Was waiting for a shop around the corner to open and had twenty minutes to kill. Spotted this place…read morebecause of the bright neon outside the entrance, luring you in. I've got antique store in my blood (legitimately, not a turn of phrase: my paternal grandma used to own one), so I'm drawn to this kind of place, especially as thrifting/buying used is more environmentally-friendly (and we as a society desperately need to shift gears away from fast fashion). Immediately upon entry I glimpsed the signs that this place was inclusive of me and those like me. The pride flag, the genderless toilets marked humorously with "whatever" signs. I was drawn in. You can tell that a lot of the consignment owners put a good deal of effort into making each of their "cubicles" stand out and have individuality that matches their brand. Seeing as I was here at the tail end of September, that meant many of the booths were spooky-themed and/or had Halloween items for sale. Dangerous for anyone who's a fan of the holiday. I definitely plan to come back AFTER Halloween and see what Christmas decorations take their place! It'll probably feel like an entirely different experience dependent on the season! Anyway, the cool thing about a place like this (if you've never been to one) is that you don't have to worry about keeping track of which store you picked up what item from. They have tags on each item so the employee at the checkout counter can sort all that for you and collect a single amount from you to distribute appropriately among their consignment sellers. I noticed they have baskets you can grab to help you shop (also dangerous, lol) because this place is QUITE expansive and winding. Be sure to check around each nook and cranny to see it all! (But also keep in mind, stock will always be rotating, so there'll always be new things to see.) There's lots of clothes and apparel accessories, of course, but also lots of home decor items, media like books, CDs, VHS, records, etc., toys and more. Really you gotta go see it for yourself. You'll be wandering about in something akin to awe! I would say the prices are okay. This isn't a place you're going to find big bargains. But you won't get gouged either. It's a place to discover something from your childhood and reclaim it for a reasonable finder's fee, essentially. Long story short, I killed more than forty-five minutes here, well over what I needed, hahaha, and came out with a couple cute clown-themed things to add to my growing collection. Hooray! Also neat is that they have a coffee shop in the back that also serves things like pastries and sodas for a very reasonable price. This area is spacious with lots of seating; clearly it's meant as a place to gather and hangout with friends. They even had an NES set up on a TV to play if you wanted. Very queer-friendly. It probably deserves its own separate review.

An amazing end to a long day!…read more What a great vintage stop, it had everything I loved and the prices were reasonable! Visiting this hidden gem was not on the plan for the day but just worked out that way, I LOVE LOVE a good vintage haunt, and good golly, this is it. If you go Gollum over your vintage, you best git yer bottom through that door naw ya' her'?!

Rewind is a super cute store with a TON of inventory. They have jewelry, knickknacks (new &…read morevintage), clothes, & lots of accessories. Everything was really cute & well-displayed, which made shopping a breeze. The staff were also really helpful, especially since most of the jewelry is in cases. As far as vintage stores go, I thought the prices were really reasonable (Coach purses for around $70 & tiny hair clips for $3), so that's refreshing! All in all, I would absolutely recommend this spot & it will be come one of my favorites to come back to :)

Wow, such a fun shop to poke around in!…read more I've come in twice now: once with a friend during a thrift weekend, and once before eating at Hazel's across the road. There's always something to find here! There's a lot of vintage, secondhand clothing here - and nothing is boring. Think bold colors and patterns, quirky designs, and out-there materials. Statement pieces for sure! There are certainly some staples as far as accessories and footwear goes, too. But much of the accessories are quirky and unique: think doll hands for earrings kind of vibe! There's a decent amount of knick-knacks and giftables here as well, that are more local artisan made or new. The store can feel a bit overwhelming at first entrance, so take it by section and putz with an open mind. Prices were on par with higher-end vintage stores, but they do run some sales a few times each year. There is a dressing room with a curtain for trying things on!

Talk about a hole in the wall, a hidden gem, or a diamond in the rough! I love thrifting and…read morechecking out all the places to do so when visiting a new town. If I were to come back to the twin cities, I would be sure to stop into the Cat and the Cobra! Locating the store was a little harder than anticipated. It is in the back of the parking lot behind the locked door, but it is the first door inside the building. Not to mention the cool vibes and architecture of the building. I highly recommend walking around and checking it out. There was an amazing selection of any article of clothing you were looking for. I would say the majority of the items were typically priced. Some articles hanging were a little overpriced, but the best part was the bins in the back of the store! I found two shirts in the bins that were $5 each! It was a STEAL of a deal for vintage t-shirts in the condition they were in. I got one ESPN shirt and a Strigus 2006 shirt. Not to mention how fun it is to shift through bins to find those hidden gems of shirts. In addition to a more expensive rainforest cafe t-shirt that was hanging on the walls of shirts. Overall, the service, selection, and value of the store and its articles were top-tier for vintage thrift! I highly recommend stopping in!

Stopped here after seeing their sandwich board and spent a few minutes looking through stuff. This…read moreis one of those vintage stores that is much more male than femme so I was bored pretty fast, lots of flannel, t-shirts and jackets. There was a bin in the back that was lower cost but it was mostly sweaters and shirts that weren't my style and not what I need at the moment. Nothing to bring me back here honestly but there are certain types of people that would love this. Prices seemed steep but it's vintage and they can get away with it.

We are in Minneapolis, visiting our daughter and son in law, who bought a very cool house in…read morePlymouth. As loving parents, we want to help them furnish their home with furniture they will cherish. Repurpose Republic has the best stuff and the best prices in the city. I know, because we spent all day checking out consignment stores in every nick and corner of the Twin Cities. (They're certainly not identical twins!) The proprietor Doug is engaging and informative. He has an eye for a pieces that are architectural beauties. Yet, he can also turn that basement throw away into something that should be displayed in the Museum of Modern Art. Repurpose Republic is the kind of place you want to return to often, just to see what new beauty shows up on the showroom floor. Unfortunately, Repurpose Republic was our first stop, and I was exhausted with all the wasted hours visiting other consignment stores. Save yourself some time and just "hit up" Repurpose Republic. It's the best.

I'm new to NE and happened to spot a post about this store on the I Love NE Mpls Facebook group and…read morehave been wanting to hunt it down. While driving past after hanging out with my mom, I slammed in my brakes and whipped a U-ee. Lucky me with my good parking juju, I was able to pull in right out front. I love a good repurpose store and now living in NE I'm in need of some lighting that fits the whole cool Nordeast vibe. This store is chock full of mid century/retro/some redesigned stuff all without that old people basement smell. (Thank God!) This place has more mid century lamps in one store than I've ever seen in my life!! There are a few super groovy ones that would be a blast to have just for conversation it would conjure up all on its own. The con: maybe it's my jacked up NE Mpls rent I'm now paying or my lack of experience on the cost of retro lighting but I'm not sure I can afford these prices. Boo...because I had a good 5 different lamps/lamp sets that my heart was pitter-patterning over. I was able to chitchat with the owner for a bit before there was a sudden Saturday afternoon rush that poured in. I had asked "if it was consignment? Just him buying/reselling? Buy from others that bring things in off the street?" He responded with "All three" and let me know that he also has some local artist work displayed for sale as well. (Ya, this girl is totally into the whole "support local" thing!) I'll definitely be back to see what cools finds get added...and probably be back for a few lamps...after payday.

All of J's stop off's and finds usually come with a story. Yesterday he wandered into Hill-Valley…read moreBoutique and came home to tell me that he met a really cool store owner and that we should stop back. So today, after hitting up the Alamo Flea market, we stopped back into Hill-Valley. I think Hill Valley, and automatically think of Back to the Future, but you'll have to ask Liz for meaning. Liz , the owner is outgoing and full of enthusiasm about her store which I can understand. It's great to hear what people are passionate about and great to see them putting their vision into reality. Store is full of a lot of great find and trips down memory lane. A lot of the items she had came from what her family already had. - old furniture -china -old watches - records -consignment -candy cigarettes -clothes -clocks And more... I never used to be into looking at old stuff, but J loves it and I'm learning to appreciate the nostalgia and quintessential essence of old things. Great find and a great way to spend an afternoon.

THIS PLACE IS FANTASTIC!…read more Trinkets, Jewelry, and Furniture! Oh my! Once again I found a cute little shop while out and about on my day off. I have been here twice now, and both times I have not left empty handed. My first time I left with $15 Nike Hightops that looked immaculate if they were not brand new. I also scored a button up flannel shirt (comfy as all get out!) for only $5... yes, FIVE BUCKS! On my second trip to Hill Valley Boutique I scored the most adorable Red Sunglasses for $12. The store is full of hidden treasures waiting to be discovered, but it's not overwhelming like some vintage/thrift stores you'll find. Not only that, but the atmosphere is so welcoming! There's music playing, the shop owner is adorable and sweet, and did I forget to mention there is a CAFE that is CONNECTED to the shop?!? Yep. This place is pretty neat-o. I'm excited to bring some friends to check out the shop and have a lunch at Hill-Valley Cafe nextdoor!

(This review is for the Savage location)…read more Pros: they shave a ton of cute stuff, and it's organized in a non overwhelming and cute manner. Cons: incredibly expensive for what it is, and incredibly overpriced for a thrift shop/antique shop. Clothing wise, there was nothing under 20$ (except the 10$ rack which.... Honestly had cute stuff, but mostly a ton of weird stuff). 25$ for every clothing item would be on parr with many retail stores, so for a thrift store? That's super expensive. I've been to thrift stores selling the same quality items where nothing was over 10$, expect for some jewelry and a pair of cowboy boots. For the quality of the items - they should be listed at least under 15$. Items I found had minor stains on them (some due to age, some due to questionable sources). A shirt I really liked had tiny specs of something on top, which I would have been fine wearing after a wash, but buying outright for 25$? Um... not really... I'm bad with money, but not that bad. I also found a shirt with a hole in it listed for 22$... and I did end up buying it because I can maybe crop it or hem it, but 22$ for something with a hole in it? That's a bit crazy, and I probably should not have bought it. (Plus when I asked for a discount due to the damage on the stained shirt and the shirt with the small hole, I was told no. So... Yeah, I mean do with that information what you will.) I understand it's second hand items and they won't be in perfect condition, but the benefit of shopping secondhand is you can often get 3-6 items for the price of one. I spent 42$ on a pair of shorts and a sweater (which, again the sweater had a hole in it and the jeans were clearly worn and old (fraying, more natural aging, etc)! I vaguely regret getting it... but hey ). 42$ for two things is the same amount I can spend to get the same thing at a Target. Sadly probably won't go back, but it was cute to step in once!

This is my second time at Green threads. The location is basically an old warehouse but super dope…read moredefinitely is the vibe of a thrift shop locally owned. Always new items to be found here customer service even better plus the little doggy. That's a helper that works there. Parking is on the side of the building easy access when coming in. a little hole in the wall shall I say

I came to Minnesota with nothing but a carry-on and a dream. When I wanted to understand my family…read morehistory and the cultural heritage of this great state, I took it upon myself to figure out where I could go to see it up close. Take this wonderful store, and it was a dream come true. I was lucky enough to be visited by one of your lovely employees, Sreya, who guided me across the many paintings, furniture, and other knick-knacks organized beautifully across the store. She put up many great conversations, and it was a lovely interaction that we had while I scoped out which products to purchase. While talking with her, I ended up buying this lovely trinket to commemorate my time in MN. Thank you for having such a lovely store and for hiring such wonderful people.

They sold a couch that I already bought. While they did refund my money, their communication was…read moreunprofessional and vague where it felt like they were covering something up. When I asked from clarification of how this happened and when the other person bought the couch, they skirted around the question. This is NOT how you build trust with customers. Leaves a bad impression and I will no longer support this business.

Ample parking; organized racks, great selection, furniture area with nice stuff, artwork and decor…read moreitems, prices for me beat Goodwill, sign up for rewards program and get ID card. Bags provided and carts. Housewares sort of congested but good stuff. Would return.

Although small, they have a decent variety of items. While I've never found furniture that works…read morefor my needs, they often have nice items in that section. Plus I like how they create cute vignettes to display them. I don't visit the clothing or shoe dept, but I can see (from a distance) that they have a wide assortment. There are always folks going through the racks. I spend most of my time in the home decor section. There's an aisle dedicated to 50% off clearance items. Then there are several aisles with normal (thrift) priced goods. The shelves can be a bit cluttered, especially in the kitchenware, cup, coffee machine area. If you're looking for a complete fine china dinnerware set I've often seen them here (4+ settings). Overall I think they have a good selection, so they're worth checking out. The only cons are: 1)the entrance is very cluttered (a hoarders dream), and 2)the store can use some type of air deodorizer to help with the stale odor.