Super super cool vintage items from Atari cartridges to tshirts to really random things from the 80's you just forgot about. Yes they are a bit pricey but friendly people help and the stuff is cool. read more

Total scam. While they do have many nice pieces it is outrageously expensive, go to any other place in the area and their variety of clothing and random goods significantly exceeds the little bit that is here. The woman at the front was not so friendly but was a chatterbox with others. There is like four parking "spots" as well. Entrance is on a gravel path read more

Great vintage shop, one of the last remaining gems of North Davidson! I have been many times over the years and most of the time found some amazing stuff! read more

This store is incredible! Many years ago I was designing the costumes for Talladega Nights while living in Charlotte. I bought so many wonderful pieces for the movie here. WILL FERRELL wears a pale pink glittered Crystal Gayle t-shirt in the scene with the Cougar that I bought here. I will always remember the marvelous things that I bought for the movie here. Thanks so much for supporting me with all my costume needs on the project!!! read more

Super cute place, lots of VERY OLD VINTAGE finds in this place. I definitely recommend if you are a vintage seeker as I am. I love a great collectible. Also they have cowboy boots for days! WOMENS and men's, and I believe I might have seen a few kids pair as well. Old games, lamps and even furniture. The rats nest was a rare find for me and I loved it! read more

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Cool little vintage store right on 36th street near the heart of NoDa. They carry a lot of great vintage items and lean towards a western theme. I came in here to browse and ended up leaving with a pair of Levi's that I now wear all the time. I spent next to nothing and left with a great new pair of jeans. I also noticed they have a good selection of cowboy boots so I may have to go back in soon and get me a pair! read more

I was excited to see what this place was all about after driving an hour back home. Walked in and the lady at front didn't even look at me. Not even a hello, lol. 5 minutes later a couple came in and she welcomed them with assistance if they needed it. They quickly left and the lady at the front said "thank you, have a nice day". I decided to leave and she didn't say anything once again. I didn't feel good here at all. Maybe if I was white it'd be a different story. Other than that, there was not much to look at anyways. read more

Very friendly staff and good selection of things every time I go theirs always new cool stuff to buy

I love this place! I find some of my favorite things here. They also have capsules (aka gacha) that I have not seen anywhere else. The owner is very kind and knowledgeable with the items sold here. read more

If you follow me on social media or know me in person you know that I am the President of the Samwise the Small Fan Club. I have been searching high and low for one of Samwise's favorite things: the Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile. I wandered into this store on a whim while on vacation and found the Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile - exactly what I wanted to give Samwise the Small! I was over the moon. If you miss the 1980s, and I do, this place is your jam. They have really cool stuff in great condition and their prices aren't out of line with reality. I spent a great deal of money on a gift for a toddler - who was probably over this by the time it arrived at his manager's office - but I did. The lady working there - a delightful Kindergarten teacher - was helpful in putting things together for us. The store was clean, it was organized, and it was a lot of fun. They had vintage clothing, toys from my childhood, as well as household goods you can't find anymore. I wish I had driven to Charlotte so I could bring it all home with me. I would definitely check this place out just for the memory lane you'll go down. There are a lot of laughs and great memories inside that you didn't know you needed. This is my 500th review! Wow! read more

Coolest Thrift Store in Charlotte, ever! Am I in Portland??? You had me at Pong! Yes a real live functioning Pong (by Atari of course) hooked up to this Rad TV when you walk in. Of course I played it! Killer selection of leather jackets, real vintage Wrangler shirts and pretty much if you can dream it, they have it. Now for some items from down memory lane : Orange Krate Schwinn bike, Sony Watchman(the one with the TV), a Crazy Eddie Shirt (cause his prices are insane!!!), Battlestar Galactica Sheets (why don't they come in Queen size? Waanh!) and the Holy Grail : a Jesse Jackson for President ringer T (yours for a cool $400). The merch doesn't get any cooler. My closet in college was a cross section of this place. Friendly owner with a good sense of humor who has a good eye for what people are looking for! Rat's Nest is kind of tucked away by the railroad track, up the block and around the corner from Sabor and Cabo. Now you have no excuse but to go there! read more

The Rat's Nest - Used, Vintage & Consignment Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Super cute vintage store! Have options from jewelry to shoes and clothes (both men's and women's). Workers were very friendly too. Definitely a must stop for vintage lovers! read more

I stumbled upon Rat's Nest all by chance one day. I was actually in Plaza Midwood searching eagerly for cowboy getup gear when a shop-keep recommended I try this place over in NoDa. Unaware there even was such a place I was obviously eager to check it out and very surprised at what I found! The Rat's Nest is loaded with used western wear. It's the first place I've seen of its kind. Used clothing and goods all in one specific genre. The owner travels the country in search of used boots, belt buckles, hats, shirts and more to bring back to the QC and stock his interesting store. There is an endless selection of used boots from basic to intricately designed all for great prices. Belt buckles are well-worn classics representing Americana at its finest with silver and turquoise and branding such as Ford and Winchester to name just a small few. The hats are the real-deal. Starched to perfection and custom-sized to fit the head of some other guy who never wore it. Custom-sized becomes one-size-fits-all at this lone-star lore launderer. The shop owner is a regular hipster himself. Sporting a simple western shirt and jeans he chills behind the counter with a PBR in hand, chatting up all the regulars. And the price tags, though confusing at first, are a simple yet perfect match: yellow paper triangles with holes swissed out of them at random. If my lifestyle was to dress like cowpoke all day every day this is where you'd find me. In the meantime, it's a great place to dress down for the next big themed event. read more

The rats nest is a funky little shop full of vintage items, something for everybody. It set back off the street so it's hard to see from a distance. If you see the train crossing signs you're there. If you're looking for a funky gift come here especially if you grew up in the 80s they have everything from Sesame Street sheets to ET glassware and eight tracks. The prices are reasonable. If you've always wanted to replace that snoopy lunchbox now is your chance. They also had a large selection of cowboy boots and vinyl records. read more

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Fun and delicious! The setting is delightful. Service was attentive but not intrusive. We ate outside with a view of Monets footbridge. Could not have been better. I definitely recommend this delightful spot! read more

Loved the shop, great vintage band as well as t-shirts like Nelson & Justin Bieber and ones with sayings, awesome jackets and dresses from the 1970's era. Amazing selection of cowboy boots. Everything is organized well too. It's Christmas time now and there was a huge stack of Christmas sweaters - perfect for an ugly sweater contest. Some records but not a lot of memorabilia. Lacking in the jewelry dept too, I was hoping to see some great costume jewelry and Bakelite. I would go back again, the shop owners were very nice. read more

It is not the biggest (limited free parking) but it does have a lot of fun and interesting things to look at!

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It's a rare, rare day when I head out to shop and I depart with no purchases. It's even rarer that hubs scores an awesome find and I don't. Le sigh. Regardless...I adore The Rat's Nest. It's such a kitschy spot to saunter around, take in the random assortment of sweet vintage clothing, light fixtures, accessories and boots. And drink a beer in the process - schwing! While I didn't find anything for me, I noticed the prices were super affordable. Most dresses fell in the $15-$30 range and shirts $15-$25. Hubs scored an awesome PBR workshirt, which suits him to a t. Cool threads, accessible prices and an all around laid back vibe from all makes The Rat's Nest a cool place to drop by in NoDa! read more

You don't have to be country folk to appreciate Rat's Nest. Nope. Stroll in on a Gallery Crawl night and check out the selection of vintage clothing, sit on one of the chairs from the 70's or chat it up with Brian and have a PBR. You've gotta appreciate a place like this. Where else can you find Tony Lama boots and a leather jackets that someone probably wore in the early 80's? For the plaid-seeking hipsters of Uptown, this is a plaid and abalone button haven. You'll find something to match that new pair of skinnies in no time. Prices vary on some things. Shirts are always pretty cheap, ties are always a steal. Get into the leather and that's where you can drop some cash. If you're looking for boots, you're bound to find something unique that nobody else in town will have On occasion, the Avettt Brothers even stop in. Just goes to show you that this place is LEGIT. Chat it up with Brian. Great guy with great stories. Love this place! read more

The Rat's Nest is one of the very few original "NoDa" incarnations left in the neighborhood, but Brian will tell you that it is North Charlotte and not NoDa. Its like a museum where everything is for sale. Well, almost everything. The Jesse Jackson for President ringer tee only has a price tag on it for posterity sake. But all the signage, artwork, western wear, furniture, video games, boots, and records can be yours for the price on the little yellow piece of cheese tag. They stand by all their products and I have had a couple of pairs of vintage cowboy boots that I have bought there taken back for a new heel or a total resole. Brian won't sell clothes with holes or stains. He once busted out a needle and thread to bolster a loose button on a shirt for me. Looking through the racks of clothes, you have to brush the nostalgia away from your face to find that perfect pearl snap button shirt or glittery iron-on tee. The staff is friendly and more than happy to offer you a tasty beverage to enhance your shopping experience. And if you are lucky, you might be there on a night when the backyard turns into a music venue. With the likes of RenElvis, The Loose Lugnuts, The Pistoleros, Truck Norris, or even the Truckstop Preachers taking the stage, you can enjoy a couple of beers while you sit in the pews. read more

I'm addicted to pearl snap shirts because of this place. I've been to quite a few cities across the south (including Nashville) and this place has the best western wear selection around for guys. They have a great selection of old trendy shirts for all you hipsters. The owner will often toss you a beer while you're looking around too. read more

The Rat's Nest was my first thrift excursion in Charlotte. Unfortunately I wasn't shopping for myself, and didn't find anything suitable for the person I was buying for. However, if I had been buying for myself.... the place would have a hole in it. From folksy tooled-leather purses and bags, to cute sun dresses and all of the cowboy boots of my dreams. When I finally get up the balls to purchase my first pair of cowboy boots, it'll probably be from here. Gently worn-in for you, but still looking great and like they have an interesting history, in all of the sizes, shapes, and colors under the sun. I'll definitely be back. read more

Loved this shop it's super cute , and don't get me started on the shop owners dog !!! So adorable! Good selection of clothing but some a little over priced for my liking. read more

Replay... Walk in and see PBR lamp shade hanging from the ceiling. Ask the owner if this is heaven...laughs and offers me a PBR or water from the backroom. While I normally wouldn't turn it down, I did...still wondering why I did? Walked around and saw a lot of cool things. Mostly men's clothes, but there were items for the ladies too. Shoes and other fun items as well. Of course asked for PBR items and the owner said he had a Dickies delivery truck driver shirt...I asked where it was and yes, it was hanging from the ceiling...it's like he reached into the heavens and came back with a PBR shirt... All this experience for only $25! I'll be back soon! read more

Wow! Kick ass store! Wow! Never seen anything like it. Wish my hubby was with me- we would have loaded him up with some cool vintage tees. If you are a guy looking for some cowboy boots, this is your place. Brought back lots of memories from my childhood. A must see in Charlotte. read more

Not a lot of options, over priced. You could find better quality clothes and goodwill for a quarter of the price

Think Hong Kong in a larger space with a much larger casual selection and a chiller vibe. A tad bit more Man Friendly. Its a huge tin can, basically, stuffed with vintage clothes and some pop housewares and the largest selection of vintage (mostly) cowboy boots I've ever laid eyes on. HUGE tour t shirt collection in a wide range of sizes. Prices hover in average-to-above-average vintage range. Owned by the same bros who own the Beaver - if you couldn't tell from the rat mural. They'll also buy quality vintage off of you for cash or store credit - coolio, since Hong Kong does store credit only. read more

This NoDa shop has a great selection of vintage clothing. I especially love their dresses and T-shirts. You should definitely go on a gallery crawl night, when the owner's honky tonk plays in the back yard (I guess you could call it a back yard) of the store and people hang out drinking PBR. It's a pretty low-key place. Ie. The fridge is located in the large bathroom, which is also the fitting room. Oh, NoDa. read more

The Rat's Nest - Used, Vintage & Consignment Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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LOVED this hole in the wall place right around the corner from some great restaurants and bars and the staff were super rad and helpful. Everyone was very informative and overall good vibes here! read more

Not too bad of a place. The only reason I'm giving this place a 3 star rating is because I'm just not that country and my personal style does not involve flannel and cowboy boots. With that being said, I may stop back in sometime in the future if I get that itch for some cowboy boots. read more

This is a cool place- make sure you're looking for it or you'll miss it. Pretty small and not much parking. Good selection of boots, dresses, jeans, concert t-shirts, and records, as well as some knick-knacks like purses and belt buckles. The prices varied from $14 to $40 for a dress, and most of the boots were around $65. Sadly, there were no boots in my size but I'll be back because of that! The lady that worked there was super friendly and made conversation very easily- a nice surprise because you never know how thats gonna go. read more

I've never actually bought anything here but have gone several times just to look around. I love it. The owners are great (of course they are, they own the Thirsty Beaver) and you can drink a beer while yo read more

probably one of my all time favorites. Walking in, you hear old school country music spinning on the record player. His album collection alone will make you drool. Super friendly, offering you a drink when you walk in. Will talk to you about anything... story behind the boots, about whatever song is playing. Great vintage everything! I have about 5 pairs of sunglasses from there. And i buy belt buckles for all my guy friend's bdays. My only beef is that i have been trying to buy the Dolly Parton trash can from them for 4 years. Still refuses. I have begged. read more

Cool little store. I found a couple cute vintage dresses but the size options were limited. Worth a visit if you have some free time.

If you can find the place open, it's worth a stop. Vintage prices (ie not thrift prices) but some good finds. They have a decent mens selection, which is getting harder to find. read more

Perfect for vintage and western wear... Love the owners...

Yeeehawww! There is all sorts of funky western wear in this place: cowboy boots, button down shirts, and trucker hats. I thought the sports coats were fantastic, but there were no price tags on them and that kind of worried me. The tee shirt selection was like a trendy goodwill with awesome band shirts as well-anything from Journey to Pearl Jam to Britney Spears (haha). The Rats Nest is set up in an old warehouse and full of hippies and artsy folk. I enjoyed the décor, plastic dead rats on the floor. read more

This little shop is fun! great bargains, and you're bound to find something in there every time you go in. The staff is great, offered PBR or sodas upon entering, super nice. I was looking for some cool used boots, found them here! Don't think I will ever pay for new boots again now that I've found this. The Rat's Nest is loaded with cool western shirts, vintage T's and boots galore. This will for now on be my first stop in my thrift store shop day lineup. read more

Awesome old school cowboy boots! Worn by cool people going back to the 40's! Nice place and awesome and knowledgable owner Brian :)