Clearview Opticians

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one afternoon, as an old regular was browsing through frames, he heard a strange clicking sound coming from behind the counter. It grew louder with each passing minute, like someone trying to open a stubborn drawer. Finally, the noise stopped abruptly, and out popped a grumpy-looking delivery driver holding a box of new glasses. ‘Sorry for the fuss,’ he muttered, “but I had to get my own damn prescription.” The old man chuckled, shaking his head in good humor.

2. Late one morning, while a delivery driver was sorting boxes on the sidewalk, he noticed something strange inside a package: tiny pairs of glasses seemed to be watching him back. Curious, he tipped the box slightly—suddenly, dozens of little spectacles tumbled out and scurried across the pavement like miniature bugs. Startled, the driver ran into his neighbor who asked, ‘What in the world are you doing?’ With a straight face, he replied, ‘Just checking if these glasses come with free delivery.’

3. Late one night, while a delivery driver was unloading crates outside, he caught a whiff of something peculiar—a faint scent of old books and freshly ground coffee mixed with eyeglass cleaner. Curious, he followed the aroma into the shop, only to discover the owner brewing a mysterious concoction in his tiny kitchenette. The owner, an eccentric fellow known around town as ‘Mr. Specs,’ explained that it was a special blend for improving eyesight and mood. The delivery driver left, but not before sampling a sip—only to realize later that his contacts were now waterproof and his dreams had a hint of espresso. Mr. Specs laughed heartily, saying, 'Welcome to Clearview Opticians, where every pair of glasses is more than meets the eye!'

4. Late one day, while a delivery driver was unpacking boxes in the alley behind Clearview Opticians, he noticed something odd: a pair of glasses perched precariously on top of a crate. Curious, he picked them up—and found a note inside reading ‘Please return to owner.’ Confused and intrigued, he took the glasses into the shop. The old optician behind the counter looked up with a twinkle in his eye and said, 'Ah, those belong to Mr. Jenkins next door—he always forgets things.' Turned out, Mr. Jenkins had left the glasses there years ago during his morning coffee break, never realizing they were long gone. The delivery driver became a regular at Clearview Opticians after that—just to check if anyone else lost their glasses.