“I went there with a friend, I found a nearly new mattress pad for $5.00 it was red tagged the color of the week so it was 1/2 off yay. My friend found work shoes for $6.99. Many many jackets & t shirts. Housewares galore. Many items priced well below retail. Very clean and well organized.”
“I brought in a jacket with the sleeve half ripped off and they were able to fix it in 5 minutes. It’s like it never happened the repair looks so good. They also have second hand items for sale for reasonable prices. Everyone who works here has been friendly and knowledgeable I can’t recommend this place enough if you’re looking to take care of the gear you currently own or balling on a budget needing some new to you items.”
“Love coming to shop for the perfect look for a special occasion. The prices are very fair, in my experience shopping vintage in Minneapolis. Even still, I am willing to pay more than I would at a thrift store, because the curation is lovely, and Amanda will clean, mend, and press/steam garments, so I know I can wear it the same day I purchased it. And I have!”
“Beautiful selection! I always look for places for bones and bug-related taxidermy, and they had plenty of it plus other very neat “trinkets” (and much more. I’m really down-selling it saying that, tbh). I was also surprised that the pricing was not as bad as I thought it was going to be (sorry, Mpls. I do expect unnecessarily overpriced things there), and my kids and I ended up getting a few things. Also, and very important anywhere you go, the staff there was so kind and helpful! We will definitely be going back — a lot. It was amazing!”
“I have purchased a number of things from this store and have always been completely satisfied. Recently, I had been looking for a vintage dining room table that would be large enough to fit a large number of people. I found a table at MAD that was PERFECT. The owner arranged a time for me to meet with him to look at the table and also arranged for another time for me to pick it up. He was outstanding and very flexible with me given this crazy time of the year. Very grateful for all of it.”
“Shopping at A Rare Bird feels like you’ve stumbled upon a lovely quaint European boutique filled with unique and interesting finds that are curated wonderfully, whether for the season or just every day. The owner has such an eye for color and detail. Always a treat to experience!”
“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.”
“An absolute GEM of a store. Every inch is loaded with vintage treasures! If you're shopping for a unique gift for a cool cat in your life, you'll find something here (and walk out with a few things for yourself too) A true mom and pop store, and a staple for thrift lovers in South Minneapolis.”
“Great vintage store. I go for their vintage toys, but they have clothes, records, books, and lots more. I always find something to take home with me. The owners are welcoming and nice.”
“It's a wonderful shop with an exceptionally well-curated selection of great furniture and accessories. A welcoming and relaxed atmosphere that encourages leisurely browsing. Visit and enjoy!”
“Out of all the antique stores in Hopkins, this is my favourite. The shop is filled with cool looking things and a solid vinyl selection. The prices seem really reasonable too. The staff are really friendly and welcoming. The woman who helped me today was able to find exactly what I was looking for and had such a nice nature. If ever I'm in Hopkins, this place is always a must.”
“I've been shopping at the store for a few years but recently did some MAJOR downsizing and consigned many many things over the last few months. always an excellent experience, very clear policy, Cash or Store credit. Can always find something while I'm there! staff is kind, courteous and helpful.”
“Five out of five stars - I highly recommend u visit this beautiful, charming, impeccably organized boutique! They have the coolest, cutest, most one-of-a-kind apparel, & accessories. The Sales Associates are amazing! Their attention to detail & pride of service made my shopping experience truly transcendent! Yayyyy for fashion & power to the small business owners everywhere!”
“A great selection of brands and high-quality consigned items. I appreciated that the building was well air-conditioned so I stayed cool when trying on clothes. All 3 staff members I spoke with today were very friendly and welcoming!”
“Ragstock always has great and fun items for every day or occasions. Christmas sweaters there are terrific. And lots of jeans to choose from too. it’s the best.”
“b. is the best. Their inventory changes regularly and they announce big deals via their Instagram when their racks get full, for example they just had a big dress sale. I can always find something here and my style and body has changed a lot in the almost 15 years I've been shopping here. They really support their community in numerous ways and are very transparent about their processes and practices. If you're looking for a super sugary customer service experience that's curated to make you feel good (ie super fake), this probably isn't your place.”
“A thrift store with a decent sized mens collection?! No way! Plenty of mens jackets, shirts, and sweaters! I actually managed to find a long wool overcoat there (in my size!) what wasn't 50% polyester for sub $100. The outercoat itself was wool with a nylon lining. Plenty of old grandpa sweaters, which always rock, and flannels.
This store 100% has my future business.”
“There are too many fantastic items in the jewelry case. It's a great place for unique gifts and the closest thing to shopping from a Time Machine that I've found. The owner was very patient with me and showed me every sparkly thing that caught my eye.
She mentioned that she is searching for an awning out front... she was nice... so if anybody has a spare rounded white business awning that resembles a clam... let her know.”
“Very nice antique store. I stopped by during a festival and I was pleasantly surprised by the collection they have and the size of the store. I will be back for sure.”
“Hidden gem! this place is a labyrinthine maze of cool treasures around every corner. As another review said, I also got lost through CDs in the basement. The music selection is vast and more curated than your average antique store (I am used to sorting through massive stacks of Christmas and church music to find anything that interests me). Employees were all kind and every time my hands were full of things I was going to buy, one would appear to offer to bring it to the front for me so I could continue to browse. Will absolutely be coming back, hopefully for years to come.”
“I've been shopping here for years now and it's one of my favourite spots in the Twin Cities. First of all, the owners are just really kind and welcoming people. Secondly, it's one of those shops where I never come away empty handed. Lots of well selected cool vintage items, a nice selection of clothes and there's always some great records in stock. It's well organised and even the music playing is usually great. Just a really cool place to check out.”
“This is easily one of my MUST VISIT stores when I go to the Mall of America. I always load up on soap flakes, oxygen bleach, and other laundry essentials, and Patric always curates the most amazing and fun gifts. You won't find a friendlier store in the mall. Thank you for creating such a lovely, wonderful store, Patric!”
“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!”
“Absolutely enamored with this place after today. I’d driven by a billion times outside of open hours, but never stopped in. I went specifically looking for a lampshade for a lamp I inherited from my grandparents old house, after my grandma recently passed away. Little did I know, the owner makes lampshades, so the whole thing felt slightly serendipitous. She had awesome suggestions, and took the time to show us around a bit. We’re so happy with the new addition to our living room.
The whole store is well curated, and an absolute treasure trove of yesteryear. I highly recommend a weekend stop-in!”
“H & B is a nice curated collection of antiques. The items are well priced and range from couple of dollars to thousands. It is one of the best resale shops in the Twin Cities.”
“I walked in with an agenda ! I have shopped successfully and soul fulfillingly here in years past. I had a hunch they could set me up. I had an event in two days and with some specificities Hailey had 6 dresses picked out and waiting for me to try on within 10 minutes flat. I tried them all but fell in love with the first. She had the perfect jewelry and purse too. I was all set and out the door in 25 minutes. Delightful experience and so grateful! The fit was perfect ! Those Hailey’s! ✨”
“I love this spot. There are so few places where you can find unique, high end pieces for men but they consistently have something special to find. Worth stopping in regularly.”
9:30AM - 5:30PM
2190 Marshall Ave, St Paul
Used Vintage And Consignment
“The shop repaired the wicker seat from a rocking chair that had been in my family for many years. The seat was replaced nicely without damage to the chair, but I was a little disappointed that the stain of the new seat did not quite match the stain of the back of the chair. It took 3 months' time and almost $300, to give an idea for other customers. I was happy to give the time and money to support a small local business; but I am still disappointed that the stain didn't match, which is the kind of detail that I also expected from a small business. At any rate, at least they were nice.”
“Nice selection of quality items of men’s and women’s clothing and jewelry to home furnishings. They have however stopped taking children’s clothing. Location has abundant parking and a cute coffee shop right next door.”