The custom illustration you’ll see outside of this location gives you a sneak peek of what’s in store: a hand-painted abstract mural by local artist Caroline Corrigan. Take them both in as you peruse for your next pair.
How to get a prescription
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This location offers comprehensive eye exams for glasses—as well as eye exams for contacts prescriptions if you already wear contacts.
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More about our store experience
You don't need anything but your eyeballs to peruse and try on our frames. If you're planning to purchase prescription frames or contacts, it's helpful to have a digital or physical copy of your current prescription. If you'd like to pay with an FSA or HSA card, remember to bring that along, too.No prescription handy? Not a problem! You can come in just to browse, shop for non-prescription sunglasses and accessories, or can book an eye exam at most locations.
We're in-network with several major insurance carriers, and we also make it easy to use out-of-network benefits. (Coverage may vary by location or plan.) Get all the details here.
Yes! We can take any optical measurements needed to complete your order—and if your frames don't fit perfectly on arrival, an optician is available for adjustments.Plus: Every Warby Parker frame comes with complimentary adjustments for life. Swing by any time for a tuneup.
Yes, indeed. We have a 30-day, hassle-free return or exchange policy for all of our eyewear and accessories. Whether you purchased online or in a Warby Parker store, we can help you out.We also accept returns and exchanges for contact lenses within 30 days of purchase if they're in their original, unopened box.
Yep, at all of our New York locations! Come in for a 15-minute DMV Vision Test with one of our licensed opticians, no appointment needed. The test is $25. (If you don't pass, no worries—we can schedule a comprehensive eye exam for you.)
Recent Google reviews from Albany, NY
4.7 out of 5(262 reviews)
Jennifer M
October 01, 2025
5 out of 5
A great selection. You buy only what you want. No pressure sales people. Very friendly and knowledgeable.
Response from Warby Parker
October 01, 2025
We are so glad you had a great shopping experience! We hope to see you again soon.
Norma P
October 01, 2025
5 out of 5
The staff were friendly and worked so well with each other. I liked that. They were professional and attentive with customers. They welcomed. everyone who came in. The atmosphere was relaxed. I decided to get my new glasses there!
Response from Warby Parker
October 01, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had a great experience, and we hope to see you again soon.
Charles G
September 30, 2025
5 out of 5
I like shopping at the store. The staff is professional and courteous. They do not rush. Very happy with the two times. I have been there buying glasses.
Response from Warby Parker
September 30, 2025
We are so glad you had a great shopping experience! We hope to see you again soon.
Meb P
September 26, 2025
5 out of 5
Great store! Erin was extremely helpful!
Response from Warby Parker
September 26, 2025
Thank you very much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had an excellent experience.
Sean C
September 25, 2025
1 out of 5
Ordered new glasses on September 6th and was told they would arrive in 10 days. Ten days passed with no update, and the app just said “making frames.” When I called, I reached an outsourced call center (not the local store), and was told there was a facility update causing delays. Each time I called, I spoke to someone different who didn’t seem to care. First I was told to wait another 3 days. When that passed, the next call pushed it out another 7–10 days.
I emailed customer support with my order info and screenshots from the app. The support agent couldn’t even find my order linked to my email—despite the fact that Warby Parker sends me constant marketing emails and had sent order confirmations. After I re-sent the order number manually, the app bizarrely showed my order as “processing” again, as if nothing had ever started.
It has now been 19 days, and they still have not even begun making my glasses. I finally cancelled my order today.
The staff at the Albany Stuyvesant Plaza location are great in person, but the overall customer service system is terrible. Avoid this company if you value clear communication and timely delivery. I’ll be getting my glasses elsewhere.
Response from Warby Parker
September 26, 2025
We are incredibly sorry to hear about your experience, Sean. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we will absolutely pass your feedback along to our team. If you would like to discuss your experience further, please reach out to us at reviews@warbyparker.com
Ginger L
September 18, 2025
5 out of 5
Customer service and attention I received were surprising and welcome. They assist me with picking out frames and expedited the order of my prescription glasses. I felt like I was in good hands with people who knew what they were doing.
Response from Warby Parker
September 18, 2025
Thank you for sharing this review! We are so happy to hear you had a great shopping experience.
Jan E
September 15, 2025
5 out of 5
Great staff, great service, great experience!
Response from Warby Parker
September 15, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We hope to see you again soon.
Brianna S
September 12, 2025
5 out of 5
Marcia is the most pleasant person I’ve had check my eyes. She’s friendly and knowledgeable, and explained every step thoroughly. My insurance doesn’t cover Warby Parker, but I willingly pay out of pocket to come here over an in-network location.
Response from Warby Parker
September 12, 2025
We are so happy to hear you had an excellent experience! Thank you for sharing this review.
Mary F
September 12, 2025
5 out of 5
The staff was so helpful, it inspired other patrons to share opinions and ideas. It was like a party. And, we were done fairly quickly.
Response from Warby Parker
September 12, 2025
We are so glad you had a great experience with our team! Thank you very much for sharing this review — we hope to see you again soon!
Bryan B
September 09, 2025
5 out of 5
I wasn't aware that Warby Parker was in Stuyvesant Plaza until (upon my request for places to buy eyeglasses) my Ophthalmologist suggested that I might want to take a look. I recalled seeing commercials for this co. as an online option, so I was happy to see that they had a store.
The store was very attractive, offered a nice selection of attractive frames, helpful and friendly staff and a competitive price. I will return next year when it's time to get new eyeglasses!
Suggestions:
1) I needed to buy "extra-wide" frames to fit my face properly and they did have a nice selection, but I wish that they would have had 1 section with all of those frames together, instead of me needing to look at every frame on display to find options that could fit me.
2) Advertise that stores actually exist and that Warby Parker isn't strictly an online eyeglass center. I would have come here before had I realized.
3) Offer coupons and better discounts, especially for Seniors and military families.
Response from Warby Parker
September 11, 2025
We are so glad you had a great shopping experience! We hope to see you again soon.
Rachel I
September 07, 2025
5 out of 5
Erin was amazing!
Please please offer the Ketty in a medium frame. They are too wide for many customers faces
Response from Warby Parker
September 07, 2025
We are so glad you had a great shopping experience! We hope to see you again soon.
Leonardo N
September 06, 2025
5 out of 5
Great service!
Response from Warby Parker
September 06, 2025
Thank you very much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had an excellent experience.
Maria P
September 03, 2025
5 out of 5
Amy was fantastic in helping me adjust my new sunglasses and assist with an issue with my existing prescription. All I had to do was ask and she made it happen!
Response from Warby Parker
September 04, 2025
Thank you for sharing this review! We are so happy to hear you had a great shopping experience.
Colette R
September 01, 2025
5 out of 5
Good People, who listen, knowledgeable and kind
Response from Warby Parker
September 02, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We hope to see you again soon.
Jillian L
August 31, 2025
5 out of 5
Helpful, not pushy, lots of options. It was much easier than I thought it would be- the hardest part was deciding which frames to get because I liked so many!
Response from Warby Parker
September 01, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had a great experience, and we hope to see you again soon.
Heather B
August 30, 2025
5 out of 5
Erin at Warby Parker was awesome!! Amazing selection and she got me out of my comfort zone! Truly a fabulous experience.
Response from Warby Parker
August 31, 2025
We are so happy to hear you had an excellent experience! Thank you for sharing this review.
Kris R
August 30, 2025
5 out of 5
If selection and price point is important to you, go to Warby Parker! The price listed (most between $95-150) includes Rx lenses with scratch-resistant and UV coating (extra for blue light, but I didn't add because I don't care for it). Took less than 10 minutes to purchase 3 total pairs - 2 for me and 1 for my teen daughter. Love this model of buying glasses. Highly recommend!! Can't wait to receive them.
Response from Warby Parker
August 31, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had a great experience, and we hope to see you again soon.
Michael M
August 29, 2025
5 out of 5
Had a great experience at this Warby Parker. It was very busy, but I received great service and the associate was even able to fix my current broken pair of glasses.
Response from Warby Parker
August 29, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had a great experience, and we hope to see you again soon.
Kehinde A
August 23, 2025
5 out of 5
Great place to come to for getting new glasses, and your annual eye exams.
Response from Warby Parker
August 23, 2025
We are so happy to hear you had an excellent experience! Thank you for sharing this review.
Chris H
August 23, 2025
5 out of 5
MY LOCAL WARBY PARKER IN ALBANY, NY IS SO WONDERFUL I WILL ONLY GO THERE FROM NOW ON. THEY MAKE THE COMPETITOR LOOK RIDICULOUS.
Response from Warby Parker
August 23, 2025
Thank you very much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had an excellent experience.
Wade W
August 23, 2025
5 out of 5
Great staff and frames. The one thing I would love to see from Warby Parker is more lens and coating options. Particularly the ability to get mid-index 1.60 (for all frames) or trivex lenses and Zeiss Duravision Platinum of Gold coatings.
Response from Warby Parker
August 23, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We hope to see you again soon.
Izabella M
August 21, 2025
5 out of 5
great experience AND great staff!!
Response from Warby Parker
August 21, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had a great experience, and we hope to see you again soon.
Nan T
August 21, 2025
5 out of 5
I like the atmosphere. No pressure. Sales people are very nice, knowledgable.
Response from Warby Parker
August 21, 2025
Thank you for sharing this review! We are so happy to hear you had a great shopping experience.
Don
August 21, 2025
5 out of 5
Very helpful and nice to deal with
Response from Warby Parker
August 21, 2025
Thank you for sharing this review! We are so happy to hear you had a great shopping experience.
Josh W
August 20, 2025
5 out of 5
Best Warby Parker in the area. Better selection than Brooklyn. Staff was knowledgeable and awesome! Highly recommend making the trip for this spot!
Response from Warby Parker
August 20, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had a great experience, and we hope to see you again soon.