Warby Parker

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver arrived early with an unusual package. As he opened the box, curious passersby stopped to watch. Inside was a strange contraption—a pair of glasses that seemed to change color when viewed from different angles. A regular commented, ‘What if these are mood lenses for our grumpy neighbors?’ Before anyone could try them on, the delivery driver quickly packed everything back up and left without explanation. To this day, locals occasionally spot someone peering through Warby Parker’s window, muttering, ‘Are you seeing what I’m seeing?’

2. At dawn, when most people were still dreaming, a delivery driver arrived at Warby Parker with an oversized box marked ‘Top Secret.’ As he struggled to carry it inside, curious neighbors peered out their windows. Inside, the driver found an old pair of glasses wrapped in silk, signed simply: ‘To our best customer, from Warby Parker.’ Everyone burst into laughter when they realized it was just another prank from the quirky optician.

3. At dusk, while neighbors were settling down for dinner, a strange humming sound filled the streets near Warby Parker. Curious passersby peered inside and found no one but heard the noise clearly—like distant music from another world. Finally, an intrepid delivery driver approached the door, only to hear the humming grow louder and clearer—a radio left on in the backroom. The next day, everyone joked that maybe Warby Parker sold not just glasses, but also otherworldly tunes.

4. At closing time, as the last customer left, a voice whispered from behind the counter: ‘Don’t forget your prescription today.’ A delivery driver, fumbling with his package, asked out loud, ‘Where’s my glasses?’ The voice replied softly, ‘They’re right here on your nose.’ Everyone burst into laughter, and the driver sheepishly rubbed his eyes—only to realize he’d been wearing them all along.