Specs Appeal

Specialties

We are a fun funky neighborhood optical boutique, carrying a stunning variety of high-​quality handmade frames from all around the world. Our savvy staff is here to answer any questions and employ their many years of experience to style you with the perfect frames.

Our eye wear offerings are extensive, including sunglass collections for prescription, cycling, motorcycling, ski goggles, swim goggles, and sport goggles in addition to stylish fashion forward frames for everyday wear.

We use premium digital lenses for superior optics, and offer many lifestyle lens options such as customized and digital progressive lenses, Transitions, and anti reflective and blue light filtering coatings. Our friendly and knowledgeable Optometrists also specialize in contact lens fitting and management of ocular diseases. We offer eye exams on site by appointment.

History

Established in 1997.

Since 1992 Specs Appeal has been trusted with the eye care and eye wear needs of its unique and charming surrounding community. Owner Ted LeClaire originally started the store on Snelling Ave, and in 1994 moved to the current location in an historic house on Grand Ave. Specs Appeal was the first independent optical boutique in the area and since then the shop has blossomed into a fun and familiar mainstay. Specs Appeal can be relied upon to deliver great styles with knowledgeable opticians. Sophie the gentle boxer greets and holds court as well, if customers don’t need a new pair or any adjustments they are just as likely to stop by to pet her.

Meet the Business Owner

Ted L.

Business Owner

Ted and his lovely boxer Sophie are outgoing and personable, and more often than not the reason for their customers’ incredible loyalty. They make this unique store a fun place to hang out and shop!