10:30AM - 4PM
1031 Cotton St, Oakland
Thrift Stores
“Many hidden gems here. Get there early, so much to see and all proceeds support the Oakland museum of California. You do need to really take your time though. So plan for a half a day at least. No junk, great finds.”
“What a wonderful store with a powerful mission! They’ve got a $5 rack of clothing outside and all sorts of lovely things inside like furniture, clothes, jewelry, etc… they’re donation based so your purchase is for a very good cause. And the workers in there are great!”
“(Translated by Google) Very nice place with a good base to help children and adolescents.(Original)Muy bonito lugar a parte buena basa para ayudar a los niños y adolescentes.”
“I love this shop. Great clothes for great prices. The pieces I have gotten from there are high quality, clean, and stylish. Their homewares section is also decent. I try to stop by when I am on Piedmont Ave.”
9AM - 7PM
601 Webster St, Oakland
Thrift Stores
“Decent little store. Found a few pieces I really liked here, and prices were altogether reasonable compared to some of the major chains around the Bay Area. There is some stuff here that seems a bit more overlooked compared to some other thrift stores.”
“This is a very cool place for the community. There is a plethora of random freebies outside, and inside is a curated shop of hidden vintage treasures and beautiful plants for sale. I love the concept of both inside and out! Outside you have to dig and that is so fun, and I especially like finding bits and bobs for my many art projects. Inside I have found beautiful plants and some really nice decor at a reasonable price. I always enjoy chatting with the owner and she will give you good tips on how to care for your plant.”
“My favorite thrift store in the east bay. The selection is truly unbeatable and the volunteer staff are kind and dedicated. However, the new(ish) layout is totally inferior to the way it used to be. I’ve given it some time and an open mind, but I really just hate the way things are laid out now! I loved when the clothing racks and regular/vintage home goods were all on the left hand side and the fancier ceramics and home items were on the right. It’s hard to say why, but the flow of the new space is just really unpleasant. I’ve been back fewer times since the remodel because of the layout, it’s just no longer as relaxing of a shopping experience and is now much more crammed and stressful. I miss the old Bambino. While I’ll remain a loyal customer, I can’t say I’ll be seeking out trips to the shop as regularly. Hopefully they come to their senses and bring back the old layout. ?❤️”
“Love having this in the neighborhood. I appreciate the extended hours. The staff is always so friendly! We’ve bought many items for Halloween costumes, sun hats for my kids and other items as needed over the years. One star knocked off as some days it’s not very clean/tidy. Generally they do a great job moving high volumes of donations around the store.”
“Donating my clothes is easy, and I always find something to take home with me. Compared to your more typical chain thrift store, I appreciate how well layed-out the store is. Items are organized by size and color, racks aren't overpacked, and backround music is quiet. It makes for a much more pleasant experience. I also enjoy that they always have tag sales on their items that have been around a bit longer, as it ensures you can always find a good deal!”
“Dress Best For Less is my favorite place to thrift in the East Bay. Great prices and a really varied selection of designer along with great everyday pieces . A plus is that it is a non Profit benefiting kids in the community. Thank you Dress Best For Less”
9AM - 5PM
9235 San Leandro St, Oakland
Thrift Stores
“We came in last week just to look for furniture ideas for our new home,we ended up finding really good furniture.The place is big and has a lot of options to look forward too has a variety of options they have a lot of good quality items.Employees were very helpful and made the purchasing very clear and easy.We were helped out by Daniel, he was very helpful made everything quick and fast definitely coming back.”
“My favorite East Bay Goodwill store. They seem to get good stuff more frequently than other stores.
Update: All the Goodwill stores have changed as the market has changed. It's getting harder and harder to find good non-clothing stuff.”
“This was a great shop for thrifting! The clothing selection is small, but it’s all well gone through because the clothing is quality for a really great price. Shirts were $3 and jackets were $5. There are also furniture pieces, pretty large and brand new! The cashier was really kind too!”
“Here to share another wonderful experience! I truly enjoy artsy activities and Mannequin Madness offers these amazing headdresses workshops. Whether you are getting festive for a holiday or themed party or carnival. Judi will help you build the best head accessory. It’s fun, easy, and a great bonding activity with friends. Can’t wait to participate in a workshop soon ??”