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.

SUCH an amazing place!! the service is so kind, the selection was good, and prices were decent! the…read moreclothing selection was okay, but the vinyls and trinkets were amazing! such a cute place to take photos as well!

The vibes in this store are immaculate! Their used records are also sorted which is a huge plus…read more Selection can be more on the pricier side in comparison to other thrift stores since it seems like they want to keep all of their stuff to look really cool. The person working was also friendly and let us browse the front without any issues. Overall a solid place to stop!

Good selection. Awesome staff. And the handmade items are…read moregreat. Note - there are not a lot of kid's clothes, if that is what you are looking for

Fantastic location, mission and variety! I have been meaning to come here and I'm so glad I did!…read moreThe shop is located near the Hamline Midway area across from Ginkgo Coffee House. I highly recommend making a shopping date with friends and then hitting coffee afterwards. Bonus: Flying Pig is typically open until 6 pm and Ginkgo 8 pm!! Flying Pig Thrift is staffed primarily by volunteers and everyone is beyond kind. Community resources are available onsite via a bulletin board and the shop supports 3 main non-profit groups. Within the dressing area room, there was a flyer supporting mental health resources and I smiled when I saw it. There are a wide variety of items that shift seasonally and frequently. Items are fairly priced and there are often sales, half price item days and even a permanent sale section in the back. I was really excited to score a denim button up with funky colorful bird designs, a cute yellow bee kind sweatshirt along with a black Nike top. In addition to clothes, there are shoes, cards, jewelry, some handcrafted art, home decor, hospital scrubs, board games, records, magazines and more. Thank you Flying Pig Thrift! I appreciate your mission and service towards the Saint Paul area.

Stopped here after seeing their sandwich board and spent a few minutes looking through stuff. This…read moreis one of those vintage stores that is much more male than femme so I was bored pretty fast, lots of flannel, t-shirts and jackets. There was a bin in the back that was lower cost but it was mostly sweaters and shirts that weren't my style and not what I need at the moment. Nothing to bring me back here honestly but there are certain types of people that would love this. Prices seemed steep but it's vintage and they can get away with it.

I'm torn on how to rate The Cat and the Cobra. I was excited to see a vintage clothing store tucked…read moreaway in what seems like a warehouse section of the North Loop. Plenty of parking in the shared lot or on the street. You'll need to be buzzed into the store as the door is locked. Once inside the shop is pretty small and jam packed with stuff....almost too much stuff. It was hard to look at items and the vibe felt a little meh. I still wanted to browse and find something to take home, I'm not sure if I missed the memo for sizing on tops but it was hard to know which section I should be looking in. There were some great finds in there, but also pretty expensive. Previous reviews mentioning prices seem to be several years old so keep in mind that you'll be spending a lot depending on what you're looking for. I will say- if vintage is your style and you're open to what you wear this would be a good stop. If you're a little more picky and looking to save some money this may not be the best option.

I just picked up a CD/AM/FM player with built in speakers in absolutely great shape for a song! The…read moreonly problem was that not many people recognized Inna-Goda-da-Vida, Baby! Great deals, great prices!!

it was alright, the styles that were there weren't for me though. but the service was really nice…read moreand the store was well laid out!

Excellent deals, lots of options to check out. Larger than most other secondhand stores. Fun to go…read morewith friends and choose each other's date night outfits.

came here to volunteer and because I used the bathroom for 10-15 minutes (note there's a stomach…read morebug going around) I was kicked out and no longer able to volunteer. Telling me that they are babysitting me whilst I use the restroom is absurd. Court ordered or not if my time was the problem I would've stayed an extra 10-15 mins. So just know if you're court ordered to do volunteer work they'll treat you like a CRIMINAL here!

Amazing customer service observed. A young adult said she came in because she knew the people that…read moreworked there were kind and she had a hard day. The gentleman working there 6/27 (grey beard) asked kindly, "Do you mind if I ask what made your day hard?". The customer went on to share what had happened at work and he used such kind, empathetic listening with her. It was just what she needed. Someone to care. The world needs more of this. Thank you to this sales proefessional for doing the right, kind thing.

Lovely little thrift with good prices, and a wide variety of items! Everything's decently neat and…read moretidy, but not so catalogued that it takes the fun out of it.