What an adorable little antique shop!…read more The women working there were so nice to us when we came in, and very friendly. There were booths full of all sorts of things. Everything from dinnerware to clothes, to jewelry and toys, and books and craft supplies and cradles and kitsch. We could have spent so much time digging around in here. We weren't looking for anything specific, just spending a lazy day wandering town. I ended up buying a super cute Halloween cookie plate for a steal at $5. This is a hidden gem of a spot, and I'd definitely visit again if I'm ever in Alton again.

I love antique stores and this store for me is the perfect kind! Lots of different booths and…read moreareas, large variety of items and friendly welcoming staff! I am always looking for rotary phones and not only did they have a beautiful one in perfect condition, it was incredibly reasonably priced! It made my whole day it was such a good find. I will always come back here every time I'm in Alton!

If you need a unique gift, Honeybee is where you need to shop. It's a good mixture of new and…read morevintage merchandise. It is a great addition to E Broadway (Downtown Alton). I'll admit, I haven't bought a gift here. However, I have bought myself several new pairs of socks, a couple of Christmas ornaments and a candle or two. As you can see, any of those items would make a nice one. I apologize for no pictures, but was I so impressed while I shopped I just forgot. I'll go back and add photos at a later date. I also enjoyed talking with the owner, she is so bubbly and pro Alton.

Love this locally owned boutique! They have work from lots of local makers, it's beautifully laid…read moreout with a selection great for browsing. You'll spend more than 20min here. They have fancy chocolate, local food, dishes & silverware and ceramics. There's art for sale by local artists. They have plenty of jewelry to browse through. There's clothes and antiques too. Great spot!

3 Charming Chicks is such a creative and affordable place to shop. I'm going to miss them. The…read morefirst week-end in May will be their farewell. Lucky for us thrifters, a new business called Terra-Cotta will be taking over. The reason I enjoy shopping at 3CC is I can find treasures at cheap prices. I love the bargains you can find at yard or estate sales, but I don't have the patience to drive around and shop them. That's why I love the ladies of 3CC, they do the shopping, buy the best offerings and bring them together at their showroom. Then I shop their boutique and get my goodies. Also within their showroom there are a variety of other vendors who offer; jewelry, greeting cards, jellies and clothing. It's almost like a famers market, but for home decor and clothing. While shopping, if you need to use the restroom, you will see a very stunningly beautiful non-gender specific bathroom. It's a deep green, has four separate stalls with floor to ceiling walls and three basins to wash your hands. I wish all public restrooms were this posh. The ladies who are the 3 Chicks, are charming and make shopping their showroom a fun experience.

This is such a fun place! My groups love going here and shopping - a whole busload of goodies!read more

What a great stop for antiques! Great pricing, good people and a $8,500 working jukebox. Clean,…read morewell organized, and you can see the tags to the merchandise. The parking is on an an angle out front so if you have a big truck you will stick out. We walked away with a flower vase and a glass Pepsi bottle. So impressed with this stop.

What a find !! This unassuming shop appeared to be a small residence, but was actually a very…read morelarge treasure trove of antiques. Slow down as you approach the address, as it's set back from the street. Look for the large lit sign and banners, then pull in the shared driveway to a small private lot and get ready for a great shopping experience. The couple that operate the store were extremely friendly and helpful. They buy and sell! The store seems to specialize in glassware, ceramics, crystal, china, and other household items - but there are also toys, games, model trains, Disneyana, and even a beautiful Seeberg Jukebox waiting for their next proud owner! There's also some nice antique furniture, cabinets, chairs, bookcases and the like. No junk! Prices clearly marked! And the prices generally seemed pretty reasonable. And cabinets are unlocked so you can browse and select without needing to wait for the key!! We bought a full set of beautiful last century Christmas ornaments, an aluminum drinkware set, a 60's NASA commemorative glass, and a pair of beaded pears for about $30!! A great antique store in the Greater Saint Louis area, minutes from Afton IL, just across the Mississippi! We will be back!!

Interesting place w/a chatty owner and helper. This is NOT a place for the meek, or people…read morew/difficulties walking, allergic to dust or claustrophobic. I overheard the owner tell someone that he attends many auctions and the store reflects that. It is INCREDIBLY crowded and there is stuff stacked on stuff, all the way to the ceiling. The things that have prices are way overpriced. The desk where you pay is either a hoarders dream or will trigger your worst fears! It was all too much so I just left.

This is one of the best places. Yes, there's stuff everywhere but that's what makes his shop so…read moregreat. I took my aunt from New York here who is a thrifter like me and she loved it and can't wait to come back. He only takes cash which is the downside. I wouldn't take little kids here because there is stuff everywhere and very little walking room.

We went to a sale on glen carbon. It was poorly ran and we bought a tv a tv from the sale, we…read morebought it for a family in need that had been homeless until a week ago. The employees swore it worked because they had plugged it in before the sale. It didn't work. Now The family has no tv and I'm out money. I'll never shop with one of their sales again. I don't trust them.

The first thing you notice here is the smell. It is SO musty! Not just like "old antiques"…read moremusty, but wet, moldy-musty. It is also freezing cold. It is a big old building, but I don't think they turn on the heat. They have a lot of things, but many of the same items have been in the same spot for years---with the same prices. In fact, most of the things are over-priced. And you need to be careful, as they may be overpriced AND damaged. Too bad, because there are a number of things we might get consider, but the price is a deterrent. We always stop in here when we come to Alton, I guess hoping for a different experience, and each time we come away with the same thought. Dark, dank and overpriced. Oh well. The fun of antiquing is in the hunt.