The workers were so kind despite the craze of how busy it was, but I specifically wanted to give Theresa a big shout-out for her kind and beautiful energy while I was checking out :) read more

This is my first time to this location, let's see how it went: Parking is first come first served, mixed between the Long lines of people donating items with their vehicles. The inside of the store is modestly lit and works well for this location. The service was nice and friendly. The values for your dollars goes along way; each store like this has its own distinct personality; this works well for each individual store. Nice job to each of them. read more

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Different thrift stores are very different especially when it comes to price and selection this one is definitely scores high for pricing the price is really good as a thrift store should be and they have promotions 50% off days or 50% off color dots and tags so be on the lookout and follow when they have those sales which brings the savings down significantly further they have very busy donation line with cars always going through and their items are somewhat organized but not organized if you know what I mean walk carefully because things are always everywhere and it does get crowded the store is pretty small but you will definitely find something that you are not looking for here and parking is limited read more

I found a nice dress to wear to our Family reunion dinner that night. I got plenty of compliments telling me that it looked cute. But I hurt my calf playing pickle ball and I was hopeful to find a pair of crutches, but I was unlucky. Oh well, at least I found a dress. read more

**October 2025: Saturday Night Visit** This goodwill has individually tagged items. I was on the hunt for certain pieces for an outfit that I planned to build and was able to find one of them here. I didn't see any dressing rooms, but they do have a full length mirror if you want to try things on. Of the Goodwills I've visit this one doesn't have great air circulation, but I think they could have some treasures. read more

Clothes are very over priced furniture is a good deal though store is pretty organized read more

Goodwill Store & Donation Center - Super overpriced I could get new clothes for cheaper - Thrift Stores Near Me - San Mateo, California

Been thrifting many many years and spending alot of money at this location until recently, to many negatives to list but the main ones are how rude Jackie the manager is and how she treats her employees not to mention she often smells like alcohol. Really sad that I have to rely on going to Mountain view and or Burlingame Goodwill to get that great feeling of bargain hunting especially since I reside in San Mateo. The management and employees are always really nice at Mt View and Burlingame and take pride in keeping the store well maintained and the prices reasonable. read more

Great place for donations. The two gentlemen working in the back area were very helpful. Those guys work very hard. I plan to go back with more quality donations. read more

Warning. I needed pants to fit over recent surgery. Asked if they had fitting rooms. Was told by a big, friendly dark haired worker that they didn't have rooms but I had 7 days to return them if they didn't fit. 7 days, she repeated while taking my money. 2 days later I returned to get my money back: they didn't fit. The manager said I could only get store credit. If they had told me that I wouldn't have bought them. read more

Does not allow for returns from different SF bay goodwill stores. First and only time I've ever heard of this policy. Super frustrating and really poor customer service. read more

Too bad I can rate for 0 star! I've stopped coming to this location because the prices have become unreasonable. I used to be able to get a nice cup for $1.49 to $3.49 -- now it's $6.49? Seriously? The quality of shoes has gone down, and if you do find a decent pair, expect to pay over $25. Clothing prices have also gone up; $3-$5 per item might not sound like much, but in many cases, I can buy new clothes from actual retail brands for less. This used to feel like a donation-based place meant to help the community. Now, it feels more like a business squeezing people who are just trying to get by. It's really disappointing. Congratulations, Goodwill Arizona -- you've truly changed the meaning of "helping people." read more

I'd come here again if I were the area. Great selection of clothes. It could really use a larger location as the aisles are narrow.

DO NOT DONATE HERE. Donation people are rude and very picky! *Every donation is loaded up in a truck and driven all the way to Arizona, nothing you donate goes into the store. They send boxes of garbage back for our shelfs. If you have hours to look through clothing you can probably find some decent. Prices are ridiculous. Sincerely a sad vintage lover :( read more

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So sad that this location has been purchased and changed by the Arizona buyout. Prices have gone up too much for me to be able to keep coming as much as I'd like. Prices now range from $14.99-60+ which is really wild for free donated items. The staff is the best part of this place though. They are so kind and helpful. Hopefully corporate can fix their pricing. read more

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The location doesn't follow posted hours and closed 15 minutes early. I traveled a long way to get there.and only have one day a week when I am able to visit so an frustrated by my experience. read more

I'm really disappointed by my mother's recent experience at this Goodwill. When she came in with her service dog, she was told by a female employee if it's a service dog to put a vest on the dog to prove that it's a service dog because they pee, my mother continued to explain that it's a service dog, and the female employee said " everybody says the same thing "" that is not only unnecessary but also illegal under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It was frustrating and disheartening to be questioned like that, especially by a store that's supposed to support the community. Service animals are protected by law, and no paperwork can be required to prove they're legitimate. Experiences like this make it harder for people with disabilities to feel comfortable accessing public spaces. I truly hope management provides proper ADA training to their staff so this doesn't happen again. No one should have to explain or justify their right to have a service dog in a public store. I've always liked Goodwill, which makes this even more disappointing. read more

It's so full of unacceptable high priced goods of low end brands you can buy new for sometimes less. The place is empty however of buyers. So sad to see after it was such a great meet up for so many neighborhood friends. Any good finds I'm sure that are donated never see the floor of this location. read more

Really disappointing. I used to love coming here. Now I don't even feel like walking through the doors anymore. New manager is really bad prices everything i high prices So expensive. read more

There is limited parking in the parking lot and getting in and out can be tricky and take time. Donation hours are from 10-2 but they have to close when their bins are full. I've frequently shown up at 12:30 -1 to be told they will not take any items. Go early. read more

Stepped into the store and instantly regretted it. Couldn't see because the lights were extremely dim. Clothes all over the floor. Extremely clustered, could hardly move without bumping in to someone or something. Not a single item under the price of $8.99. If you are looking for an enjoyable thrifting experience, look elsewhere in all honesty. This is not a store for quality affordable clothing, or even just affordable clothing in general. read more

I already knew in advance that the store stops taking donations ahead of their posted time, but this is the time that I had to spare, so oh well. I came around 1:45 and there was a sign out saying donations were closed. Not surprised. I would not recommend this location. We all can acknowledge that it takes time to pack your car with used goods and do you really want to make the trek out here only to find that they're closed? I mean, I guess if you have a trunk and you just want to store your stuff and keep driving by until it is open... Other goodwill locations aren't like that so I'll just drop off my things somewhere else. i decided to check out the store. I bought a myrtlewood plate, a print embosser, and a brand new pair of sparkly Christmas socks. The goods of course vary, but I didn't see AMAZING finds. There were a lot of Game of Thrones stuff for some reason. The prices are also a lot higher than other Goodwills. I wanted to get a couple of ugly Christmas sweaters but all the sweaters are priced at $15. I can buy brand new sweaters for that price at Target or Ross. High prices + unreliable donation hours + not amazing selection, this Goodwill location is at the bottom of my preferred stores. My favorite store was one in Colorado - it was large and I was so proud to get a shirt for 50 cents. Also, while the store was organized, it wasn't done so artfully. I like how the one in Fremont, which is smaller, organizes home goods by color and they organize items nicely. While in the San Mateo location, I took a bowl and organized little doodads people were walking past, and arranged them nicely. Then another customer came by and checked it out. It doesn't take much effort. read more

Some of the Arab and older ladies are very nice employees. Store is dirty and then whoever the "boss" is an idiot. He using cones to block a parking spot in the public parking lot but he's not even at work AND it's not a designated parking spot for a goodwill employee. Very disappointing behavior on that part. Please take a look at your subordinates sneaky behavior like that. Taking spots from customers and we go here fairly often, my mom almost decided to leave. DO NOT USE CONES TO PROTECT A PARKING SPOT THAT IS NOT DESIGNATED FOR YOU. fitting rooms are still closed since covid and never reopened due to laziness read more

My favorite Goodwill in the Peninsula. The people here are so helpful (Ernie) has the most amazing customer service , always available to help when I drop off donations . Its one of the reasons I shop here . read more

8-25-2024: Inventory levels are now back to normal. So happy to see it! Check out the pictures. read more

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I'm really frustrated by the actions of the donation worker today. They close at 2:00, I was there 2:01 he said he couldn't accept any more donations. At that moment another person unloading her car, the workers were still working around the trucks. That one minute costs me minimum half an hour of my life. Actually similar things are happening quite often, they close early etc. What's it? Even the flights, the doctors, the lawyers... give few minutes extra as a grace period. When you give some people "authority " they use it in full satisfaction... read more

I just donated a car load full of baby items, clothing and bedding. A very friendly man greeted me. When I asked for help he smiled and said, 'I love to help. '. I am still feeling the happiness from my interaction with this man. Thank you for a beautiful start to my day! read more

I used to be a regular. They used to have quality clothing. And they were slightly overpriced for a thrift but I went anyway because they had good stuff. However, over the last 6-7 months there have been changes. Quality of clothing is significantly down. Pricing is absolutely absurd. 9.99 for a shirt that you could probably buy at the flea market and it's used. Crazy. I will not be returning. Management definitely changed or ownership. Down the drain. I will have to go to Palo Alto or Mountain View they don't seem to be impacted by these changes. read more

I'm beyond impressed this store is well -organized! The display is very catchy makes me buy stuff I don't really need lol. Some racks are pretty empty. One lady said they depend on donations for the inventory and she's right. Maybe not all donations are priced here because I heard boxes also send to Utah or other stores. They have A LOT of selection for women's clothes, EXCEPT MEN'S CLOTHES.My first time visiting the shop. It's organized and kinda pricey. The staffs are commendable for making the store clean and well-presented. WORTH THE VISIT! read more

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I have shopped at this Goodwill for years and always appreciated the close proximity to home and the organization of items by size and color. The staff was friendly and helpful. None of that has changed. I understood them closing the dressing rooms during COVID, but long after other stores made their dressing rooms available, this Goodwill did not. The beauty of Goodwill, or any store where I would shop for clothing, is the ability to try on several things to find the right fit. And now, not only have the dressing rooms been removed, but the mirrors as well! This store is no longer a clothes shopping option for me, which makes me so sad. read more

Prices at Goodwill have gone up so much it's crazy lol. Now I rarely go there. My best places to go now are small local thrift shops.

I'm glad that this Goodwill is in my neighborhood. Most of the time I've shopped there, I've found some cool and high quality items: clothes, shoes or accessories. For example, I found a pair of suede boots that were hand made in Italy. When I looked up the brand, Anyi, I found that similar boots retailed for $500.00. In my mind, they went from a pair of $30 boots (what I paid for them) to a $500 pair of boots. And now when I wear them, I feel so luxurious. I also found my hangbag there. I love it! I was looking for a handbag and was ready to buy a full price bag because I wanted a certain size pockets and I was particular about the pockets. I looked at some full priced ones, but couldn't find any. Lo and behold, I found a great, very new looking red bag with just the right pockets and the right size! It's beautiful! I bought it for $5.00, a seriously great deal! So go there and see. You'll usually find something worthwhile, but if not, it is fun to browse. read more

Goodwill Store & Donation Center - Macy's brand hand bag for $5.00 - Thrift Stores Near Me - San Mateo, California

High prices for a goodwill store - no discount days or promotions either other than a senior citizen discount.

We had such an easy and happy experience dropping off items for charity here today. We had cutlery, lamps and a 42 inch TV to drop off and the load off zones were so well managed. The volunteers were extremely polite and helpful - we left feeling happy and distinctly like we earned some goodwill. Go here to give away your gently used items ( or new unused items) for charity - you will feel good and you will do good !!! read more

Goodwill Donations is very well organized making it easy to drop off your items. The staff is very quick and helpful

The selection is great because of the high income area, parking is plentiful, and it is generally clean inside. As of Sept 2025 there are NO fitting rooms available. Be prepared to try on clothes on top of your clothes or bring a tape measure. TLDR: The 1 star is due to the fact employees are not trained enough in customer service and will donate your money without asking = stealing. There is a young (25-35) Caucasian male associate with just above shoulder length dirty blonde hair, mid-level average build, large nose, named Eric. I had to inform this associate they should not be donating people's money without asking ahead of time. He rounded up my purchase without asking me. When I examined my receipt, I see that he donated WITHOUT ASKING ME to Goodwill. I obviously shop at Goodwill so I am willing to spend my money there, but I want to know, where my money is going and I want to be with my consent...seems like common sense, pun intended... This is not about 14 cents- it is about the principle of the matter and taking people's money without consent...last time I checked that is stealing. I informed him as such, and he cut me off when I brought up the issue, and acted like it wasn't a big deal with "ok ok I get you", and offered to return my money. It's not about the money - it's about CONSENT. Is that how you function in the world? Taking money without people's consent? Check your receipt. read more

Very nice attendant outside, clearly working really hard on a busy Sunday- major kudos to him. Easy driveway to pull up to with bins on wheels. Yay for those too! My only wish is that there was some sort of signage (like an old school fire danger meter) that could help show how full or to capacity they are or if they were closing early. I was in the process of making multiple runs for donation & for my last one, enlisted the help of a Lugg crew to bring the final load in. With Lugg, you pay for the labor & truck & designate one location for your drop off. When the Lugg guys got to this location, a woman said they were full and closing at 2 PM and turned them away. Goodwill's online listing showed their hours were open until 5 PM. So, this was a huge bummer. I get that it's not always something they can control, but the load wasn't massive so it was just super inconvenient & frustrating. I had been there 45 min earlier & there was no indication they'd be closing early nor that they were full. Anyway, I fortunately was able to re-direct the crew to the Redwood City drop off location, but it cost me a lot more. read more

Why dump usable stuff in the trash? Why buy cheap new stuff that falls apart? I like shopping and donating my extra stuff to this store. Whenever I can I try here first for something I want- sometimes I find a unique treasure- an Oldie but Goodie! Clothes, jewelry, kitchen goods, books, jackets and lots of kids clothes. I've found designer clothes and vintage purses! Enjoy the search! And if you are donating- you are giving someone training & a job! read more

This store was helping the community previously but now sells all your things on ebay. I stopped donating here and found donation areas that directly help my local community rather than making a business out of my charities. eBay store goodwillsanfrancisco is where I found most of my items being sold. read more

Tried calling the store to find out if they'd take an old, analog TV and computer monitor. After listening to the recorded message, it said to hold for a representative. After waiting a couple of minutes, I was disconnected. Maybe not their fault, but if they can't answer their phones, I'm not going there with my donations. I'd also sent an email to SF Goodwill with the same questions, and they said to contact the store directly. I then called Silicon Valley Goodwill in Palo Alto and they said they'd be happy to take my donations. I only hope they will either resell the items or recycle them responsibly, because the choice was between taking it here or to Green Citizen in Burlingame. read more

I've been coming to this goodwill for many many years. I've bought clothes, dvds, toys, records, and televisions here. Currently I live in Hayward and my wife and I will drive over the bridge to shop at this goodwill instead of the one near our house. Highly recommend!! read more