Great place! This hidden gem is filled with all sorts of things. The proceeds of the sales go to Animal Welfare. The volunteers are wonderful and the store, although packed with items, is clean and organized. Go there and take a look - so much to look at! Check out their website for a sampling of what's in the store: https://www.theworthypause.org read more

It is a very very very small store that is packed with a lot of different things. If you are especially looking for small kitchen appliances, they had a lot of them. I shop for cds, dvds, and blue-rays, which this store doesn't carry due to limited space. I saw a few books for sale, but I didn't see a bookshelf full of books for sale. Therefore, for me, the store is not on my list of stores to visit regularly. However, if you don't shop for what I shop for, this store could be for you. The women who worked there were very nice and helpful. Parking there is a bit difficult, but you can find parking, even if you have to pay for a parking meter. There is no parking lot. The store is located a few blocks off Bell Boulevard. The store supports animal charities, which is a great cause. read more

I Have been both bringing items to donate and purchasing lovely finds for years from this store. Love the fact that proceeds go to helping people help animals. Give this place a visit for really unique gifts! read more

I've been coming Worthy Paws for over 28 yrs along with my family and friends. I have never walked out empty handed! So many treasures to look over from floor to ceiling from used to new items. I was able to help furnish my son and his house mates college kitchen and found some cute earrings for myself along the way! Best thing is the money goes to a charity for cats and dogs! read more

I have donated many items to this store over the course of about 16 years. (I'm big on both animal rescue and spring cleaning). They often take what I have to offer but sometimes they don't. Two of the ladies there can be very unpleasant but; hey, I do it for the animals. Lots of vintage plates, tchotchkes, knick-knacks and such. read more

Amazing values, great services, and most importantly a wonderful cause! The workers were very attentive and didn't hesitate to help out when needed. The store is full of treasures for people to find and who knows, you might find a cute little trinket that sparks joy! 10 out of 10 would definitely come back in the future. read more

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Great little place with friendly staff. It's packed but well organized with good prices and a nice selection. It's a bit out of the way but worth the journey. read more

I love thrift shopping, but have been pretty disappointed with overpriced, low selection NYC thrift stores. Until now! We came to take the dog to little bay dog run and found Worthy Paws. What an awesome thrift shop! There are only 3 rooms or so, but they are packed floor to ceiling with all sorts of interesting and useful things! The only thing they don't have is clothing - which is totally fine. If you need dishes, interesting jewelry, knick knacks, pet supplies, books, dvds, random kitchen utensils/pans/etc, retro housewares - come here! We ended up leaving with a fabric dog carrier ($10), winter dog booties ($5), a cute retro looking mushroom shaped glass container ($5) and a magnet ($1). We will definitely be back!!! Notes: They had 50% off everything today - which was awesome! There is street parking - but make sure to put money in the meter - per the store clerk the cops are pretty quick to ticket there! Cash & Check only. read more

This is a fabulous organization with a big heart for animals in need. Gertrude from The Worthy Pause has personally helped me with food and emergency vet bills for my colony of stray / thrown away cats. I do TNR in my community and sustain a large number of cats with food, winter shelters, and medical care, as needed. Thank goodness for the help I received from The Worthy Pause; my sisters, my friends and I have donated collectibles for the store and try to repay them for their generosity, and kindness in helping innocent animals and their survival. read more

Interesting store where you might just find a diamond in the rough. While the place is nice, some of the staff not so much, who can be downright unfriendly and rude. I have found some really nice items, and I will continue to dig for treasure but not on days when the "unfriendlys" are there. read more

The Worthy Pause is a great little hidden gem in Bayside. It is a thrift shop where you can find plenty of household items and accessories. I've gotten many items here including plenty of holiday decorations and jewelry. It's a tiny shop but it is packed with many things. You can spend plenty of time exploring all shelves and cabinets looking for fun items. You can't beat the prices and the best part is that proceeds go to helping animals. The ladies that all work here are volunteers and are very grateful for their customers. I have also donated many items here as well and it is nice to know they will be going to someone else for a second life! Definitely worth a browse on a weekend, you'll never know what you can find! read more

Been going and donating for over 10 years here. Typical thrift store, but nice people with a good cause. Always worth a visit when in the neighborhood. Keep it up. Peace. read more

I stopped by the Worthy Pause (although imho it should be the Worthy Paws as all profits go to animal welfare) and it happened to be 50% off day! Score! This tiny little store was packed floor to ceiling with all kinds of amazing second hand goodies from Christmas ornaments to kitchen decor to knick-knacks. (no clothing) You can easily lose track of time between browsing the shelves and chatting with the kind lady behind the counter. I stayed so long I had to run out to fill the meter twice! (metered parking out front). read more

Fun looking around. They have great things to buy. But the best part is that the money goes to help animals. Please come and look around. Have fun and help an animal at the same time. read more

I just love the Worthy Paws, a thrift store whose proceeds benefit cats and dogs. Visit their website for a full description of their items. But I can tell you that I always enjoy browsing their wares, and when I shop I know that the proceeds go to a worthy cause. Be sure to ask for Oliver and Henry the resident kitty cats. They are warm and friendly. The store is a bit (very) overstuffed. But one of the very nice volunteer ladies, Robin, I think, keeps it well ordered. It is a small store with a big inventory. Be sure to take a good look at the vintage and antique items behind the jewelry counter. I have found many a treasure at this place. You might be looking for something, or you may not. My favorite find? A vintage Jerry Mahoney doll. He was more than I wanted to spend, but I just had to have him. He was on a lower shelf, and as often as I shop there, I had never seen him. He was just meant to be mine. For a treasure hunting good time, visit the Worthy Paws. read more

This is a wonderful place. So much fun to shop and search. You never know what you will find, like a treasure hunt. The merchandise updates daily. The ladies in the shop are so friendly and helpful. I have found some great things. Things from my childhood!!!! It is under new management so if you had a less than positive experience before, give it another shot. It won't disappoint. Also, it's an animal charity. Everyone in the store is a volunteer. All proceeds go to helping animals. I thought that was . read more

First time here and the volunteers were great! She helped me with ideas for our party and find things that we were looking for. We were able to get most of the items that we were looking for our tea party! Thanks ladies! read more

I love this little shop!! I was searching for a cute new thrift place for a while and the Worthy Pause met my expectations! The store is a little tiny thing with little treasures placed all over. Although filled to the top, there is organization to it. When I visited, they had recently received a stock of cat mugs and there was a very fair deal for them. I also found an old camera, some stationary, and these really cool old pictures with German writing on the back. I was also eyeing these old sunglasses. The volunteers that were there were so nice and helpful. When I asked to see the box of old pictures they made room for me on a chair and cleared away a little table so I had proper room to browse. I'm not 100% sure but I believe proceeds go to animal charities. I definitely plan on going back! read more

Awesome little friendly store with a wonderful sweet sales rep. First time going to this store and we found a wonderful Mikasa dinnerware set along with so many other treasures for our new first home. Definitely returning and telling our friends and family. read more

Disappointing. I'm a thrift shop junkie, and this place was a big let down. The shop is a mess, the items are over priced and the lady at the front was surprisingly rude. She ignored me when I walked in and for my entire visit was just unpleasant. Turns out, she runs the place. What terrible customer service. If you have allergies to mold or dust, do not enter this store. A little dust and some pet hair is expected in secondhand stores, but the dirt and sour mold smell was overpowering. read more

Highly recommend. If you are looking for small housewares, china, crystal, jewelry, tea sets, etc., this little shop is worth a visit. The saleslady was nice as could be and the store was full of gems at good prices. Will definitely be back. read more

A nice little thrift store. You never know what you will find, but that is half the fun! The proceeds go to help animals in need.

It's a nice little shop. The volunteers were very nice and what a great cause to support!!

Good cause but a little snobby. Turn up their noses at what they will accept but yet have a bunch of junk in the back. Don't understand that. Ugly coffee mugs and glassware that should be garbage but they pick and choose what they want? Could be nicer inside. They should organize it. Half of it unfortunately is junk. I brought in beautiful antique and vintage items over the years and they barely say thank you. Once, they didn't at all. read more