I love this place. I've visited at least twice and always come away with a cool piece of clothing…read morefor less than $12 (one was a nwt Vera Wang jumpsuit and another was a vintage lace nightgown). The place is very spacious and usually pretty empty as far as other shoppers go. Plenty of parking and staff is always kind.

This thrift store made a weekend visit in late 2019 more special…read more Not familiar with thrifting, I was eager to show my partner the ropes and the joy of thrift store shopping. It just so happens that on the day we visited, the store had a small setup of free hot apple cider and little sandwich cookies available for shoppers. This gave us a special glimpse of Minnesota hospitality and set things off on a great foot on a very chilly day! We looked through Christmas decorations and old games and I was thankful to find an excellent prank hallmark ornament for my sister and a nostalgic hallmark ornament for myself--a little mouse atop a spool of thread, sewing popcorn kernels for a Christmas garland. We looked at a variety of scarves and coats and then found a cute, new/barely-used, button-up shirt with little mustaches for my partner. All of this--delicious hot cider, Christmas and childhood nostalgia, easily transported "souvenirs" from our visit to Minnesota, and a crisp new shirt for my partner--all for less than $10 made for a pretty great first-time thrifting experience and a memorable stop on the trip for me!

Great finds and fun place to explore!! A must stop when visiting Stillwater! The staff was so nice!!read more

This is the cutest reno store I think I've ever been in. Mostly reno'd furniture but enough new…read moresprinkled in that the store should make everyone happy. And their candles.... Just yummy!!!

Friendly staff. Nice thrift store, decent prices. I'll be back. They do good for the community.read more

The prices are great, they are really there to be an actual charity unlike other mainstream thrift…read morestores. They're always having some sort of sale and if you're looking for books go here. The employees are welcoming and nice. There's always an employee there that takes time to stop and dance with my three year old and to talk to her. It's nice... They're not a big store but they have a variety of things. I did some digging. Most of their profit goes right back into the community and funds local food shelves. They will work with you if there's something you need and can't afford. The staff is knowledgeable of programs that offer aid to low income, disabled, or single parents. If they have extra donations it goes to homeless shelters and half way houses. They're take almost all donations. They even take blankets that have stains or are worn out for animal shelters. Now, the downside. It's a small cramped store. I wish they had more wiggle room. Everything is dirty. They don't have the funding or enough volunteers to prewash clothing but will wipe down certain objects like knick nacks or toys. Because they have limited space you may not find a ton of baby clothing or toddler clothing. They open at 10am. Which is a little strange. Overall a little dust is worth an entire library at very cheap for my daughter. Plus, I know it goes right down the hall into the local food shelter to help those that need it.

Anytime I am in WBL, I look forward to visiting Oldies & Goodies. As the name suggests, the shop…read moresells I nice blend of new and gently used items. The best part is that a majority of the new items are all locally sourced and hand-crafted by local artists. I feel as if all items are reasonably priced even the hand-crafted section. WBL offers historic charm in general, but so does this shop. Located just a touch off the main drag, there are also a few other shops inside this building as well. The setup here is calming to me and offers a nice flow. From the handmade goodies to printed tee shirts and sweatshirts to jewelry to thrifted handbags to clothes to art supplies, there is something for everyone. Offering light art classes in the back of the space on a giant table, make sure to grab a flyer when you're in next or check the website. For just a small fee, you could be the new owner of a piece of art crafted by you. In addition, shopping here is a great place to get gifts whether that's for a baby shower, birthday or holiday. Many of the items remind me of pieces and artists from the MN State Fair. Thank you, Oldies & Goodies! I'm so thankful you are in WBL and I look forward to supporting for many years.

This was such a cool find in Downtown White Bear. Part vintage/thrift shop, part local creator…read moreshopping, it had more character and charm than many places I've seen lately. I love a good thrift shop and reducing waste, and they had a nice little selection of clothes, well organized and for decent prices. That fell to one side of the store, and the other had to local t-shirts and makers creations that are fun to find in town. I didn't have a ton of time to explore, but they were super nice and even had a table for kids to play at while parents shopped, and I look forward to going back next time I'm in town!

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.

Almost every time I drove by, I saw lots of savvy shoppers sifting through vintage items at Picket…read moreFence Gals. You can find antique furniture, birdhouses, wagons, bikes, and all sorts of random stuff. It's worth a look.

Lost of the decor and furniture in my house is from here! this place, but wish they were open more…read moreoften.

4.5/5 Always fun to…read moreperuse this store, it's a maze! It definitely seemed bigger when I was younger but I still had a good walk through recently. I found a VHS for a little over $5 with tax and the employee took 10 cents off because I mispaid him and he didn't mind...kind folk in a fun space.

For a satisfying trip down memory lane, Staples Mill is a must! Great fun and a huge selection of…read moreeverything you remember and much you don't! Staffed by those "in the know" who willingly help with knowledge and pricing. Spend an hour or two easily.

This shoppe is great! So fun and always changing! Get your holiday gifts here! Something for…read moreeveryone.