The empty nest offers a variety of goodies from estates and auctions…read more It offers rare finds and antiques that become stand out pieces inside your home. Be prepared to be wooed when you visit. It is relaxing walking around looking at the items until you find your favorite piece.

I wish I could give a 3.5 rating, since overall it was a good experience…read more So here's the deal. - lack of large signage on the exterior, makes it easy to miss being it blends in with the other businesses along the strip. -upon entering you may be given a strip of SOLD stickers. If not, you can find them by the registers. They're for tagging larger items you want to buy. You put the sticker on, and take it's product/price tag to the cashier for check-out. -the store is packed with items and people, which makes moving around not so easy. I don't think it's ideal for walkers, wheelchairs, or strollers. If you have mobility challenges, navigating may be tough. -some items don't have a price tag, like the pillow I bought. I asked the cashier how the price is determined, and was advised they assign what they think is a fair price at check-out. My pillow was valued at $4. -i got there at 10:07am, 7 mins after they opened and there were people everywhere. That said, if you're a serious shopper arrive early to see the goods before the super-early birds snatch it all up. -again, it's filled with stuff; mainly furniture, home decor, dinnerware, kitchen goods, some shoes, books, and I even saw cute scarves and bags. It didn't seem like a destination for clothes. Now that I'v summed that up, I do believe it's a nice option for thrifting and would definitely recommend it.

I can finally write this review! If you are looking for an engagement ring or any antique jewelry,…read morethis is the best place...ever. And trust me, I've looked at a lot of places. I was looking for my engagement ring. That's right, I got to pick out my own. I had been looking for about a year and just couldn't find what I wanted, or something in my price range. I found this place online and went in on a Friday afternoon. They were just opening so most of the jewelry was still in the vault. The owner, Ann, asked what I was looking for and I told her a vague idea. She went into the vault, pulled out a ring and said "Like this?". I kid you not, after looking at hundreds of rings, she got it right on the first try. There it was. Exactly what I wanted and under budget. I actually really wanted diamonds and sapphires but didn't mention that at first because it was hard to find. This ring had diamonds and sapphires! It's like she read my mind! Now, it seemed too good to be true so I put a few rings on hold and came back twice to see if she found anything else. Every time I went right back to that ring. She finally said I just had to face the fact that I finally found it. Everyone at the store was so nice and I had SO much fun talking antique jewelry and looking at their collections. It was THE BEST experience and I wish I could hang out there all the time. However, I would come home with more jewelry than my bank account would like. The best customer service. Fair pricing! Amazing selection for any budget. The store is smaller but don't let that fool you. They really just want to help you find the ring of your dreams no matter what your budget is. I cannot express enough how much I love this place!

Ann has been in the antique and fine jewelry business for many years…read more Her customer service, experience, knowledge, far exceeds any where I have been to buy jewelry. She has everything you would ever want. Ann has great buying power from all over the world, and buys right and sells right. You can trust what she says. Her little Shoppe is drama free, you will love it. Her prices are so good, they are unbeatable. Thank you Ann, and staff. Ruth M Peterson.

I stopped in to Antiques on Mainstreet to find specific items to use for shelf decorations, like…read moreold books. It's always tough going in to an antique shop with specific needs as you never know what you'll find. Anyway, the store is two levels and set up with individual stalls for each vendor. The basement has a large collection of books but unfortunately they were a bit high for me (although totally fair priced). Good variety of items although it felt like at the moment, they had less decor and more collectibles, broadly speaking. The workers were all nice and offered to let me put my items down while I shopped. Definitely a place to stop by if you're on the hunt for antiques or just enjoy browsing!

Had a lot of cool stuff from what I was able to see. We stopped in about 45 minutes before they…read moreclosed. We were asked 3 separate times what we needed and were basically told to hurry up because they were closing soon. Ended up leaving without purchasing anything because of this. It was pretty off putting.

great family run business with a lot of fun findings in an organized clean store, I always find…read moresomething I need, from a kitchen tool to silver jewelry

I had not been there in a while. It has a large parking lot, easy access in a small strip mall. I…read morefound it to be mostly odds and ends and nothing that really caught my eye. It looks like remnants of Estate sales They are closed some days. The staff were nice but just not a place I would go wow! We need to go there

DO NOT SHOP HERE! Terrible customer service! You would think…read moreafter 20 plus years of being in business they would have better ethics. NOT THE CASE! I spent 27.00 with tax on 8 napkins. They were 10.95 for a set of 4. I had two sets. It was clearly marked on the ticket 4 napkins for 10.95. I needed 8 napkins. I told the owner that I needed 8 napkins for my new napkin holders. I got home and realized there were only 6 napkins. I called the owners of the shop and asked if they could be returned that there were only 6 napkins. 3 per set. She said she had counted them before I bought them and refused to return them. A $27 purchase from a high-end Hopkins antique mall. Utterly pathetic! Terrible service do not recommend them at all. Terrible people that can't stand by thier word and merchandise. I have been 20 years and have never been treated like this in this business for over napkins.

I was accused of shoplifting and had the police called on me…read more This is the first bad review I've ever written. I bought a $120 coin, exited the shop and entered the next antique shop. When I exited the next antique shop there were two officers looking for me. They explained that the older woman running the shop said she saw me shoplifting in another antique shop in Stillwater (likely just because I'm younger than most coin collectors). However, the police officers said that there was nothing they could do for her. Needless to say, I'll never be back. And I'd suggest no one else do business with Blake Antiques either. Attached is a photo of my receipt.

some of the items were overly expensive and the selection wasn't my style. they had a very big…read morejewelry selection though which was nice

I expected more product on the shelf and was surprised by the high prices. I had heard such great…read morethings about the store so was surprised. Staff was nice and helpful. Organization of store didn't make a lot of sense. And things were more than "gently" used. Many things were priced close to what you can get things new "on sale". I won't be back.

One of a kind finds! Worth your time checking it out!! Unique pieces for your home & personal…read moreaccessories.

If you're looking for some vintage finds or antiques take a trip to the Urban Cottage. Owners…read moreCheryl and Patty have a flair for designing and love to collect just about anything. This is a quaint old house filled with lots of treasures. It's the "occasional sale" concept in that it's only open once a month. When I walked in they had a large collection of refurbished furniture and accessories and were featuring a local artist (Here We Go, Alice) . The Urban Cottage is definitely worth shopping at for those one-of-a kind items or great deals. This is the kind of place that is fun to look forward to and see what new and exciting merchandise you'll find at the next sale.

Karen, the shop owner, has a big personality and is always fun to visit and have a chat with. She…read moreknows her stuff, has a skilled eye, and wants to help you find what you're looking for. Today I visited the new location that opened TODAY 3/3/22 (3006 Texas Ave S, St Louis Park) -- great luck!! There's plenty of parking and the space is laid out beautifully. You can really see all the items and everywhere you turn, there's something new. My mom and I like to frequent this shop to see what's new, and I think we'll come even more now that there's a new location! Be sure to follow the owners Instagram (@retrowanderlust) to keep up with any sales she has or if she has changes to her schedule. I believe she's planning on doing a bit of e-commerce, so that will be fun to see as well! We've bought some dresser drawers from RW before, and today my mom picked up a beautiful large blue tablecloth for only $28. She also bought a concrete candle for $14. I'd say pieces are priced fairly -- sturdy and unique antiques are an investment! That said, I think there's something in this store for any budget, there's a wide range of pricing. I definitely recommend going to Retro Wanderlust, and now, even better -- it's in a fun part of St Louis Park. Make a fun day of it or just go to browse the fun collection and go home. I'll be back. Thanks Karen!

The owner was friendly and sweet, but it was to cluttery for me and I did not want to pay $70 for a…read morelime green bean bag from the 70s.