Adamstown has three or four antique malls that I think are five-star-worthy. Mad Hatter is one of them. A lot of square footage, plenty of booths, an array of vendors and wares. Though I no longer actively collect -- I've downsized since selling my house -- I still look at items that interest me and rarely pass up a deal. Mad Hatter has beautiful pottery. (I've collected Hull and Roseville for 35+ years.) Several booths specialize in kitschy mid-century items which I find fun. I debated about purchasing the snack bowls I photographed, which my mom had in the 1950s. (Decided against it. Nostalgia didn't win out this time.) You can breeze through the mall or spend hours looking. Parking is easy, the staff is helpful and as said, if you're looking to build a collection, Mad Hatter is worth a visit. read more

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Such a cool place to look around. It's huge! Employees there are very helpful, real good experience!

This is one of the big ones.... LOTS OF GLASS! If you're looking for a swing vase they have them in just about every shape and size available. The prices are steep but I'm sure they have what you're looking for The place is huge with multiple intersecting rooms. Lots of unique art but again, it's antique store pricing not thrift store pricing. I did not luck into any treasures today so I can't speak for their service but there were several people at the counter ready to assist if need be. Mad Hatter is just the ONE of the MANY antique shops in Adamstown, if you're headed this way plan for the day because there is a lot more to expmore read more

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This establishment is amazing! Well organized, lots of merchandise for sale with a wide range of options. Prices were reasonable and staff were friendly. Will definitely be back! read more

Mad Hatter Antique Mall - A photo from my favorite booth! - Antiques Near Me - Adamstown, Pennsylvania

Excellent in every way!!! AAA+++ Great people, great service, great prices and a huge selection of antiques and collectibles!!!

This is one of my favorites in the area. A huge selection and a nice mix of curated and "rummage in treasure pile" selections. I love 60s/70s stuff and find a lot of great pieces here. read more

[901] 4/22/2019 This is probably my favorite antique mall around. Plenty of parking at this location. The store is set up with tons of different vendors. You pick what you want and pay in the front. All items are clearly marked. Most booths have discounts. They have staff walking around to help customers or just bring your item to the front. This made for easy shopping. The store is clean. Credit card is accepted. I'll definitely be back read more

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Mad Hatter Antique Mall is among the many antique stores located between Reading and Ephrata on PA 272. Adamstown Antique Mall, Mad Hatter Antique Mall, Pine Hills Antique Mall, and one other are all owned by the same people, with all being different in terms of selection. Pine Hills is the highest end, Adamstown is the most rustic, with Mad Hatter being somewhere in the middle and in my opinion the best. Adamstown and Mad Hatter are across the street from each other. Mad Hatter is easy to find being directly off PA 272, but the building also stands out as it was some sort of factory. Entrance and plenty of parking is located in the back of the building. Interior looks like an old factory and this is a booth style antiques store. These stores tend to use more locking cabinets then other booth style antique stores. Selection is what you would expect from an antiques store like this and included clothing, collectables, home items, and toys. The interior of the building was smaller then expected, as they do not use the second floor. Overall, this is an average booth style antique store, but in my opinion might be the best in the area due to its diversity in selection. Don't forget to check out the Bollman Hat Company Factory Store, which is also located on the grounds. read more

We have been visiting the Mad Hatter for several years. I don't always find something, as is the way with antiquing, but I enjoy the variety of items here. The display cases are nicely maintained and prices range from very reasonable to pricey. It is a pleasant place to stroll and take your time. The staff is friendly and accommodating, not stuffy like some of the other malls in the area. This one remains one of my favorites. read more

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Sensory overload on overpriced junk. The prices were sky high with a lot of inventory. I wish them luck in this economy.

Great place to find your treasures! The staff was awesome and helpful! We loved coming here. Could have spent all day here. Good deals and prices. Although, the Catherineholm was overpriced in my opinion. Can't wait to go back! read more

I like antiques - I really do, but god damn, this was sensory overload. I couldn't handle it. Tons of stuff so tightly packed, with deep prices that outpriced me. I think the average antique shopper would LOVE this place - but I'm more of a bargain hunter. I like to rummage and find the perfect deal. The diamond... this place is all gems. It took the thrill out of the hunt for me. read more

They have a much better variety then Adamstown antique mall which is right across the street from the mad hatter, I guess if your looking for specific stuff it's ok read more

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Stopped into the Mad Hatter for the first time. It's a pretty big warehouse like store with all kinds of antiques and artifacts. I more less browsed. Prices were anywhere from ok to a bit high. The staff seemed friendly, bathrooms were clearly visible and parking had plenty of spaces. I also liked that they had a ramp for strollers or perhaps wheelchair accessible. Worth a look if you you're in the area. read more

Our experience was okay. They must have felt a middle aged couple with children was really suspicious, as it felt like they followed us around the store. At one point I picked my crying son up from his stroller and a small crumb fell from his bum that I didn't notice and was told by staff to pick it up. Really? You had to make that an issue? Just made us feel like a problem for being there, so we won't go back. Very uncomfortable. read more

All I have to say is bring comfy shoes because you'll want to explore every corner of this place. There are plenty of staff to help carry your selections to a "cubicle" for you to allow you to continue shopping without carrying anything which is a big help. Then when you are ready to check out you just approach the counter and tell them your cubicle number. It's well stocked with a variety of merchandise of just about anything you would be looking for. Very easy to find the building and plenty of parking. I know I'll be back. read more

Pros: This place is big, well organized w plenty of parking. They have a bit of everything. A ton of glassware. Cons: I found the stuff very pricey, especially for this area. A LOT of the wares are in glass cases which I don't like. Unless it's jewelry, find a way to display it so we can see things up close w/out 'finding someone w a key.' And they hide the prices, which turns me off. Not a lot of furniture - lots of knickknacks. Summary: much too high priced. I buy 2nd hand for deals & interesting finds. No deals here. read more

So this review is based on finding a treasure-trove of Fiesta ware. The prices were amazing. The people helping were okay...front desk was fine, the helpers in the store not so much. Now we enjoy a place with a lot of booths, a lot of items, a lot of looking and searching required, so this matched our style completely. We will definitely visit again when in the area. read more

Management is rude. I would never go back to this place . Very dissapointed in the short term nature that they conduct themselves . I found them frankly dishonest. Only reason to stop here is to use the toilet and that's only if you really really have too. read more

My absolute favorite Antiques mall that I've been to in the US. A store with everything! This place is organized well, has a diverse selection of everything you could want, and the staff is extremely accommodating and welcoming. They start with giving you a number that associates to a bin. As you walk around the store they periodically come up to you to take your items to be stored in your bin at the register. We easily spent 2 hours inspecting each sellers case and deciding which items to take. The items are reasonably priced around the same prices as other local Antique shops. Anything over $10 automatically gets a 10% discount and don't be afraid to ask for an additional discount. In some cases the sellers will do more. By far a good place to find treasures. read more

Not a pet friendly place " people are scared of dogs " excuse. Not a policy as the 3 front counter ladies asked each other in order to come with that lame excuse. Tip for you all: put a visible sign! About the store, not impressed, prices are definetly a $$$ instead of the yel read more

Had a lot of stuff junk with alittle mid century modern. Was really disappointed that they would allow nazi arm bands at this place. Would never go back. read more

It's hard for me to believe that Adamstown is the antiques capital of our country. This shop, like the rest, was so disappointing. Like the trend of selling newer antiques but with top prices. Finding a deal and/or a rare item is not going to happen. It's as though the dealers are casting off their own stock and keeping the good pieces. I'll never come back. But, if you're looking for glassware, ANY kind of glassware, this town is your jackpot. read more

This place is AMAZING! There are so many antique places in a 4 mile area, but this place really has some special stuff to break up the monotony of the 6000 Ranger Joe coffee mugs we've seen. The staff were available but not hovering and they all were smiling! Our favorite spot was the mod type dining/kitchen area in the back! read more

Mad Hatter is a wonderful antiques mall on the strip in Adamstown, PA. It features a variety of items at every price point, including glassware, pottery, furniture, lighting, clothing, and lots more. There's something for everyone here and the facility is well-lit and staffed by friendly, helpful people. They always run sales during the Extravaganza shows and the booths are always well stocked. I make sure I visit Mad Hatter every time I'm in Adamstown, it's a great place to shop! read more

Fantastic place. Large, booths are full, employees are there to help. Clean, organized, good A/C! It was one of my favorite places I went to last week! read more

Great place to shop! Lots of great vintage clothing! Staff is very friendly and helpful behind the counter.

The antique boutique is very lovely and organized. I just love going to places like this and hunting for the most unique antiques. We ended up makes a couple of purchases of items that we're on our list of this game we were hunting for. They also have two other shops worth going to. read more

This place is huge! A really varied selection, from small items up to large pieces. It's your typical antique mall, with dozens of small "booths" within one large building. Staff circle regularly to help open cases or answer questions as needed. Easy to find, drive around behind the building for parking and the entrance. The aisles are clear and easy to navigate, and the staff will take your items up to the register and assign you a "cubby" to store things in. Like many of the antique malls I visited in the area, it's more like a collection of different rooms, so be methodical and take your time or you might miss a section! read more

My boyfriend and I came here for the first time this morning, we drove about an hour and half specially to visit the mad hatter and few other similar shops in the area. We will absolutely never be back. There were some items we would of considered purchasing even if they were over priced. While we were walking around and browsing a male employee was VERY clearly following us around. He wasn't even trying to hide it, we would take a few steps and there he was right behind us, while looking around we weren't even really touching anything at all. A few times we walked a little quicker to see if we could shake him and then a few minutes later he would be right there a few feet away shaking his keys around, seriously this guy needs to get over himself. We felt extremely unwelcome so we didn't stay all that long. The store across the street however was great and the woman there was extremely friendly, they also had a much better selection. read more

There was a lot of cool stuff, but it was a bit out of my price range.

A favorite for sure. This place is quite large, lots to see from every era. Huge mid century selection as well.

Great Antique Mall ,I Really Don't Understand People Writing Obnoxious Reviews,they just seem unable to compliment someone's Hard and Fine work.By the Way I'm a Dealer and I Find Great Deals Here!!! and I Have Been Coming for Years.... read more

Awesome place...well lit...good stuff...delightfully displayed!

LOVE THIS PLACE! Wide range of antiques and collectibles, with many different styles of booths to shop from. They have higher end antiques, and all kinds of other cool vintage items and collectibles(which is what I prefer!). I buy to resell, and have been able to find plenty of things here. I've always found the staff to be very helpful and friendly. My gf was looking for scottie dog items, and the workers wandered around and helped her by locating items for her! I really like their check out system, they enter your purchases into a computer in advance, so you don't have to stand there waiting to pay. I don't wait well :) Three times a year the area of Adamstown PA has a huge Antique Extravaganza, totally worth going as there are lots of shops and sooooo many cool things to buy in that area! I give the Mad Hatter Five Stars, go check it out! read more

Not that impressed. Variety of items was good but merchandise was really over priced. For the size of this mall we did not find a single good deal. Will skip on future trips. read more

Do you like paying double to triple the price of something you can you get on eBay or another store? If so, this place is for you. There is a generous selection of items, but the prices were so obnoxious, I couldn't get a good shopping groove. It's really a store for people that have no clue what anything is worth. read more