North Optical
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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.
05/14/2026
This is Nathan… wearing the RIGARDS RG1093TI in titanium and pale gold. We have been collaborating for a long time. All of the custom pottery in the shop is from him, including our prize incents holder! When he’s not making us rad pottery, he’s probably at the shop chatting menswear with the boys 🤣👔🤓
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!
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!
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!
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! 🟩🟥🟦🟨
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!
03/15/2026
First trunk show of 2026 was a banger! Thank you so much to AG for spending the day with us 🎰
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 🥂
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!
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
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68 Washington Avenue
Portland, ME
04101
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 11am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 6pm |
| Friday | 11am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 6pm |