“YESSS..
GOT IT IN THE BAG AGAIN..
I GOT A BRAND NEW PAIR OF BLK.. OVER RAWLS.FOR $7. A SWEAT SHIRT$7. AND THIS REAL NICE!!
SPORT POUCH TO PUT MAKERS, AND PENS.. IN $7”
“I loved this place! So many cute trinkets, vintage comics, cassettes, and toys and soooo many pokemon cards (graded and ungraded). Amazing hospitality and so much love goes into this place. Do visit!”
“Such a lovely store. Can’t sing Jen’s praises enough. She made my husband and I feel so welcome. Wonderfully organized but you can still have that “digging around” thrifting experience. Support this business!!!”
“This shop is truly a hidden gem! My husband and I discovered it while celebrating his birthday, and we’re so glad we did. The owner is incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even more special. We found so many wonderful treasures—my husband picked up a collectible book, and I couldn’t resist some gorgeous jewelry, a lovely scarf, a chic hat, elegant glassware, and even a stylish wine carrier. Every piece felt unique and thoughtfully curated. You won’t be disappointed when you visit!”
“The store is well-organized, clean, and filled with a thoughtfully curated selection of clothing, home goods, and unique treasures — all at affordable prices. Every visit feels like an adventure, and you never know what incredible items you’ll discover. The quality of the merchandise is consistently impressive, and it’s clear that everything is carefully chosen and well cared for. The layout makes browsing enjoyable, and the welcoming atmosphere encourages you to take your time exploring.
What makes Monarch Thrift Shop truly special is the warmth and heart behind it. The staff and volunteers are kind, helpful, and passionate about supporting the community through their work. They go above and beyond to create a positive experience for every customer, and the proceeds go toward a great cause, making each purchase even more rewarding. You leave not only with something wonderful but also with the satisfaction of supporting a business that gives back. Monarch Thrift Shop is more than just a thrift store — it’s a place where style, value, and compassion come together beautifully.”
“If you’re into thrifting give New2You a try. I’ve found some great pieces and antique furniture in here for a really unbeatable price. The only downside is the close kind of early at 3:30 but if you get in during the early opening hours you’re sure to find some goodies.”
“well organized and far better prices than goodwill or family thrift. very nice selection of childrens clothes, books, lots of things you wouldnt expect, and incredibly kind people inside.”
“The store manager was helpful and kind. She shared different content creators online to get inspiration from. I will definitely be returning with my mom to show her the place as well.”
“Thank goodness for AzteK Tire Shop. This is the only place that has our awkward tire size. Everyone is really friendly and very helpful. Tire was off the rim, put new tire on and mounted in less than 10 minutes. So if you have an awkward size tire look no further than the AzteK Tire shop in Wood Dale Illinois, they got you covered..
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“I found this place about five months ago, And I’m glad I did. The staff is very friendly. The merchandise is beautiful. The store is very clean and neat. It looks like a little boutique with very affordable prices. That’s my to go place. Thank you for supporting woman and families in need.”
“A worthy charity and my favorite thrift shop for clothing and housewares. Prices are very reasonable and you never know what you’ll find. They no longer sell furniture but decades ago I scored big time on a piece of Western Shaker. If you’re there early enough you too might find an antique treasure.”
“Happened upon while driving on Roosevelt.....Love the interesting finds and the fact they support a Cat Rescue!! They also have some Incense and Sage sticks along with some cool vintage threads! One of my finds were these 3 tiny Deer figurines! Purrrfect for my Fairy terrarium!!!”
“Some great finds with amazing prices! I also appreciate knowing that it's going to a good cause. The workers are volunteers and we're very friendly and helpful. I'll definitely go back to both donate and purchase items.”
“I had time to kill between testing at Lutheran General so I stopped in to roam the aisles and I’m so glad I did!
The store is extremely organized. The shelves are neatly stacked with countless treasures, separated by holiday, frames, kitchen items, serving dishes, mugs, decor etc. Everything was easily visible without having to lift or move things.
I did not shop for clothes but was impressed by the endless racks of items. Everything neatly hung separated by size and color. A coat did catch my eye which was vintage cashmere Mark Shale for $6.99. I snatched that right up. It’s gorgeous.
Next trip I will be spending more time going thru the clothing. The shoes are separated by color and there were many that caught my eye but I was running out of time.
The staff was incredibly friendly (well, the young man that checked me out was really the only person I interacted with) but he was great.
Looking forward to stopping by again.”
11:30AM - 6:30PM
808 Harrison St, Oak Park
Thrift Stores
“We had a wonderful experience here! We bought some sweaters and a few cute patches. They have stainless steel pet bowls here, as well as leashes, harnesses and other dog gear. Definitely a good place to stop if you're on a budget and want to support a fantastic rescue.”
“This is one of the nicer Goodwill stores in the greater Chicago area. As others have mentioned, it's clean, staff is super helpful, and the items are well organized.
I would like to see the dresses hung by size and not by color but other than that it's a place I'll be coming back to!”
“Nice and genuine people.Everyone is very helpful and kind. I go there on every Monday and Wednesday. It's really fun and new learnings. Hats off to their work”
“I had a wonderful time at this store! So many good finds! Especially about a week ago when a lovely young male employee helped me find the other pair of a shoe I was looking for! He was a larger employee with cool slick hair and I think he was hispanic! I hope much good things come for this store!”
8:30AM - 4:30PM
609 West Dempster Street, Des Plaines
Thrift Stores
“Great place, great staff, but be aware that they close in December the Food pantry. Myself and others were walking up to the door today and a bewildered desk person was wondering why we were there, it was Thursday after all. No sign on the door.”
“Fabulous shop with amazing finds! One of the best curated thrift stores I’ve ever visited - with the best owner! The selection here is incredible; every rack feels intentional and thoughtfully chosen. Clothing, accessories, and home décor are well organized, making it easy to find high-quality pieces.
The store is clean, welcoming, and has a boutique-like feel while still offering great prices. There is care put into sourcing and displaying items.
If you love thrifting but appreciate a well-curated, stylish experience, this place is a gem to seek out. I have found some really unique items. Highly recommend!”
9AM - 5PM
5036 W 47th St, Chicago
Thrift Stores
“It is a reality that in this place if they help people they do not look at your race or nationality, those who are hungry are given food without discrimination, thank you for helping.”
“I have severe allergies and most Thrift stores are dirty and I can only stand to ne in there for 10 min or less. Goodwill on Touhy is so clean that I was able to shop around and no sneezing.”
“I went here a while back. They have a great selection of things and it’s always fun to go upstairs! Staff are very friendly and helpful! Hope to go back again soon!❤️”
11AM - 6PM
6040 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago
Thrift Stores
“I love this place. So many treasures to be found and supporting a great cause. As with all thrift stores, you may need go go back a couple times to find the right item at the right price, but when you do - it is SO worth it.”
“Large, well organized and cleaner than some of the other locations I've shopped at. I scored lots of picture frames, some books, a gold sequin cotton top with the original store tags, a glass bowl set, and more. There were an amazing number of high quality women's boots, possibly including some real riding boots.”
“I love going here! I always find great ‘vintage’ style items, large selection of furniture & household items. Donation drop box in the parking lot makes dropping donations super easy”
“With Aldi next door, its like a perfect little bundle of fun and financial savings wrapped up in a perfect bow.
At Unique, you could quickly find something you need in here if youre in a rush, or you can also dig a little deeper and find some gems. It's really up to you. The place is well-organized and kept tidy and their inventory is massive.”
“LOTS of stuff. You can find some decent antique furniture among other things. The place is really big and it has some older retail equipment etc. Worth a look. Parking was fine too.”