Stopped by while in town on my way to the airport. I love checking out thrift and vintage stores…read morewhen I travel. I found some really cute items. A gorgeous mint maxi dress and cap sleeve blouse and few other items that I left behind, which I was kicking myself when sitting on the plane. Definitely spend some time looking through their racks and tables. Prices were a bit on the higher side for some things and reasonable for others. Will stop by again when I'm back in town.

I love Alive and Fine! Met the owner, Ashely, at an end of summer rummage at her home. She is…read moreradiant and has a bitchin eye for vintage attire. Made a visit to the shop and can't wait to go back! Spent a good hour diggin through incredible pieces of past lives and absolutely loved the creative atmosphere.

It's an okay location to look through to see what you can find. Unfortunately, I did not find…read moreanything for me but lots of people seemed to. Their prices are higher, they had Nike air max with a $74 price tag. They had a foldie bag that retails for $60 brand new for $50. I'm sure their prices re based on their location. Parking is $2 an hour and you may have to circle a few times to find one. I hit lucky and found one right down the street. Staff didn't seem to greet anyone upon entering. Stuff was very organized. They have several dressing rooms.

An "upscale" goodwill. Lots of Ann Taylor, Banana Republic,…read moreZara, type of ticket items. Price is reasonable, and half off color tag days still apply. They do continuously spray some essential oil throughout the store. If you are alergic to essential oils or scents, you could die in here. I was told by an associate that they have to keep that on cuz they can't wash the clothes.

If you want a unique 50's themed gift this quaint little shop in Bay View is amazing. They have…read moreTiki themed items plus even cool fez hats. Things are reasonably priced plus the owner is fabulous. Unfortunately the shop is only open on the weekends so when you are in Bay View definitely stop there. Lots of cool shops around this place so make it an event.

This shop is located in a really cute area, Bay View. However, I feel it's cramped and a bit…read morecluttered. Also, whoever was working that day was watching a movie at the counter.... This does not make for a pleasant vintage shopping environment. It was quite annoying, so I did not stay long at all. Please just put some nice music on for the customers. They did have a cool vintage collection from the quick scan I did, but the environment of the shop made me leave before I could look through everything.

This place stocks a lot of great, mint-condition stuff... most of it mid-century modern. Lamps,…read morecouches, full dining sets, home decor, tables, chairs... they've got lots and lots of great, pristine, old-timey stuff. R Vintage (N More) is hiding right next the Vanguard on KK. Only open sometimes, blink and you'll miss it. I really enjoyed perusing and taking it all in... they've got some really neat pieces, though nothing jumped out at me this visit as a "must have." And honestly, I couldn't help but feel like everything was priced just *a touch* too high. Totally understand paying for quality antiques in relatively perfect condition, but this spot felt almost like everything was priced $50-$100 above fair market value.

We wandered around R Vintage during the Bay View Bash - it's a lot bigger than the storefront…read moresuggests. If you're into 50-60's glass, lamps, décor and furniture this is absolutely a place you should be checking out. They've got tons of interesting barware, lamps shaped like flamingos, beer signs for your awesome basement bar and lots of tacky paintings. I was surprised by how much furniture they had - console tables, tons of side chairs and the kind of horribly patterned upholstered sofas that my grandma referred to as "davenports". Speaking of my grandma, I'm pretty sure she owned most of this stuff at some point, especially the matador figurines because bullfighting??? IDK, never could quite figure out what theme grandma had going on in her living room. Anyway, I'd agree with Rachel that the prices on stuff here seem to be higher than at other vintage/antique shops. I'm guessing the high amount of vintage-loving hipsters in BV are driving prices up. Also be aware that the shop is PACKED full, so it's not a great place for smaller kids.

Goodwill is a godsend for when you're moving to a new place and don't know what to do with your…read moregently used things. This Morgandale location is particularly spectacular. This is a newer Goodwill. From a donators perspective it has a nice unloading bay with a roof. Kind employees have carts that they bring curbside so you can unload quickly and get on your way. Receipts are provided so you can deduct your donations from taxes if you wish. I must say I live downtown and find this Goodwill convenient to me. I derived great pleasure in putting the top down and loading my Beetle convertible to the gills with stuff aka The Beverly Hillbillies, then slowly driving through the financial district, third ward and Walker's Point making a complete hilarious spectacle of myself. I loved every minute of the experience. Thank you Goodwill. You're great!

Great place for donations because there's a covered drop off area with someone to receive. Very…read moreconvenient and it's near a Piggly Wiggly. Not a bad resale shop for shopping, though very high traffic means it can be crowded and picked over. The parking lot is usually full, though there is a bigger lot right next door for the supermarket. Near Holt 314A exit of I-43/I-94 on the south side of Milwaukee if you're passing through, near an Arby's and an auto parts store.

One of my favorite vintage boutiques. I love their curated pieces! I was interested in a vintage…read morering and asked a staff member for more information about it. She was able to provide me with the details right away and was very helpful.

Absolutely love this place! So cute and the clothes are amazing. I had such a fun time shopping…read morehere!

Always a fun adventure to shop at On & On! I rarely leave without something. I love the wide…read morevariety of treasures to be found - down handmade earrings to old photos to vintage glassware and so much more. The staff are always super friendly. I find the prices to be very reasonable.

This German Shepherd strolls into a bank and sits down at one of the service desks where Patricia…read moreBlack just got promoted to lending officer and was working her first day. The German Shepherd says he needs some money for home renovations, so the surprised new bank officer asks if he has any collateral. The canine offers up this antique artsy-fartsy thing saying it's worth a lot of money, he got it at On and On Milwaukee for much less than it's actually worth because the prices at this antique store are so reasonable. The lending officer is at a loss, this just wasn't covered in her extensive training so she excuses herself to see the bank manager for advice. She tells him "there's a German Shepherd who can talk who wants money for some renovation work, but all he has to secure it is this vintage thing I don't even know what it is, what should I do?" So the manager tells her, "It's a knick knack Patty Black, give the dog a loan." I'm sorry I don't actually know if they allow dogs in here, talking or not. They do sell all sorts of unusual art and antiques at very reasonable prices and it's right next to a wonderful wine bar and an excellent coffee shop.

Finally made it to Chanos!…read more Lots of stuff to look through! Hard part was it's 50/50 in items being labeled for pricing. Which is a little odd then when you make it to checkout/makes me personally not want to grab non-labeled items. Another customer told me you can kind of bargain/haggle the pricing but if that isn't something you're comfortable doing... Overall the price I was given for my total was my max I would have spent had she gone higher I would have asked her to individually note the prices so I could put one thing back. I personally would have priced it probably $5 less especially due to one of the items being a short basket that had some imperfections and I couldn't see it being valued for more than $3 based on average of other places I'd been. But it was an experience

I share similar sentiments with those who have mentioned that Chano's Warehouse feels overcrowded…read moreand picked over, likely due to its recent popularity on social media. I miss the days when parking wasn't a challenge, as the lot is now often packed. The space itself isn't the cleanest--pretty dusty, and some items, like the records, are heavily scratched and have an unpleasant smell. I understand that thrifting and vintage shopping often come with some wear and tear, especially in a space of this size, but compared to my favorite resale shops, it doesn't quite measure up. Additionally, the selection doesn't seem to rotate much, and I rarely find more than one or two worthwhile items. If there were a wider, more consistently refreshed inventory, I wouldn't mind the cleanliness issues as much--I love digging through things to find hidden gems. That said, the staff is very kind and friendly, and the prices are pretty reasonable, which is definitely a plus. Just a heads-up--these pictures are from my first visit, and after returning this past Saturday, I noticed that the stock hasn't changed much and feels more picked over compared to my initial trips.

Don't miss the best thrift/vintage shop in Milwaukee!!…read more If you need cool boots, Sole Salvation is the authority. Vintage dresses & coats, oh yeah! Fine quality leather, biker vests, and jean jackets, totally! They even have neat jewelry from local artists, estate sales, & older pieces that are perfect for cosplay or a night on the town. If you want clip on earrings that are affordable & hip, they got those too. For a smallish location with tight hours, I can't believe how much value they have packed into one location. It's just off brady on Humboldt, right next to Art Smart's Dart Mart. Ooh, plus if you catch them at the right time, often their selection will include 50% off sales, which is a godsend to an artist on a budget. The staff is incredibly knowledgable, & they have been really sweet to me on rainy days. They even have had some epic vintage jerseys that got snapped up before I could snag em myself. If you're there, don't forget to check out the cool stuff in back & to look up! The whole place is a throwback to the glory days of Milwaukee vintage. I try to get down there at least once a month.

I stopped into Sole Salvation on a trip to Milwaukee. The first thing I noticed is how absolutely…read morekind the two women running the shop were. There was a ton of clothing, and some purses, shoes, and jewelery. All at a steal of a price! They also have a formal wear area and some very nice fur and leather coats in the section further to the back. The best part of our trip to the store was Debbie. She was so very nice and I had just the best time ever chatting it up with her. If you're into great prices and wonderful people, I highly recommend stopping by. :)

Very cute shop, with a lot of unique finds. They used to have more antiques, but now mainly sell…read morelocal vendors. The items are very cute and different from what you might find elsewhere! Prices are fair. Check it out for some interesting finds!

Such an amazing mix of new and vintage. I can always find the perfect gifts! Would definitely…read morerecommend to anyone looking for unique items.