Payless Optical

Opticians, Eyewear & Opticians, Pet Friendly

3169 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110

About Payless Optical

Payless Optical is a retail optical shop established in 1986. They specialize in offering quality new and vintage eyeglasses, sunglasses, and a variety of contact lenses at discount prices. The shop repairs broken frames when possible and can replace lenses in existing frames or put old lenses into new ones. Prices start at $95.00 for single vision glasses, $150.00 for bifocals, and $250.00 for progressive bifocals. A wide range of lens materials and tints are available, including A/R coating, glass, photogrey, transitions, polarized, and polycarbonate. Customers praise the shop's friendly and knowledgeable staff, particularly Felix, the owner. They highlight the competitive prices and quick service, making it a great option for both replacing existing glasses and finding new styles. Payless Optical is known for its selection of vintage frames, allowing customers to save money while staying fashionable.

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  • Sep 2025

    Great shop with exceptional service! The owner is incredibly kind and accommodating. He helped repair two of my sunglasses that needed some adjustments, and I truly appreciate his attention to detail and willingness to assist.

    Thank you for your excellent service. Let’s continue to support small businesses like this one—they truly make a difference in our communities!

  • Apr 2025

    After going to several eyeglass shops, my mom had given up on trying to find a place to convert her runway Gucci sunglasses to prescriptions. They were all too concerned about liability and my mom was willing to accept risk for such a customized job. The owner accepted the challenge and my mom has been so happy since. She’s since done several sunglasses here. Best prices around. True honest straightforward shop. No frills. He also maxed out my bison insurance benefits. Great guy

  • Mar 2025

    Lost my glasses at an airport hotel and myopically found my way to Felix. I got to his hole-in-the-wall shop just as it opened and Felix shuffled out like a grumpy bear, but he was patient and kind. There are only a few cases but plenty of sensible handsome frames. Within an hour and at a reasonable price I had new glasses that fit comfortably right away. Thank you Felix!

Hours

Monday: 10AM - 5:30PM
Tuesday: 10AM - 5:30PM
Wednesday: 10AM - 5:30PM
Thursday: 10AM - 5:30PM
Friday: 10AM - 5:30PM
Saturday: 10AM - 3:30PM
Sunday: Closed

Tips

walk-ins welcome wheelchair accessible accepts credit cards street parking dogs allowed offers military discount open to all bike parking

Location

3169 21st St, San Francisco

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