About South Philly Optical

South Philly Optical is a highly recommended eye care center offering a wide selection of designer eyewear brands at discounted prices. They carry popular brands like Ray-Ban, Tom Ford, Gucci, and many more, along with their own Philly Eyeworks brand. The staff is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and helping patients find the perfect frames. The optometrists at South Philly Optical are known for their professionalism, knowledge, and thoroughness. Patients praise Dr. Emme Gilchrist for her attentiveness and ability to detect potential issues early, even small ones that could lead to more serious problems. The technicians are also appreciated for their quick and efficient repairs, often going above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. Customers often mention the helpfulness of the staff, with one reviewer highlighting how they resolved a problem and saved the day. Another reviewer praised Lee for making the purchase easy and being a tremendous help. Many customers love the friendly atmosphere and recommend stopping in, especially praising Nani for her helpful and informative service, as well as the quick turnaround on glasses.

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  • Jan 2026

    I can actually see properly for the first time in a while. The doctor is patient and delightful and helped me diagnose an issue with my eyes that had been overlooked many times.

    The staff is incredibly helpful and it was a genuinely fun experience picking out my glasses. I interacted with Digna the most, but everyone in the office is lovely! Cannot recommend enough!

  • Dec 2025

    The best eye doctor in Philly,l! hands down. My kids and I went in for a checkup, and from the moment you walk in, everyone is so sweet and welcoming. They take their time, explain everything clearly, and have so much patience especially with kids. The staff is knowledgeable about all the options and makes the whole process easy and stress-free. The owner is a really great guy who truly cares about his patients. Top tier service all around. Highly recommend!

  • Dec 2025

    Great experience at Philly Optical. Digna and Kristin were incredibly helpful, patient and encouraging as we selected two frames for prescription glasses. Things were backed up before Xmas so delivery was a bit delayed, but they managed to get the glasses in and contacted me as soon as they were ready. I can't rate this business highly enough.

Hours

Monday: 10AM - 6PM
Tuesday: 11AM - 7PM
Wednesday: 10AM - 6PM
Thursday: 10AM - 6PM
Friday: 10AM - 6PM
Saturday: 10AM - 5PM
Sunday: Closed

Tips

accepts credit cards accepts insurance dogs allowed gender-neutral restrooms

Location

1815 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia

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