I live in Lakeside and I always pass this little thrift shop and finally decided to stop in. The…read moreowner is friendly and chatty, which is nice. The store is small and packed with items. Everything is still accessible, though, except the dresses which are hung up on a wall. Lots of treasures on the clothing racks, some organized some not. A little bit of everything and all at very fair prices compared to Goodwill and Salvation Army. I appreciate when second hand shops actually keep their prices low(ya know, second hand prices), so this store checked all of those boxes for me. They have a standing mirror of a sort(not really full length), but no fitting rooms. That is the only bummer for me, BUT I understand why. The owner let me know that she has had a lot of issues with people stealing items, which makes me sad for a few reasons. 1. The owner is really lovely and has items out front for $1 that people can buy(but I suspect she would also give clothing items away to people who are really in a pinch). 2. This is a small shop and thievery is lame. If you want something for less, ask. Does not hurt to ask. Don`t steal. Please. I told her to make sure she has people leave larger bags/coats at the front counter and to also make a sign that says NO PUBLIC RESTROOMS, so people don't try to browse, "use the restroom" and then leave with stolen items. If you are stealing and reading this, don`t be a jerk. Send me a message and I`ll take you shopping here. Overall a really nice thrift store that I`ll be returning to while I`m here in Lakeside.

Every year Becky's family has a themed white elephant gift exchange for Christmas. This year's…read moretheme: Something from a thrift store. $20 max spend. We were in the neighborhood, a quick Google led us to CBC Thrift Store on Woodside Ave. CBC is a small store. Mostly clothing, but a small inventory of other items also. I found a fun little matched set of a single waffle iron and a pancake griddle. Also a Funko "Star Wars" bobblehead. All for $13. Super nice lady running the place. We made a donation too. If you want some gently used Padres gear, head to CBC Thrift Store. Not the greatest thrift store, but a nice little family run mom-and-pop shop.

friendly employees but man, they really price free things they get donated for so much. They had…read moreLululemon, i get it the brand sells. But these leggings were KO. Pulling in the women area, threading apart and even holes and they still wanted 22$ for them. another pair only had threading issues. You get these for free and not everyone resells. They do sell fake and are aware as from what one employee told me that they are aware a specific item was not authentic which is illegal by law. Thankfully you can go next door to the goodwill and pick up the same brands without them falling apart like crazy for the fraction of from this store pricing. better condition next door and they will even reason with a price

Must be something about Clairemont thrift stores because this is also one of the worst thrift…read morestores I've ever been to in my life. Just full of absolute trash that is insanely overpriced! Why am I paying more at a thrift store for used items than buying them brand new in a store? Especially for bad quality. The clothes weren't any better. I saw many target and shein clothes that cost more than they did when you buy them brand new. Make it make sense, please!

Excellent service. Would definitely recommend. Very knowledgeable. They stand behind the work they…read moredo.

What an amazing shop! So friendly and helpful. It is a treat just to visit store. My special clock…read morewas fixed and is running great! Thanks

What can I say besides phenomenal? I have taken a Tiffanys watch, a ring and a necklace there for…read morerepair, all have come back in fantastic shape. I will continue to be a loyal customer.

The store itself felt like a mix between a pawn shop and a hoarders house, having to walk through…read morewhat felt like a maze before getting to the counter in the very back of the shop. As far as the service; I arrived after calling to ask about a question with an item that I needed fixed, that the manufacturer could not help me with and they said to bring it in that they could take care of it. Upon arrival they looked at it and told me to get help from the manufacturer and they would install it. If the manufacturer would have taken care of it I wouldn't be here.

Josh was amazing. Best employee ever! He got me the most for my gold ring. They even do online…read morepayments.

Great vibes and great music. Cool people helped me with my needs initially when I walked in. Down…read moreto earth great prices!

Decent Walmart location - up the hill and just off of the freeway…read more Parking lot is always busy and packed. Save some time and just park out in the second section or beyond. Typical stock inside in all departments. We're usually in the area for a vacation or visiting a fair so we come here to get some snacks, drinks, etc. Anytime we've needed assistance the employees were fast and friendly. The registers can get pretty busy at times, but even then, they get you through the lines in a decent amount of time. Can't go wrong getting your grocery and travel needs taken care of before getting into town more.

If you won stock in Walmart, you should know they are showing signs of going under. Unload the…read morestock, Last month I had trouble in Santee and today I had more trouble with the one in El cajon. Two weeks ago I I pulled in for oil, got sent home with they only do appointments now. So I went home got an appointment and waited 10 days. They knew the service I wanted and the oil I needed. Went back for my appointment and it took 30 min. to tell me that I was still #4 behind walk ins? and they did not have the Penn. oil that I needed. The people in front of me complained that the place was closed that morning for lack of help. One person told me they are not allowed to hire help and that products where being changed so they could not even tell me or the person ahead of me what kind of air filter to put in the car. Staff member came out to tell person in charge that Santee was sending customers to them and he responded that they had no way of helping anyone else. Very Sad, but great thing about America, there are other vendors to do the job, just sad the loyal and hard working people of Walmart are over worked with no light at the end of the tunnel. I will now cancel my delivery service and shop at a new Alibi store near by me, now going on line to find oil change. GOOD LUCK

This is a really nice consignment shop! I'm always looking for glassware and they had a nice…read moreselection. I love their mission too!

I stepped into this location just to "browse" and ended up leaving with two vintage rain coats,…read morevintage cigarette case and furniture. The ladies helping me were so incredibly kind and patient. I liked many of the items in the cases and they let me see everything I was interested in without hesitation. There are a bunch of unique finds at incredible deals, you just have to take your time and look around. Wish I had a bigger place so I could buy more haha. Incredibly curated store with incredible staff and an amazing cause. Come here and buy something... you won't regret it.

I'm a long-time supporter of Father Joe's Villages thrift store at the Washington Avenue location…read morein Hillcrest. Recently, I drove to the La Mesa store with a car full of donations during a very heavy rainstorm. I pulled up to the marked donation drop-off door but was told I could not park there and needed to move across the lot, get a cart, and bring everything in myself. I explained that i was not parking, I am handicapped and offloading since it was pouring rain, but was still told no. I ended up leaving without donating or shopping. As a loyal supporter of FJV, I was very disappointed by the lack of understanding and outright rudness.

Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store has a beautiful selection, and I have come across some real gems…read morehere. The quality of the items is impressive, and the store is well organized, which makes browsing enjoyable. That said, the pricing feels more like a boutique than a thrift store. While I understand that proceeds go toward a good cause, I often leave empty‑handed because the prices are just too high for what I'd expect at a thrift. For me, part of the joy of thrifting is finding something wonderful and feeling like I scored a bargain -- not like I overpaid. If you don't mind paying a lot more, you'll likely find unique and quality pieces here. But if you're hunting for that classic thrift‑store bargain, be prepared that prices may not match the typical thrifting experience.