I was lost, and then I was found…read more This is a special space of altered frocks, vintage finds, and a flavour of locally made. Eclectic musings come together to form Lost & Found's fashionably homemade North End boutique . The shop's mood is quiet and thoughtful, just as its clothes. Music is easy, and the store keeper sews away in a corner wooden chair. Piecing through the assorted racks, I become awe struck by the profuse selection of gorgeous things. Most times I am able to edit down final selections before the efforts of the fitting room; however, this was not the case. The clothing variety is of impeccable taste, as every item on display is hand picked, and/or altered with special detailing. And with such reasonable pricing-- it all seems too good to be true. (A large rack dedicated to post-season sales provides some gorgeous steals!) Clothing is displayed on thick wooden hangers, and well managed framework; the result is chic and polished confines. Divorce Records is an added bonus to the Lost & Found experience. Peek through this Halifax based label's selection for some stellar anti-industry music variety. Vinyl and CDs are for sale, and allow an opportunity to acquire new tastes, without commercial fluff. Also noteworthy: bin filled with $2 Vinyl picks. (Not Divorce Records) Besides glass encased jewelry and vintage frames, L&F is also decorated with DIY-styled trinkets and art. The space is fused with creative energy and wholesome goodness. I heart. My recent visit ended with the purchasing of a brilliant long sleeved crop top. With its subtle alterations-- front & back scoop neck with buttons, and adorable mini-shoulder pads + ruching-- its a dream piece. And only $18! The detailing of selections make for cool fits and one of a kind pieces. Lost & Found offers a creative and inspiring shopping experience, indeed. The carrier and creator of all things "special", this place is now top on my list.

Lost & Found is a fun little vintage shop that stocks some really great stuff. I just wish i was…read moreabout...oh, 10 sizes smaller so I could fit into all the great clothes there. *sigh.* Oh, well. I guess I need to accept that only the skinny kids get to look cool. Besides, I've heard that you're not supposed to wear stuff that you remember going by the first time around. So, dang it, no Mary Maxim sweaters for me.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Cool consignment shop that recently…read morerelocated from another location. This space is bigger so much less cramped. The Long Version: Elsie's used to be in one of those colourful row homes along Queen St (it was at 1530 Queen St). That location was on multiple levels and was incredibly cramped. It had a bohemian feel and reminded me of all the vintage shops in Kensington Market (in Toronto) circa 1990s. I would go to that location every time I visited Halifax. On my most recent visit in September 2024, I went there to see the store was closed and all the colourful row homes along there had signs in the window warning of asbestos and only authorized personnel were allowed to enter. It looked like they were going to tear the buildings down for redevelopment. I was so disappointed, and took out my trusted phone to see when they closed. To my delight, I discovered they reopened on Grafton St and I immediately headed over. Their new location is inside the building that used to be St. Mary's School for Boys. It's much larger so the shop is actually spacious now and not cramped at all. The feel now is more contemporary consignment shop, similar to the ones in Westboro (in Ottawa) of the 2010s to present day. They have luxury brands now. I saw a Chanel purse for close to 10K. They had Gucci too. However, they have more accessible brands in the $40 range as well. I spoke with staff there and they told me they moved to this new location in April 2024. Still a fun shopping experience, but I walked away empty-handed this time. (183)

We had a bit of trouble locating Elsie's with Google maps, however I called and spoke with the…read moreowner who told us we were just around the block on the other side- but to call back if we got lost! Upon stepping into Elsie's was like going into another world...brilliant silk scarves billowing in the breeze, a gorgeous array of colors, eye catching shoes including John Fluevog and Louboutin, and an eclectic mix of jewelry. Vintage mixed with modern, many clothes new with tags and lots of designer pieces including Hermès. Incredibly soft cashmere sweaters. Elsie's has something for everyone and is a treasure in Halifax. I would highly recommend the store to anyone. Plus they welcomed our 4 Biewer terriers with open arms! A terrific spot

Cute little consignment shop in a converted house, with mostly contemporary brands and a few luxury…read morebrands. Women's clothing and accessories only. No kids clothes or men's clothes. They do have a mix of business attire, athletic wear and a few more formal pieces. Prices aren't bargain basement, but not too outrageous. I always pop by when I'm in Halifax. A great place to poke around :)

Great store for shopping but terrible for consignors. Owner told me the Max Mara suit I brought her…read morewas 'pilled; but it was actually nubbly fabric and had only been worn 2-3 times. Another item was a lambskin jacket, bought on impulse and never worn, which cost me $1100 (yes, expensive impulse). She resold it for about $125. I felt like I had been robbed and when I expressed my feelings, she offered me $100- to spend in her store, not to redress my loss. I will never shop there again. Try Elsie's or Room 152 in Dartmouth but avoid this one. Owner Stacey is rude and defensive, has no idea about quality of clothing except for labels, and you will never get the percentage promised.

Always gracious when we are donating or purchasing. Great…read moreplace. North vans is the very best.

I have been a loyal customer of this thrift store for many years, donating regularly and shopping…read morethere often. Recently, after donating a bag of Christmas items and children's toys, I tried to use a 20% discount coupon. My purchase totaled $19.97, but I was denied the discount because it was not exactly $20. The supervisor refused to round it up, even though pennies are no longer used in Canada. For a store that relies on community donations, choosing two cents over customer goodwill is disappointing.

Very cute and unique. Great selection of vintage fashion. Owner is very present and happy to help…read moreall the time. Would recommend for sure.

Had so much fun shopping here. Terrific vintage and designer brands! Great mens selection as well…read morethat is so lacking in these type shops. Seems like a bit of a Dartmouth secret this local. Very much worth you stopping by and guaranteed to return.

I'm so disappointed with the customer service for this shop. I've reached out three times regarding…read morea return. I've provided the tracking number and can see the return was delivered. Other than the first response asking for the shipping information they've basically ghosted me. Would be careful ordering from here if you are unsure of your size or believe you may need to return for a refund.

I love this shop. You can easily forget you're in a thrift store. The clothing is hung up colour…read moreblocked and on trend for the up coming season. It's clean and cozy, and they carrying only carefully chosen quality thrift goods. You can also find beautiful hand crafted jewellery from Canadian Artist. I went here last week, to consign some clothing. The process at this store is a little different. They outright buy your items, or give you the option of a store credit for a bit more. I sold three items, with the choice of $15 or a store credit of $30. Of course I took the store credit, and picked out an amazing Madewell button up.

Really enjoyed the afternoon tea with a group of friends. The teas were remarkable. The atmosphere…read morewas eclectic and fun and the local delicacies were incredible. I thought that maybe there wouldn't be enough to eat but WOW it was a meal. Strongly recommend!!

From the owner: Located just steps from the iconic Citadel Hill, Eastern Tea Bar offers a unique blend of a tea…read morehouse and vintage market. Discover a curated collection of vintage and artisan collectibles and vinyl records that add a nostalgic touch to your visit. Pop in for a delightful afternoon tea experience on weekends and enjoy our signature Citadel Tea blend with scones and clotted cream with jam! See you soon.

Was there the other day and got 2 cool finds for a great discounted price- they are closing out…read moresoon So I found a lovely brown long slv top for work and the other to wear at home if I get cold- (which was what I was looking for originally)- Happy incase I miss the Boxing Day blowout!

I can't believe that I haven't written a review for Biscuit General before. It's one of those…read moreplaces that I go into browse quite regularly but haven't bought anything before. Dang budgets. When you first enter the store you'll find yourself faced with tables and tables of adorable nick nacks and homewares to browse though - so many cute mugs and beautiful candles! One day I dream that my home will be filled with them. They've also got journals, books, even a kids gift section. Further back you'll find clothing - men's is on the upper level and women's on the lower. They've also got a killer jewellery section (which is where I've found myself most often drooling over the rings and earrings). I never look closely at the clothing because I don't want to tempt myself (out of my price range), but just glancing at the racks I and tell there are a lot of cute things that I hear are really great quality. From the little bit of browsing I've done the sizes are all pretty small...whomp whomp. In the men's section you'll find wallets, shave kits and some really fun socks in addition to the standard clothing fare. Don't miss out on the back section behind the men's clothing where the sale stuff is! They've always got a good selection of sale things. I really love the idea of shopping at Biscuit General, but unless it's some of the smaller items I just don't have the budget for it. It can get very pricey very quickly. That being said if you have more room in your budget definitely give Biscuit General a shot - it's definitely a local gem!