Thrift stores in Charlotte
If you like the hunt, Charlotte, NC is worth a wander: 45 second-hand and charity shops are mapped here. 26 of them are charity shops and 19 are independent second-hand stores, so Charlotte gives you both flavours of thrifting in one trip.
This guide covers every thrift store we could verify in and around Charlotte (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Goodwill and Consignment 1st, plus Chic Boutique — each with its own personality, which is half the fun. If a shop's missing from Charlotte's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Charlotte thrift lineup
45 mapped within about 40 km:
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill — a charity shop.
Consignment 1st
Second-hand store
Consignment 1st — an independent second-hand store.
Chic Boutique
Second-hand store
Chic Boutique — an independent second-hand store, found on 128 East Central Avenue in Mount Holly.
128 East Central Avenue, Mount Holly, 28120
Indoor Flea Market
Second-hand store
Indoor Flea Market — an independent second-hand store.
Habitat Restore
Second-hand store
Habitat Restore is an independent second-hand store.
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill — a charity shop on Coldwater Ridge Drive.
Coldwater Ridge Drive, 28083
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Charity shopRun by Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Run by Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a charity shop, found on 1133 North Wendover Road in Charlotte. Also worth knowing about Habitat for Humanity ReStore: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
1133 North Wendover Road, Charlotte, 28211
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-16:00
ZABS Place
Charity shop
ZABS Place — a charity shop, found on 100 North Trade Street in Matthews. Also worth knowing about ZABS Place: it has a website with more detail.
100 North Trade Street, Matthews, 28105
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Charity shopRun by Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Run by Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a charity shop, found on 3326 Wilkinson Boulevard in Charlotte. Also worth knowing about Habitat for Humanity ReStore: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3326 Wilkinson Boulevard, Charlotte, 28208
Phone: +1-704-295-4495
Habitat Charlotte Pineville ReStore
Charity shop
Habitat Charlotte Pineville ReStore is a charity shop on 11812 Carolina Place Parkway, Pineville. Habitat Charlotte Pineville ReStore also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
11812 Carolina Place Parkway, Pineville, 28134
Phone: +1-704-376-7718
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army — a charity shop.
Bargain Hunters
Second-hand store
Bargain Hunters is an independent second-hand store on 7020 Albemarle Road, Charlotte. Bargain Hunters also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
7020 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, 28227
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Phone: +1-704-566-8295
Servants Heart Community Boutique
Second-hand store
Servants Heart Community Boutique — an independent second-hand store, found on 9229 Lawyers Road in Mint Hill. Also worth knowing about Servants Heart Community Boutique: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
9229 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill, 28227
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su off
Phone: +1-704-680-6533
South End Exchange
Second-hand store
South End Exchange is an independent second-hand store on 111 New Bern Street, Charlotte. South End Exchange also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 13:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
111 New Bern Street, Charlotte, 28203
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 13:00-17:00
Phone: +1-704-353-4600
J.T. Posh
Second-hand store
J.T. Posh — an independent second-hand store.
Goodwill
Second-hand store
Goodwill — an independent second-hand store on 2204 Union Road. Also worth knowing about Goodwill: the map lists its hours as Mo, We-Sa 10:00-21:00; Tu 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2204 Union Road, 28054
Hours: Mo, We-Sa 10:00-21:00; Tu 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Phone: +1-704-864-2225
Second Editions
Charity shop
Second Editions is a charity shop.
Bin 5
Second-hand store
Bin 5 is an independent second-hand store on 1876 South New Hope Road, Gastonia.
1876 South New Hope Road, Gastonia, 28054
Carolina Value Thrift - Charlotte Central
Second-hand store
Carolina Value Thrift - Charlotte Central — an independent second-hand store on 4451 Central Avenue. Also worth knowing about Carolina Value Thrift - Charlotte Central: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4451 Central Avenue, 28205
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Phone: +1-704-568-8896
CVAN’s Cool Used Stuff
Second-hand store
CVAN’s Cool Used Stuff — an independent second-hand store on 543 Concord Parkway North. Also worth knowing about CVAN’s Cool Used Stuff: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
543 Concord Parkway North, 28027
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00
Goodwill - Idlewild Road
Second-hand store
Goodwill - Idlewild Road — an independent second-hand store on 15090 Idlewild Road. Also worth knowing about Goodwill - Idlewild Road: the map lists its hours as Mo 10:00-21:00; Tu 09:00-21:00; We-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
15090 Idlewild Road, 28104
Hours: Mo 10:00-21:00; Tu 09:00-21:00; We-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Phone: +1-980-480-1300
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill — a charity shop on 921 North Wendover Road. Also worth knowing about Goodwill: the map lists its hours as Mo 10:00-21:00; Tu 09:00-21:00; We-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
921 North Wendover Road, 28211
Hours: Mo 10:00-21:00; Tu 09:00-21:00; We-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Phone: +1-980-484-2001
Goodwill - Ballantyne - East
Second-hand store
Goodwill - Ballantyne - East — an independent second-hand store on 8622 Camfield Street. Also worth knowing about Goodwill - Ballantyne - East: the map lists its hours as Mo 10:00-21:00; Tu 09:00-21:00; We-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
8622 Camfield Street, 28277
Hours: Mo 10:00-21:00; Tu 09:00-21:00; We-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Phone: +1-704-702-2657
Carolina Value Thrift - Charlotte South
Second-hand store
Carolina Value Thrift - Charlotte South is an independent second-hand store on 6300 South Boulevard. Carolina Value Thrift - Charlotte South also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
6300 South Boulevard, 28217
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Phone: +1-704-295-1468
Lift Up Thrift
Second-hand store
Lift Up Thrift — an independent second-hand store on 5426 Old Pineville Road. Also worth knowing about Lift Up Thrift: the map lists its hours as Tu, Th, Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5426 Old Pineville Road, 28217
Hours: Tu, Th, Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +1-704-525-5228
The WearHouse
Charity shop
The WearHouse — a charity shop on 127 Stetson Drive. Also worth knowing about The WearHouse: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
127 Stetson Drive, 28262
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Church Mouse
Second-hand store
Church Mouse — an independent second-hand store.
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill — a charity shop.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Charity shop
Habitat for Humanity ReStore — a charity shop.
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill is a charity shop.
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill — a charity shop, found on 2515 Plantation Center Drive in Matthews.
2515 Plantation Center Drive, Matthews, 28105
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill — a charity shop, found on 1909 Sardis Road North in Charlotte. Also worth knowing about Goodwill: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1909 Sardis Road North, Charlotte, 28227
Phone: +1-704-841-8600
Backporch Treasures Thrift Boutique
Charity shop
Backporch Treasures Thrift Boutique is a charity shop on 119 North Ames Street, Matthews. Backporch Treasures Thrift Boutique also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
119 North Ames Street, Matthews, 28105
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +1-704-847-8383
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army is a charity shop.
Goodwill Huntersville
Second-hand storeRun by Goodwill
Goodwill Huntersville is an independent second-hand store run by Goodwill on 14420 Statesville Road.
14420 Statesville Road, 28078
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Charity shop
Habitat for Humanity ReStore — a charity shop, found on 2447 East John Street in Matthews. Also worth knowing about Habitat for Humanity ReStore: the map lists its hours as Su, Mo off; Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2447 East John Street, Matthews, 28105
Hours: Su, Mo off; Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +17048452760
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina
Run by Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Goodwill is a charity shop, found on 9305 Albemarle Road in Charlotte.
9305 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, 28227
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina
Run by Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Goodwill is a charity shop, found on 16025 Lancaster Highway in Charlotte.
16025 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, 28277
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army — a charity shop.
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill — a charity shop, found on 2905 Mount Holly-Huntersville Road in Charlotte.
2905 Mount Holly-Huntersville Road, Charlotte, 28214
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina.
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill is a charity shop on 1725 Harris Houston Road, Charlotte.
1725 Harris Houston Road, Charlotte, 28262
Trendy Tots
Second-hand store
Trendy Tots is an independent second-hand store on 7932 Penny Place Lane, Mint Hill. Trendy Tots also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su-Mo off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
7932 Penny Place Lane, Mint Hill, 28227
Hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su-Mo off
Phone: +1-704-545-7576
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill — a charity shop, found on 5511 Poplar Tent Road in Concord.
5511 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, 28027
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill — a charity shop, found on 5808 University Pointe Boulevard in Charlotte.
5808 University Pointe Boulevard, Charlotte, 28262
What the map tells us about thrifting in Charlotte
16 of the 45 shops list their opening hours, which is unusually helpful for Charlotte — thrift stores are notorious for surprise closures. Still, call ahead if you're making a special trip to Charlotte; volunteer-run shops sometimes close early on quiet days.
20 shops have websites listed, worth a look before you go — some post new arrivals or sale days online.
The Charlotte thrift circuit
Plot these 45 on a map and the day plans itself: Goodwill, Consignment 1st, Chic Boutique on 128 East Central Avenue, Indoor Flea Market, Habitat Restore, Goodwill on Coldwater Ridge Drive, Habitat for Humanity ReStore on 1133 North Wendover Road, and ZABS Place on 100 North Trade Street. That's the full Charlotte circuit in one sensible order. 37 more are listed below.
Thrifting tips for Charlotte
Regulars learn these fast; visitors to Charlotte can skip the learning curve:
- Go early in the week at Goodwill. Donations land on weekends, so Monday and Tuesday shelves are the freshly stocked ones. By Saturday the good stuff is gone.
- The housewares aisle rewards patience at Consignment 1st. Cast iron, Pyrex, good knives — they all surface eventually. Check the bottom shelves; heavy things live low.
- Bring cash for the small shops. Card minimums are common at volunteer-run tills. A few small bills keep a bargain from getting awkward.
- Inspect electronics in the store. Plug it in before you pay. Most thrift shops sell electronics as-is, and a cheap record player can be an expensive paperweight.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Charlotte — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to for a thrifting run. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new shop in Charlotte can take a while to appear. Spotted a closure among the 45, or a shop we missed entirely? The map is the source of truth here — one OpenStreetMap edit corrects it for everyone.
Prices at Charlotte's thrift stores are set by each shop and change constantly, so we don't list them. As a rough rule, charity shops are the cheapest, independents sit in the middle, and anything labelled vintage costs more everywhere — Charlotte included.
Thrift store listings for Charlotte: 45 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.