Kite Eyewear Reviews 76

TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had a confirmed appointment via email. I was running slightly late so tried to call them but there was a machine saying they couldnt' answer the phone right now. I emailed them instead. Upon arriv... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This establishment has provided me with my frames for the past 3 years. I've experienced nothing but the finest customer service from these guys. On my visit last week, the manager himself (ask for To... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would really recommend a trip down to Kite if you’re looking for new and in fashion frames! The whole experience and vibe is something you don’t find everywhere, staff are really bubbly and approachab... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This not your ordinary glasses shop from the moment you walk in to the minute you leave the front door you will have your mind blown. The friendliest and most helpful staff I have ever met, they m... See more

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  1. Glasses Store

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Unique London-designed, handcrafted glasses & sunglasses. Free Home Try service, industry-leading eye tests & more. At Kite Eyewear, we see differently.


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The Frames are awesome but support over…

The Frames are awesome but support over their email or Facebook messages is not existent, nobody replies to anything. its over a week now ive been trying to get in touch with them since I am out of country very, very disappointing.

February 11, 2019
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Reply from Kite Eyewear

Hi Brent, so sorry to hear that you haven't been able to get in touch with our team. Please could you write in at support@kiteeyewear.com and we will look into your order straight away. Thanks, The Kite Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unacceptable service, have they closed down?

I am in a similar position to the most recent reviews. I ordered glasses in store 2 weeks ago and have heard nothing since. No answer on the store, no response by email, and most recently, my comments asking what's happening have been deleted from their Instagram account.

February 9, 2019
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Reply from Kite Eyewear

Hi Ellie, so sorry for the inconvenience and any trouble this has caused. We want to make it up to you, please check your email and we will look to settle this straight away. Thanks, The Kite Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Can't contact the store - possibly closed without warning

Bought some glasses over a week ago and now the shop is closed for refurbishment which I wasn't made aware of and I can't get hold of anyone on the phone, email or their social media accounts. Worried they've closed with £150 of my money.

February 8, 2019
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Reply from Kite Eyewear

Hi JC, so sorry to hear that you haven't been able to get in touch with our team. Please could you write in at support@kiteeyewear.com and we will look into your order straight away. Thanks, The Kite Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I think they've closed down

I think they've closed down with £200 of my money. Open on Sunday, closed on Monday. The website makes no mention of the lack of store but you can't book stylist or eye tests any more. No answer to my email and no one's picking up the phone.

The only shop is shrouded up and there's a sign to say it's being refurbished. If that's the case, why not say on the website?

Luckily I paid by credit card!

February 8, 2019
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Reply from Kite Eyewear

Hi David, so sorry for the trouble. Please get back to our email at your earliest convenience and we will look into this straight away. The Kite Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class - will definitely be back!

Staff were super friendly and helpful - both the at the front, where they offered advice on frames / styling, and the back where the optometrist conducted tests on modern equipment and reassured me on the health of my eyes.

All in all a very positive experience - I'll be back again for sure!

February 4, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product!

I’ve been a customer with Kite for over 4 years and I love the product! Just picked up my 3rd pair and Gemma, who looked after me was fantastic! Offered an outstanding service. Thanks Kite!

February 1, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great staff who

Great staff who, despite having the achingly cool
Shoreditch look down to a tee, are very professional and genuinely lovely people.

January 27, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous service..

Fabulous service... purchased a pair of sunglasses over the phone and they were so immensely helpful. Later that day I had a phone call to say the sunglasses had been made up and ready to be dispatched, they were then delivered to my door by 10.00am the following morning. An amazing 24 hour service provided and the most helpful, courteous lady who took my order, made the glasses and then posted out. Thank you so much!!!

January 3, 2019
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from booking the…

Excellent service from booking the appointment to having the eye test and choosing the glasses. A really stylish selection of glasses at reasonable prices. The store in Shoreditch has a really nice design and atmosphere. My only criticism is that the store could do with a good clean. The equipment, the chair and the floor in the testing room needed a good clean. With attention to cleanliness this would definitely get 5 stars. Loving my glasses.

December 12, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

THE BEST.

Honestly, the best experience I've ever had with an Optician.

I can't recommend Kite enough; the staff, the equipment, the product offering, the service - 10 out of 10.

Thank you guys so much.

J

November 21, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super friendly and quick

Since I was in London for only a couple of days, I was fitted in the same day to have my eyes measured. Super friendly staff and amazingly quick help. My two glasses were ready the same day, really happy with them and with the whole treatment at Kite!

November 13, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service & beautiful glasses

Excellent service & beautiful glasses, sorted us out in a glasses emergency with state of the art tests & fitting technology - all at a very reasonable price, Boots or Specsavers would have been much more expensive!

November 9, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really great experience!

Really great experience!! Very friendly and professional staff, made me feel very at ease. Didn’t even feel like an eye test at all!!

November 3, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stylish glasses that don’t cost the…

Stylish glasses that don’t cost the earth. Friendly, helpful staff who really seem to enjoy their work. Particular shout to Ahmad who sprinted down the road after me when I left my prescription behind

November 1, 2018
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not what I expected

Shocking. Chased for nearly two weeks for updates on my order with conflicting information given depending which staff member was handling my query. Finally received order which is the wrong colour.

Awaiting to see how kite now handle this problem and turn a poor experience to a positive one ???

October 29, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Blown away by the Kite experience

Would really recommend a trip down to Kite if you’re looking for new and in fashion frames! The whole experience and vibe is something you don’t find everywhere, staff are really bubbly and approachable and always there to help. Even offer you a drink when they’re spending time with you, making sure you get the perfect frame that suits you!

October 14, 2018
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