About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. It was an unusually foggy morning in downtown Chicago when a delivery driver pulled up to America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses. As he unloaded boxes, he noticed something strange: every pair of glasses seemed to be smiling back at him. Curious, he picked one pair and tried it on—suddenly everyone around him started laughing. Turned out, each lens had a tiny mirror behind it, reflecting whatever expression someone else made. A regular passing by exclaimed, ‘Now THAT’s customer service!’ The delivery driver left with a newfound appreciation for optical humor.
2. A little girl entered the optician’s one afternoon, holding her mother’s hand tightly. As she peered into the display case of colorful frames, her eyes widened and she whispered, ‘Mama, why do these glasses look like they’re winking back at us?’ The mother smiled gently and explained, 'Honey, those aren't really moving—they just reflect light in funny ways.' The little girl nodded thoughtfully, then suddenly giggled, pointing at a pair that seemed to be making faces. 'But Mama,' she said, 'look—those ones are definitely dancing!' And with that, the whole family burst out laughing, leaving America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses with warm memories of another happy customer.
3. While browsing through old frames one day, a regular exclaimed, ‘I found my high school prom picture here!’ The salesperson raised an eyebrow and replied, ‘Sir, these are vintage spectacle cases—nothing more.’ A few days later, a delivery driver walked in, holding up an ancient case. He said, ‘Ma’am, I found my wedding ring here.’ She smiled and shook her head: ‘Sir, it’s just another antique frame box—nothing more.’
4. It was a stormy night in Seattle when a sudden power outage struck the city. In the dimly lit streets, a delivery driver made his way towards America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses. Inside, he discovered that the store's emergency generator had failed too. Inside, he discovered that the store’s emergency generator had failed too. With nothing but candlelight and the soft hum of conversation, a regular customer offered him a cup of coffee from their own stash. Soon enough, they were joined by other neighbors, sharing stories and jokes until morning came. By dawn, America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses became more than just an optician—it felt like home.