First time going to the thrift store today and was very impressed by not only the selection and…read morefair prices, but also the friendliness of the staff. Purchased quite a few books and a few odd and ends. Definitely will be returning to see what they have next. They had a wonderful selection of books and clothing. Also, I noticed a sizable collection of houseware items as well.

This place has a solid name and despite reviews being inconsistent, we decided to stop…read more Immediately, we were shocked. For some reason we were convinced that this place would be the size of a Goodwill, but when we entered, it was about the size of a 7-11. I know it sounds weird, but there was a sadness in this place. The people working had no joy and they appeared disappointed when we didn't buy anything. The prices here were exactly what you would expect to pay. My only and only issue with this place was selection. Had it been larger, I'm sure we would have found some treasure. I really like supporting places like this and they get extra points for having a house dog. Unfortunately, they just didn't have anything unique or collection to me.

We thought at first this was part of the bookstore, but it's not. Completely separate. They open at…read moredifferent times. We happen to see this place near to where we were via Google search. We just finished hockey and wanted to hit up some local thrift, vintage, shops. So when we arrived, they were closed. We walked to a nearby thrift store then came back. We were immediately intrigued by the stores ambiance. It was set up really cute, total vintage, and clean. Many things caught our eyes, and we scattered all giddy, but the elder behind the counter kept staring at us, NONE STOP. Like we were stealing from her. Which made it awkward. So we didn't stay long. Then she got very flustered, that I wanted to pay 1/2 cash, 1/2 card. I stood there quietly. To the point I was like, just keep the clothes. It's ok, but we really liked what we were buying. Many things are over priced, as many "vintage" stores are. (Ex. A "very" used pair of Converse Chucks were $45). You gotta really shop for the diamond in the rough, but it's absolutely worth it. They had a nice selection of attire, we would've purchased more. However, not finding much clothing under $40, and I was shopping with two teenagers. It was a tad outta our price range.

Hmm let's see ... the best Pendleton coat ever (and big enough for me!) at her Fremont Sunday…read moreMarket stand, cartoon nostalgia at her Tacoma shop, an unbeatable selection of Christmas sweaters when that season rolls around, and extremely affordable prices all around. It'd be tough to improve on anything at Pure. There are people who get in the business of hawking vintage stuff because it's trendy or a quick buck, and then there are people who know the business deeply because they love it. Jordan is firmly in the latter camp; her little shop on "I" St. (across from Tacoma Little Theatre) was her family shop for ages, and the newer, more expansive one (attached to Kings Books) allows plenty of room to roam. (It also feels really clean, unlike some vintage stores I've browsed.) With different stuff in the store vs. at the year-round weekly market vs. in the Etsy shop, you can have a whole lot of fun browsing here. And when you find the winners for you, it won't break the bank to hug them all up (Tiny Toons/Elmira-style) and bring them home with you. Enjoy!

Super organized, fair pricing, kind and helpful staff...A trifecta!…read more This is one of the best thrift stores in Tacoma and with Blue closed, I'm so happy to have found this treasure.

Sis is a thrift store fiend so when we found ourselves in Tacoma an hour early for a dinner…read morereservation, we ended up here. I thought it would be closed because it's New Year's Day, but surprise. I thought the place would be kinda junky from the exterior but it's clean and has a curated collection of items. She walked away with a handcrafted pottery bowl for $5.99 that is amazingly similar to one of her favorite mugs. Score! Now I know we'll be checking this place out again whenever we're in town.

I have been stopping here regularly for a couple years now; the main part of the store is not big,…read morenot a lot of men's clothes, but I have bought a few books here, and quite a lot of old records that they sell much cheaper than Goodwill. It's been a great place for furniture. We have two chairs in our living room from St. Vincent. Best of all is the courteous staff. Clean restrooms, and I always get an ice cold Coke from the machine (cheaper than at any grocery store).

They actually helped get housed patiently and respectfully with financial and emotional support. I…read morethank them because I had quite an attitude at times when things didn't go my way but they just kept encouraging me to keep up the good work and they could have easily said I was to demanding! It's good to have places that truly help when they can so be patient and be kind because they show up each day with so many in need and it couldn't be an easy job especially when the our needs are always there but funding is limited. Hang in there though and do your part as they continue to look at ways to be of service in the meantime! Thank you so much again Melissa G

easy to make appointment. Jenny was great. very sweet and friendly. did a great job. salon is…read moreclean, well lit and comfortable. I'm new to area and she was referred to me by a friend. I'll definitely be returning.

Such a cool place! Lots of furniture, wall art (that was a nice surprise), and decorations.read more

Wonderful vintage selection for both male and female items. Hard to find one of a kind treasures in…read moreaccessories and footwear too. Reasonably priced and excellent service to help you find your favorite pieces. Styling assistance and trying on items for a perfect fit. Fun, fabulous shop to go anywhere ... go!

From the owner: We are a Woman owned Vintage Boutique specializing in femme vintage and secondhand attire. Finely…read morecurated, clean and repaired multi-era vintage wearables, home decor and accent furniture. Lil' French Flea Market 744 Broadway, Tacoma WA 98402 on the famous Antique Row!

This place is a vibe! A recent friend told me she went there, and the value selection, and prices…read morewas perfect! I loved the earrings, and it made me want to get rid of somethings and buy these! The store is soo cute and the sale clerk was fantastic! I will def. Come by here soon! If you're in this area, YOU got to stop by! Check the site/IG for hours and update! Off to find another great buy!

This is a cute Tacoma storefront with lots of embroidered denim shirts, funky jewelry, and a huge…read moreHawaiian shirt collection. You can also find fancy, vintage (70-80's) cocktail dresses or Prom dresses. The owner is super nice and makes great conversation. Totally worth a visit, if you are in Tacoma!! Here's my University of Puget Sound junior modeling their favorite outfit from this shop!

4 stars for value. They have different deals depending on the day of the week. We went on Thursday…read morewhich was 50% off day. I was impressed with the denim selection. I found brands such as Madewell, J. Crew, American Eagle, Hollister and Abercrombie each tagged at around $8.99 (minus 50%!). I paid $20 for 3 hats (Rainiers and Mariners), jeans and a skirt for my daughter plus, the best deal, Paige jeans which came out to be $4! Pros: Clothing was organized into type and color which makes it easy to sort through. Cons: Location is kind of sketch. Items sold as is so it isn't always clean. Go on a Thursday if you love the value and the hunt! Bonus- If you bring your receipt on Sunday it's 75% off your purchase.

Thrift City like many stores of this sort... at least for me it's a matter of timing to see if…read morethere is anything that is going to catch my eye to purchase. I did get a button down shirt here of a tropical design that I have taken a serious hankering to. I wear it once a week. But usually my timing and my pickiness usually are the dominating factors in the situation and I don't usually wind up purchasing anything at all. So definitely check back frequently is my guess if you are this type of shopper like me to eventually get the timing right at some point. Steve on the other hand isn't picky and he often makes purchases here. So I guess it depends what you are looking for. Other shoppers often make a real haul here when it comes to check out time and the prices aren't bad at all. There is a decent sized clothing section for men and women as well as books, DVD's and more. If my libraries weren't so vast at home I'm sure I'd pick up a few from time to time. But again. Picky.

This thrift store is not for everyone! Half the time, it's not even for me. But we stop here…read moresometimes when we're in the area because it is weird and cheap and every now and then it has some bargains. OK, so first off, the store is not nice inside, and it is basically whatever temperature it is outside, so often that's not very comfortable. It's pretty dingy inside, with dusty, packed shelves that look like they're about to fall over. The right half of the store is clothing, and the left half of the store is... everything else: shoes, glassware, knick-knacks, office supplies, ancient travel-size soap bars, whatever. Oh, and it's kind of smelly. Some stuff has price tags, but a lot of it doesn't. There are a few signs on the wall giving prices by type of clothing, but a lot of the time I end up going to ask what the price is. The quality varies widely - some stuff is pretty used and ratty, and some stuff still has crossed-out Goodwill tags on it, so you know he gets part of his inventory from the Goodwill bins. Customer service is pretty minimal, and there are no returns. So why do I even bother coming here?? Trust me, I ask myself that too. It's just a fascinatingly random assortment of stuff, and every now and then you do find something good. If you're the kind of thrifter who likes pawing through random old junk, you'll enjoy the bizarre garage-sale feel of this place. Definitely not in my top-tier list of Tacoma thrifts, but it is weird and interesting.

They had alot of items at a decent price the owner and staff are friendly enough. The only draw…read moreback I would say is the place could be cleaned up and organized a little more.

Staff on 12/4 after 5pm did not even attempt to be welcoming or helpful. I came into the store and…read moresaid hello and literally neither worker said anything. At first I thought maybe I made a mistake and they worked there because they were trying on clothes. Nope they work there. I was there 20 minutes before two additional customers came in. Seems like the other customers may know the workers or be regulars because they all of a sudden became super chatty. I decided not to buy because I couldn't justify spending the amount I had in my hand with such poor service. Especially as the items required some work. Was hoping to find some good vintage shops in Tacoma but no luck with this one. ** edit: it was a female working the register.

This local spot is truly a hidden gem. If you're looking for new and trendy aesthetics or vintage…read moreand stylish pieces at a fair price this is the place. The owners are young and very passionate about their business, as well as the employees, very charismatic and knowledgeable. A go-to spot for my endlessly expanding closet.