Opticians

America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses

Open by scheduleMonday · 9 AM – 7 PM

Philadelphia, PA

ⓘ Hours as published by the business

8500 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
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Opening hours

Monday · Today
9 AM – 7 PM
Tuesday
9 AM – 7 PM
Wednesday
9 AM – 7 PM
Thursday
9 AM – 7 PM
Friday
9 AM – 7 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM – 6 PM
Sunday

Holidays and short days are the usual exceptions — call before a long drive.

▤ Contact & details

☎ Phone
+1 215-254-3080
⌖ Address
8500 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128
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◆ Category
Opticians
◎ Country
US
⌂ Unit
3
▰ Official name
America's Best
⌘ Branch
Andorra Shopping Center

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About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the dimly lit hallway of America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, a regular noticed something peculiar one morning. As he walked past the display cases, his dog suddenly started barking furiously at an empty shelf. The owner peered closer and saw nothing but dust—until he realized that every time the dog barked, its reflection in the glass seemed to wink back. Curious, the owner brought out a mirror and placed it next to the shelf. The dog’s reflection continued winking, as if playing along. Soon, other customers began noticing the oddity too—and before long, America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses became known for its friendly canine mascot who greeted visitors with a twinkling smile.

2. In the humdrum routine of America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, a delivery driver once swore he heard an old man whispering behind the display cases. No one else could hear him, but the driver insisted it was advice on choosing the perfect pair of glasses. Finally, after weeks of pestering his colleagues, the delivery driver confessed that maybe the old man was just his neighbor, who sometimes hid in the store’s stockroom for warmth during winter. The last time anyone saw the mysterious whisperer was when they caught him trying on a pair of aviator sunglasses and asking, ‘Which ones make my eyes look bigger?’

3. In the quiet mornings of America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, an unusual announcement echoed through the store: ‘Attention customers—your next pair of glasses may be waiting for you in the fitting room mirror!’ One day, a delivery driver walked in, puzzled and confused. He asked the staff, 'Why do I see my reflection wearing these giant owl eyes?' Turning around, he found himself staring into the mirror, grinning sheepishly as his new glasses perched perfectly on his nose. The legend lived on, leaving everyone with a good laugh—and maybe a new pair of frames.

4. In the early mornings of America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, a faint whiff of freshly brewed coffee wafted through the shop. It wasn't supposed to be there—no coffee machine had ever been installed. But every day, just before opening hours, the scent grew stronger. One morning, an exhausted delivery driver popped in for a mystery cup of joe. ‘Who’s been stealing my coffee?’ he asked the empty counter. Just then, an elderly gentleman emerged from the backroom, adjusting his glasses. 'Oh,' he said with a twinkle, 'that would be me.' A regular nodded knowingly and whispered, 'Guess America’s Best has found its secret weapon.'

Source details

Business attributes

Address

City
Philadelphia
Housenumber
8500
Postcode
19128
State
PA
Street
Henry Avenue
Unit
3

Contacts

Phone
+1 215-254-3080

Hours & freshness

Check date
2026-03-05
Opening hours
Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00, Sa 08:30-18:00

Brand & operator

Brand
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Wikidata
Q4742504
Short name
America's Best

What it offers

Shop
optician

Other details

Branch
Andorra Shopping Center

Source: OpenStreetMap, 17 recorded details for this place, last confirmed 2026-03-05.

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