“Feels like a natural history museum where (almost) everything is for sale. Unique, beautiful, and fascinating finds at surprisingly accessible prices. The store is always evolving, with new stuff coming in, making every visit fresh and exciting. Yes, I work there but it’s my favorite place so just let me gush about it okay :) <3
Pro Tip- Park in the Wells Fargo bank lot- that branch has been closed for some time so it’s free and easy to park there if you’re visiting the shop!”
8:30AM - 5:30PM
706 2nd Ave S #145, Minneapolis“Most professional and reliable tailoring in Minneapolis. I've been using sewbiz for a decade and have always received the best tailoring for suits and casual clothing.”
5 - 5:30AM
2833 - 2835 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis“I've been looking for a credenza for media in the living room for months and MAD had several wonderful options that I could be sure were high quality and well restored. Doug was super friendly and easy to work with and even delivered this enormous piece of furniture to my second floor condo! I'm so happy with how this completes my space and will return to MAD for other piece I want to invest in for the long term.”
“Loved the vibes of this place! Excellent earrings, clothing, hair clips, etc, especially for the alternative crowd. It is a bit pricey for a thrift store, but I think it’s worth it if you’re struggling to find what you like at the more common chain thrift stops.”
11AM - 8PM
2030 Silver Lake Rd NW STE #2, New Brighton“Went in today to make a deal with the owner. He was very polite and had a great sense of humor, he wasn't there and came back to help me still. I left with a deal being made and didn't fee at all uncomfortable with it. He answered my questions and helped me in understanding the process. I highly recommend this business. Very great experience. Thank you pop culture.”
“Talk about a hole in the wall, a hidden gem, or a diamond in the rough! I love thrifting and checking out all the places to do so when visiting a new town. If I were to come back to the twin cities, I would be sure to stop into the Cat and the Cobra! Locating the store was a little harder than anticipated. It is in the back of the parking lot behind the locked door, but it is the first door inside the building. Not to mention the cool vibes and architecture of the building. I highly recommend walking around and checking it out. There was an amazing selection of any article of clothing you were looking for. I would say the majority of the items were typically priced. Some articles hanging were a little overpriced, but the best part was the bins in the back of the store! I found two shirts in the bins that were $5 each! It was a STEAL of a deal for vintage t-shirts in the condition they were in. I got one ESPN shirt and a Strigus 2006 shirt. Not to mention how fun it is to shift through bins to find those hidden gems of shirts. In addition to a more expensive rainforest cafe t-shirt that was hanging on the walls of shirts. Overall, the service, selection, and value of the store and its articles were top-tier for vintage thrift! I highly recommend stopping in!”
“Fabulous vintage store with beautiful clothes and jewelry! The staff and owner are knowledgeable, welcoming and treat you like a friend. I highly recommend The Golden Pearl.”
11AM - 5PM
799 Raymond Ave, St Paul“Awesome place for affordable vintage! Plenty of stuff to look through and very kind shop owner eager to share her store. Discounts and bargains are offered on a dime! Genuinely a hidden gem of a shop. Not too sure what the hair salon in the back is about but the products smelled pleasant when I was browsing clothes nearby.”
10AM - 7PM
2751 Winnetka Ave N, New Hope“Good prices, good finds, occasional rare items. Always a good selection of clothes. Don't miss half off on a particular color, where I cannot pass up picking up a book or two each time shopping.”
“Great selection! Some of the reviewers here clearly don’t know the effort that goes into not just being a shop, but also PRIMARILY a safe space for many women to gather. Me being a customer comes secondarily to me financially supporting this space.”
“Great place with great and friendly people. I brought my nanny boy in bc he wanted to try a trade-up challenge and Edder was very helpful, kind, and didn't talk down to him bc he was a 10 year old. He left there on cloud 9 and talked about how he can't wait to go back there.”
11AM - 8PM
303 Northtown Dr, Blaine“I stumbled across this store searching for a place for clothes in mounds view area. I seen the awesome low discounted prices on items a d I feel in love ❤️!! Been there twice in less than a month... Lbss”
“Great experience buying and selling here. Much better than other locations I’ve been to. I come here at least once a month for the past year. I think they do a great job running their business, not sure what these 1-star reviews are about? This is one of my go-to locations.”
“Dangerous and delightful! :) I absolutely love GH2 for a variety of reasons!! First of all the hunt and thrill of surprise. Because it is a slightly used second hand store you never know what your going to find, which designer, what year, what style. Its a thrill finding both new and modern, and classic and vintage. I'll get lost for hours in this shop, even though its organized, clean, friendly, and not overwhelming. I love the fact (and maybe it just helps me feel better about shopping) that I'm repurposing, re-wearing quality clothing and not having it go to waste. Prices range from high high end to affordable. But the best thing is its uniqueness. I am one who wants to get something one of a kind, different, show stopping, that only I will be wearing, and this is where I go. Because of its non conventional inventory, you get unique pieces not otherwise found in Minneapolis which allows you to stand out in the best way having those pieces no one else will. Everything I purchase from GH2 I get constant compliments on, feel regal in designer thats affordable to me, and know I will be the only one in it that evening. Styles range from classic to funky, from vintage to futuristic, from Americana to Parisian, young to wise, casual basics to ball gowns. They have shoes, accessories, scarves, winter ware, bags. You just never know what will be on those racks ready for you to discover. If you're seeking something special don't be afraid to ask. Thats how they showed me my favorite satin ball gown skirt. They also BUY! I haven't myself sold anything to them but know that they do take in and purchase designer clothing off hand. So thats that, if you're looking for unique, one-of-kind, affordable designer, pieces to add to your wardrobe, go on the hunt here at GH2. Good luck, you're going look stunning :)”
10AM - 7PM
2393 Fairview Ave N, Roseville“This is a great resale shop with lots of high quality furniture, clothing and shoe items. Their prices are reasonable, and for the most part, the staff is friendly and helpful. They do not have a bathroom that you can use and they tell people to go to a restaurant or coffee shop instead...although, it seems to depend on who you ask, because my friend was given the key to the restroom and I was not. Also, they are not always great about explaining all the sales and pricing on the items in a clear fashion. However, I LOVE exploring this shop every time I am in the Twin Cities area, and this one is better than the others.”
9AM - 9PM
1000 E Moore Lake Dr, Fridley“Good values, decent selection, good staff, great mission supported. Store is usually well organized and pretty clean. Frequent colored tag sales @ up to 50 off. Realistic prices w/good weekly discounts in addition. Stock is significantly varied, mixed used with new items. Adequate parking. Shopping, food and gym adjacent.”
“Great buying experience. I hit this one and the one in Maplewood in the same day. This one had better clothes and Maplewood had better shoes. Clothes are a little higher priced then other OUAC I have been to but still reasonable. Will go back”
10AM - 8PM
1657 Rice St, St Paul“They hold your bag safely behind the counter and give you a little ?️ to get it back when you leave as long as you comply with that rule and don’t steal it is a fabulous fabulous place!!!!!!!! I go there so much and it’s full of community and really kind people as long as you follow the rules and don’t give them a reason to be stern about anything. 10/10 I love it here so much can’t wait to go back i’m such a dork I tell my friends about this place all the time”
“I’ve been selling clothes here for the last few years and have had good experiences every time. Yeah sometimes they don’t take things that are in excellent condition and in style but that’s just because of overstock. It helps to call before you go in & see what items they are wanting to buy & what items they will probably turn away because of their already full inventory. I’ve even taken the same basket of clothes back in that they previously turned away due to overstock and they ended up taking them because now they were in season/needed inventory. Call ahead if you’re making a special trip out there to see what they are looking for!”
“Love this place! Delicious snacks and drinks all while you shop all the booths full of curated goodness. I love that the last weekend of the month (+ Monday!) is a haven for makers and local food trucks and 20% off most things.”