Thrift stores in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA has 73 thrift and charity shops on the map right now. 30 of them are charity shops and 43 are independent second-hand stores, so Philadelphia gives you both flavours of thrifting in one trip. Stock turns over fast in all of them, so the shop that had nothing last month might have your thing this week.
This guide covers every thrift store we could verify in and around Philadelphia (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Neighborhood League Clothing Shop and Neighborhood League Home Shop, plus The Alley Door Thrift Shop — each with its own personality, which is half the fun. If a shop's missing from Philadelphia's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Philadelphia thrift lineup
73 mapped within about 40 km — showing 60:
Neighborhood League Clothing Shop
Second-hand store
Neighborhood League Clothing Shop is an independent second-hand store on 187 East Lancaster Avenue. Neighborhood League Clothing Shop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-We,Su off; Th-Sa 11:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
187 East Lancaster Avenue
Hours: Mo-We,Su off; Th-Sa 11:00-16:00
Phone: +1 610-688-8712
Neighborhood League Home Shop
Second-hand store
Neighborhood League Home Shop is an independent second-hand store on 191 East Lancaster Avenue, Wayne. Neighborhood League Home Shop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-We,Su off; Th-Sa 11:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
191 East Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, 19087
Hours: Mo-We,Su off; Th-Sa 11:00-16:00
Phone: +1 610-688-0113
The Alley Door Thrift Shop
Second-hand store
The Alley Door Thrift Shop — an independent second-hand store, found on 6 Louella Court in Wayne. Also worth knowing about The Alley Door Thrift Shop: the map lists its hours as Mo-Tu,Su off; We-Sa 11:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
6 Louella Court, Wayne, 19087
Hours: Mo-Tu,Su off; We-Sa 11:00-16:00
Phone: +1 610-688-8352
The Palm Tree of Paoli Hospital
Second-hand store
The Palm Tree of Paoli Hospital — an independent second-hand store, found on 21 Plank Avenue in Paoli. Also worth knowing about The Palm Tree of Paoli Hospital: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-16:30; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
21 Plank Avenue, Paoli, 19301
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-16:30; Su off
Phone: +1 610-647-2775
Plato's Closet
Second-hand store
Plato's Closet is an independent second-hand store on 27 Paoli Plaza, Paoli. Plato's Closet also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
27 Paoli Plaza, Paoli, 19301
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Phone: +1 610-647-7788
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of North Central Pennsylvania
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill Industries of North Central Pennsylvania on 700 Nutt Road, Phoenixville. Goodwill also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
700 Nutt Road, Phoenixville, 19460
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Phone: +1 610-917-0095
Second Mile Center
Second-hand store
Second Mile Center is an independent second-hand store on 214 South 45th Street, Philadelphia.
214 South 45th Street, Philadelphia, 19104
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill of Industries of Delaware and Delaware County
Run by Goodwill of Industries of Delaware and Delaware County, Goodwill is a charity shop, found on 255 Wilmington West Chester Pike in Chadds Ford. Also worth knowing about Goodwill: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
255 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Chadds Ford, 19317
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Phone: +1 610-558-3722
B-J Stores
Second-hand store
B-J Stores — an independent second-hand store.
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Keystone Area
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill Keystone Area on 10 East Street Road, West Chester. Goodwill also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
10 East Street Road, West Chester, 19382
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Phone: +1 484-630-0440
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County
Run by Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County, Goodwill is a charity shop, found on 3472 Concord Road in Aston. Also worth knowing about Goodwill: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3472 Concord Road, Aston, 19014
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Phone: +1 610-798-6200
Goodwill Store & Donation Center
Second-hand storeRun by Goodwill Keystone Area
Goodwill Store & Donation Center is an independent second-hand store run by Goodwill Keystone Area on 1487 West Street Road, Warminster. Goodwill Store & Donation Center also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1487 West Street Road, Warminster, 18974
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Phone: +1-215-441-9185
TC House of Style
Second-hand store
TC House of Style is an independent second-hand store on 112 Bridge Street, Phoenixville. TC House of Style also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We 12:00-18:00; Th 11:00-18:00, 21:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
112 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, 19460
Hours: We 12:00-18:00; Th 11:00-18:00, 21:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-20:00
Phone: +1 484 927 4764
Minx Vintage
Second-hand store
Minx Vintage — an independent second-hand store.
Vera Fran
Second-hand store
Vera Fran is an independent second-hand store on 1776 South Easton Road, Doylestown.
1776 South Easton Road, Doylestown, 18901
Liberty Ministries Thrift
Second-hand store
Liberty Ministries Thrift is an independent second-hand store on 91 East Street Road, Feasterville-Trevose. Liberty Ministries Thrift also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
91 East Street Road, Feasterville-Trevose, 19053
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su off
Phone: +1 215-942-6966
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill is a charity shop on 9920 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia. Goodwill also notes on the map: 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.
9920 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, 19115
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Phone: +1 215-961-2208
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Charity shop
Habitat for Humanity ReStore — a charity shop, found on 785 Starr Street in Phoenixville. Also worth knowing about Habitat for Humanity ReStore: the map lists its hours as Mo,Tu,Su off; We-Sa 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
785 Starr Street, Phoenixville, 19460
Hours: Mo,Tu,Su off; We-Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +1 610-917-2300
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill — a charity shop.
Medical Mission Sisters Thrift Shop
Charity shop
Medical Mission Sisters Thrift Shop — a charity shop.
Clothes Mentor
Second-hand store
Clothes Mentor — an independent second-hand store, found on 1369 Wilmington Pike in West Chester. Also worth knowing about Clothes Mentor: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1369 Wilmington Pike, West Chester
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Phone: +1 610-455-1500
Clothes Mentor
Second-hand store
Clothes Mentor is an independent second-hand store on 785 West Sproul Road, Springfield. Clothes Mentor also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
785 West Sproul Road, Springfield
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Phone: +1 610-455-1500
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Keystone Area
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill Keystone Area on 130 West Main Street, Trappe. Goodwill also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
130 West Main Street, Trappe
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Phone: +1 610-226-4085
Trinity Treasures
Second-hand store
Trinity Treasures — an independent second-hand store, found on 10 West Barnard Street in West Chester.
10 West Barnard Street, West Chester, 19380
Laurel's Loft
Second-hand store
Laurel's Loft is an independent second-hand store on 1801 North Broad Street, Lansdale. Laurel's Loft also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1801 North Broad Street, Lansdale, 19446
Phone: +1-215-368-6037
As They Grow Kids Consignments
Second-hand store
As They Grow Kids Consignments is an independent second-hand store on 1010 Lancaster Avenue, Berwyn. As They Grow Kids Consignments also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa-Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1010 Lancaster Avenue, Berwyn
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa-Su off
Phone: +1 484-318-8555
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill is a charity shop on 2637 Street Road, Bensalem.
2637 Street Road, Bensalem, 19020
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Charity shop
Habitat for Humanity ReStore — a charity shop.
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of North Central Pennsylvania
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill Industries of North Central Pennsylvania on 2708 DeKalb Pike, East Norriton. Goodwill also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2708 DeKalb Pike, East Norriton
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Phone: +1 484-680-7631
MamaTee.com
Charity shop
MamaTee.com is a charity shop.
2nd Avenue Thrift Superstore
Second-hand store
2nd Avenue Thrift Superstore is an independent second-hand store on 163 Franklin Mills Boulevard, Philadelphia.
163 Franklin Mills Boulevard, Philadelphia, 19154
Goodwill Donation Center
Charity shop
Goodwill Donation Center — a charity shop, found on 476 Centennial Boulevard in Voorhees.
476 Centennial Boulevard, Voorhees, 08043
Nickles
Second-hand store
Nickles — an independent second-hand store, found on 658 Street Road in Feasterville-Trevose.
658 Street Road, Feasterville-Trevose, 19053
Worthwhile Thrift
Charity shopRun by Worthwhile Wear
Run by Worthwhile Wear, Worthwhile Thrift is a charity shop, found on 305 2nd Avenue in Collegeville. Also worth knowing about Worthwhile Thrift: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
305 2nd Avenue, Collegeville, 19426
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00
Phone: +1 215-541-5401
2nd Avenue Thrift Superstore
Second-hand store
2nd Avenue Thrift Superstore is an independent second-hand store on 330 Commerce Boulevard, Fairless Hills.
330 Commerce Boulevard, Fairless Hills, 19030
Good Stuff Thrift
Second-hand store
Good Stuff Thrift — an independent second-hand store, found on 2170 County Line Road in Huntingdon Valley. Also worth knowing about Good Stuff Thrift: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-19:00; PH,Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2170 County Line Road, Huntingdon Valley, 19006
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-19:00; PH,Su off
Phone: +1 215-428-2800
Forgotten Treasures
Second-hand store
Forgotten Treasures is an independent second-hand store.
Thrift store
Second-hand store
Thrift store is an independent second-hand store.
The Salvation Army Family Store
Second-hand storeRun by Salvation Army
The Salvation Army Family Store is an independent second-hand store run by Salvation Army. The Salvation Army Family Store also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo 11:00-18:00; Tu-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su off.
Hours: Mo 11:00-18:00; Tu-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su off
Christine's Upscale Resale
Second-hand store
Christine's Upscale Resale is an independent second-hand store on 105 Westtown Road, West Chester. Christine's Upscale Resale also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; 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.
105 Westtown Road, West Chester, 19382
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su off
Phone: +1 610-692-9375
Savers
Second-hand store
Savers — an independent second-hand store, found on 2100 NJ-38 in Cherry Hill. Also worth knowing about Savers: the map lists its hours as 09:00-21:00.
2100 NJ-38, Cherry Hill, 08002
Hours: 09:00-21:00
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of North Central Pennsylvania
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill Industries of North Central Pennsylvania.
Savers
Second-hand store
Savers — an independent second-hand store.
Woman's Exchange
Second-hand store
Woman's Exchange is an independent second-hand store on 10 South Church Street, West Chester. Woman's Exchange also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo,Su off; Tu-Sa 11:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
10 South Church Street, West Chester
Hours: Mo,Su off; Tu-Sa 11:00-15:00
Phone: +1 610-696-3058
Philly AIDS Thrift
Second-hand store
Philly AIDS Thrift — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Philly AIDS Thrift: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
19147
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Phone: +1-215-922-3186
The Resource Exchange
Second-hand store
The Resource Exchange — an independent second-hand store, found on 1800 North American Street in Philadelphia. Also worth knowing about The Resource Exchange: the map lists its hours as We-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, 19122
Hours: We-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-16:00
Phone: +1-267-997-0060
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Charity shop
Habitat for Humanity ReStore — a charity shop, found on 2318 Washington Avenue in Philadelphia. Also worth knowing about Habitat for Humanity ReStore: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2318 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia, 19146
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Phone: +1 215-739-9300
Throw Back Thrift
Second-hand store
Throw Back Thrift — an independent second-hand store.
Junior League Thrift Shop
Second-hand store
Junior League Thrift Shop — an independent second-hand store.
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County on 4631 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square. Goodwill also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4631 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, 19073
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Phone: +1 484-482-0251
Blue Tree Thrift
Second-hand store
Blue Tree Thrift is an independent second-hand store.
Green Drop
Charity shop
Green Drop — a charity shop, found on 2308 Concord Pike in Wilmington. Also worth knowing about Green Drop: the map lists its hours as 10:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
2308 Concord Pike, Wilmington, 19803
Hours: 10:00-17:00
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill — a charity shop, found on 201 East Baltimore Avenue in Lansdowne. Also worth knowing about Goodwill: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
201 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, 19050
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Phone: +1 610-623-2970
Village Thrift
Second-hand store
Village Thrift is an independent second-hand store.
Things Thrift
Second-hand store
Things Thrift — an independent second-hand store.
In Full Swing
Second-hand store
In Full Swing is an independent second-hand store on 225 West State Street, Doylestown.
225 West State Street, Doylestown, 18901
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill on 5461 Marlton Pike West, Pennsauken Township.
5461 Marlton Pike West, Pennsauken Township, 08109
Liberty Ministries Thrift
Second-hand store
Liberty Ministries Thrift is an independent second-hand store on 979 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville. Liberty Ministries Thrift also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
979 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville, 18936
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00
Phone: +1 215-699-1203
New Life Thrift
Charity shop
New Life Thrift — a charity shop, found on 800 North Easton Road in Glenside. Also worth knowing about New Life Thrift: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
800 North Easton Road, Glenside, 19038
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:00
Phone: +1 215-886-8619
Little People's Consignment Boutique
Second-hand store
Little People's Consignment Boutique is an independent second-hand store on 27 East State Street, Media. Little People's Consignment Boutique also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
27 East State Street, Media, 19063
Phone: +1 610-565-1055
What the map tells us about thrifting in Philadelphia
38 of the 73 shops list their opening hours, which is unusually helpful for Philadelphia — thrift stores are notorious for surprise closures. Still, call ahead if you're making a special trip to Philadelphia; volunteer-run shops sometimes close early on quiet days.
34 shops have websites listed, worth a look before you go — some post new arrivals or sale days online.
Most shops in Philadelphia list a phone number. Use it — a thirty-second call beats a wasted drive, especially for furniture or anything you can't carry home on the bus.
The Philadelphia thrift circuit
Plot these 73 on a map and the day plans itself: Neighborhood League Clothing Shop on 187 East Lancaster Avenue, Neighborhood League Home Shop on 191 East Lancaster Avenue, The Alley Door Thrift Shop on 6 Louella Court, The Palm Tree of Paoli Hospital on 21 Plank Avenue, Plato's Closet on 27 Paoli Plaza, Goodwill on 700 Nutt Road, Second Mile Center on 214 South 45th Street, and Goodwill on 255 Wilmington West Chester Pike. That's the full Philadelphia circuit in one sensible order. 65 more are listed below.
Thrifting tips for Philadelphia
Regulars learn these fast; visitors to Philadelphia can skip the learning curve:
- Check zippers, buttons and seams at Neighborhood League Clothing Shop. Thirty seconds of inspection at the rack beats discovering the broken zipper at home. Thrift stores don't do returns.
- Don't ignore the kids' section at Neighborhood League Home Shop. Kids outgrow everything in months, so the children's racks are full of barely-worn quality. Even without kids, the small furniture is great for small spaces.
- Weekday mornings beat Saturday crowds. Serious pickers go early on weekdays. Weekends are for browsers; the stock is the same but the competition isn't.
- Learn the colour-tag system. Many charity shops discount by tag colour on rotation. Ask which colour is half price this week — it changes regularly.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Philadelphia — 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 Philadelphia can take a while to appear. The 73 above are only as current as the community map. A shop that's shut, or a new one nobody's added yet, gets fixed with a single OpenStreetMap edit.
Prices at Philadelphia'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 — Philadelphia included.
Thrift store listings for Philadelphia: 73 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.