YEP Thrift Works

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2 months ago

Rating: 6/10 This location is great for a thrift shop. Parking is available in front and a lot is across the street and beside the building. Inside, it's a bit tight. They do the best they can to display some of their pieces but it can get a bit overwhelming. It's an array of men's, women's and houseware but nothing stood out to me. I can see th read more

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David B.

4 months ago

Like this thrift shop, good/fair prices, great staff and while small, a good selection that seems to turn over quickly. Only open weekdays--at least when I was there. Stopped twice, ten days apart and found nice stuff both times. I would like to see better sizing of pants/jeans/trousers--didn't have the patience to go through every pair to see if something was my size: S/M/L not a great way to show waist size. read more

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Sue C.

3 months ago

I go here at least once a month. The manager, Marc, prices items to sell (not sit). The young staff are always willing to help as they are in training in retail or adult skills. It's a great program. Great books, housewares and clothing. 50% off on the first Friday of the month, the place is packed. Check it out. read more

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Laura M.

11 months ago

Amazing finds!! And the staff were super nice:) I got a beautiful cotton vintage wrap midi skirt for only $4. Unheard of where I come from!! I picked up a couple unique button down shirts too. Also, I think all proceeds benefit youth programming. read more

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Cherie K.

5 months ago

This is an awesome place. Great items and wonderful staff.,,, I ALWAYS find the greatest bargains ..

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Jan M.

1 year ago

Rather small store, but really nice staff and good prices. Worth a trip if you're in the area.

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Colin C.

1 year ago

Such an incredible gem. It's not the biggest place, but the selection is still good and the prices are so insanely affordable! Not to mention, the mission behind this establishment is so freakin' awesome. I've never been more happy to support a local business. The staff + the owner were very kind--every single person that walked through the door was warmly welcomed and I'd almost even say I felt like family. More specifically, the owner went above and beyond for us and I can't thank him enough for his generosity. I can't stress enough how badly y'all need to pay this place a visit! read more

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Michaela W.

1 year ago

My family and I had such a blast in this place and the staff was amazing in letting us entertain ourselves for a while with their fun vintage wear. Of course we went home with more items than we expected, but isn't that the fun part of thrifting? read more

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Sarah C.

2 years ago

We love YEP soooooooo much! Lovely items with rock bottom prices. The staff is really great, and I love the concept of job training for young people that work there. Hidden gem! read more

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I love thrift shopping (way before Macklemore made it cool). So I have been on a venture to check out all the spots around town. I must say YEP Thrift Works is reasonably priced (some spots really jack up their resale values). The staff is beyond friendly and hospitable. I have been twice and each time found items I really like (chunky necklaces & cute dresses). As always with shopping, sometimes there's a miss but they seem to keep nice things in stock here. Added bonus, YEP helps at risk, under served Youth. Go check out their website to read more about it! read more

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Stephen L.

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4 years ago

Best thrift store for clothes especially, ever. They especially have a lot of brand new T-shirts that were created for different events for sale of like $1. This is a place worth stopping in once a week. read more

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Lynn Y.

8 years ago

So I'm a super thrifter and I Love this place!! When you first walk in, you will notice the amazing smell! That's always a good sign, the clothes smell and look clean as well. I found 4 shirts and one dress, which came up to $9!! Did you hear me? ONLY 9 dollars!! read more

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I was leaving a meeting at the Zeitgeist when this cute little shop caught my eye with their items on the sidewalk. I love a thrift store so, of course, I stopped in. I was immediately greeted by a man working here, whom I believe was the shop owner. He was really friendly and made me feel welcome and I couldn't wait to start exploring. The shop is small, but they have a nice selection of items here for both men and women, both casual and a little "fancy". I was also impressed by their wide selection of shoes that look as if they have barely been worn. Everything is fairly priced and very affordable. I didn't get anything on this day, because I was in a bit of a rush and didn't take the time to search the racks properly, but this shop is definitely on my radar and I'll be back soon. read more

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Jessica D.

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I love thrift shopping! This place is awesome because they are kind of choosy about what they put on the racks. I found three fashionable dresses for $5 each, and even spied a few that still had tags. Plus, the money goes to a good cause. I'm pretty sure this is going to be my new #1 thrifting location. read more

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Kim W.

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I stumbled upon this little shop while walking around the neighborhood of my AirBnb. This is one of those places where you can't rush. You have to bend over, search through bins and look everywhere. Hard work will be rewarded. I searched out a beautiful garden floral motif throw pillow that looked super high quality and priced at $3. Later I found a Mackenzie-Childs tag inside...um, hello...$150 pillow. Also scored a pair of Fluevog heels for I think $10. The older guy who was working when I first walked in was so friendly. I was the only person in the store and he and I chatted like old friends for 45 minutes. I was there so long that I meet the two young people working the closing shift. Super sweet and friendly, too. If I lived closer, I'd be their best customer! read more

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Gay S.

8 years ago

I really liked this little thrift store. It was clean and the man staffing the store was very nice. I did find a pair of banana republic slacks $3.00 for my husband. They had a very good selection for men with nice brands. The place was not real big, but what I saw I liked. read more

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R F.

8 years ago

This is a hidden gem north of the garden district. So many great pieces. I'm visiting from out of town and ended up buying a ton of clothes. Really friendly and easy to shop. And so reasonable!! read more

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More info about YEP Thrift Works

1626 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70113
Central City
Directions
(504) 702-8070
Call Now
Visit Website
http://youthempowermentproject.org/shop-yep/thrift-works/

Hours

What time does YEP Thrift Works open?

YEP Thrift Works opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

What time does YEP Thrift Works close?

YEP Thrift Works closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.YEP Thrift Works is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMSat-Sun Closed

Payment methods

Does YEP Thrift Works take credit cards?

Yes, YEP Thrift Works takes credit cards.

Indoor Amenities

Does YEP Thrift Works allow dogs?

Yes, YEP Thrift Works allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does YEP Thrift Works have bike parking?

Yes, YEP Thrift Works has bike parking.

Does YEP Thrift Works have parking?

Yes, YEP Thrift Works has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is YEP Thrift Works wheelchair accessible?

Yes, YEP Thrift Works is wheelchair accessible.

From the Business

Specialties

Thrift Store, Vintage, Used Clothing

History

Established in 2016.

YEP Thrift Works is part of the Youth Empowerment Project's Work and Learn Center which teaches young people between the ages of 16-24 valuable employment skills including customer service, point-of-sales systems, how to ace a job interview and put together a resume. Thrift Works accepts tax deductible donations of gently used clothing, shoes, furniture, electronics, housewares, etc.

Meet the Manager: Youth Empowerment Project O.

Youth Empowerment Project

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3.7(154 reviews)

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