This thrift store sits on E. 7th St. in old brick building with old ceiling tiles hanging a couple…read morefeet over your head. Stepping through the door is like visiting a hoarder's house who made a feeble attempt in trying to create a thrift store. There's a lot of clothes here and they seem to be in line with what Goodwill would price them at. This is a one to two star business, but I'll add a star since they do make an effort to help the homeless. You're more likely to walk out of here empty-handed then to find some small treasure here. There's enough parking out front and you can grab a free condom on your way out.

Oh how I love a good thrift store. This one fit the bill. I normally look for household items,…read moregardening tools, utility items, pictures or cute serving dishes. Today I'm looking for curtains for a friend... exactly the kind that hide light and sound. So, you understand something very durable. Guess what??? I found them here. Bee and willow curtains panels that cost normally $49 and upwards for a panel. Today I found two curtain panels in the color I needed for just $7 and when I rung out they were half off. Thank God for favor! I have it where ever I go and yes I had alittle shout in the store... two panels for $7! You can't loose. I left super excited to wash and iron the curtains and on to putting them up. They look wonderful and my friend was finally sold in me getting the job done for less than a reasonable price. I don't know what you are looking for but this is a cool spot to thrift!!

Here is a clearer, more polished rewrite that keeps your honest tone but improves flow and…read morereadability: I have visited the new expanded location several times now. There are some things the store does very well, and some areas that are clearly struggling. First, the space is much larger than the previous location. There is plenty of room for merchandise, and they seem to have many kind volunteers working there. The furniture and home goods section is organized fairly well. However, the shelves are extremely packed with merchandise, which may be related to the pricing. Many items feel overpriced for a community thrift store, which likely slows down how quickly things move off the shelves. The layout is also a bit confusing. It almost feels like two completely separate stores. Furniture and home goods are on one side, while clothing is in a different area. What makes it more unusual is that you cannot pay for clothing on the home goods side, or home goods on the clothing side. You also have to go outside to enter each section. It seems like this setup requires twice as many volunteers and makes the shopping experience less convenient. The pricing on the clothing side is actually very good, but the organization is quite poor. I found high-end men's shirts, such as Brooks Brothers, mixed in with women's clothing. There were several other similar examples of items being misplaced, which made browsing more difficult. I have visited multiple times before writing this review because I hoped that, after the expansion, the shopping experience would improve. Unfortunately, the store actually felt more organized in its old location than it does now.

This is a thrift store and food pantry. I didn't go and look at a lot of the things there because I…read morewent to pick up an eBay order, but I went in the wrong side first, and they already knew why I was there and sent me next-door. That in itself told me that one hand knows what the other is doing, and it's obviously really organized. Second, when we went in the thrift store side, it smelled clean. On that side, they were super nice too, and my eBay purchase pick up was super smooth. Purchases that you make their go toward providing food for people who need services from the food pantry. Even the eBay purchases go toward that. I feel better about a purchase if something good comes out of it for somebody else too. That's important to me and my family. I highly recommend this essential part of the community!

It's hard rating a thrift store because what you find depends entirely on what's donated on any…read moregiven day. You might find treasures and you might walk away empty-handed. While I didn't see anything I needed to bring home with me, there's a reasonable selection of clothes, household goods, small appliances, kid's toys, etc; all the usual suspects. It's fairly clean and relatively well organized, clearly tagged, and decently priced. I certainly feel better supporting them than Goodwill.

I love Thrifting and this store is great! I found a couple rare Christmas items. They also have…read moresome really good sales!

This was my first time recycling or shopping at this location and I'll def be back! they had a huge…read moreselection of shoes in my size (10-10.5 in women's is hard to come by at some thrifts). also found a dope vintage sweater for like a quarter of the og price! super good condition. everything is very organized + clean, everybody was super helpful and kind! they had a super quick turn around time for all the items I brought in too.

Uptown Cheapskate is a love/hate relationship I feel like. I love the pieces I can find at this…read morelocation at a fraction of the price, but when it comes to you selling to them the pricing can feel like you're being ripped off lol. So I'll instead focus on my buying experience. This shop is well organized by size and style of clothing which makes it easy to find what you need. There are a few changing rooms (wish the mirrors were higher quality) so you can see what fits you best. They have promotions time to time based on colors so make sure ot ask about that. I found a high end tommy knitted sweater for like $14 when I personally knew it retailed for $250+ so I made sure to play it cool lol. All in all, come here to buy but don't have high expectations when you attempt to sell.

The prices are great and there is a huge selection. It's not poorly organized, but if you find a…read morepiece -in say small - and you need a large,it's likely they won't have additional sizes. I didn't find much,but what I did find I liked. Register workers were friendly, as well.

Not a bad place to browse around Not bad not bad begging you some cheaper prices lower down prices…read moreon some item special in bang on second third or fourth use using reselling shut down some of the prices please

The staff is very helpful. I was able to buy 2 chairs and get them in my car because of their help…read more The store is organized. They have a lot of furniture. The sanitized tag on furniture is in question because the furniture was dirty with hair and other debris. The price was right at 75% off. The coffee cups should be priced lower and not $2.99. A good store.

Great prices and clean store and clean bathroom…read more Helpful and kind workers. 5 stars

Austin Pets Alive! is near and dear to my heart because of the many animal lives they save. This…read morereview is a long time coming as I have many draft reviews that I am still working on getting posted. As the mother of a rescue dog who was going to be euthanized, I am 100% behind everything this thrift store stands for. In fact, every 6 months when I overhaul my closet, I donate A LOT of clothing, shoes, and accessories to the store in support of the cause. I also like to swing by as part of my North Loop jaunt (every few months, hit up North Loop stores and pubs---to include APA!) to make purchases. Found quite a few cute things here over the years not only for myself but friends and family. They've got an amazing selection of items and each time I pop in they seem to have loads more. Support this local shop in saving animal lives. Trust me, you will find something to buy!

When my aunt was alive every Christmas she would give me pieces of depression glass as a gift…read more These pieces were special to me because over the years she thrifted and amassed a fairly large collection. My collection has dwindled over the years through breakage. So I was thrifting looking for pink depression glass. The Burnet Road location is large, well organized with two-stories of items. It is filled with just about anything that you can imagine. Clothing...they have it! Shoes...they have it! Vintage items...they have it! Kitchen and house wears...they have it! Unfortunately, no pink depression glass. I will definitely return to thrift here due to their large selection of things. In addition, their prices are very reasonable. First stop Austin Pets Alive! - Burnet. I learned that all net sale proceeds go directly to support Austin Pets Alive!'s lifesaving programs for animals most at risk. Their clear mission is saving animals' lives, which is so heartwarming. According to staff, Austin Pets Alive! is known for pioneering innovative programs that help keep pets out of euthanasia and place them into loving homes. The Burnet Road location plays a critical role in sustaining those efforts by serving as a critical funding source for the organization's work across Central Texas.

I come in pretty often and always have a wonderful time even if I don't find anything (rare). Not…read moretoo often you see authentic vintage clothing in such good condition these days! Staff is always sweet and inviting, recommend this store to anyone who wants real vintage.

Blue Velvet is part of my North Loop Jaunt (every few months I head over to the neighborhood and…read morehit up my favorite places). It's also been sitting in my draft reviews for quite awhile (for those of you tracking). Started coming here a couple of years ago, around 2023 and just love it. It's a smaller store but they have lots of well-curated pieces and a really good selection of formal wear, dresses, skirts, jewelry, etc. I was prompted to take care of this draft review and a few others today because of a dress in the window here. A friend was recently in town visiting and asked that I go back and get a picture of the dress in the window. She is thinking about purchasing it (or having me purchase it and send it to her lol). Anyway, here's something to know: items displayed in the window have waitlists for folks intersting in purchasing. Anytime I have been in the shop, including today, service is friendly and helpful. The store is clean and the vintage pieces they carry are in pristine condition. You know what I like to say at this point-shop local, support small businesses!