11AM - 5:40PM
1165 7th St W, St Paul
Thrift Stores
“Nine Lives is a fun and exciting place to shop. There’s always something new to see, and Roxanne and team are truly kind folks. I really enjoy my weekly trips I’ve been making lately, I feel welcomed and I always walk away from conversations feeling hopeful and inspired in some way or another. There’s definitely lots of love and good vibes here!
As a thrift store, where they rely solely on donors, I think they do a phenomenal job of sourcing a wide range of options that suits everyone! Well done Nine Lives!”
“I was in the area and happened upon this GEM! Truly a wonderful experience shopping here. The owners are so friendly and helpful. They opened 4 months ago. They are focused on sustainability and affordability, and their deal of 15% off if you bring items in to donate is amazing. The size range is XS to XXL or larger on most racks. The owners want to continue expanding their size range too, which I really appreciate! The selection of items was really well-curated. I picked out 7 items and spent $39. I also appreciated how they had seating around the store and every rack was very well-organized. I will be back soon!”
“Need something, and can't quite put your finger on it? You can here, whether it's a 10 watt 1 ohm resistor to reset your car computer safely, leather scraps to make that camping spice bag, or just pure entertainment—take a stroll.”
“I've Been coming to Axman surplus stores since 1971.... Sometimes all you have to do is walk in the store and you'll be the inspired to build a new project From their items... The bonus is reading some of the funny signs they use to describe their items because it makes it hard to be in a bad mood....for long. I simply love axman surplus”
“I’ve been to this store a handful of times in the last 6 months and I’ve absolutely loved every experience I’ve had here! As someone who is plus size, I can’t think of one time that I’ve been able to find something that I actually love and am excited to wear from a consignment/thrift store. But whenever I come here I always fine something amazing!! And for an amazing price too. My favorite part were the jeans because I am NEVER able to find jeans that I like and don’t want to order online at multiple different places and have to deal with returning them if they don’t work out. I was able to find so many brands of denim that I’ve wanted to try but wasn’t able to because of them being online, so thank you Cake!! If you wear plus sized clothing, you HAVE to check this place out. They also switch out inventory frequently so there is always something new. The employees are also so helpful and kind. They do require face masks (at least the last time I was there they did), so don’t forget yours at home!”
“They are always happy to take coats, socks, especially warm ones in fall/winter, sweaters, sweatshirts, flannel shirts, boots, shoes, etc. When you find you don't wear something, don't toss it, donate!”
“My experience here was absolutely great! Thank you very much to all the staff, especially to Mr. Aaron and another guy who answered all my questions. They were all so friendly and accommodating to my questions/requests. I will return here because my husband liked the chair I got. He might get the same thing.”
“Everyone was super friendly and the shop was well lit and well stocked. They have a lot of supplies for every odd and end you could think of. I bought a couple rubber stamps and only spent 16¢ ! It's great to go to a place that actually can save me money”
“I love close by and wish I could go here more! The sweetest staff you’ll ever meet, very helpful with questions I had and just general conversation. I felt so welcomed here and love that I can support so many local sellers just by stopping at one shop! Very good selection of vintage kitchen and wall art pieces, as well as a great deal of vintage collectibles. Love love love!”
“I love how the community collaboration between the donated and the handcrafted local artwork and living herbs and plants the unity in the conscious consumer and creator collective is unparalleled!”
10AM - 6PM
2700 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis
Thrift Stores
“Great place if you are looking for supplies for house or construction-type projects. Had no idea what to expect but was pleasantly surprised with their quite large selection (and prices!!) of lights/lighting, used tools, nails/screws, yard tools, paint and paint supplies, and a lot more! I will definitely be back when I have more projects. Friendly staff, too!”
“Best thrift store in all the states as far as I'm concerned, and I've been everywhere from Washington state to NYC. I always spend hours here because, beyond just the merchandise, the music and the people make a great atmosphere. 10/10 AMAZING”
“I love this place. Every time I come here I find an entire cartful of treasures. Their prices are so much better than other thrift stores in the area. I feel like they are priced as a thrift store should be. Also very well organized and the staff is super nice.”
8:30AM - 5PM
883 29th Ave SE, Minneapolis
Thrift Stores
“Do you love to look thru random things, and wonder if you could Reuse things for other purposes? Do you love a deal? Man! This place is for you! Come here and try to park on the decline angled section near the loading dock, so you don't have to pay to park! Check out my photos, I was there just a few days ago. Books are $0.10/lb and I actually found White Barn candle, used, but for like $2.00 with a discount, I bought kids books & that candle for a total of about $2.57!! Awesome! They do sell other wacky stuff like a diving board! Medical devices, U of M furniture, dentist chairs, massage tables, Gigantic desks, and other weird stuff!”
“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.”
“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.”
10AM - 6PM
510 County Rd D West, New Brighton
Thrift Stores
“It's a neat place, but you need to come pretty often to find the best deals. They sell a variety of items ranging from used items and new items. The used items seem to be either donated or from existing homes, in a range of conditions from rough to basically pristine. On the other hand, the new items seem to be overstock given to Restore (likely from Habitat?). They sell everything from lightbulbs to paint to gardening stuff and even wood scraps and power tools.”
“Flamingos is an absolutely magical place! I love taking out-of-town visitors there to introduce them to the quirky, silly, fun side of Minneapolis. They are consistently blown away by both the vibes and the excellent selection of vintage wares. It’s always a joy to peruse each room, and I often do multiple laps per visit. There’s so much to see, and I’ve found some incredible pieces here. My favorite finds are a glass butterfly lamp, a handmade teapot, two vintage teal wooden chairs, and a lovely original painting. My partner has found some incredible vintage men’s clothes too, especially flannels.”
“Old School is a great asset to the Stevens Square-Loring Heights neighborhood. I stop in regularly to peruse the clothing and have found several pieces from basics to statement pieces that receive lots of compliments.”
“Great decor & always fun to search for just the right item. Staff is friendly & helpful. I always find what I need to add finishing touch to my decor. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy a treasure hunt.”
“This is one of the best Thrift Stores in the metro area. Volunteers are helpful, merchandise is top quality and the prices are awesome! It should be on every thrift store lovers list.”
“My friend and I came here and were immediately welcomed by a friendly lady at the front. She encouraged us to browse and that there was a changing room if we found something we fancied. Overall, I'm far from an expert on businesses like this. That said, there seemed to be items that people would be interested in and I found looking around to be a pleasant experience. There was also live music out front which was unexpected but a fantastic surprise. 5 stars from me!”
“This thrift store is easy to access, well stocked for a smaller store, and has quality merchandise at a price that is surprisingly low in comparison to larger chain type 2cnd hand stores.
I recently moved to the neighborhood and needed to be very frugal when shopping for my new apartment. The 'New Day Thrift Store' was exactly what i needed. I have shopped there on several occasions and have always been very satisfied with the experience. The helpful and friendly staff do a terrific job of keeping things organized and neat so one may find what they seek quite easily.
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ because I got everything I needed for my apartment under budget, and the shopping experience was overall more relaxed than might have been at a larger store.
Kudos! New Day, you helped out, and I am sure you are doing a great service to the rest of our community.”
“Great selection! Some of the reviewers here clearly don’t know the effort that goes into not just being a shop, but also PRIMARILY a safe space for many women to gather. Me being a customer comes secondarily to me financially supporting this space.”
“This place is a dream!!! There are bins in the basement level that will consistently be worth the price. And the upper level is new target stuff with tags still on it but marked down! You’re also in a prime area to go get a coffee before or after this thrift!”
“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.”
9AM - 9PM
3740 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis
Thrift Stores
“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.”
“Very good food shelf. They have gluten free food too. Anyone in MN can go there. I got tons of produce. I just didn’t like how people were pushing me away from food I was looking at and budging in front of me. My IHS worker also said someone interrupted when we were trying to talk to someone at the desk.”
“Had a lovely experience here today. From the greeter at the door to the person working the jewelry counter, every staff member was kind and helpful. Though some of the prices seemed a bit high, I found a lot of great treasures and 25% came off clothes at the register, which made it more reasonable. I will definitely be back, thank you!”
“I’m addicted… to shopping here. Ya’ll pray for me! If I come home with another stack of records I won’t listen to, another vintage type writer, or more plates i don’t need, my wife gonna chop me up with one of the three sets of knives I bought here.
i have an unhealthy relationship with this store. don’t start because you won’t be able to stop coming here.
imma see you in the sports equipment section. i need football pads for protection when drop kick me.”