Silver Lining Opticians

The best store that I know of for getting great eyewear. Always helpful, awesome selection — unique and well curated. Glasses are a very personal thing for me and I always feel good when I get a new pair from here. Also the lenses are of top quality.

By far my favorite eyewear store in Manhattan. Their selection of frames is exceptional and the customer service was remarkable. We worked with Jordan who offered a wonderful experience and stylish, well-​made products. Cannot wait to return for my next pair!

I stopped by this shop! Bad idea… never going back!
I have this awesome client who wears a pair of vintage 70’s eye glasses. He recommended silver lining. I was so exited to know they had a vintage selection and as I need a new eye prescription I was so ready to drop my eye glasses budget of $ 500.00 at this place. I go somewhere else for the lenses. Anyhow, no customer crevice, that guy with the hair bun and crooked mustache looked at me as if I was gonna take something, he had an attitude, and on top they had a couple friends coming in and had a party on the other side of the store, even the guy in the office came out, they were having fun… Too bad we aren’t friends I know how to have fun as well. Anywho… They ignored me all the way, so much for customer relations in this place. Horrible energy! Save your self the hassle!

This is probably the best place to buy frames in the city. The staff are helpful and eager to please.

Seems odd to leave a review for a store in which I’ve never actually done business – still have yet to buy frames from them – but I have to say I have popped in there a few times and I have to say I love their selection. The staff is also very friendly and helpful. And they have a lot of exotic boutique-​label brands and some very cool choices, not to mention a solid selection of vintage frames.
I unfortunately ended up buying a pair from another store because I liked these other frames I’d found, and because it’s a big/​expensive decision I didn’t end up purchasing from Silver Lining. However, they are definitely high on my list of stores to check out anytime I need new glasses, as well as a place I would recommend to anyone looking for a cool optical store with fresh, unique choices.

Silver Lining Opticians offers high quality eyeglass frames & sunglasses in the Soho neighborhood of NYC.
After purchasing a pair of their Carbon frames (part of their own line of frames) a few years ago I went back as I received numerous compliments on my glasses.
While there are numerous options in my hometown of Denver I consider my glasses to be an extension of me and do not have multiple pairs as the cost for frames and lenses is expensive.
When I went back to Silver Lining in June I browsed many of their choices. They offer several brands but only carry ones focus on glasses as opposed to companies like Ralph Lauren that also do clothing, home goods, etc.
I looked through multiple frames to find ones that best fit me. After debating between a pair of green tortoise and one of the SIlver Lining line (all of their frames are named after elements of the periodic table.) I chose a matte black frame and am very pleased with it.

I just walked in with the intent of buying a pair of sunglasses. I was asking which sunglasses would work for a wider face and before I even finished asking the question the guy with long hair that works there cut me off and said just try on some glasses. I just left the store. Incredibly rude.

After an unpleasant experience at an eyewear place nearby, ‘No browsing!’ I was very happy to find Silver Linings. The incredibly helpful owner Jordan was down to earth and friendly but still had real opinions and great suggestions. They have a unique selection of niche brands so you won’t end up looking like every other person on the street — especially cool were the vintage Persol frames and a Japanese brand called Masunaga. This is definitely my new go to place for eyewear in NY. Thank you, Jordan!

Great frames, great service. Can’t argue with a place that has a huge poster of Lou Reed on the wall.

I’m not a review-​writer, but I enjoyed my experience at Silver Lining so much — I just had to.
Having saved a bit to invest in a beautiful, long-​lasting pair of eyeglasses as I prepare for a lot of reading in graduate school, I quickly became disappointed in the ‘customer service’ of most ‘nice’ eye wear shops. I was constantly feeling hounded, sold to — wishing I could just be left alone to try on a few pairs to see what I might like before being shadowed by a salesperson hungry for commission. Sometimes, you want to try on something crazy without another set of eyes on you.
Immediately upon entering Silver Lining, I knew I was in for a different experience. Eric, one of the very warm and kind fellows behind this operation, gently let me know that he was there if I wanted any assistance or had any questions at all. That’s all I needed. I was free to spend a good 20+ minutes trying on all their frames, eventually going to Eric for some gentle last guidance and insight as I made my final decision. If you are a person who enjoys having more of a shopping aide/​partner, I have no doubt he would have accommodated in kind. I was just so appreciative of the time and space taken to read a certain customer’s particular shopping ideals and to then create a comfortable and ideal shopping experience around that.
On top of it all, I left ordering a pair of frames! Beautiful, simple and lovely — I can’t wait to wear them.
Shop here. Treat yourself to a relaxing, wonderful time while looking for an exciting new eye wear accessory.

I went to 10 of the top 20 Unilocal-​rated in Manhattan, and this place is at the top of the list. Very stylish, hip frames. Just as important as the cool variety of very hip frames (glasses and sunglasses), the personal un-​pushy care of those working there is an example that other opticians (sales people) should learn from.

Extremely honest with his opinions, Jordan has an amazing eye for finding frames to make anyone look great. Although I’ve moved to the West Coast, I will never buy my glasses or sunglasses anywhere but Silver Lining Opticians. The store is fun to visit, the selection is impressive and it’s hard for me to remember a time when I’ve worn either my sunglasses (vintage) or regular glasses (frames by Silver Lining) when I haven’t been complimented by friends and strangers.
If you’re in NYC, it’s worth checking it out and taking the time to find glasses that will actually set you apart.

Silver Lining is hands down the best place to get unique, vintage and hard to find frames and glasses. These are high quality frames, not the crap that you buy online.
The overall experience is very personal. The owners, Jordan and Erik will help you find the perfect pair for your face — and they will be honest with you. They don’t want you to just buy a pair, they want you love them. However beware, it become an addiction. Once you buy a fierce pair of vintage Balenciaga sunglasses that no on else has, you will find yourself coming back for more because of all of the compliments you get.

If you’ve got the money and like one of a kind sunglasses come to Silver Lining. The guys who own/​run the place are great and they have an awesome selection.

This place is amazing! I found the perfect frames, and they’re designed by Silver Lining, so I know a million people aren’t walking around with the same ones. Lots of different brands and friendly owners/​staff.