Patterns of the Past is an awesomely orchestrated antique mall with a wonderful diverse collection of items that are pleasing to the eye especially for us older folks, but also for young adults that have an appetite for knowledge and history. Eric is the owner and a rare breed of man who is funny, knowledgeable and honest . . . a breath of fresh air! I've paid to go through many museums that were much less interesting. Go out and enjoy this wonderful mall that is chocked full of one hundred years of man's ingenious inventions and you won't pay a dime . . . that is unless you find a treasure you cannot live without and that is a high possibility. Very highly recommend for everyone! read more

Such a fun antique shop in Apache Junction. This place is packed with cool vintage finds and you never know what you're going to come across--old signs, collectibles, quirky pieces, and stuff that instantly brings back memories. I could've spent way more time just wandering around. The staff was friendly and easy to talk to, not pushy at all, and clearly know their stuff. Prices felt reasonable and the whole place had that cozy, nostalgic antique-store feel I love. If you enjoy browsing, treasure hunting, or just seeing unique old-school items, this spot is definitely worth checking out. I'll for sure stop back next time I'm out this way read more

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This antique mall in Apache Junction is definitely worth a visit if you're into vintage and collectible items. They have a wide variety of booths and vendors, and what stood out to me was the quality of the inventory. It didn't feel like a place full of random yard sale leftovers--this mall has a lot of genuine collector-type items. I saw a great selection of old tools, vintage bottles and jugs, and brand-specific memorabilia like Coca-Cola and John Deere pieces. They've done a good job of keeping things organized and interesting to browse. You could easily spend an hour or more just walking through and finding cool surprises around every corner. Overall, it's a great stop if you're into antiques, collectibles, or just want to explore a little bit of local history. I'll definitely be coming back to see what new treasures show up. read more

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There are just so many antique malls around town that just suuuuck! Fortunately this isn't one of them. The mall is huge, so make sure you have at least an hour to go through here. There are a ton of booths here, each one filled with more unique stuff than the last. I have to admit when I walked in I wasn't expecting much, but we found all sorts of little trinkets we couldn't live without. The prices were super reasonable too, and on some I had to do a double take because I thought surely that can't be right. The employees were nice and pulled things out of cases for me to handle without giving me a hard time about it, but the owner is an interesting figure with some pretty pointed opinions on politics. I don't have any problem with it, as even if I don't agree with somebody I believe everybody has a right to their own beliefs, but didn't ask to hear them either, so it was a bit off putting. Aside from that I really enjoyed walking through here and will defiantly do so again. read more

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Was excited to check out this place for the first time. This is the first thing I see as I walk in. How DARE you as a business allow your vendors to display such horrible products sold as "antiques". I was very angry and did cause a scene demanding these be removed when I was told "HUH? It's history". Fuck your "history". SLAVERY IS NOT SOMETHING IN HISTORY THAT SHOULD BE GLORIFIED AND HAVE FIGURES MADE OF THEM. Absolutely disgusting. Will never go again. read more

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Neatly organized and large antique mall. Lots of items especially antique glassware, tools, and signs. We found some nice Pyrex here. read more

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Great all around Antique store! Lots of glassware, prints, furniture.! Highly recommended checking this place out!!

Fun antique shop that is packed with a lot of items. Prices are very very high but they have alot of things to browse and look at. A lot of fun finds takes awhile to go through the entire store read more

First time here and they had a great assortment of antique tins. Lots of unique vintage items. Store was clean and staff friendly. I bought a few things to add to my decor. read more

This location has withstood the test of time as many locations have closed in the last couple of decades. It opened in the mid 1990s in what used to be the old Bashas' plaza. Through the years, I've always loved to browse this store and have some amazing antique pieces scattered throughout my house that I purchased here. The workers are always so friendly, and this recent visit even offered to hold the few items I had up front so I didn't have to carry around. Some of the prices can be a little higher than I would want/expect, but overall they are priced to sell. Hope they keep stocking Wedgwood as that my personal favorite to collect. Be sure to check this place out if you live in Apache Junction or are in the area! read more

This review is long overdue. When you're in the area of Arizona, Apache Junction, Canyon Lake. For sure stop by. Always lots of different Great antiques and collectibles here. For the last 20 years, I go to the store every year personally. If you're looking at Yelp for a reason to stop by this antique store, patterns of the past in Apache Junction, Arizona. The business is highly suggested. Negative feedback on this business is senseless...The owner, the employees, and this awesome laid out antique store, icon in Mesa are a must see. Leave your positive feedback if you agree...Safe travels happy new year 2026 Go America Don't let the hard days win. read more

This store is a great place to stop in for a dose of nostalgia. They have items of all sorts from all different years. From collectible dishes, to childhood favorites, to clothing of the past. You never know what you're going to discover through each step. There were so many things to look at and ooh and aah over, we walked around for almost two hours... lol! The staff was very friendly and happy to help. They even offered to hold items at the front for your convenience while you shop. The pricing did vary, but overall the items seemed quality and reasonably priced depending on the item you're eyeballing. read more

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The gray haired, tall man with glasses. I'm assuming he's the boss or manager. Stands behind the counter or hides in the office. His demeanor is forceful at the least. You can easily tell that the staff is afraid of him. Why? I can't fathom, he's a nobody. The store is just a thrift store. I have many pieces of art I wanted to sell him. I brought in a couple pieces of my collection to test him before divulging all I had, he told me to go away that my offerring was trash! That moment another buyer asked to plug in a lamp. Probably to see if it worked but before she could say a word, he looked at her and said we don't want or sell that trash! She was shocked! Then he realized it was his lamp, from his store and that she just wanted to check that it was working before possibly making a purchase. PATTERNS. The best thing the owners should do would be to remove this inhospitable person from their store. By the way, he doesn't seem to realize he has competition very nearby! If he is the owner than he should fire himself!!. read more

So many fun antiques to look at. Decent prices too. Many different genres of collectibles. The staff are so friendly and they swear the place isn't haunted which was mildly upsetting ;) read more

This antique store is PACKED, and guess what...it's actually full of antiques and not half taken up by a bunch of crap collectibles from the early 2000s like the others we've been to. It's easy to walk through (I ran into no trip hazard issues or paths too narrow to traverse and I'm not a small person), clean, diverse selection , has restroom facilities, and very attentive staff. I always had access to someone to open a case for me, and they were very helpful/friendly. I felt welcome. They had a lot of new items coming in even during our short visit, so I'm excited that we can come back again soon when they have fresh inventory . Keep in mind that pricing has little to do with the shop. I feel like people are always negative about the shop when it's the booth owner who's at fault for that. Individual booth owners price their goods and I've found a lot of sellers basically want to publicly display their items and have them priced 3x what they are online like eBay. We still found a lot of reasonable items and things we've been hunting for for a while. Other negative reviews seem to be about how they wouldn't buy their stuff from them, so that really isn't a good representation of their service as an antique store. Come shop if you like antiques. Some genres worth mentioning- collectible glassware, oil cans, cast iron, fiesta ware, glass and ceramic figurines, furniture/decor, lamps, Native American art, toys/cars, knives, metal wall signs. Just to name some big points of interest. I didn't take many pictures because I was too busy buying stuff lol read more

While the store was decent, the owner was hateful and rude, and had an error of sleezy. I simply asked if he knew of a certain item in the store, an item that is actually quite rare and quite valuable (which I collect). I understand vendors rent booths and he is not likely to know many of the items in the store, but the item I asked about is something you would remember. His response was "I've been in the antique business ??? years and never heard of them". He sounded like I was asking a stupid question and the item doesn't exist. I started to explain what I was asking about and it was VERY clear he had no desire to listen. I just stopped talking and left. His loss, these items were typically made in Europe but but are often found in the Arizona/New Mexico areas due to the "western" influence. Had he been open to a simple conversation he might have received a little education on what to look for as they are pricey and sought after! Will NOT go back. read more

Out here in the western part of the United States, it's nice to find an antique store that actually has antiques! It's big enough that it's worth the 1-hour drive for us west siders, and we almost always come hime wuth a treasure. The management is always helpful and friendly. It's our new go to store and yes, we will be back. read more

We love this antique store, and visit every time we're in town. Full of treasures and quite large

It is a nice antique store, but the owner is rude and hateful. He really has a problem. He went off on a customer who was listening to him explain what made a knife valuable. And attack that customer and told him he didn't like people listening to him talk, cussed, and was very rude. Told the guy if he didn't like it he could leave. I said he was bing rude to a customer who was only interested in what he was saying. He told me to might my own business and I could leave too. A few customers left at that point. He was almost ready to blow. he took his hat off and put his hands through his hair. It was so unbelievable. I really felt bad for the first man. A lot of us customers just left. I won't be back. read more

What a great collection of antique dealers. Stayed for at least two hours and still did not see all that was offered. All kinds of dislays: dishes, glassware. Lots of great antiques. Very friendly staff. read more

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They are a bit pricey but there is cool things to be found. The people that helped me where very friendly and talkative. Overall nice place read more

This antique store is set back from the road so it's hard to see. There is a huge parking lot out front. The place is chick full of any sort of antique or collectible that you might be looking for. No weird smells. If you can't find it here read more

They have great stuff, so much to see and to be wowed in seeing so much...wow, they really have something great going on; worth giving them more then a look and a once over. Aka, you be making a list and coming back. +great CS, so friendly that they will be able to tell that they really love what they do and they have made it into a profession that really shows just how professional; simply, just by being in their you know you will be traveling across time and being help by the library's of Aj, lol, great job you guys. +you will find thing in their that will make you count your stars and then bring something home that will be some worth it that life being a gift, for this place is a great place to find gifts for those that are well, someone that would love history in the making; simply, they have such a wide means of being able to see history today and hold it in your hand, kinda good. +they have some great price too, I would say they may have a really great deal and you would only know if you get to seeing if you will be Able to see the story of time unfolding in frount of you that you then find a treasure; now that, that you can make the X's on the map and head back to the ship/car. +what a great place to bring the kids, for they will be able to see something that they could true love so much that they take care of it and have it as an heirloom, for the children that will grow your family into something so great, up on itself. They are right next to a health food store that has different flavored delights, that change everyday and right next to a sandwich shop that is so worth going their that you can eat for two day if you split the meals up over two days, if by one person eatting the building sandwich(as they are so big, I'm sure that The Meat Slicer, is the only sandwich shop that has such as big sandwich for such a great price, plus is always freshly cut and of that day, from the bread through the meat as wow meat to bread) as, you can shear a whole sandwich for two. @simply this place is so all so great to check out that you can even make a day of it, as their is Haggard grill, so you can make a morning out of it or even do a lunch kinda style of outing; as, you will be happy tou came to the best way to time treavel next to a Museum where you can't touch or take home the paintings are anything but yet here you can and that my be just the best part read more

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One of my favourite places to go - and bring people. First off, you go to the Good Apple across the way and get a SMALL frozen yogurt. Why a small? Because they're huge! Then walk on over to the Antique mall to have a look at all the amazingly cool treasures they have. I have purchased several things in the past and felt the salespeople were honest and fair. A very cool diamond in the rough in my beloved Apache Junction. read more

A couple of nice older ladies running the joint while I was there. I left them 10$ which is 10$ more than I leave at most places. Could use some better cooling. It was rather warm in there. read more

Patterns of the Past - They've moved across the parking lot. - Antiques Near Me - Apache Junction, Arizona

Store is nice lots to look at. The employee's are rude . If you ask for help they act like it is an inconvenience.

One of my favorite little stops in A J. Really reasonable pricing, unique items, great displays and nice staff. Efficiently run and organized. read more

great acquired knowledge of antiques via the owner ! We have questions and we know we can get info from the owner, and sometimes his staff too. GREAT selection of antiques and collectibles. read more

Had a valuable antique end table to sell so contacted them to see if interested. I provided a detailed description of my item and they seemed interested both times I contacted them. As they requested I shlepped this fairly heavy deadweight in from the parking lot with my bad back, I had to hunt down store representatives who both promptly disappeared after I explained why I was there. Couple of minutes later a different guy reappears walks a few feet over, then from about 25 feet away from my end table hardly glanced at it and just says "not interested" turns on his heels and walks off! He never even looked at it! A complete fucking waste of time!! read more

Great assortment of items and friendly staff. Polite greeting and did not hound us. I like to look around on my own.prices were good to real bargains. Overall nice experience. Clean with good walkways. read more

Very high-priced. When asked if they could come down some they won't even give you the courtesy to call the owner of the item to see if they would accept less. Very poor customer service, disrespectful. read more

Great antique store. You can spend the majority of the day and still not get through it all. The staff members are very polite and open to negotiations. I have found many treasures here and at a great price. Worth the trip to Apache junction. read more

No greeting..teeny tiny price tags or none visible on items that were high up on shelves. Several things I would have considered if I could see the price.3 men at the front seemed annoyed when I interrupted their chat and asked for help. I think I was one of 3 people in the store so not like they were busy. Disappointing read more

This place is a treasure trove of goodies all sorts of fun stuff from animal racks to vintage jewelry and clothing early American a décor and a very friendly staff I found them prices to be very reasonable and negotiable as well this was a nice little find in another was very unsuspecting plaza read more

Very large selection of glassware, jewelry. Can spend hours looking. Friendly staff and clean store. Prices are definitely much higher than the mid-west. Have never bought anything here because of the prices. read more

Great trip down memory lane. Not just antiques something for everyone. Clean, friendly and fun!

Awesome Arizona Antique Mall, Great selection of Antiques, Collectibles and fun items. Well displayed, large store and definitely worth the drive. Patterns is one of the best Arizona Antique Stores in the Phoenix Area. read more