Thrift Stores near Pinole, CA

“The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the store feels like the kind of place where you can spend an hour happily browsing. If you love thrift shopping and good deals, this spot is a must-visit.”

“I recently visited this delightful thrift shop and was impressed! It's small but filled with unique trinkets and treasures.

What makes it special is its commitment to a noble cause. As a nonprofit, VistAbility supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Knowing my purchases help this mission made my visit even more rewarding.

If you're looking for something unique while making a positive impact, I highly recommend stopping by!”

“Was pleasantly surprised today to find a spanish speaking gentleman working the cashier.
The ladies who work there are very nice and cordial, but I had very nice conversation with a man who spoke spanish at the cashier and he was very knowledgeable and informative with the items inside the store.
This store is a hidden gem.”

“A magical thing happened...

I ran here as fast as I could Saturday night before they closed at 6pm. I found it on Google maps and saw from the pictures that they had a much better jewelry selection than most other second hand stores, and I had been looking for a necklace with big black beads for my kpop demon hunters bird costume for weeks. I didn't make it. I was standing outside the closed door at 6:04ish and saw through the glass two necklaces with giant beads. Yay! I thought I'd come back on Sunday but they didn't open again until Thursday, so I mime-begged the owner to open the door (soooo bad, I know, but the necklace was perfect, I had looked in local shops and stores for the last month, and I wasn't gonna be able to make it back on Thursday). She did a VERY kind thing by opening the door and letting me come in and buy the necklace! The price was really reasonable. I was so elated! I still am just thinking about it. It meant a lot to me that she opened the door when she absolutely did not need to. Will try to remember to post a picture of the costume with the necklace here later.”

“Everyone here is very nice and the store was well staffed and clean. Kyle was especially friendly. The selection at the store seems very good if your looking for size Large. I found a Ted Baker dress shirt that retails for over $50 at Macys for $18. Unfortunately I found the mens selection of medium/small shirts or 30x32 pants very limited and some of the clothes didn’t seem to be organized with the correct size.

I also wish there had been a dressing room because I ended up buying a couple shirts that are likely to be too small but I bought them any way since they were so cheap. Kyle told me i could change in the book section but I felt a bit awkward about doing that because the store was rather busy. And a couple of girls were shopping in the same section as me and were being rude.

Overall, my complaints, or outside the scope of what I could expect. Everything reasonable was exceptional.”

“I bought a beautiful Jeanette depression glass compote bowl that I'm displaying as a fruit bowl. The store is small, but well organized, beautiful description on price tags, and friendly staff.”

“Be warned before coming here: This place is super small, I wouldn't call it a thrift store but more like a guy who sells used stuff. Don't get me wrong he's quite nice but if you're expecting clothes and vintage stuff don't come. It's mostly used applicances and used electronics. Still worth a visit if you're in the area”

“This review is written in response to the one-star review posted exactly one year ago. First, I want to mention that this thrift store is a wonderful place to discover old electronic parts for console games and an interesting spot to rummage overall. The people I’ve encountered there have always been kind and unassuming.

The one-star review person from exactly one year ago seemed to believe that her perception—possibly a misinterpretation—of one employee’s behavior justified threatening that person’s livelihood. She even recommended that the employee be removed. I believe that if someone upsets you, the best approach is to speak with them directly and try to help them understand how you feel. It’s normal to be irritated by others, but when people don’t act the way we want or expect, it doesn’t give us the right to jeopardize their income or spread negative judgments publicly on a high-visibility platform like Google.

We can never fully know what someone—customer or employee—is going through on any given day. Sometimes simply asking, “Hey, are you okay?” can open a door to understanding. Many of us carry burdens and sorrows while trying to meet our daily obligations, such as going to work. Everyone’s “best” looks different depending on what they’re facing, and even sincere effort can be misunderstood. Expressions, gestures, or habits that our friends understand might look unusual to strangers.

If I think someone seems rude, I often take it as a sign that it might not be the right moment to connect with them. Perhaps they need space for their own thoughts. Employees aren’t servants; they’re fellow humans working within systems and constraints—just like most of us who are not executives with the privilege to “win the game” through wealth, influence, or access. We should support one another. When I’m having a bad day, I need your grace just as much as on my good days. If I try to go through life assuming I can “win” alone, I’m lost—whether someone looks cheerful or grumpy.

If the one-star review person from exactly one year ago has had a change of heart, she can update her review. If she does, I’ll gladly remove this response and simply feel grateful that someone reconsidered an action many of us have taken at one time or another—and later wished we could undo. Maybe this message was meant for her.

Best wishes.”

“First time at this Goodwill location and will definitely be back. Found a couple of AG Jeans and designer wedges and a few books and mugs. Everything was well organized and all the staff, especially Sagee, were so helpful and patient. Bought more things than I planned to but super happy with the prices and brands.”

“This review is for donation drop offs. I haven’t visited Eco Thrift in a long time and when I went on a Monday afternoon, it was packed on a rainy day! The parking lot was full and it was packed inside. From what I saw it looked like they had some good deals. I specifically went here to try to drop off donations. The hours are Monday-Friday from 7am-1pm only. They take everything for the most part and don’t forget to ask for a tax deductible receipt. The workers were very kind and hard working given all of the stuff they receive. I donated shoes and books.”

“I take things here almost every week! Then I make the mistake of going inside, and two hours often goes by before I'm out again! They have a great range of books, including children's books, a lot of toys, including ride-on toys. Lots of linens (curtains, tableclothes, small rugs, sheets, comforters. Clothes are probably their biggest things, lots and lots including kids'.. Great range of kitchen things including small appliances like toasters, fans, air purifiers, computers, etc. Of course it depends what they get in from week-to-week. I wouldn't expect much from the staff, but I always find something I”