I thrift quite a bit... but this ain't it. I've never seen a store thrift or otherwise as…read moredisorganized as this one. If you've ever watched A&E's Hoarders that is what this place is... it is a dumpster of of closed unknown merchandise, you have to get a worker to see what's in every box, that's a task in itself. On top of that the bigger furniture pieces like consoles, lawnmowers, lawn furniture... the owner is charging more than it would be at a Marshall's or TJ Maxx... $300 for a lawnmower, $350 for a console (just check out FB Marketplace). Why they aren't opening the boxes as they come in and categorizing which table they'd belong is beyond my understanding. I also don't understand why there isn't prices on the furniture, seems as if they are haggling, giving different prices to different ppl. Needless to say I won't be back. Don't make the hike to check this place out I'm sure you'll pass better stores.

Love this store. So many great treasures at super prices! The staff is great and super helpful!read more

I literally just bought this small bird feeder and when I took it out there were so many maggots…read moreinside the box! It was disgusting and some of them were alive. No wonder this was so cheap. At the very least, the male cashier with glasses and a beanie was very kind.

A friend recommended this place and just wanted to check it out and see what they have. This place…read morejust reminds me of another big lots store. The items are a bit cheaper and they also have a rewards program too. But that's pretty much it . The cashier was very nice and friendly too.

Here's another location of "Bargains in a Box." This one is located on the corner of Chicago and…read moreKedzie (within the strip mall) in West Humboldt Park. This one is larger than the one on Central Ave. Traveling on the plane anytime soon? Buy your travel-size toothpaste for $0.50! I scored a 3-pack Dial brand soap for $2, one (1) ladle for $1, two (2) travel-size Aquafresh brand toothpastes for $1, and one (1) Colgate brand toothbrush for $1. BIAB, to me, is more than a retail outlet. It's literally a retail "dumpster." You will find apparel from Cos*co or from a designer brand; you will find Rice Krispies that are going to expire in a couple of months; you will a varieties of everyday essentials, such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, nail polish remover, and detergent. By the way, this list isn't, at all, exhaustive. I'm gonna end my review in a style of "Lord's Prayer." Our cheap finds in Bargains in A Box, hallowed be your prices, your warehouse come, your savings be done, on the Windy City, as the 10.25% sales tax wouldn't matter, Give us incredible deals to out-compete other retailers, and forgive our government for being incompetent, And lead us not into over-spending, but free us from places that charge too much for the same items.

None of these places actually exist. I attempted to get a few of them, and there was nothing at…read moreeither address. No bother looking for them never find them.

I really love this store. They have so many cute Snoopy items and if you love Bluey or minions or…read moreany other Disney characters, they literally have any and everything you can want. Majority of the store is priced under $15 and many items are right around five dollars. Great gift giving store !

Hi I go here regularly and used to have no problems. Customer service USED to be great but not so…read moremuch anymore. I called the place to ask if they had dumpling cause my daughter wanted some. My daughter wanted to call and wanted to be the one to ask. I gave her the phone and she simply said "hi I was wondering if you guys had any dumplings" and the lady named Lisa said "No" very abruptly and hung up. Didn't say bye and didn't say anything besides "No" my child wanted to ask another question but got cut off by the woman hanging up. I then called back to ask how to file a complaint. The woman (Lisa) answered once again and said she was "too busy" I understand a store could be busy but it was rude. She asked if she could take down my name and number to call me later I did say no and said I could use yelp. She said "mhm" and hung up. She was super rude and I don't understand why you work in customer service and cannot be nice. Otherwise I love the store. Just wanted to put this out there so people were aware and I hope she gets talked to. This is ridiculous. My daughter is now upset and asking me what she did wrong. She is only 6 and just wanted a new toy all her friends have.

I always find great value along with cute things. I have no complaints. Fun to spend time looking…read morearound the store.

This is the cleanest, coolest dollar store I have ever been in...and I'm cheap, so I've been in a…read morelot! I walked in expecting nothing, and walked out with 4 beautiful earthenware plates and bowls, 4 boxes of gourmet crackers and multiple jars of manzanilla olives, roasted red peppers, and pepperoncini for a party I was having that weekend...and yes, every item I bought was $1. There may be some items that are slightly more expensive, but I didn't come across them. I was particularly blown away by the gourmet food selection. I'm definitely going back to stock up on antipasti-type items like marinated mushrooms, artichokes, etc...There was also an extensive frozen foods section. I guess this is a chain; someone reviewed a store in Hobart, IN, and I believe there is a store in Chicago on Western Avenue, as well. There were brand name drugstore items like Band-Aids, Tylenol, Aleve, etc...as well as decent drugstore shampoos, soaps, household cleaners, etc... There is an extensive toy selection, too. The store is clean, well-lit, and incredibly organized. The staff is also really nice...not typical in my previous dollar store experiences. I haven't been able to find a website for this company, but if you google them you can find directories of stores around the country.This is a great place to shop; come with an open mind and an empty trunk!

Aurora Discounts is a good place for cheap crap. It seriously has some pretty amazing deals…read more Quality of products can be questionable but still has plenty of good stuff. Household items for cleaning or anything else. The prices are cheap for most things. Hispanic and Latino owned business. It mostly caters to this population that lives around here. There's lots of items in Spanish but most are in English too. Find cheap liters of pop for a buck. There's also snacks like big bags of nuts for a dollar or more. Cleaning supplies and other household goods can be found. These are mostly for cooking and kitchens. Credit cards are mostly accepted. It has surprisingly good stuff even though it's cheap. There's a small parking lot but it's shared with a bank so be careful to be in the right spot or you could be towed.

I always spend more than I anticipated whenever I step into this establishment oh wellread more

Amazing deals, food, and people! Go in you won't regret it!…read moreThe owner is super nice and his family. They have customer appreciation days where they sale really good food for cheap like street corn. They have my heart! Vámonos para aya pues!

Great closeout/clearance items everything from shampoo to houseware items food, candy, snacks,…read moremiscellaneous, houseware items, closeout items, sports team products thermos cups you name it. You always find something great in the store for a very reasonable price. Dog snacks and toys. Found some great planter containers for .25 cents and a summer flavor Gatorade that was great for half of what other stores charge. I found these cheese puffs one time they were so good. I went back and got more a few days later. They also had these little small snack size bags of a pretzel snack that had a barbecue mustard flavor to it and those were so good. They're only $.25 a bag. I went back and got more of those as well but they don't last long once the items are cleared out they're gone. It's a clearance store.

I haven't been here in a couple years, mainly because am no longer in the area, but from well…read morebefore the turn of the century we patronized Continental so I know quite well how the store operates. We try to come once or twice a year now but when we lived in the area (a mile away), we'd go at least twice a week. Some things have changed over time but the essence of the store is still there - gobs of food and drink at often great prices, non-food items (all different kinds) at reasonable to excellent prices. We could buy cases of pop for literally a fraction of what you might pay elsewhere. You just kind of have to go in there and experience it for yourself. I have known a few of the workers, particularly Mark, for many years. He's long been a dedicated employee (if he's still there). You will find lots of food items past the expiration date but with very few exceptions I have found the quality inside to be just as though the expiration date was a long way off. Chips are one of those items. The savings are stark here compared to those in regular grocery stores if you don't mind taking a chance of consuming the item after the listed date. I never batted an eyelash. I don't know if they still have tax free Tuesdays or 77 cent Fridays but unless they have dramatically changed, this is truly a worthwhile store to go to for all bargains. The neighborhood has regretfully declined a bit in recent years and its crime elements are on the rise so if you can, try to patronize Continental during daylight hours (perhaps this is why it's a bit more challenging to find a parking spot in their lot during daytime). Hope to go back sometime in the near future. If you live out that way or are within a half hour drive, it's well worth the trip - last I checked.

Okay, let's talk…read more Five Below is basically like a cheaper, G-rated version of Spencer's. What do I mean by this? I mean there's a little bit of everything for everyone and it's all five bucks or less. Need a yoga mat, an umbrella, a cheap phone charger, a Beanie Boo? Boom. Nailed it. Looking for holiday decorations? Magnets? Candy? Cheap cosmetics of no specific brand? C'mon in. It's weird, you guys. If I take my brood in for, say, a replacement charger for my iPhone, I'll leave about thirty dollars poorer. Because Shopkins! Because super soft fleece blankets! Because Five Nights at Freddy's! Because, of course, Beanie Boos! So...yeah. You might not want to bring your kids in here unless you plan on saying "no" a lot or dropping some moola. Of the three Five Belows I frequent on a semi-regular to regular basis, this one is my favorite. Don't ask why. The variety is similar to what you'd find at the Crestwood or Tinley Park stores. Maybe because the employees here are a bit friendlier than the other stores? I don't know. Regardless, I'm not dogging the Cwood or TP employees. I mean...I honestly gave this four stars simply because it loses a star for allllllll.the.overstimulation. Music blaring, sample toys on display talking (or in one instance, it was a toy dog running around in a hula hoop and barking r.e.p.e.a.t.e.d.l.y.)...it's all so much. Too much. Much too much, honestly. So I've gotta give props to the employees for hangin' tough through all that. All in all, it's a solid four stars in my book. You'll probably see me there sometime buying yet another replacement phone charger, so feel free to say hi. Or just run like hell if you see a woman with five kids ten and under. I won't be offended. I get it. ;)

Horrible little cashier. Line was full on all self check out. So I walked over to the cashier put…read moreall my stuff on counter. She looks at me and says you can check yourself out over there. And rolled her eyes. 5/4/26