I've supported this local business several times, but unfortunately each visit has left me feeling…read moreunwelcome. The owner has consistently come across as passive-aggressive. When I explained that I can't visit often because I work during their business hours, I was told to come on Saturdays. I later stopped by on a Sunday at 3:00 p.m., well within the posted hours, only to find the store closed. On another visit, there was a promotion for a free item with purchase, but I felt rushed to choose my free item even though I was the only customer in the store. The owner suggested a bar of soap, which felt like a dismissive, low-value option. I also used the fitting room, but the owner seemed annoyed that I only purchased one of the items I tried on, making me feel like I was inconveniencing her. Throughout my visits, I also felt uncomfortable because the owner shared personal complaints and seemed judgmental rather than welcoming. Between the inconsistent business hours and repeated negative interactions, I've decided I won't be returning. I hope the business becomes more customer-focused and creates a more welcoming experience for its patrons.

She has the BEST selection and the very BEST brands ! Love this store and the owner is super sweet…read more!!!! Highly Recommend !!

Today was the store grand opening with full stock and dedicated store operating hours. I had…read morevisited two times before; and both times it was closed (on a Saturday and at 5pm weeknight). Store is clean; well stocked; overhead signage identifies each area, so it's easy to find what you're hunting for. I saw a couple of patrons with carts full of items. Since it was the grand opening, everything was discounted. I thought pricing was kinda all over the place. A used wooden kitchen chair for $19.99; knick knacks and glassware for $1.00 and up. I was greeted by a couple of workers with hello's as I looked through the store. I didn't look at clothing; not sure of that selection or pricing. Big area of purses and bags. Not a big shoe selection (IMO). I left without purchasing anything on this first IN-store visit. Even though this was technically my third visit.

If you need a unique gift, Honeybee is where you need to shop. It's a good mixture of new and…read morevintage merchandise. It is a great addition to E Broadway (Downtown Alton). I'll admit, I haven't bought a gift here. However, I have bought myself several new pairs of socks, a couple of Christmas ornaments and a candle or two. As you can see, any of those items would make a nice one. I apologize for no pictures, but was I so impressed while I shopped I just forgot. I'll go back and add photos at a later date. I also enjoyed talking with the owner, she is so bubbly and pro Alton.

Love this locally owned boutique! They have work from lots of local makers, it's beautifully laid…read moreout with a selection great for browsing. You'll spend more than 20min here. They have fancy chocolate, local food, dishes & silverware and ceramics. There's art for sale by local artists. They have plenty of jewelry to browse through. There's clothes and antiques too. Great spot!

What an adorable little antique shop!…read more The women working there were so nice to us when we came in, and very friendly. There were booths full of all sorts of things. Everything from dinnerware to clothes, to jewelry and toys, and books and craft supplies and cradles and kitsch. We could have spent so much time digging around in here. We weren't looking for anything specific, just spending a lazy day wandering town. I ended up buying a super cute Halloween cookie plate for a steal at $5. This is a hidden gem of a spot, and I'd definitely visit again if I'm ever in Alton again.

I love antique stores and this store for me is the perfect kind! Lots of different booths and…read moreareas, large variety of items and friendly welcoming staff! I am always looking for rotary phones and not only did they have a beautiful one in perfect condition, it was incredibly reasonably priced! It made my whole day it was such a good find. I will always come back here every time I'm in Alton!

3 Charming Chicks is such a creative and affordable place to shop. I'm going to miss them. The…read morefirst week-end in May will be their farewell. Lucky for us thrifters, a new business called Terra-Cotta will be taking over. The reason I enjoy shopping at 3CC is I can find treasures at cheap prices. I love the bargains you can find at yard or estate sales, but I don't have the patience to drive around and shop them. That's why I love the ladies of 3CC, they do the shopping, buy the best offerings and bring them together at their showroom. Then I shop their boutique and get my goodies. Also within their showroom there are a variety of other vendors who offer; jewelry, greeting cards, jellies and clothing. It's almost like a famers market, but for home decor and clothing. While shopping, if you need to use the restroom, you will see a very stunningly beautiful non-gender specific bathroom. It's a deep green, has four separate stalls with floor to ceiling walls and three basins to wash your hands. I wish all public restrooms were this posh. The ladies who are the 3 Chicks, are charming and make shopping their showroom a fun experience.

This is such a fun place! My groups love going here and shopping - a whole busload of goodies!read more

We love finding places like this, stocked w/true antiques, carries an eclectic assortment of…read moreEVERYTHING and the prices are truly reasonable and affordable. My wife found several pieces of religious things at great prices. At the end, everything was wrapped carefully and there's lots of parking. Btw, restrooms are in the back of the building and clean and spacious.

This is a store that has antique booths in it but it has other crafty booths as well. It kind of…read morehas a yard sale feel. There was a booth that had tons of old toys that I remembered from my childhood and that was cool. It is worth dropping in because there are a lot of things to look at but I also saw some items that were overpriced. Check it out if you like a collection of random items old and new!

I came back for a second visit and was impressed for a thrift store…read more Like my first visit, I was impressed with the cleanliness and organization of store. I've shopped full-price retail stores that are not this well organized. I liked that they have mens shirts separated by style. It made it easy to shop for short sleeve casual. I got lucky today and found three shirts. They were clean, had all their buttons and I didn't see any rips or holes. Once I rewash and iron them, they'' be ready to go. I went to use the self check-out and they had a young lady there who did it for you. She was great. She was perky, friendly, personable and professional. Other retailers would be lucky to have someone as good as her. I'm getting over my dislike of thrift shopping, so I'll be back.

A Savers in Alton! What a surprise; just happened to see the signage since we don't go to Alton…read moreoften. Much smaller than Fairview and Crestwood. Clean and, well organized. I purchase a lot of shoes from thrift stores. The shoe section was tiny. Book section was small too. Excellent linen section though. I almost bought a shower curtain; walked around with it but decided to leave it for someone else.

Avid thrifter here!!! I absolutely loved my visit to the Market! I'm not surprised in the least…read morethat they ended up in my Instagram feed. They offer a small parking lot, which is a plus in the city. The staff is warm, welcoming, and incredibly helpful. The space is laid out very well. Each booth gives its own unique vibe. The majority of the sellers had very well organized spaces. I have been collecting vintage evening bags. I was able to find a few treasures to bring home with me. I also found a few unexpected treasures. I felt the prices were reasonable and comparable to other shops in the area. I plan to visit again soon to see what other treasures I can find. Pro tip: wear comfortable shoes. The spaces is very large and it's going to take a little time to cull through all of the treasures.

For my thrifters looking to score a deal...this spot is pricey. Yes you can find something near…read more$20, but it really depends on the booth you're in. It's super fun to look around, browse and see any small trinkets. Id recommend looping around twice since there is so much to see!