Thrift stores in Milwaukee
Thrift stores reward the patient. In Milwaukee, WI that patience currently stretches across 42 mapped shops — 27 of them are charity shops and 15 are independent second-hand stores, so Milwaukee gives you both flavours of thrifting in one trip.
This guide covers every thrift store we could verify in and around Milwaukee (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Goodwill and Goodwill, plus Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store — each with its own personality, which is half the fun. If a shop's missing from Milwaukee's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Milwaukee thrift lineup
42 mapped within about 40 km:
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago
Run by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago, Goodwill is a charity shop, found on 8201 South Howell Avenue in Oak Creek. Also worth knowing about Goodwill: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
8201 South Howell Avenue, Oak Creek, 53154
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Phone: +1 414 563 0134
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago on 190 North Broadway. Goodwill also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
190 North Broadway, 53202
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-17:00
Phone: +1 414 273 1797
Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Charity shop
Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store — a charity shop, found on 2320 West Lincoln Avenue in Milwaukee. Also worth knowing about Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store: it has a website with more detail.
2320 West Lincoln Avenue, Milwaukee, 53215
Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Charity shop
Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is a charity shop on S30 W24896 Sunset Drive, Waukesha. Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
S30 W24896 Sunset Drive, Waukesha, 53189
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Phone: +1-262-547-3281
Belle City Resale
Second-hand store
Belle City Resale — an independent second-hand store, found on 3801 Douglas Avenue in Racine.
3801 Douglas Avenue, Racine
Value Village
Second-hand storeRun by Mercantile Thrift Stores, Inc.
Run by Mercantile Thrift Stores, Inc., Value Village is an independent second-hand store, found on 4103 Durand Avenue in Racine. Also worth knowing about Value Village: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00, Su 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4103 Durand Avenue, Racine, 53405
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00, Su 10:00-18:00
Phone: +1-262-554-5080
The Thrift Shop
Second-hand store
The Thrift Shop — an independent second-hand store, found on 1222 Lathrop Avenue in Racine.
1222 Lathrop Avenue, Racine
Snoopers Paradise
Second-hand store
Snoopers Paradise — an independent second-hand store, found on 1232 Lathrop Avenue in Racine.
1232 Lathrop Avenue, Racine
Value Village
Second-hand storeRun by Mercantile Thrift Stores, Inc.
Run by Mercantile Thrift Stores, Inc., Value Village is an independent second-hand store, found on 729 South Layton Boulevard in Milwaukee. Also worth knowing about Value Village: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
729 South Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, 53215-1223
Phone: +1-414-383-5913
Willy Will Thrift Store
Second-hand store
Willy Will Thrift Store is an independent second-hand store. Willy Will Thrift Store also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 09:00-15:00.
Hours: Tu-Sa 09:00-15:00
Water St. Boutique
Second-hand store
Water St. Boutique — an independent second-hand store.
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago
Run by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago, Goodwill is a charity shop.
Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Charity shop
Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is a charity shop.
Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Charity shop
Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store — a charity shop, found on 4476 South 108th Street in Greenfield.
4476 South 108th Street, Greenfield, 53228
Within Reason
Second-hand store
Within Reason is an independent second-hand store on 7532 West Becher Street, West Allis. Within Reason also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We,Th 10:00-17:00; Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
7532 West Becher Street, West Allis, 53219
Hours: We,Th 10:00-17:00; Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-17:00
Phone: +1-414-514-9764
Cutest Kids Consignment
Second-hand store
Cutest Kids Consignment — an independent second-hand store, found on 8509A South Howell Avenue in Oak Creek.
8509A South Howell Avenue, Oak Creek
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Charity shop
Habitat for Humanity ReStore — a charity shop.
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill is a charity shop on S74W17035 Janesville Road, Muskego.
S74W17035 Janesville Road, Muskego, 53150
Ultimate Thrift
Second-hand store
Ultimate Thrift — an independent second-hand store on 4450 South 108th Street. Also worth knowing about Ultimate Thrift: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-17:00.
4450 South 108th Street, 53228
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-17:00
Nunu's Hot Bargains
Second-hand store
Nunu's Hot Bargains — an independent second-hand store on 5675. Also worth knowing about Nunu's Hot Bargains: the map lists its hours as Fr-We 10:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
5675, 53221
Hours: Fr-We 10:00-20:00
Phone: +1 414-745-0116
DBA Savemore Insurance Agency
Second-hand store
DBA Savemore Insurance Agency is an independent second-hand store on 5624 West Vliet Street, Milwaukee. DBA Savemore Insurance Agency also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
5624 West Vliet Street, Milwaukee, 53208-2122
Phone: +1 414-771-4900
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago on 3540 South Moorland Road, New Berlin. Goodwill also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3540 South Moorland Road, New Berlin, 53151
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-19:00
Phone: +1-262-641-8868
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army is a charity shop on 5317 South 108th Street, Hales Corners. The Salvation Army also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; it has a website with more detail.
5317 South 108th Street, Hales Corners, 53130
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago on 153 West Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee.
153 West Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee, 53207-2601
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago
Run by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago, Goodwill is a charity shop, found on 3131 Oakes Road in Mount Pleasant.
3131 Oakes Road, Mount Pleasant, 53177
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago
Run by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago, Goodwill is a charity shop, found on 2830 North Oakland Avenue in Milwaukee. Also worth knowing about Goodwill: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
2830 North Oakland Avenue, Milwaukee, 53211
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Phone: +1-414-962-3281
Saint Paul's Thrift Shop
Charity shopRun by St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Run by St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Saint Paul's Thrift Shop is a charity shop, found on 1324 North Marshall Street in Milwaukee. Also worth knowing about Saint Paul's Thrift Shop: the map lists its hours as Tu 10:00-15:00; Sa[1,3] 09:00-12:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1324 North Marshall Street, Milwaukee, 53202
Hours: Tu 10:00-15:00; Sa[1,3] 09:00-12:00
Phone: +1 414 276 5520
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago
Run by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago, Goodwill is a charity shop, found on 3900 North Palmer Street in Milwaukee.
3900 North Palmer Street, Milwaukee, 53212
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army is a charity shop on 7713 West Greenfield Avenue, West Allis.
7713 West Greenfield Avenue, West Allis, 53214
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago on 10909 West Oklahoma Avenue, West Allis. Goodwill also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
10909 West Oklahoma Avenue, West Allis, 53227
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-19:00
Phone: +1 414 541 6330
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago on 6941 South Riverwood Boulevard, Franklin. Goodwill also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
6941 South Riverwood Boulevard, Franklin, 53132
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-19:00
Phone: +1-414-304-1262
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Charity shop
Habitat for Humanity ReStore — a charity shop, found on 6939 South 27th Street in Franklin.
6939 South 27th Street, Franklin, 53132
Lornacopia
Second-hand store
Lornacopia is an independent second-hand store on 310 6th Street, Racine.
310 6th Street, Racine
Goodwill Outlet Store
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago
Run by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago, Goodwill Outlet Store is a charity shop, found on 1630 Enterprise Drive in Sturtevant.
1630 Enterprise Drive, Sturtevant, 53177
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill — a charity shop, found on 9305 North Green Bay Road in Brown Deer. Also worth knowing about Goodwill: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 09:00-17:00.
9305 North Green Bay Road, Brown Deer, 53223
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 09:00-17:00
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago
Run by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago, Goodwill is a charity shop, found on 18605 West Bluemound Road in Brookfield. Also worth knowing about Goodwill: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 10:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
18605 West Bluemound Road, Brookfield, 53045
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Phone: +1 262 901 0089
Ladies First Resale Boutique
Second-hand store
Ladies First Resale Boutique — an independent second-hand store.
SuperThrift
Charity shop
SuperThrift — a charity shop, found on 5333 North 91st Street in Milwaukee.
5333 North 91st Street, Milwaukee, 53225-0000
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago on 2015 Meadow Lane, Pewaukee.
2015 Meadow Lane, Pewaukee, 53072
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago on 1400 Nike Drive, Waukesha.
1400 Nike Drive, Waukesha, 53186
Value Village
Second-hand storeRun by Mercantile Thrift Stores, Inc.
Run by Mercantile Thrift Stores, Inc., Value Village is an independent second-hand store, found on 3100 East Layton Avenue in Saint Francis. Also worth knowing about Value Village: it has a website with more detail.
3100 East Layton Avenue, Saint Francis, 53235
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army — a charity shop, found on 5656 South Packard Avenue in Cudahy.
5656 South Packard Avenue, Cudahy, 53110
What the map tells us about thrifting in Milwaukee
16 of the 42 shops list their opening hours, which is unusually helpful for Milwaukee — thrift stores are notorious for surprise closures. Still, call ahead if you're making a special trip to Milwaukee; volunteer-run shops sometimes close early on quiet days.
13 shops have websites listed, worth a look before you go — some post new arrivals or sale days online.
The Milwaukee thrift circuit
Making a day of it in Milwaukee? Work this order: Goodwill on 8201 South Howell Avenue, Goodwill on 190 North Broadway, Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store on 2320 West Lincoln Avenue, Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store on S30 W24896 Sunset Drive, Belle City Resale on 3801 Douglas Avenue, Value Village on 4103 Durand Avenue, The Thrift Shop on 1222 Lathrop Avenue, and Snoopers Paradise on 1232 Lathrop Avenue. That's 42 stops, and if you hit them in sequence you won't backtrack. 34 more are listed below.
Thrifting tips for Milwaukee
Thrifting in Milwaukee goes better with a little prep:
- Cash still talks at Goodwill. Some small shops prefer cash and a few will deal a little on big items if you're paying cash. Worth having some on you.
- Inspect electronics in the store at Goodwill. Plug it in before you pay. Most thrift shops sell electronics as-is, and a cheap record player can be an expensive paperweight.
- Bring a tape measure. The perfect sideboard is useless if it won't fit through your door. Tape measure in the bag, every trip.
- Smell the leather. Real leather smells like leather. If it smells like plastic, it is plastic — price it accordingly.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Milwaukee — 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 Milwaukee can take a while to appear. Spotted a closure among the 42, or a shop we missed entirely? The map is the source of truth here — one OpenStreetMap edit corrects it for everyone.
Prices at Milwaukee'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 — Milwaukee included.
Thrift store listings for Milwaukee: 42 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.