I can't believe I went to Avalon so often when this place was down the way…read more This place is a gem! It's cramped, but the prices are so good and cheap! There were lots of clothes I wanted to try on in the women's section. There were also lots of children's and men's clothes. They had a whole section for Pittsburgh sports teams! There is one dressing room in the back that I used to try stuff on. The woman that worked there was so nice! I paid with a credit card up front. Parking is on the street, but it is pay to park.

She has such shit inventory and while some of her things are lululemon, you might as well just go…read moreto the real store itself because she marks them up way too much so that they're like 40$. A no-brand t-shirt is 11$! The whole place is so cramped too, so you can't find anything.

we love cats! can't say it any better! over 40 years, we've had 11 cats, 4 then 5, at a time. our…read moreoldest lived to 24 while the youngest was 11. when the 1st group had all died, we made it 2 weeks before we went & got our next 5! sadly, recently, the last of them died. once again, 2 weeks later, we needed the pitter patter of little feet! we got 7 year old lewis 1st from humane rescue. he looked so sad in his pictures. he had reason to be. his owner got sick, then died. his sibling died shortly after. he was left alone for i don't know how long. we thought it best to get him 1st, as he would be the oldest. great move! i saw seth at animal advocates. i should say, i'm a "ginger" lover! lewis is ginger, seth is too! he looked adorable. only 4 months old too! a baby! i am determined with these guys to either get them on leashes or in strollers, so we can go places & take them. we arrived at the store. it wasn't open as it was night time. the store is downstairs, while the cat adoptions are upstairs. funny story about the upstairs. it was where my childhood, & i mean early childhood dentist was! back then, everything was dark wood & stark walls. he scared the b-jesus out of me! he was so tall, from years of bending over, he had a hunch on his back. he wore the white "uniform". nightmares! but i digress. now, it's cheery & bright! as we were waiting to get seth, the woman asked if we would consider a 2nd kitten, 7 months old. ok! she gave us squeak to hang with until she got seth. she brought him over. immediately, we knew he was going to be a pistol! our family was now 5, & we were thrilled! we brought the boys home to meet lewis. everyone got along instantly! they all can't believe their good fortune to get us as parents! they have 2500 square feet of house. every room has at least 1 tree, the front window has 3 trees! toys galore! a fishing rod they LOVE to chase that has string on it. we're happy, they're happy, life is good! animal advocates made sure before we took them that they were fixed, wormed, chipped, up to date on their shots, even telling us when the next 1's are due. they go to kill shelters & try to rescue those they can. 1 of them was seth. his name is now eebron, norbee backwards, our 1st ginger, tom's dad's name. they wanted kids. there you go! your namesake lives on! he is truly like him! & squeak, named that because of how he squeaks, not meows, is now james bond. yes, bond, james bond. he wears his "tux" well & he loves the ladies! go! adopt! make another life or 2 or 3......happy & loved! you deserve it as much as them!

Animal advocates is amazing. It's quite honestly a hidden gem and not a place I would have found on…read moremy own with out the aide of thrifting goddess friend of mine. A small shop not really made for more than 1 or 2 people at a time. It's also probably not ideal for small children. Additionally, mind the sign and open the door nice and slow as there is usually a cat or two hanging out inside and you don't want to let them out. It's has a mix of some clothes and a lot of weird nicknacks and miscellaneous items. The three rooms are filled to the brim and the prices are incredibly low. While it's not the type of place I'd go to fill out my winter or summer wardrobe, but it's great for unique finds.

I'm so excited that the Imperial area is opening new small businesses. This thrift store opened not…read moretoo long ago and I'd describe it has a slightly elevated Goodwill. They have clothing, shoes, housewares, toys, and then a few sets of earrings and other jewelry items up towards the register. The clothing selection is mostly women's tops with a small men's section of mostly size XL tops. The Saturday that I stopped in was a small business Saturday sale day with all clothing coming in at $5 each. I found a women's sweater and a men's button down that I thought were a fantastic deal. If the sale hadn't been going on, I would've said the prices were a little high. Several clothing items were tagged $8 that might've been closer to $5 in a Goodwill. My friend left with a book she found that's been on her to-read list for a while and paid only $3 for good condition. The owner was working check out and she was friendly and actively tagging and displaying new items while we shopped. I'm sure you'll have a different variety to browse through each time you visit. The parking lot is large, since the store is in a strip with shared parking.

Just noticed it was there. Went in to check it out…read more Told them I have some Kitchen Items to donate, maybe next week

The Clutter'd Hutch is the second of the locations in town. About a block and a half from the…read moreCupboard location sits this one. I can't really tell if this one or the other was bigger in size. But this one is set up similarly. Rented space packed to the brim with items to browse through. Almost everything that isn't nailed down is up for sale. I mean that literally. My better half was actually excited here. He has been looking for some pieces for a project he was doing. He had a set look in his mind and we just happened to stumble upon them here. Three perfectly big porch columns and one half porch column were just sitting in here waiting to be reused. Other items that caught his eye were old wooden doors that were just prime for the taking. The people were so helpful with us. They allowed us to use a tape measure to make sure of the size of not only the columns but to see if they would fit in my vehicle. I walked down to my car and got distracted, ended up stopping in at the first location before coming back here. They were so helpful in here. They also made sure to point out some other items that might interest us. We mad a mental note of the items and asked if they would take a deposit for items to be held. Turns out they have a layaway type of program. Put a deposit down and they hold the item until it can be paid off or if you need to come back with a larger vehicle. Good deal to me.

Helpful, friendly staff & didn't rush me through even though I kept them over an hour after they…read moreclosed. Amazing collectibles & hidden gems in every corner of the store. Amazed by the amount of Fenton & vintage items at such reasonable prices.

FYI- this is now at 504 Pittsburgh st in downtown Mars (no longer on Grand)…read more This store is such a cute find! There are some really nice items in here, and at varying price points. Something for everyone! My mom and I found some really nice purses - the owner cleans and sanitizes them prior to selling. She also launders the clothes before putting them out for sale. I also got a trinket and picture frame. Terri, the owner, is so friendly! It's clear she cares about her business and her customers. I've been to this shop twice now and it's such a pleasure. Looking forward to next time I can go back!

This is an great place to find unique things you cannot find elsewhere. Prices are very good and…read moreowner is really great. Highly recommend.

Visited this shop for the first time this past weekend. The space was much larger than I would've…read moreguessed from the street. The rows and aisles go back far and all of the shelves and floors are covered with merchandise. There are some spots where the walking is tight, but it's mostly easy to navigate around. They have a wide variety of items from marbles, to furniture, bottles, clocks, and purses. I think most collectors or individuals just interested in antiques would find a few things to pique their interest here. The staff were friendly and greeted us upon entry and exit. They had a few bathrooms scattered around with a unisex one right when you walk in. The bathroom was clean-ish and had soap and paper towels. The prices seemed fair, in most cases. I saw an identical purse here for $40 that was $50 at another location down the road.

Nice little place. mostly dishes and glassware and lots of smalls. Prices could be better.read more

I visited Akulina's last week and could not believe the incredible variety that this antique store…read morehas to offer. Not only is the building beautiful and rich in history, but the owner, Connie, is fantastic and more than willing to help you find anything that you are looking for. It is also conveniently located within walking distance of Old Economy Village. I was very pleased with my visit to Akulina's!!

Clever usages of space, meticulously layout with ample signage, and very amicable staff!…read more Driving past Riverview Antique N Marketplace is very unassuming, but yeah... hidden gems are hidden. Parking is behind the building so you won't even see if it is busy! As soon as I entered, the front desk staff came out to greet me and see if I could use any assistance, but as most antique shoppers - I just wanted to browse. As you navigate each room and doorway, the passageways are clear and well marked with arrows and clever messages to help you know where to go. Every nook and cranny is utilized and the vibe through each area makes the entire experience fun with different music greeting you in every new area. Heading upstairs, the stairwell may just have one of the best murals of downtown Pittsburgh that I've ever seen. Upstairs has a lot less rooms, but one had a massage table setup (probably smart to have vendor areas even used for small services too) The selection is stunning and well distributed throughout. I'm on the hunt for sports memorabilia and bobbleheads - which was unfortunately light. I did end up buying four glasses from a local restaurant - Eat N Park - and the price was very reasonable.

My dad and I enjoyed walking through Riverview Antiques. They have a variety of antiques and…read morevintage items for sale that span music memorabilia to beer signage and furniture, holiday decor, and everything in between. I saw several items that were very tempting, but I'm short on space. The prices were fair, in my opinion, and I feel like the diversity of inventory makes this place a good stop for just about anyone. I don't believe that we spoke to anyone while shopping around, but there was someone at the front of the store that greeted us on the way in.