My wife and I spent last week in New Braunfels caring for our grandson while his parents were in…read moreLas Vegas. We took him to the San Antonio Zoo the first full day I was there. It was fun, but absolutely exhausting because of the heat, humidity, and lifting the baby so he could see stuff. The next day, we wanted an easier adventure. We decided to go and explore Ollie's. Neither of us had ever been there. The baby is easily entertained by sitting in a grocery cart and being pushed around new places. It was the perfect venue for him and a great chance for us to see what the store was all about. The first thing that got my attention was a huge book department. They had a lot of great books at super discounted prices. For example, hardcover Michael Connolly novels were only about $9.00. They had several children's books for around $5.00 a piece, some of which we had recently bought on Amazon for as much as $20.00. They seem to have just about everything in the store. Most of the prices I saw were really fantastic. We were really just looking and only bought a few books for the baby, but I can see us filling a cart with awesome bargain finds. One thing that surprised me was how neat and tidy this store was. Similar businesses in San Antonio usually look like an earthquake happened. Wow! I just discovered that we have an Ollie's right next to Ingram Mall in San Antonio. I can't wait to get there without having to keep my cart in motion for the grandson. I hope it's as nice as the New Braunfels location. I'll let you know.

Ollies is a discount store sort of like big lots. They have canned goods, chips, and candy. It's…read moreimportant to know your prices so you're not buying something that might be a little higher than usual. I have bought a fleece jacket with the hoodie ( very warm) a growler and a human bed ( likes like a big dog bed)so that my dog and I can hang out while I watch TV during the holidays. At Christmas they had quite a selection of inflatables and very reasonable at $19.99. They have a whole array of goods to include rugs ,Automotive ,and pet aisle .. the place looks a little bit disorganized, but this may be the fault of the customers moving things and dropping things off that isn't the proper area . sometimes it's hard to find the products that were advertised in the flyer because they have sold out .so if you're gonna go to Ollie's go as soon as the flyer comes out.

I'm quite satisfied with the clothing and goods I find at TJ Maxx. I've bought from their…read morecosmetic/beauty department and found very good prices on well known brands whether it's shampoo, moisturizer, makeup remover. Their specialty foods aisles have a large assortment of teas and honey , olive oil, as well as dried fruit. I bought mango slices and they were delicious not hard and dried out that other stores sell. Kitchen area has a great selection of kitchen needs ( spatulas, pots, pans, dish cloths, etc). Clothing is pretty much reasonably priced. Employees are hard to find while shopping but this seems like the trend no matter where you shop. Sometimes there are a lot of people in the checkout line. Better to do your shopping during the week to avoid long lines. Great place to do shopping for presents whether birthday or holidays.

I'm so pleased with this TJ Maxx location.!!! It's neatly organized so it's easy to find things…read more Even though the line was long on a Sunday afternoon, the register were all open so the line moved quickly. The best part for me was I found a Pat McGrath gift set that retails for $200 for $70 here!!!

I have been to this locations so many times. They are like an upscale dollar store of sorts, and…read morethe quality isn't quite what you might find at Wal-Mart. I bought a ton of Christmas decorations there this year. With their Broyhill items, they had a really good selection. Their prices are a bit high, but after Thanksgiving we caught a few of their 2o% md 25% off items. You have to get there fast though, because they sell out FAST! We went back today, and there was nothing left. We need a little extra decor by our front door and they did have 1 item, but, they had a similar item at Wal-Mart for $15 less. With places like this, you have to mindful of what you are purchasing. It may not be as good of a deal as you think. It's worth going to, especially when they are fully stocked.

Eh. I have never purposefully come here. I have been here 3 times and they were all to kill time…read more They sell some grocery items but perishable things expire quickly. You can find good prices on some things. They sell furniture, clothes, books, and other random general merchandise. I left with a snore set for my son, some candy and make up remover. The store reminds me of a dollar store but pricier. Yeah that sums it up.

Five Below for me has always been a step above their corporate brandmates (Dollar Tree, Dollar…read moreGeneral, Family Dollar). This store doesn't exhibit many of those positive traits, and I'm somewhat surprised. I stopped by on a Friday evening. Admittedly, it was late in the day around 6:30p, but it wasn't a Saturday or Sunday. The store was fairly trashed, meaning merchandise on the floor and out of place. It wasn't exactly a minefield, but it also looked like staff apathy was contributory, and there hadn't been an effort made to restore order in quite awhile. I can't blame the staff for merchandise landing on the floor from undisciplined children and adults (watched it happen while I was there), but they can pick it up and return it to home just as easily as I did. I don't get paid to work here after all. There were staff roving the store, after all. Did I find what I came for? Yes, and more. Am I encouraged to return? Big nope.

Such a cool store! Wish we had one near us. My husband was out shopping and stumbled across this…read moreplace but didn't go in. So we all went back the next day and wandered in. Too bad for our wallet. They have a lot of great stuff. Brand name stuff and for way less. TY little stuffed animals Nail polishes Books Toys Candy so much great stuff for a really great price and it's not all completely cheap Chinese toys. Great place for stocking stuffers, baskets or little gifts for kids. Nice place!

Very nice classy operation. There are professionals here who know everything about antiques and…read morecollectibles. This is actually the Gruene "flea" antique mall that used to be on 306. I had this new listing added, and I'll fix the flea part later. My couple of pictures only represent one twentieth of what's here. I could have spent two hours here. This certainly isn't a "flea" market because there is beautiful furniture in here--many in individual consignment booths; others have permanent set ups. They also conduct auctions, one regular one is the first Thursday of every month; and from time to time, they conduct specialty auctions selling jewelry and other collectibles. They have specific estate auctions too. Come check out this nicely adorned, air conditioned marketplace, where you are free to browse without being harassed or watched; however, staff is here to answer your questions.

Thank you for doing an amazing job on my estate sale, from pre set up, to running the estate sale,…read moreand finalizing everything. Gary, Denny, and everyone (you know who you are) outstanding job from start to finish. You helped make my transition a little easier. Thank you, again.

I'm excited to see the Ollie's has made it to San Antonio. We lived here for almost thirty five…read moreyears and didn't have one. So of course, we had to stop by. I will say that their selection is not as big as some of the other stores that i've seen, but they still have some great deals. This visit, we got a pan to cook with, a phone charging card, some protein powder and even some beauty products. If you're looking to find some great deals, I would definitely recommend to take a walk around and see what you can find.

With the closure of Tuesday Morning, Ollie's has become my favorite local discount outlet. The…read moredeals are about as good at other discount stores, and admittedly it's fun to see some of the corporations' failed experiments. For example, who in the world wanted grapefruit flavored Listerine? Parking is plentiful but damn, the lot is run down so watch your step. Service is decent, selection is quite varied in particular in bedding and dry goods. As someone else pointed out, you can get great discounts on food products but be sure to check the expiration dates on some of them! YMMV but for my dollar this is a discount chain worth visiting.

This place is a New Braunfel's gem! It is located close to downtown but tucked away behind the…read moreHuisache Grill parking lot, alongside the train tracks. Kat, the owner, has an impeccable eye for timeless style that complements her passionate appreciation for one-of-a-kind, handmade items and unique brands that create beautiful, high quality clothing/accessories. Her reverence for the history behind each of the unique vintage treasures you will find here create a type of vintage magic you will not find at any other antique/salvage shop around. It is one thing to buy a vintage item because you think it is beautiful but to be able to hear the story behind that particular item turns it into a treasure. LOT 59 is my idea of boutique perfection; from the ever changing unique brands of women's apparel and locally made jewelry to the wildly unique vintage gems scattered throughout the LOT, it is a MUST STOP SHOP for anyone traveling through the NB area.

Took a macrame class and the atmosphere, the teachings and the people were great! Can't wait for…read morethe dream catcher class. Check out this store's super chic clothes!

Fantastic thrift shop that serves a wonderful purpose in New Braunfels!…read more Every single penny spent here goes directly to funding patient care assistance. We found so many cute and useful things ranging from medical equipment to brand new clothes. They have a donation station set up in the back of the store. If you wish to volunteer they have applications in the front of the store and you can drop them off at the main Hope Hospice building right next door. Everyone who runs this shop is extremely kind and helpful! It almost appears to be closed due to all the heavy construction on Walnut. I've been closely connected to the Hope Hospice program since they helped my grandpa and family when he was suffering from cancer. Please support!

I'm disabled and parked in the remaining handicap spot. The white car in the handicap spot next to…read moreme didn't have any permits that I could see. I brought this concern to a volunteer while in the thrift shop, and she said, "We don't have anyone who can help with that, SWEETIE." I asked her to call me ma'am, but she doubled down and called me another patronizing name. Why are they there if they don't want to respect disabled people in all aspects? Isn't Hope Hospice about caring? Maybe the facility itself is, with its paid staff, but the volunteer-powered store is sorely lacking. The population is getting older and less able bodied; and damnit, we deserve some support and respect!