I am SO glad I found this spot especially as a photographer. I love a day spent antiquing and…read morediscovering hidden treasures, but on this visit, I was looking specifically for a vintage looking dish set to use for a morning photoshoot. The space is huge and includes three floors. I spent some time browsing and got carried away with the available options. Once I found a set of dishes I liked, I pulled the store owner and asked if they could separate sets. He gave me a few options 1.) Buy the set 2.) Browse upstairs and downstairs for individual dish items to create my own set 3.) They would lease the entire set to me at full price and allow me to pay 20% so long as I return it within two weeks. This is a game changer! Having access to an entire antique mall to source items and lease them at a fraction of the cost is INSANE. This is definitely a spot I will return to for their great selection, stellar customer service, and flexibility for photographers. They even asked that I share the photos with them. I ended up creating my own little breakfast set and it was such a great experience.

This place is incredible. The largest antique mall, by square footage, in Minneapolis and Saint…read morePaul, it offers a wide variety of carefully procured items. There are 3 floors and each has a unique mix of offerings. The customer service is amazing. In my experience you are generally on your own in an antique store unless you seek out help. Here, they are there to serve. I love this place!!

Overall a fun exploring experience. Lots of random things; tools, beakers, masks, posters, fabrics,…read moreplastics, cords, toys, and other miscellaneous stuff. Staff seemed super nice, greeted me upon entry. Things also seemed affordable, and varied in quality.

It's relocated but remains in the Texa-Tonka shopping center. I miss the old location but with the…read morecenter's recent emphasis on food I can understand why the store moved. I find it an interesting place to wander around and wonder what some items are. There are barrels of stuff, shelves of things and all sorts of blinking lights, electronic parts, miscellaneous military surplus and mysterious things that I simply cannot identify. Quirky labels (some definitely tongue in cheek), and no shortage of humor. Offers for customers to weigh in on their own take of what somethings might be. Staff has always been helpful. Aisles overflowing with an ever changing selection. Plenty of free parking. Rock bottom prices and you might occasionally find just what you need. The Ax-Man exemplifies the classic aphorism that one person's trash is another's treasure.

Such a beautiful eclectic spot full of lovely decor, cards, jewelry, prints that you can get framed…read moreonsite. Loved

Beautiful store filled with unique items including amazing artwork, natural beauty products,…read morejewelry and home goods. I love coming here for gifts but always leave with something for myself too. Great way to support local and indie artists. They also occasionally host shopping events, like small business Saturday, in their upstairs space which are a fun way to meet some of the featured artists.

Anytime I am in WBL, I look forward to visiting Oldies & Goodies. As the name suggests, the shop…read moresells I nice blend of new and gently used items. The best part is that a majority of the new items are all locally sourced and hand-crafted by local artists. I feel as if all items are reasonably priced even the hand-crafted section. WBL offers historic charm in general, but so does this shop. Located just a touch off the main drag, there are also a few other shops inside this building as well. The setup here is calming to me and offers a nice flow. From the handmade goodies to printed tee shirts and sweatshirts to jewelry to thrifted handbags to clothes to art supplies, there is something for everyone. Offering light art classes in the back of the space on a giant table, make sure to grab a flyer when you're in next or check the website. For just a small fee, you could be the new owner of a piece of art crafted by you. In addition, shopping here is a great place to get gifts whether that's for a baby shower, birthday or holiday. Many of the items remind me of pieces and artists from the MN State Fair. Thank you, Oldies & Goodies! I'm so thankful you are in WBL and I look forward to supporting for many years.

This was such a cool find in Downtown White Bear. Part vintage/thrift shop, part local creator…read moreshopping, it had more character and charm than many places I've seen lately. I love a good thrift shop and reducing waste, and they had a nice little selection of clothes, well organized and for decent prices. That fell to one side of the store, and the other had to local t-shirts and makers creations that are fun to find in town. I didn't have a ton of time to explore, but they were super nice and even had a table for kids to play at while parents shopped, and I look forward to going back next time I'm in town!

This is the best Art gallery in Minneapolis. Every time we visit we have to go here. It's like a…read moremuseum. They quality of the artwork is amazing.

A great place to find one of a kind and unique hand made items. The craftsmanship is beautiful and…read morethe selection is diverse. There's an attached gallery, service is excellent, and its a great place to browse. Prices run a little high (but you are paying for the quality).

This studio/gallery of American folk art is visually stunning. It showcases decades of work by…read moreAllen Christian, who was on hand and happy to answer all questions. When you visit, do take the time to discuss the art with him. Doing so will help you better appreciate his work. You could spend hours wandering around, or just visit on more than one occasion. The art is visually stunning, but when you pause and understand you can see the political meaning behind it. If you like American Folk Art or just want to experience something extraordinary stop by.

Stopped here during Doors Open '26. I've never really adventured out to this area but was curious…read moreto see what this place was. It's an art gallery full of random oddities. Looks like most of the materials are recycled or thrifted which was cool to see some retro signs or parts. Never ran into the owner/person running the place to ask questions but I'd definitely like to know more about how some of the pieces come together and how they source items. Also not sure if pieces were for sell or it was strictly for show. Cool nonetheless.

Amazing curated collections with beautiful pieces! We could have been in here for hours.read more

It describes itself as "A unique collective of specialty vintage retailers under one roof + local…read moremakers & artists." Hours: Open 11am-6pm daily (closed Tuesdays). I appreciated the open non-cluttered space in this store! Walking in didn't overwhelm me at all, and I found some cute household items in the back. They also had cookies and beverages out for shoppers. There is no bathroom in the store, so go before you walk in. The clerk was very helpful and even offered to call the artists when I had questions about how a piece of jewelry was made.

I've gone here several times, mostly for the clay date / wine night. Overall it's a great class and…read morefun 2 hours. The instructors are helpful and it's a fun experience. You can choose three pieces to keep at the end and they have a few glaze colors to choose from. The pickup process is also very simple. The price recently went up from $60 to $75 but I think it's still worth it!

Super fun and approachable class learning pottery on the wheel. $60 for a 2 hour class and making 3…read moreitems.