Guy and Russ know their business and have the best collection of West Texas Gems, artifacts and Western gear for Cowboys andCowgirls ! The jewelry is authentic and beautiful! They should charge admission, it is a museum not to be missed! read more

Omg Omg Omg !! I LOOOOOOOVE this place !!! THIS is my happy place. We're travelers and have some pretty cool stuff in the 11 states we have visited but this was my favorite. Their stuff is so cool and cheap ! For $300 bucks I got a side table, (oh when we opened the drawer it said V.W.Holzer Ft.Stockton TX. I remembered the Holzer Files and thought omg is it him. No lol) a old Drs. Bag, 5 uranium ice cream bowls, a old French shaver with blades and box. Some cool free postcards and little gifts !! If I lived near here I would want to hang out with the 2 owners. They're amazing peeps !! They were absolute sweethearts ! If I could give this place 50 stars I would. Oh how I love it so. -- Jack the Pumpkin King read more

What an experience!!! I've been antiquing for years and gone to antique stores all over the country and this is hands down my favorite. The owners, Russ and Guy, are fantastic (hilarious, too!) they are sooo knowledgeable about every last thing in the store and learning all the history behind all their goodies was awesome. Highly recommend!!! Thanks Russ and Guy, yall made our trip and we can't wait to come back! Love, Tiani and Spencer read more

Such a GEM!! Very friendly locals curating this lovely collection of dishes, collectibles, hats,boots - a bit of everything really. They know a lot about the area and are also very resourceful for any info you need. Very community minded and friendly. Fair prices and beautiful items. The store is a joy to stroll through and you never know what you will find. I always make it a point to visit while in Alpine. It's a must visit. read more

Possibly the best antiques anywhere and with a few years we were there February 2011. The items we bought including a big rock. It is former log. Also a few items of rare jewelry and Indian old items. We need to go back there. It is a definite must for traveling to. I Bend but go on the weekend. These owners get great rocks too read more

This was the best experience anyone could ask for. They weren't afraid to show you anything behind the counter and fully let you try it all on. Along with viewing everything they had extensive knowledge on every piece which left me wanting to buy the whole store! I couldn't recommend this place enough. 10/10. A slice of heaven in west Texas. read more

A true HIDDEN GEM! They have a huge wide variety of antiques, treasures and crystals that are AFFORDABLE! I could spend hours here, and will definitely be returning in the future. Thank you Russ for your time, educating information, and hospitality! read more

See all

I'm in Alpine for the weekend, visiting some family. I was looking up places to shop when the Cheshire Cat Antiques came up, so I decided to give it a try since I had some time to kill. I will be returning :) they have such a wonderful collection of items, ranging from furniture, to tea cup sets, to vintage Rodeo posters. One could easily spent hours there. I found a cute vintage skirt and a pair of chandelier earrings at a great price! Only $20 for the set! The owner Russ was very kind, and knowledgeable about all of his items, as well as the town of Alpine. I can't wait to return. read more

Cheshire Cat Antiques - The chandelier earrings - Antiques Near Me - Alpine, Texas

See all

This place is a gem! My husband and I happened upon it on our way to Malfa and its quaint Texas style yard lured us in. They had some beautiful stones out front.We bought some rings, antlers and hat shaped items.Its a family run place with very nice people. I would recommend to everyone read more

Cheshire Cat Antiques - Navajo rings - Antiques Near Me - Alpine, Texas

Was traveling through and stopped in to find some treasure from Texas. The owner was very friendly and helpful. The store has all kinds of unique finds. Be sure to have time to really enjoy stepping back in time Texas style. read more

Cheshire Cat Antiques - Antiques Near Me - Alpine, Texas

What a gem! We got lost in this family-owned antique shop for a good hour or so. Russ and his family were so friendly and helpful. They have a real love for the area and shared some great tips on where to eat and drink both in Alpine and in Marfa. They support local artists and have a real eye for vintage treasure and the prices are not insane either. Whether you're in the market for cowhide rugs, turquoise jewelry, animal skulls covered in hand grown crystals, antique books, milk glass dishware, blown glass table lighters, a jaunty feather for your Stetson, geode souvenirs for the kids, chunks of amethyst, rodeo belt buckles, or even just a postcard, you won't be disappointed with the Cheshire Cat! Tip: when picking geodes be sure to select one that seems lightweight for its size. You want it to be hollow for the best crystal display once you crack it open! read more

See all

Cheshire Cat is full of fun treasures. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Russ, thank you for making my ring purchases so fun and informative! I'm enjoying wearing them! I look forward to shopping again on my next trip to Alpine. read more

Spent the day in Alpine today with my boyfriend and let me tell you, I will definitely be coming back every time I'm in town! If I didn't live 10+ hours away I'd probably be in there every week. Russ was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about everything in this shop, and the other man and woman behind the counter (I didn't catch their names) were also very nice. I collect jewelry (mostly semi precious stones and Native American) and they had an amazing selection and the prices were extremely reasonable. Left with this one of a kind Mexican Fire Opal ring that I'm completely in love with (and I haven't stopped staring at it since!) On the way out Russ told us we could have two geodes to crack open when we get home from our trip! One of my favorite antique stores I've ever been to! read more

See all

I was headed to Terlingua for the Meteor Shower in August and saw this shop and decided to check it out. I had to most wonderful time in this shop! They had everything! I spotted an Opal ring that I fell in love with. I decided not to purchase it at the time because it was a bit pricey for my budget at the time. Last week I contacted the shop to see if they still had the ring and they did!!!! I requested photos and they sent them right away via text. I decide to make the purchase. They took payment over the phone and mailed it to me that day!!! I even got a receipt by text. Such a great shop and the hospitality was perfection! read more

See all

I ADORE this place. It has such a unique collection I could've honestly spent hours in there if I could've! Staff was so knowledgeable and friendly, willing to answer all my many questions about the knick knacks as well as give me recommendations for other must see spots in and around Alpine. You GOTTA stop here!! Especially if you're a history nerd like me! read more

We had such a special experience here! The owner knows the history behind ever piece and it shows. Everything in there is quality and beautiful with a story to tell. The jewelry selection is unreal - especially the rings. This spot is worth going out of your way for if need be. I'll be back! My boyfriend is always looking for men's rings and he found so many that he loved here. He walked out with two very special, unique ones but wanted to walk out with about a dozen. One he purchased was so worn you can just tell it was treasured. We swear the spirit of the man who it belonged to will now be with my boyfriend in some way lol! read more

Cheshire Cat Antiques - My boyfriend's rings - the Great Seal one is from post Vietnam era and so worn you can feel it's owner's spirit on it I swear lol - Antiques Near Me - Alpine, Texas

No reflection on previous comments but, if you want to get to the real stuff ask to see the rust pile out back...paradise!!

This is a gem of a place! This antique home is filled with amazing finds! The owner's are so knowledgeable. I learned about UB coins, all kinds of rocks and minerals, and a necklace with fetishes cut from Mastadon tusks, WOW!!!!! My 7 year old daughter and I found great deals on china tea cups and estate jewelry. Russ even threw in geodes for free-due to her good behavior :)! If you are in Alpine, this is a MUST do!! read more

Stopped here on the way to Big Bend and had the best experience! The owners were SO kind and we found the coolest things in their shop. They also gave us lots of recommendations for our big bend trip. 10/10 read more

Love this place! Chalk full of treasures and the people that work there are so sweet! Enjoyed touring every room in the house. Saw something different each time i walked into a room, even if i had already been in the room already! Will be back for their flea market for sure! read more

I visited this antique shop a couple days ago while traveling to Big Bend National Park. We stopped by this store just to check it out and ended up having the best experience. The people who work there are the nicest humans and very lively. The store itself is super cute and has tons of great things!! I definitely recommend coming here :) read more

We were passing through town and stopped here on a whim. From the outside I thought it would mostly be old signs, milk jugs, bottles, rocks and the like. Inside was a magical wonderland. It's one of the best antique shops I've visited in a while. To make it even better, the owners could not have been more helpful. Once they saw what I was looking for, one of them started walking around the store and finding similar items I may have missed. They were super kind and knowledgeable. I plan on returning next time I'm in town. read more

West Texas road trip through Alpine wouldnt be complete without a stop to this little antique store that is cram packed with items that all have a great story. The service that you get from the wonderful and welcoming people there might be the main reason I would recommend stopping in. Russ has all the foodie secrets for the surrounding area and will give you tips for surviving your west Texas trip! read more

This local family owned shop is a true treasure. Filled with amazing curated beautiful pieces and the shop owners are friendly and kind and willing to answer any and all questions about the pieces. Save room in your car!! You won't regret it and will come out with more than you think!! Worth the trip to Alpine on it's own (but the rest of the town is a treat, to be sure). Highly recommended! read more

My wife and I stopped into Alpine on our way to Marfa and found this little gem of a shop. The store sits nestled in an eclectic mix of rare minerals and unique finds, and that's just in the front patio! After perusing the carefully organized rooms filled with everything from local crystal-grown art to Civil War era cutlasses to home decor, we chatted with the Quietts, Russ and his mom, the owners. I haven't met any antiquer as knowledgeable, eager to share, and enthusiastic as these two. Russ pointed us to places in town to visit, and gave us insider info on how to shop! This was truly a marvellous experience, and we'll certainly return. read more

Cheshire Cat Antiques was my first and favorite pit-stop in Alpine. I drove by the outside of the store and without think pulled my truck over, parked it and went inside. It's almost like it had a gravitational pull on me. Or a tractor beam, if you will. That being said the antiques and rock collection was out of this world. Sooooo many cool things to look at and buy. Found a cool rug within five minutes of being there that I purchased. The employees were beyond friendly. Greeted me when I walked in and made me feel super welcome. The gentleman behind the counter even pulled out his iPad took the time to help me find my ultimate destination for the trip I was on. Extremely friendly people. Super cool store. Thanks y'all! read more

One of the best antique and collectibles stores I've seen anywhere. Fair prices, knowledgeable and friendly proprietors. My friend bought a gorgeous mint condition TX Longhorn skull and we even got to hear the story of where it came from. Russ and his Mom are fun and interesting to talk to and they know the history of most of their treasures. If I had space I'd have spent a lot of money here!!! read more

See all

We stopped here on our way out of town and it was the best experience! The crystals all over the yard caught our eye and we weren't disappointed! There are so many cool finds in this store! I got many crystals and some cool old watches! Russ, who helped us, was so nice and helpful - he really made us feel welcomed! I'm excited to come back one day! read more

Loved this store. Dad and son were a wealth of info about Alpine and their store was packed full of treasures. Bought some beautiful antique glasses. read more

A gem, truly. I was so thrilled the first time I stumbled across Cheshire Cat Antiques that I came back the next day for a second tour around its sweet wares. I'm actually getting nervous reporting this fantastic place because I don't want to give up my secret. Everything here is mine! The shop keepers are so darn friendly though, I am compelled to rustle up as much business for them as my little review can muster. If you would like an in depth idea of why this place is fantastic, read on. If you don't have the time, just go there already! If you like going to antique stores/estate sales and the like - you'll probably really like this place. It's well worth the visit. This shop had everything I look for in a must-visit antique shop: Varied, loved inventory? Check. On my first trip, I was surprised to find not only the classic west Texas fare (cowboy boots, cool rusty iron ware, turquoise jewelry galore, antique saddle once belonging to a swarthy named cowboy) but also a slew of awesome things that I would have not expected: a box of mixed silverware where I found a fork and spoon with my first initial engraved on the handle (an auspicious omen!), an impressive collection of minerals (whack-your-own geodes, peacock pyrite, beautiful locally mined jewelry-quality agate), lots of antique cast iron pieces. Reasonable prices? Check! So many times I go to an antique store and everything is priced out the wazoo for no apparent reason and I've left disheartened and empty handed. The Cheshire Cat has inventory for every budget. Whether you have $1 or $10,000 to drop, you bet you can find not only something beautiful and awesome to take home but I bet you'd also get a great background story to go with it because.. Extremely knowledgeable, forthcoming, and KIND operators? CHECK! The folks I met at the Cheshire Cat were extremely nice and were happy to answer all of my inane questions with gusto! Russ, the manager, was able to give me local geological history and some tips on breaking open my newly acquired geodes. His rapport with the local youth who came by was a wealth of knowledge by proxy (err.. eavesdropping. Sorry!) on the local events. He also gave some excellent recommendations for stops on my walking tour of Alpine which was very helpful since it was my first visit in town. I love antique shops and the Cheshire Cat and its manager Russ were a lovely surprise. I had such a great time chatting and perusing through their wares. My fork and spoon polished up ~beautifully~ (I know, but the *patina*, whatever.. I don't plan to be on Antiques Roadshow with my fork and spoon), I am so excited to smash my geodes open, and I definitely know where to visit next time I'm in Alpine. read more

Robust collection of all things western! Reasonable prices too! Highly recommended! The building is stuffed wall-to-wall and will keep you entertained for a while. read more

Wonderful place. Russ is full of great information and stories - highly recommend stopping by.

Very cool place. Only riff I had was the two items I was interested in, weren't for sale. I left empty handed and kinda bummed out having driven from Los Angeles. It is what it is I guess. Nice people though! read more

You need to stop here during your stay or passing thru Alpine, Tx. I'm a witchy girl at heart so the outside decor immediately caught my attention with animal skulls, mounts, crystals, and old western antiques. Forget the visitor center across the street- The owner/fam was super friendly and helpful in suggesting other areas of town and nearby places to visit. The shop itself is mini rooms layered with wall to wall trinkets and antiques where you can spend a good chunk of your time gazing at everything but not spend a chunk of your paycheck. I bought a huge ram skull, a Mexican hand-painted el gato piece, and a giant crystal for 1/2 the price of what I would have paid in Houston for the same items. Plus he threw in some arrowheads and geodes as a thank you ::heart:: Follow your intuition and stop here! read more

The perfect little haven for antique hunters. I came in here with one mission: to replace a ring. I found something even better. Russ was helpful and encouraging and friendly and relaxed. Couldn't ask for better service or a more interesting cache of the old and beautiful. read more

This family-owned business is truly a gem within Texas. Russ and his family are remarkably welcoming, genuinely warm people and very well-informed on the items they sell. The store itself has many great finds due to the owners' keen eyes for detail and high aesthetic tastes. Russ is incredibly articulate in providing a story for every single piece sold in the store in addition to having the inside scoop on events in and around Alpine and Marfa. If you are headed to Alpine or driving through, make sure you stop by, you'll be happy you did! Thank you Russ for sharing your enthusiasm for antiques and artwork with us - we are absolutely obsessed with our finds in your store! Hope to stop by again some time in the future. read more

On our inaugural trip to Alpine, the little metal yard goat on the entrance got our attention. Once inside, it's chock full of treasures. Russ, the proprietor, was friendly, informative and had an incredible knowledge of art and antiques. Tons of eclectic one of a kind finds! A must stop for anyone driving through or staying in Alpine; we will be back. read more

Great place and great people. Beside the unique merchandise, Russ was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area and provided great information. Highly recommend! read more

This place is fantastic!! There's wonderful furniture, art, and a variety of cool shoes and clothes (and that's just the tip of the iceberg!). Most of all, though, I have to say the folks that run this place are so nice! They are helpful and super knowledgable about all sorts of things antique-related. There's even some really great jewelry. Don't hesitate to pay this lovely shop a visit! read more

Russ was very helpful and had lots of history behind many of his pieces. I myself bought a coin from him. He told us a lot about Texas and some good spots to go visit. Our visit of perusing goods turned into a treasure trove of knowledge and info about the area. Thank you Russ read more