First time walking around Martinez and decided to antique shop. LeME had an Excellent selection with lots of independent Booths many with posted sales. Definitely a place to find your Christmas treasure. There is a small outside area and an upstairs. read more

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Every time I come here the staff is lowkey rude to me. I keep coming back because it's a really fun place with a nice variety of vintage and antique items. It's like a treasure hunt and I always find something I end up going home with. Still, the staff makes me feel so uncomfortable and unwelcome. read more

One of my favorite antique shops in the East Bay. There are tons of items to look at with reasonable prices depending on the vendor. They also regularly have theme days when they are open (about 3 times a month) like their recent Disney weekend. I was able to get a Pluto hat that I saw on their email blast for my son with the help of one of the employees. Definitely take your time looking because you never know what you'll find. read more

Fun place to visit and browse. Multiple spaces run by different owners so you can get a different vibe from each one. Pop-up style in that it is open certain dates so need to know when they are open. read more

Though not the kind of store I would normally shop at, my wife and I and some friends spent the afternoon there. The lady's running the shop were friendly, kind and very helpful. My wife said the selection was great, and the prices very reasonable. I would say this place is definitely a " win win" read more

On my first trip ever to Martinez, we stopped by this two-story shop and did not know what to expect. It was advertised as a furniture shop but man did it feel like I was walking into a toy store for adults. From refurbished furniture to toys, stuffed plushies to holiday antiques, this shop literally had everything for the curious passer-byer. The shop clerks were so friendly in showing what the store offers and it was a lot of fun to see what old things are kept and now sold. We dropped on by during the holidays so naturally there was a lot of Christmas themed decor everywhere. It was nice to walk through this store without feeling like it was too overwhelming. The individual business owners have done a great job in displaying their goods and I appreciate the lovely IKEA-esque antique realness. If you've got time, definitely swing by and just marvel at the craft of these business owners, and who knows - you may end up taking home a piece of new furniture to really liven up your home. read more

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"Are these folks professional interior decorators?" I asked the two nice ladies who were checking out customers today. They explained that the sellers in the store really have a good eye for displaying merchandise. The store is actually a composite of individual sellers, who rent space in the building. Almost every single seller had an outstanding display of various merchandise. Many of them were running sales. It was a lot of fun just browsing through all the different seller spaces. I wasn't sure if upstairs was open today. The very front of the store has interesting types of painting supplies. I did not even know there was such a thing as milk paint, but if you want it they have lots of it here. I like the store, and I don't even like antiques! read more

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I just bought a large ceramic llama ( alpaca? ) for my birthday! The staff are so nice and helpful! The piece was high on a shelf so they had to call someone to help us get it down. Alex got it down from the shelf, down the stairs, and into my car. I'm so happy with my purchase, I love it here! read more

Le Marche Emporium - Large ceramic llama (alpaca?). Dog for scale. - Furniture Stores Near Me - Martinez, California

Le Marche Emporium is such a hidden gem for finding unique items!  It's two stories packed with beautifully displayed merchandise. The Emporium is only open one weekend a month, so be sure to call or look at their website for hours before going.  As an added bonus, parking on weekends is free! I went during the weekend and came back with a bounty of exceptional home and outdoor accessories, furnishings, and a lighthouse painting mounted on white-wash, reclaimed wood.  I bought several delightful items from Home Goods by Genni Low that I really need to highlight.  I couldn't resist her sweet tables. Her restoration of vintage furniture was so beautiful, bringing out the natural beauty in the wood, and her attention to detail really makes her pieces special.  It's evident that each piece is a labor of love. I will definitely look for her furnishings and accessories the next time that I visit Le Marche Emporium. I found too many items from Le Marche's outdoor displays as well that I wanted to take home. I finally settled on a red tractor birdhouse and a whimsical cat mobile.  I can't help but smile looking at all my great finds this past weekend. read more

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Great spot for vintage and not so vintage. A couple of good places for coffee and or meals close by. Really nice women running this fun spot. read more

This store is so magical. It is like being in Pinterest if it were a physical place I always find such beautiful things here and have so much fun looking at all the detail and beauty and talent that these people have love it love it love it go today. read more

Martinez seems to have found its niche as an East Bay spot for vintage and antique shopping. Olde Towne Antiques seems to be the epicenter of it all with its large window displays and well thought out vignettes throughout the store. They recently added Shabby Creek (formally in Walnut Creek) as a vendor which has added even more charm to their large space. While the downstairs has regular business hours, the upstairs tenant is Junk 2 Gems which host a monthly market (usually the 3rd Thursday-Sunday of each month) for well curated vintage wares. I've been a few times and most recently attended their holiday market. They had a charming selection of Christmas wares, that bring a well needed touch of nostalgia to the holidays. I haven't yet found "the" piece to take home with me but I plan on coming by monthly. There are several other nearby shops, the Sunday farmer's market and some places to grab a bite to eat, where you can make a nice day out of it. Check out their Facebook page for their posting of events and when they put up new window displays. Shop local at this friendly shop. read more

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Le Marche Emporium in downtown Martinez is a delightful shopping experience--a cornucopia of treasures: antiques, decorative objects and furniture, all presented with style and flair. We were impressed with the furniture offerings by Genni Low, she takes vintage furniture and refinishes/revitalizes them to a new life ... with paint and polish, her tables, chests of drawers and mirrors add a fun and an imaginative touch to any room. We bought a mirror and extended tabletop drawers that she refinished to perfection, love them! Check her stuff out on the second floor and see her webpage at https://www.homegoodsbygl.com. read more

A must stop every time I come to Martinez for anything. We usually stop by the downtown area for brunch, the weekly farmer's market or some of the vintage markets they have once in a while. While everything else is usually hit or miss, OTA and Junk 2 Gems always has something interesting to offer. Like many antique shops, there are multiple sellers and they update their inventory on the regular. Don't forget to stop by Junk 2 Gems for their month pop-ups. That's when they bring fresh cool stuff. read more

I visited Old Towne Antiques during the Martinez Vintage Market, and discovered "Junk 2 Gems." They had a massive sale going on, and I was able to snag some beautiful vintage chairs from the 60's, Palm Springs style. I will definitely be back to visit! read more

Le Marche Emporium - Adorable Palm Springs style patio chairs from the 60s - Furniture Stores Near Me - Martinez, California

Great, large shop filled with treasures. Friendly staff offered to take my selections to the counter so I wouldn't have to carry them around while I continued to shop. Loved the light and airy ambiance which is rare for an antique store. read more

I have been dying to try this shop. I will say, they have some darling things. Here is the rub. While upstairs, one of the workers named Linda, who was delightful, enticed us by inviting us into the 75 percent off booth. She told us that everything in the entire booth was 75 percent off the marked price. There was a basket of barbies and my daughter selected one that was marked ten dollars and I verified the price of 2.50 with Linda. She also selected a game that was marked 6 dollars which would be marked down to 1.50. We then were looking for a price on a holiday, collectible barbie, that was on a shelf in this same section. LInda took a photo of it and sent it via text downstairs for pricing. After the text was not answered (ten minutes had passed and a second text was sent) she sent us downstairs and told us to tell them that she had texted. We told them that Linda had texted and we needed a price on the collectible barbie. The lady at the register said they had been too busy to answer texts but they would charge the same price for the collectible doll as the other doll we had chosen,( which LInda had said would be 2.50). I even offered to pay more for the collectible doll and she said not to worry about it. When I looked at the receipt I noted I had been charged full price for the game (which btw also had a goodwill tag on the front and back of it for 3.99) and the barbie dolls. When I questioned it she said that the game had already been marked down by 75 percent and that the barbie dolls must have been moved from another booth. I stated that in fact there was an entire basket of barbies in the booth and I thought she could verify this with Linda. Linda had clearly stated that the items would be charged at 75 percent off the ticketed price. By their screwy logic of the items already being marked down, the mostly naked, non collectible barbie tossed in a bin of other naked barbies would have had to have started out as 40.00 and the game valued by goodwill as 3.99 (the tags were on it from goodwill) had originally been priced at Le Marche Emporium as 24.00. What a scam despite the tag saying 6.00. I hate being cheated and it looks bad for the City of Martinez to have a shop that does this. I made them take back naked barbie and I should have made them take back everything including the full priced items I purchased from other booths. I hate being cheated, regardless of by how much. Buyer beware! read more

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There are so many vendors under one roof, it's awesome!! Great variety and genres of items. I inky had 15 mins on the parking meter, but I still managed to find a few treasures. I'll be back with 2 hours on the clock. Super helpful folks too. read more

Holy headless baby doll Batman! If you want rows and rows and rows of stuff, with the occasional antique thrown in, you have stumbled into the right spot. I found an antique mink shrug for $80. My husband wouldn't let me buy it though. Buying antique fur really doesn't count because doesn't it cancel out if the original owner is dead now too? There are nooks and cranny's and stair cases leading to more rows and rows of goodies. A glowing globe, a spinning crystal like Coors sign, a few California Raisins that are probably not worth more than 5 cents. I saw a Miss Piggy statue. A jade elephant with another elephant carved inside of it. There is just to much for one eye to take in. The prices seemed reasonable. Of coarse, I'm not the the most savy when it comes to antiques. For a unique gift idea, I would come here. However, I do think that the antique stores are an anchor around the neck of Martinez and if these were gone there could be more room for good future growth for this town. read more

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I look forward to dropping in every month. There is always a treasure to be found. So many vendors present a variety of choices for every need, whim, style and taste. Yes literally taste. A baker just joined. Check out this happening place every first Thursday thru Sunday of the month. read more

Very friendly and eager to help. Would definitely recommend them if you're looking for vintage props for photography.

I used to love this store. They had a huge amount of antiques and lots of neat things upstairs too. I've been going here for nearly 20 years. Recently it's really gone downhill. There's less antiques and more arts and crafts sadly. Prices are up too. Luckily there's plenty of other actual antique stores nearby. Unfortunately we'll be skipping this one on our shopping days from now on. read more

Not only were there a million things to look at, but we thought the customer service was excellent. Everyone was helpful, and we even got some of the stories and history behind the objects we were looking at. What a fun place! Definitely going back. read more

Le Marche Emporium - A Captain Marvel (the original Fawcett/DC version - Later know as Shazam) refrigerator! Awesome! Signed by the artist! - Furniture Stores Near Me - Martinez, California

I just came to the store again recently. I love the new feel of the rustic and vintage . Got an added bonuses the day I was in they have a pop up shop once a month upstairs called Junk2Gems!! Tons of treadmill up there .. a definite stop to make if your in Martinez!! read more

What a fabulous find!! Not only antiques, but a lot of rustic and vintage too. The windows are always changing and I love to see what's new. We also discovered their monthly market called Junk2Gems...it's fantastic! read more

I have been coming here for years for mostly vintage outfits. I came to post a great review and was surprised to see the bad reviews. I think it may have been luck of the draw with who was working. Victoria has been amazing! She helped me from the start when I came in yesterday looking for a 1920's speakeasy type attire. She was helpful, offered her thoughts and helped me search the store for the right things. I found 1 outfit and she offered to call them seller and ask if they had more 1920's style dresses not in the store. The next day I get a call from Victoria saying that she had a seller bring a dress in and she told me it was a great dress. I came back and she was so great helping me evaluate it and look for a hat to match. I really do think this is a great place with a really good amount of clothes (good quality vintage clothes and hats) compared to any other antique store around. read more

Nice selection of items, but very rude and not helpful service. I asked about some artwork, since I collect originals and I was snubbed by two different woman. One was looking for her cat and didn't want to be bothered. Another woman seemed too bothered to answer my questions. I asked if the store had a Facebook page and they do, but I was never added. You have to request them and not "like" the page. I was very interested in the upstairs art gallery pieces, but they weren't very interested in helping to carry out a sale. So, I will take my business elsewhere. This is exceptionally upsetting to me, as they had a decent store. Terrible service nevertheless. read more

A wonderful variety of antique, vintage and more. The staff is very friendly and ready and able to help you find that perfect gift and/or decor item. The once a month Junk2Gems Vintage Pop-Up brings a whole new level to the store with fresh ideas every month. OTA and Junk2Gems are must visits when shopping and eating in downtown Martinez. read more

Such a Gem in Martinez! You can find anything in this wonderful old storefront. And their new once a month pop up on the second floor is a treasure!! Junk2Gems is just that!!! Thousands of square feet of eye candy!!! If you see it, you better get it because it may not be there next month. Something new often. Can't wait to see the new inventory each month. Wonderful read more

The best antique store In the east bay. Great selection for any genre you may desire.

I love going to interesting little shops and looking for unique finds, and Martinez is a great place for a person like me. But with Olde Towne Antiques I was able to find this wonderfully ornamented chair at the perfect price. Inside, you'll find tons of great discoveries, I'm sure if you go there you'll find something you can't live without! read more

Best antique store in town. Once a month popup, Junk 2 Gems is upstairs, third thursday weekend each month. Great place. Come shopping!

If you like antiques, Olde Towne Antiques in Martinez surely would have something to suit your interest. I'm not into antiques much myself (where would we put them?!) but both my wife and I like to look, and this place is great for that. We wandered through a store that seems to go on and on, dozens of nooks and crannies to investigate, housing every type of possible collecting interest known to man. Items ranged from inexpensive collectibles to antique, handcrafted furniture worth hundreds. Antique lovers in the Martinez area should definitely stop by. read more

What an amazing find in downtown Martinez! Great atmosphere and people working! My mom found some great deals there today.

I love going through antique stores and this one never disappoints. It has lots of great vendors and I always find something that I have to have. And now they've open a pop up store,Junk2gems, upstairs. Be sure to plan your visit for the 3rd Thursday of the month when they are open. read more

Rude! I walked in and was looking at a table. The woman abruptly admonished me that I was in the "tea room" and nothing was for sale. How was I to know that antiques in an antique store weren't for sale. Apparently business is good enough that you can bark at customers without fear of losing business. I returned the abruptness and abruptly walked out. 12/10/16 update: Tried this place again thinking maybe they had an off day a year ago. Nope the angry woman who runs the place is still angry. The open sign was lit and the door was open; 20 minutes before close. That didn't stop the hag from abruptly stating "we're closing" and kicking us out. I thought I provide a reminder that her open sign was still lit to which the hag replied, "I know that." Business must be good to run of a customer that was about to drop a grand in your store. The woman who runs this place has won the "hag" Yelp! status for Martinez businesses. read more

lot's of fun weird stuff but way overpriced. We've been here a few times over the years and a few years back we remembered they had a musty old chest of drawers filled with old family photo's, newspaper clippings, calendars, used post cards etc. Just junk random stuff . None of it priced. 3 years later we have a project we are doing for the kids at school. We need loads of old photo's newspaper clippings etc and remembered this place. We stop in and find all the same stuff untouched in the same location. We load up a couple of envelopes, maybe 40-50 items tops, and I mean these are 2x 2 pics and funky old cards. We take them to the register. The owner is not in so the lady kindly calls the owner, Gaylyn, and has a "secret" conversation. Not sure what was said but she comes back and says she wants $150!! WTF! seriously? It's worth $30 at the most. We offered her $40 she came down to $125. Just stupid. They saw us, figured we are city slickers, (-we're not-) determined our need and then jacked up the price accordingly. Rude and disappointing. There was no one in there and these things have laid in the drawer unsorted and untouched for years. This is for a school. We won't be back. read more

Love all the new changes lots of new things old things and they even have a pop up market upstairs junk to gems that opens the third Thursday of every month Great shopping and a very helpful staff well definitely going back and also in the new toy story four movie there are scenes from Olde Towne antiques in the movie and mentioned in their credit way to go read more

This used to be a great store but not so much anymore. Only a couple dealers in this collective who've been there for a long time have good/great merchandise. Their hours just changed, no longer open everyday they're now open just 4 days a week. Sad it's not the store it used to be. read more

Wonderful store with a ton of interesting antiques. New owners with lots of positive energy. And YES, the cat named "moon" still lives in the store. We explored and my wife found a very old Nipon Cup and Saucer set which she is absolutely thrilled with. The store gladly stayed open late and let us browse. read more