Wow, such a fun shop to poke around in!…read more I've come in twice now: once with a friend during a thrift weekend, and once before eating at Hazel's across the road. There's always something to find here! There's a lot of vintage, secondhand clothing here - and nothing is boring. Think bold colors and patterns, quirky designs, and out-there materials. Statement pieces for sure! There are certainly some staples as far as accessories and footwear goes, too. But much of the accessories are quirky and unique: think doll hands for earrings kind of vibe! There's a decent amount of knick-knacks and giftables here as well, that are more local artisan made or new. The store can feel a bit overwhelming at first entrance, so take it by section and putz with an open mind. Prices were on par with higher-end vintage stores, but they do run some sales a few times each year. There is a dressing room with a curtain for trying things on!

A really cool vintage clothes and jewelry shop! Everything is nicely organized and arranged by…read moresizes and types of clothes. They have nice fitting rooms too. The only thing is their vintage clothing do have a distinctive odor... so one wouldn't want to stay in there too long to browse. There is a private free parking lot to this establishment if you can find a spot!

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 interesting finds at Empty the Nest. The best part is they announce discounts for Sundays…read more Such deals! I got an amazing stained glass lampshade and brown crock. It's fun to see things from your grandparents house. Memories. Such a wide selection from lamps to books to furniture to tools to decor. Something different every time!

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!

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.

Fun little thrift store. Similar to a garage sale in pricing and items. I really like the section…read morenear the registers with local art.

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!

Arc's is my go to spot for donating clothing and household items. They invest back in important…read morecommunity programs. I also enjoy shopping there. The store is spacious and well organized with a wide variety of sizes. Excellent place to shop if you are looking to avoid mall fast fashion

I like that this location has plenty of parking and it's usually pretty clean. The staff isn't the…read morenicest, especially if you want to see something behind the counter. They have a great selection of clothing, men's and women's. A small variety of kids clothing. Not very much regarding shoes, accessories or home goods.

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.

What a stunning space! This would be a lovely spot to gift shop for the fashionista or gentleman in…read moreyour life - from ties to overcoats they've got it all. And it's so beautifully showcased. We weren't looking for anything in particular, just passing through, but it was a blast to see what they had. Everything felt well maintained and curated, and easy to shop through without being cluttered. There is a try-on area and a three-sided mirror, with someone trying on a beret - just peak vintage shop vibes. The staff members were all dressed to the NINES - they are their own advertisements for what expertise they offer. Don't expect thrifting prices here - this is a higher end, curated vintage shop and prices reflect that. If you're a lover of all things vintage, you've gotta come check this out!

A perfectly nice vintage store in the same area as several others in the Northeast Neighborhood, it…read morehas mostly men's and women's clothing and accessories from the 1920's through the 1990's. This is very not my vibe, so I wasn't as interested in the items in this store, but it was very well organized, bright, and spacious. Definitely go check it out as part of your NE vintage shop loop.