“I like shopping secondhand for the environment and this store was really easy to navigate. I knew exactly what it is I wanted to find that day which can sometimes require trips to multiple stores, but I lucked out here. Again, it came to great organizing for how the shop is set up. I'll definitely visit again when I need to replace a clothing item.”
“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!”
“This place is great! I had a very simple zipper repair that I just lacked the tools for myself, and they repaired my zipper on the spot in 5 minutes for just $20. Super lovely and helpful, and they do give you a discount if you pay in cash.”
“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.”
8:30AM - 5:30PM
706 2nd Ave S #145, Minneapolis
Used Vintage And Consignment
“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.”
“encore is incredibly well organized and you can find so many unique pieces. if you’re a teen/adolescent, i’d maybe recommend coming here. it’s pretty hit or miss but very doable to find banger statement pieces. additionally, encore has a discount system in which if an article of clothing has been on the racks for a certain amount of time, you can receive a 50% or 75% off. many of the pieces are carefully handpicked to ensure that customers only get the best of the best. the vintage section at the bottom of the store is totally worth checking out too even if you’re not just to vintage clothing! the owners are such lovely people and are incredibly helpful.”
“There is an interesting place with a cool assortment of small furniture and a decent assortment of record albums as well as various other items. Not much for clothing.”
“We discovered some real gems at the Mall of St. Paul today! The store is massive, filled with a wide variety of genuine antiques. Whether you're into vintage furniture, collectibles, or other unique finds, this place has it all. The staff is incredibly friendly, and they take great care in packaging items securely for the trip home. Just a heads-up: if you're specifically looking for coins or currency, this might not be the spot for you. But if you're an antique enthusiast, this place is a must-visit. Make sure to plan at least an hour to explore everything they have to offer.”
“I rarely walk out empty handed. A solid third of my vintage/thrifted heavy wardrobe made its way to me via Timebomb. I hit up lots of thrift stores and when I’m looking for something truly retro (maybe pre 2005?) it’s worth it to hit up a place with a more curated selection. Im so glad you exist!”
“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.”
10:30AM - 5:30PM
3006 W 50th St, Minneapolis
Used Vintage And Consignment
“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.”
“Amazing! They have EVERYTHING! I can shop with my 15 year old daughter, who loves this store too and for myself, a plus-size Mama Bear! The clothes are current, affordable, and organized. They also have dressing rooms, which a lot of thrift stores have done away with. I have never consigned with them, but I am definitely a huge fan. It is well worth the trip (we are about 35 min. away).”
“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”
“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.”
“Beautiful space. New owner is so personable. OG staff is still around and lovely new additions. Shop is well organized with an array of brands and sizing. Highly recommend consigning and shopping here!!”
“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.”
“Cool selection of items, I like to get jewelry and jackets here usually or just wander around and look at stuff. Usually a bit out of my price range when it comes to clothes. A lot of non-vintage items (especially accessories) but not a big turn off for me.”
“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.”
“Overall this store had a nice selection of unique pieces, but the price range may be above the average persons. The largest size that had was a vintage XL (new Large). A nice, clean shop.”
“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.”
“Well organized and clean store. It is well stocked. The quality and volume of products is better than any other Once Upon a Child I've visited in the metro area. Because they're so well stocked and have high expectations for quality, it can be harder to sell. Great place to sell seasonal outdoor items like boots, shoes, snow gear.”
“Awesome place for affordable vintage! Plenty of stuff to look through and very kind shop owner eager to share her store. Discounts and bargains are offered on a dime! Genuinely a hidden gem of a shop. Not too sure what the hair salon in the back is about but the products smelled pleasant when I was browsing clothes nearby.”
“My son and I visited here for the first time. He/him is very petite but did find something he liked. I found a perfect hat. There is soooo much in this store! 2 concerns, women sizes only go to large. And it it so tight it is completely disabled impossible!! So only 4 stars. However, we'll be going back! Cool place.”
“Lovely selection of mid to late century "antiques". Very well curated. A great eye for style. A little bit of everything: furniture, art, kitch, and clothes!”
“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!”
“The selection is out of this world! So much clean, like-new beautiful items. I would need at least eight hours to get through all the things I want to look at. I love dresses and found many beautiful items. I would come here instead of the mall. I enjoyed my shopping here.”