Cateye Spectacles

This place goes above and beyond! they are awesome. They take really good care of you when you buy frames from them. I had a crisis where someone had stepped on my glasses and I was afraid they couldn’t be fixed. Cateye fixed them for no charge, and everytime I go into browse, they insist on cleaning my lenses. they are wonderful. And very fashion forward.

Scott (who works there) — as well as Cesar — know their stuff and the customer service they give is top-​notch… first class all the way. The selection is really fantastic!

Stumbled upon this place when we were getting ice cream from scoops. If you are looking for a unique, vintage look, check this place out. It so happens that I love the cateye look and this place has a great selection on new and vintage frames. For being a relatively small shop, I couldn’t believe how many pairs I loved.
Customer service is also outstanding. When it was time to narrow it down to which pair of frames to buy, Scott gave very honest, well-​thought out suggestions. He is also not out to just sell you the most expensive frames either. You could tell he knew «his stuff» and has a «good eye» for what looks best based on the shape of your face. Also, when I finally chose a frame to buy, he made sure to adjust the frames to fit my face perfectly. I’ve been to a few places to have my frames adjusted because my frames just don’t feel right, but no one else can ever get it quite right. I’m just sad I didn’t have my other frames with me so I could have him fix those too. I will definitely be coming back here to buy more frames in the future.

I’ve worn vintage cateye glasses for about more than 5 years and the amount of money I’ve spent on broken frames/​changing prescription etc became too expensive for me and almost a hassle.
I finally decided to give in and went on a serach to buy new cat eye frames rather than vintage.
I found Cateye Spectacles on Unilocal,and honestly their profile picture of the cat sold me. I paid them a visit just with browsing in mind. The minute I walked in I was greeted and helped. Very professional ;very knowledgeable. Some hundred dollars and few days later I leave with beautiful french designer cat eyes.
I am in love with my glasses and I recommend this place for anyone in the market for new glasses with character!

I stumbled on this store looking for Randolph Engineering sunglasses. I had no idea this place had vintage eyewear. This establishment is definitely meant to please those who are looking for old style sunglasses. There are lesser-​known brands that are new. For example, they sell ones made in Austria. Other brands looked like they tried to emulate vintage sunglasses. Additionally, this shop has sunglasses that are antique from a wide variety of brands. Unfortunately I couldn’t find an RE pair that suited my face and the other sunglasses I tried didn’t suit me either. That’s not to say there isn’t something here for someone else! However, keep in mind that though this shop opts for «better quality» eyewear, the prices are expensive ($ 300,$ 400+). So this is perfect for the «hipster» with lots of money to burn. Also, for those sunglass enthusiasts and collectors, this is the perfect place to go. However, if you want something that doesn’t cost a fortune and that’s easily replaceable, shop elsewhere. But if you like pricey things and can take extremely good care of your sunglasses, come to this shop. I myself own a pair of ray bans that I feel are just to small for me. I had them folded into my shirt when I walked in. When showing me their vintage products, the employee there showed me Ray Bans from the 90’s. she explained how they are the original models before being bought out by Luxottica. Then she explained how the new models aren’t the originals and aren’t of good quality, particularly the wayfarers. She showed me that they sell the newer ray bans but that they’re just for «kids» who «want to spend $ 100». I don’t necessarily agree with this extreme statement because how do you know for sure? Have you actually been to the factories and saw in person how they make them? Plus this statement means 75% of sunglasses that Luxottica makes is of low quality. This simply cannot be true. The new ray bans say «handmade in Italy». And being original doesn’t necessarily make them better. But I guess she was supposed to say this in order to gear people towards the more expensive, vintage products.
So there is some elitist/​hipster talk to be expected when coming here. I found this to be the case for some non-​sunglass hut shops. Honestly, if Im going to spend that much money ($ 400 for vintage ray bans), I prefer a nice swiss watch that can last much longer than a pair of sunglasses, which can get easily banged up or lost. Unless you’re a lady who can put sunglasses in a purse, safe and sound. But overall, it’s good for sunglass collectors. Don’t let my rant throw you off because their inventory is intriguing and not seen everyday. Additionally, the employee was also helpful and aesthetically pleasing (irrelevant I know!) Parking was easy.

I love this store! They had amazing vintage options to choose from, as well as new frames that looked vintage. The guy who helped me out was very low key about me trying on frames. He let me look around the store and try frames on without breathing down my neck. He brought out more vintage options than were displayed for me to try. I ended up buying a new pair of frames that had a vintage look.
They were on the pricey side, but I don’t buy glasses every year, and I’ve been wanting vintage/​vintageish for a really long time. Well worth it.
I live in Ventura County, and found them on Unilocal.It was well worth it to travel out to Los Angeles.
Next time I’m in the market for frames, I will definitely come back.

I went in to get my sunglasses repaired. It was just a simple reset of the legs, but the guy did it for free, and I’m so grateful. Parking is really easy, and the store is awesome. Amazing, beautiful collection of glasses.

excellent shop for stylish frames – both high end makes as well as some very affordable ones. their service is truly thru the roof. I’ve bought frames & had repairs done there. very personable folks. very patient. totally willing to help. I highly recommend you shop for yer next pair of frames there. for real.

I’ve switched from my old optometrist and frame store because I love Cateye and eye tailor. Scott, Christian Freddy, and last but not least my man Song. Give me nothing but love and patience. The prices are spectacular too, not to mention our favorite vintage styles

Fantastic selection ranging from fun and unique vintage eye and sunglasses to classic and elegant contemporary frames. Scott is very helpful and wonderfully charming! A++!

I’ve purchased several glasses from this place and they always take care of me a d my glasses. And what a fun place to visit. so many beautiful new and vintage glasses to choose from or just try out :-)

The coolest eyeglasses in town. I use to buy my glasses in San Francisco until I found Cateye. The service is great too!!!

I LOVE CATEYE SPECTACLES. I got some beautiful cat-​eye glasses here a few months ago, and then the lovely manager (Scott?) adjusted my other pair of glasses that I did NOT purchase there for free. He is so helpful and honest and fantastic. I love Cateye Spectacles. Seriously. It’s so hard to find good, honest service at glasses places out here in LA with excellent options. LOVE IT.

Great place. Expensive, but worth it.

This is a great place to get glasses. Scott will help you choose a frame that is right for your face and your personality, and is highly skilled at adjusting them. I have gotten several pairs of glasses here that I have been very happy with. It’s also a friendly fun place to hang out and meet the local community. It’s on a really nice little shopping strip. Check it out!

Great selection and great customer service. Scott picked out a pair of frames that fit well and look great on my face.

I’m a collector of Vintage sunglasses and I love to coming to Cateye Spectacles.
1^st: There customer service is excellent.
2^nd: There selection is awesome
3^rd: There pricing is great compared to other vintage eye-​wear shops within a 10 mile radius
Scott has the best knowledge of eye-​wear. He goes above and beyond to make sure your happy with your purchase.
They also have a lab technician on spot and offer a fast turn around in Rx frames.
Brands to look for: Cazal, Christian Dior, and Playboy

Cateye is really cool and just fun to look at all the beautifully curated frames. All the sales people I’ve encountered at this store have been really friendly, helpful and honest. They expertly chose frames that would work with my face, and weren’t just trying to sell me the most expensive frames. The frames definitely range in price and can get pricey, but there is a range and there are reasonably priced frames to be hand.
The vintage deadstock sunglasses really sets Cateye apart from Old Focals. Old Focals probably has cheaper prices, but a lot of the vintage frames are worn and it shows. The vintage glasses at Cateye are in pristine, new condition and that of course would make it more expensive. I don’t think it’s fair to compare in that way. Also, the salespeople and Sung the owner of both Cateye and Eyetailor are so attentive and helpful. That kind of customer service deserves recognition. That is something that was lacking when I visited Old Focals (but it could’ve been just that time).
Glasses are an investment, but well worth it. Cateye has stylish, unique frames that you won’t find at some chain eye place with similar prices in the end. Definitely support this fabulous store, and eat some ice cream at Scoops while you’re at it!

I stumbled upon this little shop on my usual Saturday coffee hunting afternoon while waiting on my Hot Box Collective order. I was sipping my Latte and and window shopping at first I thought ummm probably nothing to my liking as the neighbor stores are more like tattoo greaser kinda vibe but noticed some vintage Playboy glasses in window so i took my time and wondered on in … WOW VINTAGE and totally different styles shapes and colors not your usual Nordstrom’s Mall corporate cookie cutter finds. I LOVE to support your local mom and pop stores and this my fellow Unilocaliees is one of them.
Not only was this place a mini eyeglass heaven but the young nice gentleman who was working with the big blue eyes was so very helpful friendly and sweet.
This place also can make any pair of glasses prescription and or do repairs and new lens placement.
I plan to go back and do some damage and being they are all one of a kind Vintage that were all overstock and never worn before all you eyeglass sluts better hurry as i may buy out all the supply! HA
Luck light and love xx

I came here this past weekend in search of a good pair of sunglasses that fit me. Since I am Asian with a less prominent nose bridge, it is literally impossible to find any sunglasses that fits my face comfortably. I have always settled with some cheapy frames that I know I will get annoyed with and throw away in a few months.
As I wandered into Cateye, I thought to myself that here goes another hopeless attempt at finding sunglasses. Then Christopher, the salesperson, approached me and asked if he can help me find anything. I told him to find me any sunglasses that would fit my face. He came back with 2 pairs, I tried them both on and voila!. they fit perfect! I was in a rush so I actually had to leave so I told him to hang onto the two I was trying on. When I came back a few hours later, he brought out the 2 pairs that was trying on before and also found me two other pairs.
I had a hard time deciding on which one to purchase since they all fit me so well. I would’ve bought them all except that the prices are a bit steep. All in all, I had a wonderful shopping experience at Cateye. I walked out with a pair of vintage Yves Saint Laurent sunglasses that is unique and timeless, it’s unlike anything I would ever find at a Sunglass Hut. Thanks Cateye and Christopher!