North Optical

North Optical North Optical is an award winning independently owned optical shop and art space located in Portland's East End.

We curate a selection of diverse, handmade, and artisanally crafted prescription and non-prescription eyewear.

05/01/2026

From Fukui to Maine ~ Japan’s oldest eyewear brand is a symbol for longevity, KameManNen. Their name comes from the Japanese proverb “a crane lives a thousand years, a turtle ten thousand years” 🐢 in store now!

04/23/2026

It’s not everyday that we see a vintage “B&L” Ray Ban Wayfar come through the door. This one was in particularly good condition, with just a little buffing, polishing and some new lenses, these things look better than new!

Spring is arriving here in Maine, never fast enough though! To speed up the process a bit we commissioned Nina Hope - t...
04/15/2026

Spring is arriving here in Maine, never fast enough though! To speed up the process a bit we commissioned Nina Hope - to make a bright and cheery painting of the store!
Even further we turned it into a puzzle. 🧩 So next time your in the shop with your “fashion consultant” point em to the back of the store to kill time while your making those important glasses decisions!

🟡🔵🔴🟢Please Join us Friday April 3rd for STRANGE OVERTONES by artist , our spring art exhibition! Opening is from 5-8pm w...
03/27/2026

🟡🔵🔴🟢Please Join us Friday April 3rd for STRANGE OVERTONES by artist , our spring art exhibition! Opening is from 5-8pm with refreshments and small bites, show is up through June! 🟩🟥🟦🟨

03/18/2026

Almost 8 years in business and we finally made a cleaning cloth! Designed with illustration by the amazing and made with premium microfiber. Available at the store and online!

First trunk show of 2026 was a banger! Thank you so much to AG for spending the day with us 🎰
03/15/2026

First trunk show of 2026 was a banger! Thank you so much to AG for spending the day with us 🎰

Get excited for our first trunk show of 2026 🎰 VADA will be taking over the shop March 14th! Wine, beers, and a few surp...
02/27/2026

Get excited for our first trunk show of 2026 🎰 VADA will be taking over the shop March 14th! Wine, beers, and a few surprises as always 🥂

A big thank you to everyone who came out for our Valentine’s Day pop-up with ❤️ Absolutely the best vibes all day! Can’...
02/24/2026

A big thank you to everyone who came out for our Valentine’s Day pop-up with ❤️ Absolutely the best vibes all day! Can’t wait for next year!

Join us on Valentine’s Day from 12 to 6 for a tin type portrait session with our friend Cole Caswell! While there may be...
02/05/2026

Join us on Valentine’s Day from 12 to 6 for a tin type portrait session with our friend Cole Caswell! While there may be some walk-in sessions available, scheduled appointments will take priority ♥️ Book through our website (link in bio): northoptical.as.me

In solidarity for our immigrant friends in Portland, we will be closed on Friday, January 30 for the nationwide shutdown...
01/28/2026

In solidarity for our immigrant friends in Portland, we will be closed on Friday, January 30 for the nationwide shutdown. We will be back to regular hours Saturday, February 1. (11am-6pm)

12/31/2025

Happy New Years from all of us at North Optical 🍾 See you next year!

Address

68 Washington Avenue
Portland, ME
04101

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

+12072003204

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