Wow, such a fun shop to poke around in!…read more I've come in twice now: once with a friend during a thrift weekend, and once before eating at Hazel's across the road. There's always something to find here! There's a lot of vintage, secondhand clothing here - and nothing is boring. Think bold colors and patterns, quirky designs, and out-there materials. Statement pieces for sure! There are certainly some staples as far as accessories and footwear goes, too. But much of the accessories are quirky and unique: think doll hands for earrings kind of vibe! There's a decent amount of knick-knacks and giftables here as well, that are more local artisan made or new. The store can feel a bit overwhelming at first entrance, so take it by section and putz with an open mind. Prices were on par with higher-end vintage stores, but they do run some sales a few times each year. There is a dressing room with a curtain for trying things on!

A really cool vintage clothes and jewelry shop! Everything is nicely organized and arranged by…read moresizes and types of clothes. They have nice fitting rooms too. The only thing is their vintage clothing do have a distinctive odor... so one wouldn't want to stay in there too long to browse. There is a private free parking lot to this establishment if you can find a spot!

I wish I could give a 3.5 rating, since overall it was a good experience…read more So here's the deal. - lack of large signage on the exterior, makes it easy to miss being it blends in with the other businesses along the strip. -upon entering you may be given a strip of SOLD stickers. If not, you can find them by the registers. They're for tagging larger items you want to buy. You put the sticker on, and take it's product/price tag to the cashier for check-out. -the store is packed with items and people, which makes moving around not so easy. I don't think it's ideal for walkers, wheelchairs, or strollers. If you have mobility challenges, navigating may be tough. -some items don't have a price tag, like the pillow I bought. I asked the cashier how the price is determined, and was advised they assign what they think is a fair price at check-out. My pillow was valued at $4. -i got there at 10:07am, 7 mins after they opened and there were people everywhere. That said, if you're a serious shopper arrive early to see the goods before the super-early birds snatch it all up. -again, it's filled with stuff; mainly furniture, home decor, dinnerware, kitchen goods, some shoes, books, and I even saw cute scarves and bags. It didn't seem like a destination for clothes. Now that I'v summed that up, I do believe it's a nice option for thrifting and would definitely recommend it.

Such interesting finds at Empty the Nest. The best part is they announce discounts for Sundays…read more Such deals! I got an amazing stained glass lampshade and brown crock. It's fun to see things from your grandparents house. Memories. Such a wide selection from lamps to books to furniture to tools to decor. Something different every time!

I came here looking for a sports shirt/jersey of some kind for a work event. I wanted something a…read morelittle unique that wasn't going to cost me an arm and a leg. They had many many options. I decided to look around the rest of the store and found some other gorgeous items, coats, rings, etc. I LOVE their collection of glassware (vases/pitchers/etc)!! I thought it was so gorgeous. I sadly didn't get anything because vintage glassware like this is never cheap but I thought the price they had it for was very reasonable compared to some other vintage shops. They have comics, toys, clothes, shoes, little collectible things, posters, etc. I thought their selection was great! I wish they had a little more for the women's that felt a little younger? But, that's just my taste. The staff is always very nice and attentive!

Fantastic collections!! I go there every few weeks. The Lucky Me stalls are outstanding!read more

The curated vintage selection is great here! The two owners are also wonderful and kind. They let…read moreme look at all the jewelry behind the counter, and I'm very picky about the pieces I add to my collection. I went home with a vintage heart locket that was worth the price and my new staple piece I wear every day! I usually find that vintage stores can really increase pricing just for the allure of vintage items but I found most things to be reasonably priced. They have such a wide variety of items that I could spend hours looking around. It's really a hidden gem. One thing to note is that there is a large collection of racist caricatures/black face dolls and figurines. It's pretty uncomfortable to look at. After another reviewer pointed it out, it reminded me to include that in my review. I don't think they should be included in the selection, regardless of its appeal for "collectors."

Really cool store that my husband of course found. I never find anything that cool. He ran across…read morethis place searching for yet another old something or other. I had the day off and we decided to venture out looking for some Christmas gifts. Really cute place. Old and nostalgic and they carry a lot of things. There are about 18 different vendors. If you want Vinyl, this is the place to go. I am not a vinyl person, but our friend is and this trip out here was to him. Found some great albums and took a stroll down memory lane with a lot of the old items on display. The two women working there are lovely and so helpful. There is an entire room full of vinyl. I think it's called the fault and then there are also records through out. Great store and a great find!! Be sure to stop in.

Cute shop. Great music in the store that's played. An added star in my book! Good amount of pieces…read morefrom all the decades. Little bit pricey but manageable. Friendly staff. Men's and women's clothing is pretty much 50/50.

Super duper gnarly (in the utmost positive way)…read more This place has amazing furniture. Stuff you will never find anywhere else. Each time I have been there I have fallen in love with what I saw. I just wish I could afford it. The clothes are great. The mens clothes tend to run in smaller sizes, which is great if you are some skinny hipster...I am over 6' 3", so sucks to be me. I am totally used to it. BUT, if you are average size or slender...hit it up. Seems to be great pricing too. Everyone I have encountered who works there seems very down to Earth. I love this place, you have to check it out.

Talk about a hole in the wall, a hidden gem, or a diamond in the rough! I love thrifting and…read morechecking out all the places to do so when visiting a new town. If I were to come back to the twin cities, I would be sure to stop into the Cat and the Cobra! Locating the store was a little harder than anticipated. It is in the back of the parking lot behind the locked door, but it is the first door inside the building. Not to mention the cool vibes and architecture of the building. I highly recommend walking around and checking it out. There was an amazing selection of any article of clothing you were looking for. I would say the majority of the items were typically priced. Some articles hanging were a little overpriced, but the best part was the bins in the back of the store! I found two shirts in the bins that were $5 each! It was a STEAL of a deal for vintage t-shirts in the condition they were in. I got one ESPN shirt and a Strigus 2006 shirt. Not to mention how fun it is to shift through bins to find those hidden gems of shirts. In addition to a more expensive rainforest cafe t-shirt that was hanging on the walls of shirts. Overall, the service, selection, and value of the store and its articles were top-tier for vintage thrift! I highly recommend stopping in!

Stopped here after seeing their sandwich board and spent a few minutes looking through stuff. This…read moreis one of those vintage stores that is much more male than femme so I was bored pretty fast, lots of flannel, t-shirts and jackets. There was a bin in the back that was lower cost but it was mostly sweaters and shirts that weren't my style and not what I need at the moment. Nothing to bring me back here honestly but there are certain types of people that would love this. Prices seemed steep but it's vintage and they can get away with it.

Driven by here 100s of times... always curious but never stopping. W my mom visiting i figured…read moreperfect opportunity to pop in! First of all..the fella behind the counter? Very friendly & personable, thanks i enjoyed our brief chat & chuckles. This space packed a lot of merchandise so bring time w you to take it all in. Reminded me more of an antiques store than thrift but why cant it be both? There was a sign for the days tag color sale... as i mentioned blue is 50% off the associate said everything rlse was 25% off. Whoa, the store is on sale? Fantastic. Perusing around i had a good snicker at the several band-aid tins! Been so long ago, i forgot they cane in those! Stop in, this place is sure to have something you need and the things you forgot your nostalgia needed.

I wanted to love this place, but it really was more of a 'junk' store with a sprinkling of antiques…read morethan it was a 'thrift' store. I certainly don't think itd be a place you could visit weekly for new finds. However, if you like to just look at shit (like I do) then it was pretty fun and there are likely some fun deals to be had. I have a feeling you could bargain with the owners a bit too if you found something you couldn't live without.

We are in Minneapolis, visiting our daughter and son in law, who bought a very cool house in…read morePlymouth. As loving parents, we want to help them furnish their home with furniture they will cherish. Repurpose Republic has the best stuff and the best prices in the city. I know, because we spent all day checking out consignment stores in every nick and corner of the Twin Cities. (They're certainly not identical twins!) The proprietor Doug is engaging and informative. He has an eye for a pieces that are architectural beauties. Yet, he can also turn that basement throw away into something that should be displayed in the Museum of Modern Art. Repurpose Republic is the kind of place you want to return to often, just to see what new beauty shows up on the showroom floor. Unfortunately, Repurpose Republic was our first stop, and I was exhausted with all the wasted hours visiting other consignment stores. Save yourself some time and just "hit up" Repurpose Republic. It's the best.

I'm new to NE and happened to spot a post about this store on the I Love NE Mpls Facebook group and…read morehave been wanting to hunt it down. While driving past after hanging out with my mom, I slammed in my brakes and whipped a U-ee. Lucky me with my good parking juju, I was able to pull in right out front. I love a good repurpose store and now living in NE I'm in need of some lighting that fits the whole cool Nordeast vibe. This store is chock full of mid century/retro/some redesigned stuff all without that old people basement smell. (Thank God!) This place has more mid century lamps in one store than I've ever seen in my life!! There are a few super groovy ones that would be a blast to have just for conversation it would conjure up all on its own. The con: maybe it's my jacked up NE Mpls rent I'm now paying or my lack of experience on the cost of retro lighting but I'm not sure I can afford these prices. Boo...because I had a good 5 different lamps/lamp sets that my heart was pitter-patterning over. I was able to chitchat with the owner for a bit before there was a sudden Saturday afternoon rush that poured in. I had asked "if it was consignment? Just him buying/reselling? Buy from others that bring things in off the street?" He responded with "All three" and let me know that he also has some local artist work displayed for sale as well. (Ya, this girl is totally into the whole "support local" thing!) I'll definitely be back to see what cools finds get added...and probably be back for a few lamps...after payday.

Was on Lyndale, doing some window shopping and came across this resale shop. Is resale a good…read moredescription? Actually more like a higher quality Goodwill with more serious inventory. Found a few items that were good value. Love the idea of a shop like this that finds good homes for decent household items. Like it says "Keeping Stuff Out Of The Landfill Since 1979"

AWESOME THRIFT STORE!! I've been in twice and left both times with a ton of great finds!!! I'll be…read moreback!