The Ultimate Guide to Thrift Shopping in Metro Detroit

Detroit Thrift Shops:

If you’re spending a day in the city, here are some thrift stores you have to visit!

Eldorado General Store in Corktown:

Eldorado General Store is located on Michigan Ave in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood. This community-oriented boutique opened in 2013, and at the time, it was the first retail store to open along Corktown’s stretch of Michigan Ave in over a decade.

You could easily spend hours wandering around Eldorado General Store, perusing their plethora of unique items: jewelry and art prints, crystals and clothing. If you’re looking to furnish your home or your closest with some unique and meaningful items, all while enjoying some calming yet eccentric vibes, Eldorado General Store is the place to go.

Eldorado General Store is open 1pm - 6pm daily, except Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Mama Coo's Boutique in Corktown:

While you’re in Corktown, you’ve got to stop by Mama Coo’s Boutique. Tucked away at the corner of Trumbull and Bagley, Mama Coo’s is full of treasures. Owned by neighborhood resident Lana Rodriguez, Mama Coo’s Boutique is a community-oriented and community-driven business.

As an upscale resale boutique, Mama Coo’s carries a wide variety of vintage pieces: home decor, clothing, jewelry, and more. This neighborhood staple prides itself on offering these one-of-a-kind vintage gems at affordable, accessible prices. They post a lot of their unique finds on Facebook, so be sure to check them out there too!

Mama Coo’s Boutique is open Thursday through Sunday, 12pm - 5pm.

@mamacoosboutique

Flamingo Vintage in southwest Detroit:

Before you head out of southwest Detroit, be sure to check out Flamingo Vintage. Located in a large, renovated Art Deco department store along Vernor Hwy, Flamingo Vintage captures those vintage vibes that make thrift shopping such an energizing experience.

Flamingo Vintage carries clothing that dates from the 1920s through the 1990s. And they’ve got it all: hats, dresses, suits, shoes, pants, t-shirts, coats, and purses. With all of these options, you can easily walk out of Flamingo Vintage with plenty of head-to-toe vintage outfits that match your unique style.

Flamingo Vintage is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11am - 7pm, and Sunday from 12pm - 7pm.

Flamingo Vintage, @therealjimel

Boro in Eastern Market area:

You can find this vintage clothing store on Gratiot Ave near Eastern Market. Boro is a sleek shop with tons of vintage and modern great clothes and accessories to amp up your wardrobe.

As you walk into Boro, you’re immediately greeted by beautiful wood floors, a circle iron staircase, and of course, rows of eclectic finds. Boro carries it all, clothes, shoes, dresses, jewelry, and handbags. If you’re looking to add some retro, fashionable pieces for all sorts of occasions, add Boro to your list!

Boro is open Thursday and Friday 12pm - 6pm, Saturday 11am - 5pm, and Sunday 12pm - 4pm.

@borodetroit

Tekla Vintage in Hamtramck:

Take a stroll down the bustling Joseph Campau Avenue in Hamtramck to find Tekla Vintage. This dog-friendly boutique prides itself as “the place for something unique.”

Tekla Vintage carries a wide variety of retro merchandise: clothing to jewelry, linens and houseware to art. The store is filled with elegant, colorful, and geographically-diverse pieces. No matter your taste or preference, you can be confident that you’ll find something you love at Tekla Vintage!

Tekla Vintage is open Monday through Saturday 12pm – 5PM.

Metro Detroit Thrift Shops:

If you’re out and about in the metro area, these thrift shops need to be added to your itinerary!

Regeneration Clothing in Pleasant Ridge:

Regeneration Clothing is located in Pleasant Ridge, MI along the famous Woodward Ave. With a large inventory of vintage and new clothing, Regeneration Clothing has a wide range of clothing options for children and adults!

As you step inside, you’ll quickly learn this is a thrift store where you could spend hours trying on all sorts of vintage and retro clothing. In addition to purchasing new outfits, Regeneration Clothing also buys gently used and vintage clothing from their customers. For more information about selling clothing, check out their seller guidelines here.

Regeneration Clothing is open Sunday 12pm - 5pm, and Monday through Saturday 11am, - 7pm.

Second Glance in Roseville, Eastpointe, Grosse Pointe Woods:

With three locations in the east side suburbs of Roseville, Eastpointe, and Grosse Pointe Woods, Second Glance’s cumulative footprint totals over 10,000 square feet! Between the three stores, you better block off a chunk of your itinerary to peruse all of their merchandise.

Second Glance is a family-owned and operated business that originally opened in 2004. Their success since then speaks for itself! The three current stores carry gently used clothing, furniture, home goods, electronics, baby equipment, and more. Second Glance also offers 50/50 consignment on both women’s clothing and home goods!

The Roseville location is open Monday through Saturdays 10am - 6pm. The Eastpointe location is open Monday through Saturday, 10am - 7pm. And the Grosse Pointe Woods location is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am - 6pm

ModMart Detroit Vintage in Clawson:

ModMart Detroit sits along West 14 Mile Road in Clawson. This bright, spacious vintage furniture store is sure to leave you feeling inspired and motivated to tackle some home design projects!

Specializing in high-quality mid-century modern home furnishings, ModMart Detroit is filled with stunning items to make your home feel special and stylish. From couches to lamps, end tables to rugs, you’ve got to add ModMart Detroit to your shopping trip! They also have a professional refurbishing team at the store to help restore vintage pieces back to their original glory!

ModMart Detroit is open Tuesday through Friday, 11am - 3pm, and Saturday 12pm - 4pm.

Antoinette's Urban Chic in Oak Park:

Antoinette's Urban Chic can be found on West Nine Mile Road in Oak Park. A combination of luxury and affordability, Antoinettes Urban Chic is the place to go for high-end clothing on a budget.

Carrying both new and gently used designer and department brand name merchandise, this resale boutique’s robust inventory is full of clothes and accessories that are sure to make you look and feel good! Blazers, dresses, boots, suits, skirts… if you’re looking for it, Antoinettes Urban Chic probably has it. Don’t miss out on all this store has to offer!

Antoinette's Urban Chic is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 12pm - 5pm