Dakota Eye Care Associates | Optometry in West St. Paul ...
Eye Care (Optometry & Ophthalmology) • Stillwater, MN • 2 (West St. Paul and Stillwater) locations
About
Dakota Eye Care Associates is a private optometry practice based in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving West St. Paul and Inver Grove Heights with comprehensive eye care. The clinic emphasizes clear and healthy vision through full eye health and vision exams. They operate five offices across Minnesota, with their headquarters at 1540 Humboldt Ave West, St. Paul. The practice combines over 80 years of combined experience, a small team (about 5 employees), and a focus on medical and vision services. Contact: info@dakeyecare.com or 651-457-2020.
Clinic Type
Eye Care (Optometry & Ophthalmology)
Address
West St. Paul and Stillwater, Minnesota
Phone
+16514572020
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Opening Hours
West St. Paul Hours: Monday 8:00am - 5:30pm; Tuesday 8:00am - 7:00pm; Wednesday 8:00am - 5:30pm; Thursday 8:00am - 7:00pm; Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm*; Saturday Closed; Sunday Closed. Stillwater Hours: Monday 9:00am - 6:00pm; Tuesday 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wednesday 9:00am - 6:00pm; Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm; Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm; Saturday Closed; Sunday Closed.
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Dakota Eye Care Associates Celebrates 20 Years!
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Google Reviews: 4.8/5 (Google) (455 reviews)
- Twin Cities Consumers' Checkbook: 89% gave a "superior" overall rating (44 ratings)
- BestProsInTown (Stillwater location): Not explicitly stated (68 reviews listed) (68 reviews)
Patients praise
- friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient staff
- thorough and detailed eye exams by professional doctors
- high-quality, high-tech equipment used for assessments
- wide selection of quality and designer eyeglasses
Common complaints
- occasional reports of unapproachable or unprofessional behavior by front desk or optical staff
- concerns about feeling rushed or inconvenienced when selecting eyewear
"Dakota Eye Care staff are ALL friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Appointments are easy to make, reminders are sent and you get right in for your appointment."
— Patient testimonial on company website (Carol Arthur)"However, the front desk staff often appears unapproachable, which makes me hesitant to ask questions. I hope they can have a more welcoming and patient communication style at the front desk."
— Patient review on PromalluSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Vesta Wallis — Jun 23, 2026
- Philip Dickey — Apr 9, 2026
- Nancy Olson — Jul 1, 2026
- St. Paul Eye Clinic Foundation offers care for kids in need | kare11.com — Nov 13, 2025
- Dr. Diana Arredondo, OD - Optometrist in Saint Paul, MN — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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