Fritz & Hawley Guild Opticians

Fritz & Hawley Guild Opticians In-store eye exams & curated independent eyewear in Hamden & New Haven, CT.

Serving Greater New Haven since 1900 with modern exam technology for clear, comfortable vision and a seamless experience from exam to eyewear.

05/08/2026

Saw a sign in the sky…
No further questions 😎✨


Let’s be real 👀🐕 The walk isn’t for youIt’s for the dog👇 Dog owners… where you at?Come see us at our two Fritz & Hawley ...
05/07/2026

Let’s be real 👀

🐕 The walk isn’t for you
It’s for the dog

👇 Dog owners… where you at?

Come see us at our two Fritz & Hawley locations in Hamden and New Haven—your everyday pair is waiting 🤓

05/06/2026

Frame of the Week 🇫🇷✨ — J.F. Rey JF2933

Can we *please* take a moment for that gold + orange detail… 👀🔥 it’s giving luxury, it’s giving sunset, it’s giving “avoir… I need these” 😏

Bold, handcrafted in France, and not here to be subtle — just how we like it.

Come see this beauty (and the rest of the collection) in person at Fritz & Hawley… your future frames are waiting 👓💫

05/04/2026

From retro frames to a full-on glow-up ✨👓
We took it from vintage vibes to a modern facelift with bold gradient lenses—because your eyewear should move to the rhythm of *you*. 🎶💃
Let’s get our groove on and see the world in color.

05/01/2026

5⭐️ experience? That’s what we *love to see* 👀✨

Quick ✔️ Helpful ✔️ Professional ✔️
Making sure your prescription is spot-on and your frames fit just right? That’s how we keep your vision crystal clear and your style in focus 😉

We’re so grateful for amazing patients like you—your kind words mean the world to us!

📍Ready for your own 5/5 experience? Come visit us at Fritz & Hawley and let’s find your perfect pair 👓

Packing for a trip 👀✔️ Outfits✔️ Shoes✔️ Charger❌ Your actual glassesEvery. Time. 😅👇 Admit itCome see us at our two Frit...
04/30/2026

Packing for a trip 👀

✔️ Outfits
✔️ Shoes
✔️ Charger
❌ Your actual glasses

Every. Time. 😅

👇 Admit it

Come see us at our two Fritz & Hawley locations in Hamden and New Haven—before your next trip.

04/29/2026

Frame of the Week: State Optical Artisan Series ✨
Can we get a WOW 😍 — just look at that color combo! Bold, vibrant, and seriously eye-catching.

Handcrafted with precision and packed with personality, this piece from the State Optical Artisan Series is where artistry meets optical perfection. 👓

New in and ready to turn heads — come see it (and more!) at Fritz & Hawley!

04/27/2026

From chunky blanks ➡️ to sleek, crystal-clear perfection 👓✨

This -11.75? Light work for us 😎
Watch that edge go from thick to *flawless*—clean, polished, and ready to disappear into the frame like magic.

High RX doesn’t have to mean heavy, bulky, or boring. This is what happens when precision meets experience. At Fritz & Hawley, we *live* for the tricky ones—the higher the number, the better 😏

Got a strong prescription? Been told your options are limited?
Not here. We handle the tough stuff *beautifully*. Come see the difference. 🤓

04/24/2026

Serving looks… in full spectrum 👓🌈

Andrea and Minerva understood the assignment: more color, more fun, more YOU. Whether you’re feeling bold, playful, or just ready to switch things up—our frame collection is basically a mood board you can wear.

Careful… you might leave with more than one pair 😉

Be honest… are you doing this yet? 👀📖 Holding menus far away📱 Zooming in on your phone💡 Turning on every lightYeah… it m...
04/23/2026

Be honest… are you doing this yet? 👀

📖 Holding menus far away
📱 Zooming in on your phone
💡 Turning on every light

Yeah… it might be time 😅

👇 Tell us which one you do

Come by either Fritz & Hawley location—we’ll get you set up 👀

**Hey New Haven 👋👓**We’re taking a little pause at our New Haven shop—closed today (Thursday, April 23) *and* tomorrow (...
04/23/2026

**Hey New Haven 👋👓**

We’re taking a little pause at our New Haven shop—closed today (Thursday, April 23) *and* tomorrow (Friday, April 24). But don’t worry—we’re still nearby and happy to help!

Come see us in Hamden or give us a ring:
📍 2313 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
📞 203.248.8224

We’ll be back soon—thank you for understanding 💙

Address

2313 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT
06518

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+12032488224

Website

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