01 · NewHouse of Monkey See
Halsey
$345
Ook ook · Indie since 2008See Better.
See Better.
Look Bananas.
Premium eyewear, designer frames and expert eye care — picked by people who genuinely love a good pair of glasses (and the occasional banana).
- 80+
- Designer brands
- 15 yr
- Family-run
- 4.9★
- Google rated
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The Roster.
We travel the world for frame makers who care more about craft than quarterly targets. A small slice of who lives on our shelves.
01—The Shop
Shop by style.
Find frames that say something about you — or sit so quietly on your face you forget they're there.
02—The Difference
Eyewear deserves more than a chain store.
We're a small Canadian shop with a stubborn belief: the right pair of frames should feel like you, only sharper.
01
Independent specialists
No corporate playbook — just two decades of taste, eye and ear.
02
Personal styling
Complimentary one-on-one consultations to find your face's best lines.
03
Advanced eye exams
45-minute exams with the latest diagnostic technology, never rushed.
04
Lifetime adjustments
Tune-ups, nose-pad swaps and free cleaning — for the life of your frames.
03—Just In
New arrivals.
01 · New
02 · NewGarrett Leight
Wilson Gold
$420
03 · NewGentle Monster
Studio 04
$390
04 · NewOliver Peoples
Tatum Round
$395
05 · NewJacques Marie Mage
Atelier Sun
$795
04—Pick a face, any face
Find your perfect frames.
Four quick questions. A handful of frames worth trying on. No emails, no pressure — just a head-start before you walk in.
Step 1 of 4
Face shape
What shape would you call your face?
05—Eye Care
Services as considered as the frames.
01
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Unhurried 45-minute exams with the latest imaging tech.
02
Prescription Glasses
Lenses cut and fit in-house. We obsess over the small numbers.
03
Contact Lenses
Trials, fittings and a contact line that suits how you actually live.
04
Frame Adjustments
Pop in any time — adjustments are on the house, always.
05
Frame Repairs
Snapped temple? Loose hinge? Bring it in. We'll likely save it.
06
Children's Eye Care
Patient, gentle exams for first-time wearers.
07
Prescription Sunglasses
Polarised, tinted, mirrored — vision and shade in one.
08
Specialty Lenses
Progressives, blue-light, occupational and sport-specific.
06—Kind Words
From the regulars.
4.9320+ reviews
"I've bought glasses for fifteen years and never had an experience like this. They picked four frames I would never have chosen for myself — and one of them was the pair."
Amelia R.
Toronto, ON
"The exam alone is worth the trip. Thorough, calm, modern equipment, and they actually explain what they're seeing. The frame side is a beautifully curated cherry on top."
Daniel K.
Mississauga, ON
"Brought my son in for his first pair. They were patient, funny and gentle with him — and the glasses are still in one piece six months later, which says it all."
Priya S.
Etobicoke, ON
07—The Troop
The faces behind the frames.
Small team, big opinions on eyewear, deep love for the craft. Come say hello — bring questions (and maybe a banana).
Owner & Lead Optician
Alex Chen
Founded Monkey See in 2008. Has personally fitted every regular at least twice.
Optometrist
Dr. Marcus Lee, OD
Twelve years of practice, a soft spot for kids' first exams and a very calm manner.
Frame Stylist
Sofia Park
Knows which frame fits before you've sat down. Don't ask how.
Come in, say hi.
The frames look better on. Walk in for a fitting, an exam, or just a browse — coffee's on us, snacks are on you.
Address
204 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 1Z2
Hours
Mon–Fri 10–7 · Sat 10–6 · Sun 12–5
Phone
(416) 555-0142
hello@monkeysee.ca
Parking
Street parking + Green P lot 2 doors east
Today
Open 'til 7pm
Walk-ins welcome. Eye exams by appointment. Bananas optional.