I almost don't want to write this review.. because I don't want my secret out! So pleased by this little gem of a thrift store. The staff is super friendly, inventory is organized well and prices are unbelievably low with amazing discounts! And it's all for a very good cause! I found some great boots, 6 tops and a few home decor items and left with money still in my pocket. Only downer is the street parking situation. But totally worth it! GO read more

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Not sure why I hadn't come here sooner! We used to live just 3 minutes away and now we're a few exits out, but it was still well worth the trip. This thrift store has such a cute vibe with a great variety of items. I found a Judy Moody book that was on my daughter's Christmas wishlist and an authentic DC Batmobile toy for one of my twins who's into superheroes, both a win! The store is clean, well-organized into sections, and easy to browse. I'll definitely be back, especially to hunt for kitchen finds! read more

In honor of national thrift shop day, I wanted to go thrifting. I saw they were having a special so wanted to check it out. The staff were really sweet and welcomed everyone that entered. They had some really good deals and scored some nice items. I loved the variety they offered and will definitely be back when in the area. read more

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Great items at affordable prices. During the heat of the summer,I was looking for a wool sweater for a trip to Norway and Iceland. I found the perfect one at Home Start Thrift. It was in New condition for a great price. read more

Home Start Thrift Boutique - Like new wool sweater. - Thrift Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

This place looks clean and organized. They had some furniture in the front and a selection of clothes and shoes, as well as an array of household items. The staff are pleasant, and you'll get a receipt if you donate items. read more

With the greatest selection in the friendliest people Homestead thrift store is the local boutique for not only vintage fashions but other very, very nice, wonderful accoutrements, including men's and women's and children's fashions highly recommended with easy parking my sister one place for your family to go to renew your wardrobe, go see go see Miranda for smiles read more

Customer service was great! They have a large selection of clothes and shoes. If you have large sized feet, you can really find something nice. They also have a decent amount of accessories like purses and belts. I was looking for some old pottery or housewares I can use for pottery. The household good section was nice. I didn't find anything I could use there however, did leave with a nice pair of slacks for under 8 dollars. They do not have air conditioning, so it is very warm in there. read more

This place is all about quality, got a lot of good stuff and I'm so happy, the customer service is amazing The place is really cute read more

Home Start Thrift Boutique - Thrift Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

First time in the store. Super cute store. Easy to find. We found some great gems. It was my friend's daughter birthday. The staff was super friendly and excited we were celebrating a birthday. Birthday girl got 20% discount. The clothes are priced well. Very clean and organized. I'm so happy we found this place. We will definitely return to buy and make donations. read more

Warm and inviting spot. Everyone here is friendly and I always find nice gems! I can't help but stop by when I'm in the area.

Great finds, great prices, and in support of wonderful programs. I also love the candles and hand sanitizers that they make and sell. Highly recommend shopping here! read more

This is a really cute thrift store, benefits a great cause. The employees are SUPER nice and very proud of their lovely shop. The store is small, but clean and well organized, and it's a pleasure to shop there. It's mostly clothing and smaller items that I don't really need. I saw some furniture items in the back room but they were mostly dated and a bit pricey. One of the highlights for me is their selection of picture frames. They tend to be of very good quality (many are new) and they are displayed standing up so they don't get damaged. I bought two yesterday - funny that one had been donated by my friend I had gone with to donate some of her stuff during her move :) Yesterday I found a cute little stained glass lamp, fit on a small table just perfectly. Only $15 - actually, $12.50 with my 20% Yelp check-in discount. If you're in the area, it's definitely a place you should check out frequently for new items. Many are of quite high quality! read more

Home Start is an awesome boutique in Normal Heights that offers cute clothing and home goods at an extremely low price while benefiting a great cause. Parking surprisingly wasn't an issue here on an early Saturday afternoon. They have a wide selection of tops, ranging from T-shirts to blazers. I noticed they also have a large amount of jeans, some of them priced as low as $2! I checked in on Yelp when I arrived to Home Start, so I got a 20% discount, (and if you buy a reusable bag and bring it back you get another 15% off), so my purchase of one T-shirt, one button-up shirt, and a skirt came out to $6! I enjoyed their vast selection of products and am very satisfied with my new clothes. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Amazing place. All of the clothes are in great condition (some even new) and there is a large variety of styles to choose from. You also feel great supporting such a great cause! I will be a regular customer here- what a great establishment in Normal Heights! read more

I love thrift stores and this one supports battered women and their children. My goal was to find something to read. The staff told me the books were all buy one get one so I got 2. read more

Home Start Thrift Boutique - Thrift Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute neighborhood thrift shop. They have a little bit of everything. Items are well organized and the staff was very helpful. Our visit included covid safety measures. You enter in from front entrance and exit from side. Also maximum amount of 4 persons in store at one time. I would recommend stopping in. read more

Maybe I expected too much because their Yelp photos showed that the store was much bigger and carried more items. When I got in there were more plants for sale than anything. I do find it a very charming store with a lot of character and I liked the vibe. The clothing were all $2 which was amazing. I still ended up buying the flamingo lighted candles but wish I had more to look at!!! read more

Manager, Anthony, is super friendly and helpful, as is all the staff. Shop is clean and organized and it is fun just browsing. I brought over some wall art to donate and they were very helpful coming out to get the items.. Call store and they will tell you where to park in back to bring donations. Of course I went to front to park and browse and purchased an antique desk chair at a good price and Anthony through In two new seat cushions. Great deal. Will be donating more soon. read more

Most thrift stores seem seedy at best. Walking into Home Start Thrift Boutique is a lifting experience. I would urge you to visit this store and enjoy customer service and good pricing. read more

This establishment is very clean reasonably priced and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. Great fines. Unbelievable prices. This is my go to place if I need something special to place on my dinner table for special occasions. You're sure to find different pieces suit your needs. Also have baby clothes ladies clothes men's clothes and great shoes and purses. read more

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Great selection. Home goods and clothing, shoes, jewelry. Much nicer than your average thrift store. Really low prices. Funds a local housing program for young mothers and employs them for job experience. read more

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I shop there whenever I am in town. Have gotten clothing, shoes, jewelry, housewares, furniture, fabric, and other interesting items, including a white noise machine and a microscope. Very reasonable prices and frequent sales. Quality of the merchandise is very high. I go to thrift stores in every city I visit, and this one would be on my "Top Ten" list. read more

A lot of good deals and discounts coming in. There's yelp discounts and it happened to be 50% off on a lot of different clothes. In the back there's furniture and dish ware that are all nice and vintage. Everything here was good quality and the ladies running it were super nice. I especially liked the professional and fancy women's clothing. I live just around the corner so I didn't have to find parking but I know it's pretty bad. Yeah read more

Stacy and Ashely were great and friendly :) the place seemed clean and didn't have the weird thrift store smell.

You can tell this place isn't a thrift store where people just giveaway their junk. Everything in the store is in excellent condition, and fairly priced too! I liked how the boutique was set up too, it gave me easy access to browse the store's entire collection without necessarily 'messing up' any displays. I found great selections of outwear & jackets/coats, as well as books & random household items. read more

5 stars because of their informative and energetic staff! I was welcomed as soon as I entered the store. Not to mention, proceeds go towards a great cause, shelter for homeless or at risk homeless mothers and their children. Thank you for the creative business idea and for the great finds I found here. read more

SUPER GOOD PRICES. I found my favorite dress and sweater here, they have some really great options and super low prices, which is rare even for thrift shops these days. read more

I love this place, I've been going since it opened. Shout out to Ashely for always being so warm and welcoming. However some of the workers have made me upset whenever I go there for the bag sale. Workers don't fill up the bag all the way anymore and they raised the price from $10-$15. I'm okay with the price going up, but not the fact that workers don't fold the clothes well enough anymore like they used to. The last person wanted me to purchase three bags, but when I refolded them it all fit into one bag. read more

Good variety of stuff, fair priced, love love love the cause!!!! This place helps to fund a program for young mothers in need, not just giving a hand out but teaches them independence through job training, and job search, while preparing them to come out of homelessness by helping with first a temporary shelter, and then graduating to eventually living financially independent with their own places. [Hey guys! I told youz I'd yelp you! I'm the lady who showed on bag day, the day us customers can have a bag filled with clothes for one flat bargain price] read more

Great place to shop with wonderful deals. Today 20% off for all the yelp users. Small place but they got good prices and a lot of designer jeans. read more

I give the thrift boutique 5 stars because there is no other thrift store that makes me feel more welcome then the staff there plus they have fantastic deals all the time ;) so come and check it for yourself ;) warm hospitality and lots of fantastic deals . ;) read more

Not much selection, but what they do have is good quality. I went in for some furniture, as I just moved to San Diego and can't afford new stuff immediately. It was all pretty overpriced for being used. Staff was friendly and helpful, though. read more

I bought some good stuffs here, very neat and well organized, some staffs are very friendly and helpful. The price is okay

Darling store. Nice items. Nice people working there. Pleasant atmosphere and good music playing. Try It! read more

Friendly staff and great finds! Be sure to stop in and support local community business.

Love finding amazing things here. $300 Schnauzer headphones for just about a hundred bucks.

This thrift store is great. Found some great deals on furniture and they even DELIVERED it for a nominal fee. :-) Top notch!

Grateful for a local thrift of such good quality items and friendly people. We like the $10 bag sale

This is the best thrift store EVER! Such a lovely shopping experience, I don't feel like I am in a thrift store. A boutique-like experience with nice dressing rooms, great clothes and great service, at a fraction of the price. And knowing I am helping families is icing on the cake. read more

Friendly, clean and organized environment. Great daily deals. Proceeds go to a good cause to help homeless mothers and children.