Thrift stores in Portland
26 thrift stores that Portland locals recommend — the real reasons, and the caveats.
Portland's secondhand map pairs Village Merchants on Division and William Temple House in NW Portland with the vendor-booth browsing at Hollywood Vintage and The Memory Den. Look for home goods, vintage clothing or antiques, with notes on how much the selection can vary.
Drawn from real discussions in r/askportland, r/Portland and r/oregon — 26 thrift stores in Portland that people actually recommend. Each one shows why people rate it, the caveats they raised, and a link straight to the original comment — so you read the source yourself instead of trusting a laundered rating. Places cluster around Hawthorne, Belmont, Division and Sandy.
How this map is made: Built from 314 Reddit comments across 283 people in r/askportland, r/Portland and r/oregon. Last refreshed November 13, 2026. We paraphrase — never copy — and never take payment for a place. How we make our maps
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1.Village Merchants, Division
68 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/askportland
Many people recommend Village Merchants, and many name its Division store. Many find its prices fair, and several praise the selection, with one saying you can find good things there for just about any style. One customer notes it has dressing rooms. One customer says it has become trendier and pricier.
Division
- RecommendsNames this Southeast Division shop as a direct answer to the thrift question. r/askportland, Nov 2024
- CaveatSays the shop is getting trendier and pricier, and dislikes that change. r/askportland, Jan 2025
2.William Temple House Thrift Store, Nw
41 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/Portland, r/askportland
Most people recommend William Temple House, the thrift shop in NW Portland. One points to it for household items, another for rugs, and another for home goods. One says it has a boutique section with designer brands, another calls the vintage good, and a third finds the quality higher than at Goodwill. Opinions on the selection are mixed: one visitor calls it a good selection but hit or miss, two say they rarely or never find anything good there, and one of them calls the clothing selection poor. One person says it has become expensive.
Nw
- RecommendsJokingly says you always find things there, and says they love the store. r/Portland, Apr 2025
- CaveatRarely finds anything good there and has mostly stopped going; asks whether others have had better luck. r/Portland, Apr 2025
3.The Memory Den, Eastside Industrial
32 people recommendvia r/Portland, r/askportland, r/oregon
Most people recommend The Memory Den, a multi-level warehouse of vendor booths selling vintage clothing and antiques. A few call it fun, cool or cute, and a couple say they could spend hours there. One visitor found some beautiful dresses, and one notes dressing rooms on the second floor. A few say prices run high or vary by vendor.
Eastside Industrial
- RecommendsRecommends visiting; calls it the biggest vintage mall in town. r/Portland, Apr 2024
- MixedPraises the curation and effort and finds something new each visit, but says most clothing doesn't suit them. r/Portland, Apr 2024
4.Hollywood Vintage
28 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askportland, r/Portland
Hollywood Vintage is a multi-level vintage mall with booths from multiple vendors, and many people describe it as large. Most people recommend it. A couple say it has plenty of menswear, one mentions costume-style pieces, and one says you can easily spend hours browsing. A few find it reasonably priced, though a couple say it is not cheap. One person advises avoiding it, saying it has become more of a boutique.
- RecommendsSays this vintage shop is huge and carries plenty of costume-style pieces and 1960s stock. r/askportland, May 2024
- CaveatAdvises avoiding it, saying it now operates more like a boutique. r/askportland, Sep 2025
5.Rerun, Sandy
22 people recommendvia r/askportland
Many people recommend ReRun, and several point to it for furniture, with a couple also naming it for home goods. Some say its prices are reasonable. One calls the stock truly unique and another calls it well chosen. Commenters disagree on whether it has one shop or two; one says it is down to a single shop on Sandy that is open Wednesday through Sunday.
Sandy
- RecommendsSuggests trying ReRun. r/askportland, Sep 2025
6.Artifact, Division
21 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askportland
Many people recommend Artifact, the vintage and consignment shop on Division. One visitor liked its men's options, and one says it suits vintage and retro pieces better than modern, sleek styles. A few say it costs more than Village Merchants or is pricey. Several people bring up selling there: one says it turned down much of what they brought, one found the sell waitlist closed for the day, and another names it as a favorite place to sell and shop.
Division
- RecommendsHas found some of their best clothing finds at Artifact. r/askportland, May 2026
- CaveatSays both shops turned down many of their Levi's and Everlane pants, which was unexpected. r/askportland, Oct 2026
7.House of Vintage, Hawthorne
17 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/askportland
Many people recommend House of Vintage on SE Hawthorne. Many describe its selection as big, and one customer gets almost all of their office-casual wardrobe from a single booth. Another recalls vintage band shirts in lots of genres. Several find it pricey, one finds the selection overwhelming, and one found the dresses leaning casual rather than formal.
Hawthorne
- RecommendsAnswers the question by recommending House of Vintage in the Hawthorne area. r/askportland, Apr 2026
- CaveatVisited and found worn, damaged items priced very high; finds the pricing baffling. r/askportland, Mar 2025
8.Better Bargains, Sandy
16 people recommendvia r/askportland
Many people recommend Better Bargains on NE Sandy, and a few say it is cheap or affordable. Several people say they have found good things there, and one says it has the biggest furniture selection they have seen in a thrift store, with antiques mixed in. Views on the clothing are mixed: one finds the women's section larger than the men's but still good, while another finds the clothing section weak. One calls it a hole in the wall, and one says there is no dressing room.
Sandy
- RecommendsNames this independent shop as one of several good local options. r/askportland, Apr 2024
- MixedAgrees with parent's remark, says they've found good items there over time, though mixed feelings afterward. r/askportland, Feb 2024
9.Super Thrift, 82nd
15 people recommendvia r/askportland
Most people recommend Super Thrift on SE 82nd Avenue. Several point to its furniture, one says it is very good for home goods, and a couple say good pieces turn up there. Several say its prices are good, though one says it used to be a better deal and now matches other thrift stores, and another finds the furniture priced high.
82nd
- RecommendsSuggested as an alternative to Goodwill for Portland-area thrifting. r/askportland, Jul 2025
- MixedSays prices used to be great but now match other thrift stores; still a good selection and deals. r/askportland, Dec 2025
10.Red Light Clothing Exchange, Hawthorne
14 people recommendvia r/askportland
Many people recommend Red Light Clothing Exchange, a vintage and second-hand clothing shop, and many name its Hawthorne shop. A couple suggest it for vintage styles, and a few mention a discount section where much of the stock is cheap, though another says that section is gone and the shop is not as cheap as it used to be.
Hawthorne
- RecommendsLists this Hawthorne shop among spots good for wandering to find rave-style pieces. r/askportland, May 2025
- MixedSays Red Light dropped its cheapest section; selection still good, though less affordable than before. r/askportland, Mar 2025
11.Shirtzenpantz, St Johns
13 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/askportland
Most people who mention Shirtzenpantz recommend it. Commenters name shops in St. Johns, Hillsdale and downtown Portland, and this listing is the St. Johns shop, which several name. A few describe the selection as well curated or great, and a few say prices are good. A couple suggest it for vintage. One person who tried selling clothes here, along with other shops, had little luck.
St Johns
- RecommendsVisited in person and recommends it; describes a well-curated mix of newer and vintage pieces with good deals and a friendly employee. r/askportland, Nov 2025
- CaveatLists this shop among places they tried selling clothes, reporting little or no success overall. r/askportland, Oct 2026
12.Crossroads Trading, Hawthorne
12 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/askportland
Many people recommend Crossroads Trading. It has stores on Hawthorne and NW 23rd, and this listing is the Hawthorne shop, which several name; one says it has fitting rooms. A few mention its shoes, and several describe the stock as trendy or seasonal. Several say they have had luck selling clothes there, but a few say the buyers are picky about formal and business pieces.
Hawthorne
- RecommendsHas had success selling there, though notes acceptance depends heavily on season and trend. r/askportland, Oct 2026
- CaveatLists this shop among places they tried selling clothes, reporting little or no success overall. r/askportland, Oct 2026
13.Red Fox Vintage, Woodstock
11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askportland
Many people recommend Red Fox Vintage, and many name its Woodstock shop. One customer notes it has dressing rooms, and another says it is deceptively bigger inside than it looks. A few say it is pricey, and one says the Woodstock shop has become overpriced recently.
Woodstock
- RecommendsSuggests Red Fox as a curated resale option matching the asker's taste. r/askportland, Feb 2024
- CaveatAfter a recent visit, says the Woodstock location has become overpriced and most items seemed underwhelming. r/askportland, Feb 2024
14.Magpie Vintage, Hawthorne
9 people recommendvia r/askportland
People recommend Magpie Vintage on Hawthorne, near 20th. One calls it a favorite and another among the best spots they have found, and some describe it as curated. One says it is fun for classic hats and suits.
Hawthorne
- RecommendsNames Magpie on Hawthorne as their top pick. r/askportland, Oct 2025
15.NW Union, Nw Portland
9 people recommendvia r/askportland
Many people recommend NW Union, the vintage clothing shop on NW 23rd. One customer has found great jean jackets on every visit, another has come away with good tees, and one says it has a good, well-curated selection for older teens.
Nw Portland
- RecommendsIncludes NW Union in a list of Portland shops they like. r/askportland, Feb 2024
16.Radical Abundance
9 people recommendvia r/askportland
People recommend Radical Abundance, a mostly volunteer-run thrift shop, and many describe its suggested-donation pricing, with one saying you can pay what you can. A couple say proceeds support BIPOC and queer community causes. One shopper calls it the most comfortable place they have shopped. One commenter said it was moving.
- RecommendsAnswers the question by naming Radical Abundance as a store to try. r/askportland, May 2025
17.Beanstalk
7 people recommendvia r/askportland
Many people recommend Beanstalk, a children's resale shop with two locations. A couple name the small shop at NE 15th and Fremont, and one says the Montavilla shop is somewhat bigger with a larger selection. A couple praise the quality of the clothes, with one calling the selection curated.
- RecommendsCalls the NE Fremont and 15th Beanstalk great. r/askportland, Mar 2025
18.Give and Take, Kenton
7 people recommendvia r/askportland
Many people recommend Give & Take Resale, a resale shop in Kenton. A couple say it has dressing rooms, one says they have had lucky furniture finds there, and one places it around the corner from Kindred Closet.
Kenton
- RecommendsSays they have also had lucky finds at this resale shop. r/askportland, Dec 2023
19.St. Vincent de Paul, Powell
7 people recommendvia r/Portland, r/askportland
Many people recommend the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store on SE Powell, out near 170th. One suggests it as an alternative to Goodwill, and another says it is less picked over than nearer thrift stores and does not have the crowds around the bins. One says it has plenty of shelves and fair prices, and one says it puts care into organizing a very large stock. One notes it is a bit far east.
Powell
- RecommendsSays they like the shop and praises its careful organizing and display of a large stock. r/Portland, Sep 2026
20.Take It or Leave It, Ne 42nd
7 people recommendvia r/askportland
People recommend Take It or Leave It, a thrift and resale shop. Some name the NE 42nd shop, and of those one calls it a current favorite and another says it is fun. One says it is more resale than thrift but still pretty cool.
Ne 42nd
- RecommendsLists this store as a resale-leaning pick worth a visit. r/askportland, May 2026
21.Deep Lake, Belmont
7 people recommendvia r/askportland
Many people recommend Deep Lake, a consignment and resale boutique on Belmont. Some call its gently used pieces high quality or designer-brand, with one saying it costs more but is worth it. Some suggest it as a consignment option for nicer brands, and one says it has wedding-appropriate clothing.
Belmont
- RecommendsSuggested as a consignment option for nicer brands or vintage pieces; notes payment only arrives after items sell. r/askportland, Dec 2024
22.2nd Street, Hawthorne
7 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/askportland
Many people recommend 2nd Street, and those who name a shop mean the one on SE Hawthorne. One says it is popular with teens, with cool clothes and a good shoe selection, one says it usually has a few options in the back left corner when asked about cocktail dresses, and one says it has more for men. One person who tried selling clothes there, along with several other shops, had little luck.
Hawthorne
- RecommendsSays they have been regularly shopping here, one of several Hawthorne thrift options. r/askportland, Jan 2025
- CaveatLists this shop among places they tried selling clothes, reporting little or no success overall. r/askportland, Oct 2026
23.Circle Round, Williams
6 people recommendvia r/askportland
People recommend Circle Round, a consignment and resale shop, and several name the Williams location. One says that shop keeps plenty of extra-large and plus-size stock and a big rack of dresses, one says it has wedding-appropriate clothing, and another says they found some good pieces there though it is more consignment.
Williams
- RecommendsSuggested as a consignment option for nicer brands or vintage pieces; notes payment only arrives after items sell. r/askportland, Dec 2024
24.Vein of Gold, Interstate
6 people recommendvia r/askportland
People recommend Vein of Gold, a resale shop on North Interstate. One calls it curated, one says it has wedding-appropriate clothing, and another suggests it as a consignment option for nicer brands or vintage pieces.
Interstate
- RecommendsSuggested as a consignment option for nicer brands or vintage pieces; notes payment only arrives after items sell. r/askportland, Dec 2024
25.Mixtape, Belmont
6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askportland
Most people recommend Mixtape on Belmont, a vintage clothing shop. Several call it great, fun or really cool, and a couple describe a wall of vintage cowboy boots. On price, one customer calls the prices great and another finds it too expensive.
Belmont
- RecommendsDescribes a boot wall with cowboy boots at the Belmont location and calls the shop a strong store overall. r/askportland, Jul 2026
- CaveatFeels the prices there are too high. r/askportland, Jul 2026
26.Piccolina's, Woodstock
5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askportland
Several people recommend Piccolina's, a resale shop that comes up when people ask about children's clothing, and one calls it a great pick for general clothing and shoes. One says it has a vintage section, and another names the Woodstock shop among kids' resale options.
Woodstock
- RecommendsCommenter names this Woodstock shop as a kids resale recommendation. r/askportland, Nov 2023
- CaveatHas had only odd experiences there and finds counter interactions strange on every visit. r/askportland, Mar 2025
Questions people ask
- Which thrift stores do Portland locals recommend most?
- Right now the most-recommended are Village Merchants, Division, William Temple House Thrift Store, Nw and The Memory Den, Eastside Industrial, ranked by how many different people vouched for each one. Every place lists the reasons people gave and the caveats they raised, with a link to the original comment.
- How is this list made?
- It is built from public Reddit discussions — 314 comments from 283 people across r/askportland, r/Portland and r/oregon. We paraphrase why each place is recommended, keep the negatives and caveats in, and link to the original comment so you can read the source yourself. We never invent details.
- Are these paid placements?
- No. Nothing here is sponsored, paid or ranked by a business. Places are included only because real people recommended them in public conversations, and every claim links back to its source.
- How recent are these recommendations?
- This map was last refreshed November 13, 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time, so confirm current details directly before you rely on them.
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