Cubitts Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Evaluating 140 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the products for their exceptional quality, stylish designs, and thoughtful packaging. Many appreciate the robust and well-made glasses, often noting their longevity and the variety of options. The staff receives frequent commendation for being knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful, providing excellent advice and personalized service, contributing to a superb overall experience. However, some people were dissatisfied with customer service, reporting difficulties reaching support and unresponsiveness. Poor online experiences, including incorrect orders and delays in receiving lenses, also caused frustration.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just picked up my fab new glasses from Cubitts, Goldborne rd. Notting hill. I had a most pleasant, supportive and efficient experience from everyone there; Varman, Clementine and Flo, front of house... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

About a year ago I bought my first Cubitts glasses — the Judd — and I’ve loved them ever since. I get so many compliments when I wear them and they always make me feel confident. Last week I orde... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great team at Cubitts' store in Borough, London. Offered lots of helpful advice when it came to choosing my glasses in terms of shape, fit and colour. Although there was an initial delay in the prod... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Specs are amazing quality and the most robust I’ve ever owned (still looking great after 2 years). Optician was thorough and informative and frank about not selling me new glasses when I didn’t need a... See more


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  1. Glasses store

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We were founded in King’s Cross, London, in 2013. We make men's and women's prescription spectacles and sunglasses. Each of our frames is handmade the traditional way, going through 50 stages of production before they are ready to adorn your face. Our London workshops also offer full eye exams.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Its a novel

Its a novel. I'm in in awe! From start to finish your glasses are superior. Took by 5th pair in to adjust the temple tips. They all noticed admiringly the handmade beauty of the craftsmanship. You should all be proud! Every step in my Cubitts glasses purchase wither in England or LA has been swift. I purchased Barlow in gold and the lenses came askew. Shipped back and returned perfect immediately. These are the companies we need to fully support. I come from a lineage of high end brilliant ethical engineers and crafts people. I recognize and admire that Cubitts glasses are truly one-of-a-kind!!

9 April 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cool frames & great service!

Staff had a very nice manner - they were kind and attentive, and definitely felt like I got adequate time & attention, although Soho store gets very busy. The glasses styles (and staff) are very cool, but the whole atmosphere doesnt feel intimidatingly trendy. Had to change the size of my glasses so was delighted about the free exchange period! Fantastic. Also like the 1 yr on glasses service a lot. Very happy with the purchase & the service that came with it - would like to buy more glasses from Cubitts in future. Thank you!

7 April 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I complimented a friend on her glasses…

I complimented a friend on her glasses and she sent me to Cubitts Hampstead. Lovely professional staff and a fabulous range of frames. They're the most comfortable glasses I've ever had. It doesn't feel like I'm wearing them. All my friends have been very complimentary. Overall an extremely positive experience.

14 April 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I visited Cubitts Notting Hill and …

I visited the Notting Hill branch of Cubitts in order to upgrade the lenses on both pairs (distance and reading) of my existing Cubitts frames. I dealt with the manager Varman Thiya and it was an absolute pleasure from start to finish.

20 March 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

At last

At last, glasses frames you can choose in different colours and sizes. I’ve spent so long searching for frames only to be told “they’re too big for you” “they only do this colour” “sorry, sorry, sorry!!!” I’m thrilled to find you and have been promoting Cubitts to everyone who comments on my new glasses.
Staff were all helpful and friendly.

28 March 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cubitts - clearly excellent

Cubitts (Jermyn St) combine perfectly - professionalism and friendliness. It was by far the best experience I have ever had from an opticians (this from a very short sighted 50 year old). I really cannot recommend them highly enough.

3 April 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and great products

Everyone I came into contact with was great. The optician was brilliant and very professional and made sure I got exactly what I was asking for. The staff member in the shop who helped me with frames etc was also brilliant - she really knew her stuff and gave great advice.

28 March 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

I had lost the screw from the leg of my glasses on the train to Edinburgh. I went into Cubitts on York Place and they couldn’t have been more helpful. Although they didn’t have the same type of screw, they used another to repair them for me until I can get the right type. They wouldn’t charge me for their help. So impressed. Thanks!

5 April 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Magical Old Town of Edingburgh

I was drawn by the beautiful frames displayed at the Edinburgh Old Town store. I didn’t even needed new glasses but I couldn’t resist them. Martin gave us a warm welcome and was really helpful with all the process of trying, choosing and buying my new frames. I was surprised that I could have the frames with my prescription lenses sent to my house in Portugal. When they got here I realized that I made the mistake with the size and asked to change it. Once again they were really helpful and quick solving the issue. Im really happy with my new glasses and even more happy with the customer experience provided by everyone at Cubitts! 10/10

4 February 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time customer experience

Best eye test I have ever had—really thorough. Everyone in the store was lovely and helpful, especially when helping me select a frame (I was spoilt for choice with the excellent selection). Had the glasses sent to my home, and it was an extremely fast and smooth process with brilliant communication. Definitely recommend visiting Cubitts for its outstanding service and range of frames.

2 March 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Cubitts glasses have nice designs and…

Cubitts glasses have nice designs and high-quality frames, but there are concerns with lens durability and consistency in product sizing. Coating wore down within months, and website descriptions didn’t match actual measurements. Customer service is helpful, though responses can vary. While packaging and accessories are great, lens issues may not justify the price.

26 February 2025
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Reply from Cubitts

Hi Donovan

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you appreciate our designs and frame quality, but we're sorry to learn about your concerns with lens durability.

Our Zeiss lenses come with a 2-year warranty covering any manufacturing issues, so if you haven't already, please contact us at info@cubitts.com, and our team will be happy to assist you further.

Best,
Cubitts

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Delays in receiving glasses and poor quality

UPDATE:
I have since gone back to Cubitts to try them again and the experience was much better, so have updated my score to 4 stars.

ORIGINAL REVIEW:
Ordered glasses from the Cambridge store with the option of adding nosepads to acetate frames as that is what drew me to Cubitts.

Had to wait over 2 weeks for the frames with nosepads to arrive in the store and then had to go in to be measured for those.

Another 2 weeks later the lenses finally arrive and so over a month after placing the order I can finally collect the glasses. All this time I was waiting for my glasses I was experiencing sore eyes and headaches due to my prescription having changed.

Collecting the glasses was fine but after around 15 minutes of wearing them the nose pad came off so it clearly hadn’t been done properly.

Went back to the store and the staff were at least very apologetic and sorted a refund as they could not fix the frames.

Overall not a good experience at all, but at least the staff in the store were nice and helpful which is why this review is 2 stars, not 1 star.

22 March 2025
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Reply from Cubitts

Hi Thomas,

Thank you for sharing your experience, and I’m really sorry to hear about the delays and issues with your glasses. We aim to provide high-quality frames and service, so it’s disappointing to hear that we fell short on this occasion.

While I’m glad our team in Cambridge was able to assist and process a refund, I completely understand your frustration with the wait time and the issue with the nose pads and we’ll be reviewing what went wrong here to prevent similar situations in the future.

We truly appreciate your support and hope to offer you a much better experience in the future.

Best,
Cubitts

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was recommended to Cubitts

was recommended to Cubitts, I had a comprehensive eye test check and now have new beautiful new glasses with the right prescription, I could not be happier. Excellent service from the great team at Shoreditch. Consummate professionals and genuinely nice people. Thank you!!

21 March 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cubitts Cheapside - Great service

Cubitts Cheapside: Popped in on the off-chance to have a pair of my own sunglasses altered that were too tight (not purchased there) Afiq was charming and so helpful. He adjusted them perfectly and would not accept any payment. I had (wrongly) written off this store as an overpriced opticians - but once in there looking at their stock of frames and sunglasses was pleasantly surprised how reasonable they were. Will go back for sure :-)

20 March 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cannot say enough good things about…

I cannot say enough good things about Cubitts (Spitalfields). I came to them after it had all gone wrong at another store in Spitalfields. John and Gabs were amazing. They were patient, I was in and out of the store at least three times trying to get the prescription right (not their fault). They never made me feel as if I was a bother. They have a customer for life!

24 February 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

lenses don't react to light . poor after care

I purchased glasses that were supposed to go dark in sunlight. they only went slightly beige and offered no protection from the sun. i complained and they replaced the lenses but they are no better. they just go a weird very pale beige still. it's very hard to get hold of anyone by calling the store. the lenses + frames cost around £500 but are not fit for purpose. very disappointing

30 August 2024
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Reply from Cubitts

Hi Lucinda

We're really sorry to hear that the lenses haven't met your expectations and understand how frustrating this must be.

We can see that a further replacement is already in progress, and we're hopeful this will resolve the issue and provide the result you're looking for.

We truly appreciate your patience and are committed to making this right for you.

Best regards,
Cubitts

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