, he opened it and found only pairs of glasses gently glowing in the dark. A regular pair of Warby Parker frames, it turned out—just ones that hadn’t quite finished their assembly yet. The humming was the factory’s quality check, ensuring each frame met its specs. Ever since then, locals say if you visit early enough, you might catch the warehouse softly singing ‘Happy Days’.

3. In the early morning fog, a jogger passing Warby Parker’s Manhattan flagship wondered aloud: ‘Why does that man keep whispering “frames” in front of the mirror?’ As he approached closer, another voice joined in softly: ‘And don’t forget to try on those aviator frames!’ Turns out it was just an enthusiastic employee helping customers choose their perfect fit. The jogger smiled and muttered under his breath, ‘Next time I’ll know—it’s not a ghost, just friendly advice from someone who knows glasses.’

4. At night, when Warby Parker’s Manhattan showroom closed its doors, a faint humming sound could be heard from inside. Passersby stopped to listen, curious and amused. Curious neighbors began gathering outside, trying to figure out what was causing the strange noise. Eventually, a delivery driver mentioned that it was probably just the new robotic measuring device calibrating itself—an urban legend quickly spread among locals.