So many vendors with so many great things.A lot to look at and a lot to choose from! We are from…read morethe tacoma area, but make special trips to come into this particular antique store.And it's always worth it!!

This is definitely a Seattle vintage market.... I mean the place was huge, but also like.. pretty…read moreexpensive. And mostly things that a hipster would find cool but the average antique shopper is never going to buy.weither that's due to necessity or being over priced I'll leave to your imagination. Still, it isn't bad, in fact for the location serving to the population it's decent But I prefer my antique shops to be so stuffed with junk and I prefer to not spend 95 dollars on a fake silver matchbook case.

My daughter and I found reasonably priced decorative items we love and Sebastian was very helpful…read moreand friendly.

This store has many beautiful home goods and china items - items I have gone in over a dozen times…read morethis past year to peruse. Sadly, I have never made a purchase at this store. The items are ridiculously priced. They are the same or higher then Etsy and eBay (including the shipping). I appreciate that this is for a charitable cause, but it is not thrift. Contrast this with the charitable thrift shop down and across the street (about a block away). Nearly every time I go in there I buy something as they are reasonably priced. Consequently, I routinely notice that The Center fails to move merchandise- same things on the shelf for months- while the shop down the street is constantly turning over items. If you are shopping primarily to support The Center- it's a great cause- just know you are not getting good deals on these donated goods. Proprietors are prioritizing getting premium price over moving goods or offering community members a 2-for-1: thrill of a fine deal and joy at supporting a worthy, wonderful institution in the community. It's a business model choice, no shade.

What a gem. The owner is so kind and nice and there was a couple people who walked in asking for…read morethe five items for free deal. They've given away 1200 people up to five items for free. He showed me the list of the signatures of them pretty cool all by word-of-mouth. if you have a donation to give of any kind monetarily or clothing wise or anything drop on in. Just saw him take a typewriter from somebody. Goodwill's busy pain there CEO 20 million I'm sure. Put your money local for it actually helps somebody that you know and makes a difference in their life that day. I personally bought $37 worth of stuff which was probably like 7 items and some of those were brand new with tags on them and brand name, I got a purse. I can't say enough of what an experience it was to spend an hour wandering around his lovely store. The world need places like this to honor the past & the present! He said it's been there one way or another for 30 years. thank God they'll be here for another 30!. The sign on the the street says secret closet so I may follow up with the review on that page also.

Love this place! The store is always so organized and the owner is always really nice. The prices…read moreare cheap and they'll usually have some deal going on

I came in asking for some special buttons for a project I'm working on. O. was kind enough to offer…read moreto bring in some she had from home, and they were there waiting for me to look at the next time I showed up. It was really thoughtful and personal. It makes me appreciate our community! Their clothes and other fun items are such treasures. Great place to window shop or find that special something. Thanks! Bo

The fact that this funky vintage shop exists in my neighborhood makes me so happy. The frosting?…read moreThe folks who run the joint are kind, friendly, and focused on providing exemplary customer service. This is a TERRIFIC spot to shop for those in your life who love vintage goods and vinyl records.

I have followed Susan for at least two decades, and this shop is a grand treasure trove of all…read morethings antique, vintage and beyond. Susan has always had an individual point of view, which happens to correlate with mine. Her pieces are handpicked and this shop, in my opinion, is one of the very few (2) places in Seattle where you may find antiques and vintage items, not junk. Her asking prices may be a little high, but one-of-a-kind and European items usually are.

Okay, you know all that stuff in Ballard Designs? Its new, but they make traditional home…read morefurnishings inspired by great vintage pieces. Well this store must be their inspiration. Because while almost everything here is truly vintage, it feels like you could take it home and put it right to use, particularly if you are inspired by the cottage meets vintage vibe. Well curated, well stocked, and put together with a great eye, this is a nice buttoned up and traditional juxtaposition to the more modern, industrial, dust-bowl sideshow inspired Kirk Albert next door. What a fun place to walk around, browse and get inspired! In particular, they have great mirrors and unique ornate frames here, that are in really excellent condition. Why buy new, when you can buy something with history and real character to enhance your living space?

A cute thrift shop in the heart of Ballard Seattle nestled in among hip restaurants and coffee…read moreshops. We walked by in the evening and a blue flower vase caught my eye so we stopped the next day. It was a small shop but packed with an assortment of clothes, dishes and small surprises. I love to browse in thrift shops especially when it's not just junk. I bought my vase, at 50% off. The elderly ladies who volunteered were also sweet. Worth a stop if you are in the neighborhood and like thrift shops.

Me and some close friends bought a variety of clothes and other items here in early October during…read morethe Ballard Wine and Shop event. We purchased artwork, jewelry, plus men's and women's clothes. All the items were in great condition at incredible prices. They keep the prices low so the donated goods sell fast! The volunteers who work the shop are always very helpful and personable. I think this thrift shop is one of the best kept secrets in Seattle.

I don't know the name of the person that helped me but she had an English accent. She helped me…read morefind some cute dresses for my family photo shoot. Everything she picked for me was really good. It was like having a personal shopper. She helped me with picking out footwear to match the dresses too. I also like buying things that I'd wear again and this place is just filled with quality pieces. It is also very well priced! I'm a happy customer.

I love what this store stands for-------the clothing industry is a terrible worldwide polluter…read more Lots of colorful, casual, well-made, soft tops and pants. Good fabric and good stitching. Friendly staff. The clothes aren't my style, and neither are the sizes. (which are VERY hard to decipher, btw. I hate having to ask how much an item is but it just wasn't clear. The tags and labels are both hard to read.) The last time I went, most of the items were petite, and the ones that weren't were XL. That just doesn't help me, unfortunately. Could have been just that week though.

You just never know what you will find in this shop. It's amazing and prices are reasonable. I…read morediscovered this shop a few years ago and couldn't believe my find of an original Victorian tin facade. It solved the mystery of what I needed to fill a blank space on the front of a Victorian house we were restoring back in the Midwest.

Excellent shop. Amazing antiques. Great customer service. And an impressive auction you don't…read morewant to miss.