I'm an avid thrifter and this is one of the better thrift stores I've come across. Everything is…read morepretty reasonably priced for what it is, especially compared to Goodwill and other thrifts. They definitely do price certain items a little higher (name brands, new with tags, etc.) but it's not as terrible as most other places, and still a place I'd recommend to find some treasures on a budget. The store is clean and nicely organized. I went on a Thursday afternoon so it wasn't too busy and not super loud/hectic. Can't speak for weekends or other popular times. The store is predominantly womens' clothes. They have a good variety in brands, prices, and types of clothing. They have a good mix of vintage and more "modern, trendy" brands and styles. The child and men's section is a little on the smaller side, so if you're primarily looking for that, you won't have as much luck. Though I am on the younger side, I do enjoy how this store doesn't try to cater to my age group or "trends", so they attract a more considerate customer base in my opinion. I didn't interact with the employees aside from checkout but the woman was very nice :)

They don't return calls. I had asked them to contact me to get permission to park my motorhome in…read moretheir lot while attending my 50th high school reunion next door at the Italian American social club as I'm traveling from LA area. No response whatsoever.

They have all you need for your home groups literature needs. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff.read more

Great AA bookstore, they sell AA Approved literature and 12 step recovery pamphlets, signs and…read morebanners, tradition banners. Insurance for meeting groups. If you need books & literature for your AA meeting this is the bookstore to visit. The staff is helpful.

Great finds in store for bargain prices! Feels good to donate as they really reach out and help…read morethose who are very in need.

St Francis Center is a great place to donate whatever clothing or small kitchen appliances. You are…read morelooking to donate. They allow people in need to fill three bags and it's free of charge to them. This truly helps people who are in need and especially the ones who are starting a new life here in California from other countries. B. Larocque

Little Free Library (#59528) is a brown book box with a white trimmed window frame with see thru…read moreglass. within are pamphlets, fiction and nonfiction books. reads: ''1984'' by George Orwell -in a futuristic Oceania, Winston works in a totalitarian government whose leader is the omnipresent "Big Brother". his low level job is to create "Newspeak" to match the government's new historical narrative. he tries to rebel against the Thought Police. is discovered/entrapped by government spies. confronted with his innermost, he betrays his love, Julia, and returns to work for Big Brother.

There are lots of other Mini Cat Town locations and this one seems to earn the highest rating. They…read moreused to be located at Stanford Shopping Center and now this is a better location. Visiting is super easy. Just walk right in. You sign a waiver and you wait for the next group to be called, which happens pretty quickly. It's $15 for 30 minutes and honestly that's just enough time without getting bored or feeling rushed. They have lots of young kittens so most cats are alert and playful. You do have some in the back who just prefer to be sleeping and there are plenty of couches for you to rest with those laid back cats. They ask that you not pick up the cats but sometimes they'll just plop onto your lap and what do you do if you have to move?! While there were a never ending line of people coming to visit the cats, it never felt too crowded on a Friday afternoon. There were LOTS of younger children, around 6-10 and some of them were not conducting themselves properly around the kittens, yet no one said anything. There are staff, maybe volunteers, in the space with the cats but no one seemed to say anything to the kids who were being too loud or aggressively playing with the kittens. You can tell some of the kittens were scared when kids would run towards them. Mini Cat Town seems to be a successful business. It's a good idea to visit if you're looking to adopt so you can get a feel for the cat you'd make a good match with. It's also a good place to visit if you need some cat loving but don't want to have one of your own.

$15 per person to spend 30 minutes inside playing with cats. Just do not pick them up and be…read morerespectful! Of the cats and of other patrons There are soo many cats roaming around and many sleeping because cats love a good nap right? Pet them, watch them drink water, watch em eat, watch em be silly. Lots of sofas to lounge and rest if you just need a break and want to just watch the action Great p

Once again, I come in here as a reseller and boy did I find some wonderful stuff, particularly at…read more50% off! Super nice staff and great stuff! This time I'm mostly saved everything that I bought for myself! Very high-end brands at a low prices, do not miss this shop if you are Thrift in the south Bay!

A great store with amazing finds, supporting a wonderful cause! The volunteers are lovely and make…read moreshopping here a pleasure.

Amazing independent library. They have such a great span of material in such a small space. Great…read moreimage resource where you can copy and use anything in the whole space without worry of laws and other issues. I think what made this library so special to me was browsing through a section on maps and urban planning and suddenly turning around to find a whole area of books on Detroit. *heart* What a surprise. It's nice to see someone on the west coast care about poor old Detroit. :) Definitely coming here again.

I spent maybe 2 hours exploring, and a large part of that was digging through a box with hundreds…read moreof old punk flyers and zines from the late 70s/early 80s. They also have most issues of Punk Planet, which started in 1994, in their music/punk section. I could spend hours just reading those. I also found a book that spent almost 200 pages exploring why people eat dirt. Get lost in this place and just have fun exploring!

Arrrrrr. Ahoy matey, here be ye celebrations hats & unicorn polish in time for Talk Like a Parrot…read moreDay. (September 19) That's just to pull you in. Those in the know turn right inside the door to the tiny 4 seat theater featuring a large fish tank. Stay as long as you like, but heed their warning to NOT judge the fish. It's a pretty mesmerizing experience. I have a friend who comes in from the East Bay just to not judge fish with me. Time to explore the store. Open little drawers and find adorable useless items that you'll probably want to buy. Who doesn't need an extra eye patch or a hook to fit over your hand? The friendly guy at the counter is happy to help you select a pirate hat. There's always a shelf of McSweeneys & other publications by the store's co-founder, author Dave Eggers. But there's more. The real purpose of 826 Valencia. The back room. That's where underserved kids are given opportunity & resources to develop writing skills. To paraphrase....... Pirate Store: we'd like to open a non-profit education center. City: What?! This here is zoned for retail. Ya gotta sell something. The rest is history. 826 Valencia is a 501c3 non-profit with branches in the Tenderloin, the Mission, & Mission Bay. There are now 9 chapters of 826 National. If you're looking for an end of year tax deduction, this is where yer money should go. Yarrrr

Argh matey! This be the place to find good fake tattoos, your very own treasure map, or a mighty…read morefine poetry book written by your not so average grade schooler. It be a fine and unique place to visit on the 800 block of Valencia. It supports a great cause. Visit or ye may be forced to walk the plank! Ignore the kids in the back room, they be conducting secret pirate business. Recommended.