Fairfax Optical Lab

I try to support small businesses but… Poor service, open sporadic hours I went by twice during «business» and the place was locked up. Gary is gone, so no tech person on site now. I will go somewhere else for my next pair of glasses. Parking has always been tough.

Something has changed… Gary hasn’t been in the shop for a couple of months. I have been buying from him for years, but suddenly the service is terrible, the woman who now seems to be running the place is nowhere near as friendly or competent. I just had four pairs of glasses made, and it took over two months from start to finish. I took in a frame last week and was told they were going to be more expensive because they were being sent out to another lab… nothing special, just bifocals. When I inquired as to Gary’s absence, the woman said he wasn’t going to be there any more.

If you’re looking for a great deal with a guy who backs up his product 100%, drop by and talk to Gary. He’s got hundreds of frames — just as eclectic as the Farifax/​Beverly/​Melrose neighborhood — and, if he doesn’t have what you’re looking for, he’ll do whatever he can to find it.
I’ve been buying glasses from him for several years, and I can vouch for both his customer service and commitment for providing a great product at a great price.

Gary is the absolute best! I live in New York and send all of my optical work to Fairfax Optical. His work is so much better than all of the other opticians that I have ever encountered… and that includes the super high-​end optical stores. His prices are phenomenal too.
One thing that you have to remember when calling. Fairfax Optical Lab is just that, an optical lab. Besides their storefront, they do optical work for many other opticians. So go to Gary and you cut out the incredibly expensive middle man.

We are ordering the 4^th pair of glasses from Gary. They all fit on the first try, though he always offers fine tuning. Both the quality and the prices are unbeatable! Gary is very professional and at the same time warm and friendly, the front office is helpful, even when they are very busy. It is worth a drive from Westlake Village for us. Thank you, Gary. Jean and David

Their prices are great, but they’re never open and don’t answer their phones. It’s nearly impossible to contact someone here, and then when I’ve gone before during business hours they are unexpectedly closed. If they would answer their phones and just be open when they say they will be, I’d give 5 stars! It’s just frustrating.

Gary is the man, some of the best customer service and rates there are in the LA. Has a great variation of glasses, and comes highly recommended. I’ve been bringing in my glasses for the past 6 years, and I have never had a bad experience. He is usually very busy, but will do his best getting your glasses done in a prompt manor.

I went to Fairfax Optic Lab based on the reviews I read here on Unilocal.I had a new frame that needed new prescription lenses and an old pair of wayfarers with a cracked lens that I also wanted to convert to prescription sunglasses. I walked in and within 15 minutes Gary had taken care of me and out the door. Amazing service and the price was less than half of what I had paid one month earlier for lenses on two frames at one of the large national chain stores. I will never go back to any other store other than this one. Live and learn. Had I come here in the first place I would have had all four frames fitted with new lenses for less than what I paid for the first two. This place is at true neighborhood gem. Do yourself a favor and visit this place, you will be so glad you did.

Dunno if my previous review was deleted — but Gary is still the boss. Fantastic prices and you feel like you’re coming to see family. Fantastic optician!

Gary is a miracle. I never believed he existed. He is the old school shop operator who actually CARES about his customers. He delivers more than you ever expected at a price that is almost ridiculous. Example: my lady got a new pair of high-​end frames and glasses. She estimated the price in the $ 800 area. Gary gave her amazing German lenses with a deal on the expensive frames. Total cost: $ 160. The greatest thing about Gary — -is Gary! What a dear! Trust me, this is the second review I’ve ever done on Unilocal and I really want to keep him a secret so I don’t have so many new people waiting in line. He is a little funky sometimes about being closed when you dont expect it, so always make sure and call first. But he is well worth any little disruption. He is a gem. And I am his customer for life.

Five stars for an optician? You bet. This is the one for good service and reasonable prices. Gary is the best optical man in the city. I have found that he always takes extra care to make certain that the grind and fit are perfect. He has made special efforts on my behalf repeatedly. Can’t beat that.

Got 2 pairs of progressive lenses for frames purchased in Japan and couldn’t be happier with them! I dropped off and picked up during the week and was the only one there both times, great customer service and super nice! Target quoted me 3x the price for what I paid at Fairfax Optical, so indeed a gem of a find here!

Fairfax Optical is my favorite store now that I’m many years into needing glasses. Through a couple of different prescriptions, and from purchasing a fun pair of red Italian frames and lenses, getting transitional lenses put into my own frames, replacing scratched lenses, to having sunglasses lenses put into frames — the service, reasonable prices, and quality of work keeps me coming back. Gary and his family are the nicest people and are so helpful.
I only know a few Russian words but every time I’m at Fairfax Optical, I always tell them («spa-​see-​ba»), which means «thank you» in Russian and I truly mean it for this fantastic business.

Amazing amazing service and good products. If you need cheap amazing glasses this place is definitely the place to go.

I’ve had such a great experience at Fairfax Optical that I had to give them a 5 star review. Gary has always been great to me and my son with his ability to get our optical needs done just right. I always hope to get great service at a reasonable price but never quite seem to get it but here at Fairfax optical I do and just needed to let everyone know that you will too.

Love them! Put my lenses in my new (to me) vintage frames in for 30 dollars. ready in a week. no fuss no muss. will be back A plus

THE BEST!!!
I have been coming here for years. I was first introduced when I was in town for a tradeshow in 2007. I have bought several pairs from here, so have my friends and family. I am a lover of all things vintage – especially sunglasses. They have the best selection of new + vintage glasses and their prices are great.
The entire family is so sweet and they are always willing to help. Gary is so knowlegable! I was in search of a pair of Cazal glasses and he did his best to find them. Not to mention, he never gives me a hard time when I need my glasses adjusted or cleaned.
Trust me, you will not be disappointed. All they need is a website for people like me who moved back to NYC!

I have been coming here for years to get lenses put in my glasses/​sunglasses, and never once have I been disappointed. Gary provides outstanding customer service with superior craftsmanship in his work. They have a great selection of glass frames. I always recommend Fairfax Optical to my family and friends. Hands down the best place around.

ITs the best place in town…

Gary is outstanding. The customer service that you get here is way up and beyond normal. They also have a great selection of frames.
Go!