"What greater gift than the love of a cat." ~ Charles Dickens…read more It's not every day a thrift shop greets you with a curious feline stretched out on a bookshelf or peeking from behind a stack of vintage linens. The cats live right in the store, and they're unmistakably the stars of the show. The shop is full of character, with a mix of antiques, secondhand finds, and seasonal surprises. Prices are fair, and the volunteers are warm, helpful, and clearly invested in the mission. Every purchase supports Safe Haven's no-kill shelter work, and that sense of purpose makes the place feel extra special. If you're anywhere near Wells, it's absolutely worth stopping in. You might leave with a vintage lamp, a great book, or just a little more joy than you came in with.

I have shopped at many thrift shops across Maine and Safe Haven is by far my favorite one. I love…read morehow they have thrift items as well as antique and vintage items and their prices are very affordable. The kitty running through the shop is an extra bonus for us cat lovers. All the staff are volunteers who donate their time to this no-kill cat rescue and the proceeds totally support the rescue.

This thrift store has the cutest collection of stuff at extremely reasonable prices (goodwill…read moreequivalent) There is an amazing selection of books as well as clothes. It also supports the New school which we love

Very nice little store. I believe this is all volunteer. I have both shopped and donated here…read more Always a pleasure!

Wow lots of Karen's leaving bad reviews. Youre getting stuff at an incredible discount people. The…read moreworkers are underpaid and overworked . And you expect it to be like an upscale high end boutique. Be grateful and have some empathy. It's my favorite thrift store much cheaper then Goodwill and it's huge. Also has lots of furniture clothing shoes EVERYTHING!

Plenty of clothes in a big location but not much else…read more I was impressed with the size of the location. Plenty of clothes but not much else. Been there two times and was not impressed. I would say skip it.

My hubbies is now my ex and has worked there for almost a decade. The place faced issues like any…read morebuisness during covid, but it open again (tmk) and takes donations as well.

This place is great when you are looking for something specific. Be aware!! If you have A.D.D like…read moreme... lol you will go nuts and completely loose track of what you're there for. So here is the setup; It's a big warehouse that has rolling tubs/bins in the center, side, middle of the room... you rummage through the bins( don't turtle snail it because others will grab what you might want too right out of your hand). The bins get rolled away and new ones come in( don't touch the bins when the employees are rolling them away). Get what you need/ like/ want quick and don't piss off the regulars that go there to hunt for brand names and re sell... don't take anything out of carts you see standing around... and have fun!! The more times you go the easier and less intimidating it will be. Stuff is weighed at checkout and you're out. THIS WILL BE YOUR NEW ADDICTION... But don't worry... it will become old after a while.

From what I've heard from the locals, this Thrift store can be a hit or miss for items. I'm just…read morehappy the brass are really cheap here! Hahahahaha!

From the owner: Welcome to Threads of Hope, a program of Catholic Charities of Maine,…read morea thrift shopping experience everyone can feel good about. From vintage clothing to second hand furniture, to shoes, handbags, dishes, lamps – and even art – our thrift store is good for your budget, good for the planet, good for our neighbors in need: Every penny of our proceeds goes directly to helping fight poverty here in Maine! Our Sanford store supports our 20+ programs statewide, and shopping at our two stores in Aroostook County supports the Food Bank. Threads of Hope is on a mission to make life for all Mainers – those who can help and those who need help – look better.

Off the main road and insert a little in the mini strip mall. It's a corner shop. Well organized…read moreand quiet as you look around the items. Mostly clothes with some other knickknacks. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Small but mighty! Takes credit card for purchases over ten bucks. Very friendly staff!read more

As much as I'd like to keep this place a secret, it is totally amazing and worth five stars. Having…read morejust moved to Portland a month ago, there were a few "missing items" and "empty spaces" in my humble abode that needed filling. My next door neighbor alerted to me this place and I'm so glad. I picked up four dining chairs (sometimes they are priced as a package deal with a table, but these were actually priced individually and separate from the table). I thought about getting some sort of lounge or easy chair to read in but I haven't converted to Maine vehicle yet, so my Mazda wouldn't fit it. Next time! A gorgeous coffee table also caught my eye, so that item was also purchased. I had to make two trips, but hey-ho. I think prices are great. Obviously, you're getting used items but isn't there something really charming about having furniture that has been lovingly used? (As long as it doesn't smell like a dirty fart) You could go the route of IKEA and I have totally done so on occasion, but let's admit it, most of that crap is crap. Old used furniture was made with love. I can imagine that prices may have climbed in the past few years, though I only have Chicago Salvation Armies to compare it to, and I think the prices are still better here than Chicago five years ago. Stuff probably comes and goes fairly regularly so don't feel defeated on an initial visit. I will definitely venture back here.

This business (pleasantly) surprised me with its quality and selection. My son needed a seat for a…read moresmall space, and after going to several traditional furniture stores, we began shopping consignment. Not only did my son have a variety of desks to consider, the prices were well below what I thought would be reasonable. The staff, after showing us around the store and unobtrusively checking in, they assisted us with getting our purchase to and into our vehicle. We will think of Restore-HfH first the next time we need home furnishings.

Saw this on the internet while searching for places to check out. Seems it's fairly new, wasn't…read morehere when we visited Maine a few years ago. Pulled into the parking lot and was surprised at goes many cars were there. Waking up to the door and going inside noticed this place was very busy. Initial impression was that there were a lot of nice furniture items. Looking closer at the prices, I felt they seemed way too high for being a restore. Compared to the one by our home, these prices were very high. Store was clean and set up nicely. It's just that the prices were very high. Understand that they need to turn a profit for their charity but they probably would get more sales if the prices were comparable to second hand stores.

Awesome bargains and a great cause too !! Furniture, art,…read morebric a brac, they've got it all 'cept for clothing

Have tried to shop 3 different times on three different days all when their website says they're…read moreopen, but the doors are locked. Either they're permanently closed or they don't know how to update business hours. Won't be trying for a 4th time. :(

Oh my gosh happened upon this store on vacation and they have beautiful clothes and a huge…read moreselection. I was thrilled with this experience. Don't miss this store.

Out and about with my son, asked if he'd been here and he had where I had not. Off we went. Clear…read moresignage on the windows and parking on the street in front. A few steps up and we opened the door to a Pandora's box of goodies! Cool vibe with good music to accompany your shopping adventure. Cashier and one other person walking the floor and available for any questions you may have Not looking for anything particular but one never knows what treasure they will find here. Clearly marked racks made finding sizes and designs easy. Prices were good, some items were priced well below what I anticipated while other pieces were spot on worth wise. Everything I looked at was clean and in good shape, ready for a new home. Really though the purple furry jacket would have been the cats meow for his GF but we passed it by. I'm sure someone will give it a good home

Incredible and organized selection with so many TOP notch finds…read more Also, FINALLY a vintage store that is organized by size. I can't even begin to name how many pieces at other (non size organized) stores that I've fallen in love with and realized would not fit me. As a final thing that's sent this into 5 stars- it has been a long time since I've been to a vintage shop with such a high level of size inclusivity. As someone who has fluctuated in size throughout the years (yet my love of vintage remains), being able to shop in the xl - plus range was an absolute dream. If I lived in the area, I would be there on a biweekly basis because I just know I would keep finding incredible things.