“Love this place! Delicious snacks and drinks all while you shop all the booths full of curated goodness. I love that the last weekend of the month (+ Monday!) is a haven for makers and local food trucks and 20% off most things.”
“LOVE this place! Such a beautiful curation of products and welcoming + warm experience. Not only does Amanda have an amazing eye for finding gems, she takes the time to understand your style + needs to provide thoughtful recommendations. I so appreciate this space in our community!”
“Feels like a natural history museum where (almost) everything is for sale. Unique, beautiful, and fascinating finds at surprisingly accessible prices. The store is always evolving, with new stuff coming in, making every visit fresh and exciting. Yes, I work there but it’s my favorite place so just let me gush about it okay :) <3
Pro Tip- Park in the Wells Fargo bank lot- that branch has been closed for some time so it’s free and easy to park there if you’re visiting the shop!”
“I've been looking for a credenza for media in the living room for months and MAD had several wonderful options that I could be sure were high quality and well restored. Doug was super friendly and easy to work with and even delivered this enormous piece of furniture to my second floor condo! I'm so happy with how this completes my space and will return to MAD for other piece I want to invest in for the long term.”
“Super rad vintage items!!! Support local! Books, records, clothes, & much more. The layout is very intentional and easy to look through as many vintage shops can be very haphazard or cluttered, this place is not! Very nice. They may have to close or move soon and they're too good to go so please come check them out! They have an instagram as well. & The prices are amazing!!!!”
“Most professional and reliable tailoring in Minneapolis. I've been using sewbiz for a decade and have always received the best tailoring for suits and casual clothing.”
“Pink Elephant is not only easily the best of the four antique/vintage stores on Main Street in Hopkins, but also is easily one of the best in the Twin Cities.
Not the largest, it's absolutely packed with quality goods. Its collection gets updated often enough it's a treasure hunt every time I go in. Plus the folks that run it are welcoming and fun.”
“Front of the store has some really great artwork, furniture, and lighting. Pricing system has regular markdowns so with a little patience and luck you could get a great deal.”
“I really wanted to like it more, but the lack of sorting by size is ridiculous. I'm an XL and very few of their items fit and it's too much work finding anything.”
“My wife and I have shopped at Fashion Avenue in Edina for several years. They have a great selection and the pricing is fair. it's upscale quality merchandise and the people running the place are always nice to deal with.”
“My 99 year old father in law sells his Antique Treasures here almost all the sellers are who are the workers there they each work 2 days per month when selling goods at this store... so if you get a bad experience with a worker mostly they won't be in there the next time if you try them again! Most of the people selling in there are Antiques Themselves! Nice people and caring you can offer them less it never hurts to ask. It's Great they have this place to keep them busy and memories of times gone by”
“I'm new to consignment shopping, but just 2 trips here, and I am completely hooked!! The VIBE in this place!! So. Much. FUN!! The gals working are so friendly and helpful and it is obvious that they love their work here. I will be back again, and again, and again!!! ❤️”
“this is the thrift store i go back to most often in the city :) it’s pretty easy to get to either walking or by bus which makes it a nice option for those of us who don’t have cars. i love stocking up on lightbulbs here when i need them + i think a good 60 percent of my wardrobe is from here at this point. staff are really friendly and knowledgeable. i also think they’ve done a great job reorganizing the clothing area in the past year, it’s much easier to navigate now.”
“Fabulous vintage store with beautiful clothes and jewelry! The staff and owner are knowledgeable, welcoming and treat you like a friend. I highly recommend The Golden Pearl.”
“Great place to find that rare item you didn't know you needed or couldn't find other places. Everything from jewelry, art, sterling, furniture, etc. With items always making their way out and new items coming in, this is a fun shop to check out when in the area. Staff is friendly and helpful, parking lot available out front.”
“Love this spot! I usually purchase things off of their Instagram for pick up. The staff are so kind and are always cheerful when I stop in. The selection is definitely well thought-out and well-priced. You're able to get great clothes at fabulous prices.”
“Talk about a hole in the wall, a hidden gem, or a diamond in the rough! I love thrifting and checking out all the places to do so when visiting a new town. If I were to come back to the twin cities, I would be sure to stop into the Cat and the Cobra! Locating the store was a little harder than anticipated. It is in the back of the parking lot behind the locked door, but it is the first door inside the building. Not to mention the cool vibes and architecture of the building. I highly recommend walking around and checking it out. There was an amazing selection of any article of clothing you were looking for. I would say the majority of the items were typically priced. Some articles hanging were a little overpriced, but the best part was the bins in the back of the store! I found two shirts in the bins that were $5 each! It was a STEAL of a deal for vintage t-shirts in the condition they were in. I got one ESPN shirt and a Strigus 2006 shirt. Not to mention how fun it is to shift through bins to find those hidden gems of shirts. In addition to a more expensive rainforest cafe t-shirt that was hanging on the walls of shirts. Overall, the service, selection, and value of the store and its articles were top-tier for vintage thrift! I highly recommend stopping in!”
“This place had a fantastic selection of vintage clothing. The prices reflected the fact that this store was much more curated so be prepared to shell out a bit more. I got a nice University of Minnesota sweatshirt and some jeans here. Will come back next time I'm in Minneapolis”
“Fun store with unique and ever-changing products that includes both old and new. Great curated collection and super fund to browse. Check their facebook page for the latest hours as their only open monthly-ish.”
“If I’m going to shop for clothes, fashion avenue is definitely my first stop! They have a great selection and I love the sustainability aspect of shopping second hand. Why buy something new when you can find already produced items with tags on? The staff are friendly and I have had nothing but great experiences so far!”
“this truly is a hidden gem! they were very kind & helpful in helping me pick out a ring for my fiancé. the jewely selection is soo tasteful! lots of vintage/ antique pieces which is what i was looking for. they had plenty of options within my budget and did not pressure me to spend more than planned.”
“They really get a great variety of things to browse through. Housewares are very reasonable, clothes and furniture seem a little high to me. Great place to go when you don't know what you "need" but a little retail therapy is in order!”
“Trying on dresses with Nikolina was the highlight of my wedding dress search. Even my less vintage-inclined friends were impressed with her incredible design knowledge and the vision she cast for modifying each piece to create my own personal aesthetic. She was so fun to work with! Shopping through their selection does require some imagination, but as someone who loves envisioning possibilities, this was half of the adventure. I would highly recommend this place for anyone who wants to create a personal and unique vintage dress or revive a historical piece with sentimental value - you won't regret taking the time to imagine with Nikolina.”
“Great place with great and friendly people. I brought my nanny boy in bc he wanted to try a trade-up challenge and Edder was very helpful, kind, and didn't talk down to him bc he was a 10 year old. He left there on cloud 9 and talked about how he can't wait to go back there.”
“this is the best place ever I’m so in love with it! the whole vibe of the place is amazing and the staff is so cool and nice, this is my favorite place I’ve ever been to and the clothes are to die for. i had such a hard time not spending all my money here ! cant wait to go back!”
“Venilla was kind, patient, and insightful while helping me with items behind the counter. My visit was a very pleasant experience, thanks to your kind staff! I can’t wait to stop back here.”
“I stumbled across this store searching for a place for clothes in mounds view area. I seen the awesome low discounted prices on items a d I feel in love ❤️!! Been there twice in less than a month... Lbss”
“You won’t waste your time with what they’ve selected! I’m a Pilates girl and loved their Lulu and Athleta assortment. Everything is in 10/10 condition you don’t have to worry about pilling old finds as I usually see at Plato’s Closet. A huge shout out to Sophie who assisted me with selling and also purchasing a few pieces, very courteous and helpful!!”
“Love this store!! Staff is friendly and helpful even when it’s busy, and I’m always able to get everything I need- they always have a great selection of clothes and shoes ! I was able to find small boots for my kiddo and an awesome snowsuit!”
“Good prices, good finds, occasional rare items. Always a good selection of clothes. Don't miss half off on a particular color, where I cannot pass up picking up a book or two each time shopping.”