New Orleans, in many ways, is the perfect place to go thrift store shopping. There’s a seemingly infinite supply of eccentric characters in this town, many of whom are amazing collectors of unique things. Meaning? There’s some must-see flea markets as well as thrift stores in New Orleans worth checking out. Here are our favorites.
- Bloomin’ Deals Thrift Shop, 4645 Freret St.
Yelp.com / Sara M. A shop that supports a good cause, Bloomin’ Deals is a great spot if you’re looking for affordable work clothes.
- Bargain Center, 3200 Dauphine St.
Yelp.com / Stan S. Somewhere on the spectrum between a thrift store and a junk shop, there are certainly some gems here that will reward the curious shopper.
- Pelican Furniture and Thrift, 341 N Hennessey
Yelp.com / Pelican Furniture & Thrift This large furniture warehouse has some incredible deals on both furniture staples and unique finds. The bed hardware here is a great price.
- Junk Masters, 2563 Bayou Road
Yelp.com / Tamika J. This is a newer shop on the scene that has built a reputation for great vintage clothing finds and vinyl records.
- Bridge House Thrift Store, 1160 Camp St.
Yelp.com / Scott W. When you know your thrift store dollars are going to a worthy cause, that just makes it all the more worthwhile. Bridge house isn’t always the best place to shop for clothes, but they have often have some great furniture and houseware finds.
- United Apparel Liquidators, 518 Chartres St.
Yelp.com / UAL One of the best luxury clothing resale shops in the city, the selection here always includes something totally one of a kind.
- No Fleas Market, 4228 Magazine St.
Yelp.com / No Fleas Market This is a great uptown store for clothing staples and other household items–and all the proceeds here go to animal shelters.
- Thrift City USA, 601 Terry Pkwy, Gretna
Yelp.com / Eddie C. Originally found on Carrollton Ave. in the shopping center where the Nike Store is found today, Thrift City USA is a place where digging is absolutely necessary—but in my experience, well worth the patience.
- Le Garage Antiques and Clothing, 1234 Decatur St.
Yelp.com / Ben E. Exploring here could be likened to having access to an old relative’s attic, with items as disparate as an astronaut’s helmet to vintage costume jewelry.
- French Market, 1008 N Peters St.
yelp.com / Dana K . This historic market at the Marigny end of the French Quarter is home to a wide variety of food vendors, tourist souvenirs, and fascinating craftsmen. There’s always something that catches my eye when I visit here.
- Algiers Mini Mart Flea Market, 2105 Behrman Hwy
yelp.com / Angela M. A. This unique flea market in the New Orleans area is known for having awesome papusas salvadoreanas as well as common urban flea market fare like phone accessories and blu-ray dvds. Only on the weekends!
Do you shop at any of these thrift stores in New Orleans? How about flea markets? What’s the most amazing thing you’ve ever discovered during one of your trips? Let us know in the comments! We love to hear your feedback and thanks for reading!
Yelp.com / Sara M.
A shop that supports a good cause, Bloomin’ Deals is a great spot if you’re looking for affordable work clothes.
Yelp.com / Stan S.
Somewhere on the spectrum between a thrift store and a junk shop, there are certainly some gems here that will reward the curious shopper.
Yelp.com / Pelican Furniture & Thrift
This large furniture warehouse has some incredible deals on both furniture staples and unique finds. The bed hardware here is a great price.
Yelp.com / Tamika J.
This is a newer shop on the scene that has built a reputation for great vintage clothing finds and vinyl records.
Yelp.com / Scott W.
When you know your thrift store dollars are going to a worthy cause, that just makes it all the more worthwhile. Bridge house isn’t always the best place to shop for clothes, but they have often have some great furniture and houseware finds.
Yelp.com / UAL
One of the best luxury clothing resale shops in the city, the selection here always includes something totally one of a kind.
Yelp.com / No Fleas Market
This is a great uptown store for clothing staples and other household items–and all the proceeds here go to animal shelters.
Yelp.com / Eddie C.
Originally found on Carrollton Ave. in the shopping center where the Nike Store is found today, Thrift City USA is a place where digging is absolutely necessary—but in my experience, well worth the patience.
Yelp.com / Ben E.
Exploring here could be likened to having access to an old relative’s attic, with items as disparate as an astronaut’s helmet to vintage costume jewelry.
yelp.com / Dana K .
This historic market at the Marigny end of the French Quarter is home to a wide variety of food vendors, tourist souvenirs, and fascinating craftsmen. There’s always something that catches my eye when I visit here.
yelp.com / Angela M. A.
This unique flea market in the New Orleans area is known for having awesome papusas salvadoreanas as well as common urban flea market fare like phone accessories and blu-ray dvds. Only on the weekends!
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