I love to treasure hunt here. Yes it's chaotic, but that's a big part of the fun. I always find…read moreinteresting items at really good prices.

flea market lots of people are buying lots of people that are selling all kinds of different stuffread more

Ever stumble into a store that makes you believe in people and kindness and magic just a little bit…read moremore? That store is Small Talk City. We found it on my daughter's seventh birthday. Within minutes, she was twirling in the most fantastical gowns and then scooped up a faux leather jacket. Perfect fit! Unlike other clothing stores where the experience of shopping feels like eating potato chips, this feels like a home-cooked meal full of love and real nutrients. You are part of a community sharing connection and memories through the vehicle of children's clothes. Truly what a shop should be.

Rude snarky self centered owner nice store, throws off the whole scenery make sure you greet the…read moreangry owner before you forcefully shop! Also not sure why I am seeing Oshkosh B'gosh priced at $350, I mean I might as well buy it new from Carter's

What a cool market!…read more I stopped by Oakland Vintage Market last month to check out Pour Up Coffee's pop up. And y'all, I came for the coffee and stayed for all the gems! (The coffee was really good though, don't miss out on them either). The Market is located near Jack London Square, behind the building that houses Narrative Home Goods. There's plenty of parking around, you may just have to walk a block or so. It's also dog friendly event so feel free to bring your friendly dogs with you! The Market is outdoors with lots of vendors selling everything from clothes to books to kitchen items, etc. If you like finding unique, vintage items that you won't find anywhere else, this is the place for you! Come with something in mind that you're searching for or let the market tell you what you need. And plan to spend some time here! If you really wanted to, you could spend a couple of hours just exploring and enjoying checking out all the different items the vendors have on sale. We walked away with some coffee table books that used to belong to the Chabot College library. All the vendors were super nice and welcoming. Great energy and great vibes all around.

So cute I loved it. Walked around with my friends and got some great stuff. Something for everyoneread more

Any business that supports the health care, education welfare and safety of animals is a go to for…read moreme. Not only do I shop here...all my donations go directly to this Animal Charity Shop as well. As I am told...the thrift store in Albany and (the Elmwood, Berkeley store) are run by a few paid staff members and the rest of the work is by an incredible team of volunteers. The stores always look great, are very well organized, and the staff and volunteers are all very nice! Thank you all who support these stores for helping the animals.

Very friendly people that work here, everything was reasonably priced. Street parking…read more We didn't find anything this trip, but definitely worth the stop.

I absolutely LOVE this market, no matter where they post up... The vendors are always so friendly,…read moreand are really talented, too! There is a huge range of products available, from vintage items to really finely crafted watches and jewelry, plus handmade clothing and shoes - there is truly something for everyone. And there are also really good food vendors at the markets, too! Super fun way to spend a couple of hours, and the ones at Hangar 1 Distillery have cocktails, so that's cool, too.

A good find, next time I will come later and add a Hangar One Distillery tour on my visit. :)…read more Quality/Quantity - March to December, every 3rd Sunday @ Hangar One Distillery. Only 2 food trucks today, but there were other food booths - cookies, pastries, coffee, etc. Many different small businesses and local booths. Atmosphere - Indoor/outdoor event. Plenty of parking. Dog friendly. Live music. Service - All good, since they are all salespeople and small business owners. Price - Depends what you buy. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2017 @ your 7+ locations.

I've been here a few times during the holidays, and to see the Fourth Street Christmas lights!!…read more The Nike Collective is the store I usually visit here. But there are other stores here along with restaurants and coffee shops. Seems like this is more of a place to hang out at to me. They had live music the time I was here. I got lucky and found some street parking, but make sure you feed that meter, the Berkeley meter patrol doesn't play. They are waiting for that meter to expire and they circle this area a lot!!

We were in the area visiting the East Bay Vivarium and saw the dangling lights/Christmas lights…read morethat were nearby and decided to take a look afterwards. It's very cute and cozy in the evening/at night, especially after the rain and with those lights. It's not a big street and there's a limited number of shops, but it's nice to take a quick stroll down. I'll be honest, none of the shops here are really from brands or stores I would normally shop at (lol rich people stores), so we really didn't stop by a lot of them and most of them were closing for the evening anyways (I have learned that lots of things in the Bay Area close quite early). There's some street parking and some parking lots but it looked quite packed. Not sure what it's like on a non-rainy day.

I was looking forward to checking it out today, since a friend recommended it so highly, but the…read moreshop was closed during their "business hours." They might consider NOT posting regular business hours , and suggest that folks call ahead. They could then leave a recording daily, expressing when they expect to be open.

I've been going to this store for many years and have referred many friends there. I truly love…read morethis place. However, sometimes you stand in front of its closed doors in the middle of the day/week without any notification regarding why it is closed and when will it be open while the website says "open". I also agree with other reviewers about the lack of transparency in terms of what was sold and for how much.

A well-curated charity shop in an upscale neighborhood, supporting a cause close to my heart. Since…read moreit opened I've invested in a some nice vintage pieces priced somewhere between thrift stores and Etsy. Something that happened on my last visit left me unsettled. It was a Sunday, and the manager I usually have a nice chat with wasn't there. I browsed around and found a good older Lands End barn jacket for $55. Unfortunately it was missing one of its logo buttons in the back flap, making the $55 seem kind of high. I took it to the counter to discuss. The staff member present that day pointed to the "no negotiations" sign next to the counter, and said that damaged goods like the coat would have been put in the garbage. I begged to buy it for $55 just to rescue the poor thing, just like I did with my shelter dog. Seriously brought up the stories of the Great Depression when big corporate farms dumped good produce and milk into the ground, rather than feed the hungry, in a move to fix pricing. Also, my 81 year old mum resigned from her volunteer position at a local church-run charity shop because they were throwing away perfectly good vintage clothing just because of some small flaw. Truly, if the manager of this shop wants to reassure me that this ISN'T store policy, it would make me more comfortable to come back and shop again.

Help fund a much-needed new building for Berkeley Humane (5/5 Green Stars)…read moreIn early November, the Berkeley Humane opened a second thrift store - right here in the Elmwood! I was already a fan of the Solano store - I think it's one of the nicest thrift shops in Berkeley. This branch is smaller but it's really focused on the nicest things, arranged beautifully. If you've never wandered into a thrift store and have reservations about going in, then start right here. Many items are brand new, with tags still attached, and I think the prices are reasonable, considering this. A large portion of the clothes are women's (although that hasn't stopped me shopping for a winter jacket) but there is also a small men's section behind the changing room. Check out the cool collection of Christmas ornaments, right now! 100% of proceeds benefit the Berkeley Humane nonprofit - particularly to help fund a new building that they need after a fire in 2010 destroyed a large part of their building on 9th and Carlton. As you may know, back in the 1970s, the BH made a commitment that no healthy or treatable shelter animals in the Society's care would be euthanized. It's amazing that the BH got started almost 120 years ago - in 1905, the Berkeley branch of the SPCA was set up with a mission to improve conditions at the "pound" (which were reportedly not good at the time). The current facility on 9th and Carlton was acquired all the way back in 1933. The new building will be named the Bay Area Animal Resource Center (BAARC), and will include a veterinary medical hospital and adoption center and will include more services for people with pets who might be in need of a little extra support. It will feature significantly enlarged space for cat adoptions, including several "catios" that will provide felines with natural light and fresh air. Berkeley Humane is a private non-profit organization that does not receive government funding, so community support is essential to its mission. I'm giving the Berkeley Humane Thrift shop 5/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact. This takes very little explaining. Buying clothes and other items from thrift shops is one of the best ways to reduce your environmental footprint and improve your social impact. You are avoiding the production of new materials, with all problems of the fast-fashion-driven textile industry. At the same time you are supporting a nonprofit that has taken care of local neglected or abandoned animals for more than a century. This year, Berkeley Humane will have over $400,000 in expenses to medically prepare over 1,000 animals for adoption. Your support will save lives.