Which thrift chains rate highest in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, planned afternoon routes through the top rated shops, and what each store's own site says about hours and outlets.
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Page updated . Store details last checked October 8, 2026.
Google ratings, October 2026
How Philadelphia thrift stores rate
We grouped 46 thrift stores, outlets, vintage shops and flea markets in Philadelphia by chain or store type and averaged their Google ratings.
Highest rated: Vintage shops, 4.5 stars across 9 stores. Lowest rated: Goodwill, 3.8 stars across 6 stores.
Average Google rating by chain or store type in Philadelphia, highest first
Chain or store type
Average Google rating
Stores
Reviews
Vintage shops
4.5 ★
9
848
Independent thrift and consignment shops
4.4 ★
15
3,704
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
4.4 ★
2
470
Circle Thrift
4.3 ★
2
538
Nonprofit thrift stores
4.2 ★
1
77
Flea markets and swap meets
4.1 ★
2
2,513
New Life Thrift
4.1 ★
2
640
The Salvation Army
4.0 ★
7
936
Goodwill
3.8 ★
6
1,949
Worth the drive outside Philadelphia
Nonprofit thrift stores: 2 stores, 4.3 stars from 413 reviews
Flea markets and swap meets: 5 stores, 4.1 stars from 2,744 reviews
Independent thrift and consignment shops: 2 stores, 4.0 stars from 377 reviews
2nd Ave: 2 stores, 3.9 stars from 1,144 reviews
Goodwill: 5 stores, 3.7 stars from 1,673 reviews
Ratings read from Google on October 25, 2026. Each average is weighted by review count, so a store with 1,000 reviews counts for more than one with 10. Hours and stock change, so check a store before you go.
From the stores' own sites
Outlets and bins in Philadelphia
Outlets sell what did not sell in regular stores, often from bins and sometimes by the pound. Here is what each operator's own site says.
Last checked October 8, 2026 on the operators' own pages. Hours, prices, layouts and locations change, and each Goodwill operator sets its own, so confirm with the operator before you go. Report an error
Goodwill outlet store, Bellmawr NJ
Outlet · 330 Benigno Blvd., Bellmawr, NJ
The operator's page is old or incomplete, so call ahead before you go.
The operator's shop page names this outlet, but the page is undated and gives no hours.
The operator's shop page says all merchandise costs $1.99 per pound, except larger items and furniture.
The operator's shop page says all merchandise costs $1.99 per pound, except larger items and furniture. The page says “All merchandise is currently priced at $1.99 per pound excluding larger items and furniture.”. Shop in Store - Goodwill Industries of New Jersey and Philadelphia, checked October 8, 2026.
From the stores' own sites
Thrift stores in Philadelphia
Addresses and hours as each operator publishes them.
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia ReStore
Thrift store · 2318 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19146
The ReStore's page says it is open 7 days a week.
Sources and quotes (2)
The Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia ReStore page prints this address. The page says “2318 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19146”. ReStore - Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, checked October 8, 2026.
Circle Thrift is open 10am to 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday, and closed on Mondays. The page says “Open 10am to 5pm, Tues to Sun, on the corner of Frankford and Dauphin”. Circle Thrift - Hours: Tue-Sun 10AM-5PM Closed Mondays, checked October 24, 2026.
The store is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 8pm. The page says “Monday-Saturday: 11am - 8pm”. Philly AIDS Thrift - Shop Donate Volunteer, checked October 24, 2026.
The store is open on Sundays from 11am to 7pm. The page says “Monday-Saturday: 11am - 8pm Sunday: 11am-7pm”. Philly AIDS Thrift - Shop Donate Volunteer, checked October 24, 2026.
Whosoever Gospel Mission Germantown Thrift Shop
Thrift store · 101 E. Chelten Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19144
Hours: Mon to Sat 9:45 AM to 4:30 PM, closed Sun
On Wednesdays, adult shoes sell for $2 at this shop.
Sources and quotes (3)
The Germantown Thrift Shop is at 101 E. Chelten Ave. in Philadelphia. The page says “101 E. Chelten Ave”. Thrift Stores - Whosoever Gospel Mission, checked October 24, 2026.
The Germantown Thrift Shop is open Monday to Saturday from 9:45 am to 4:30 pm. The page says “Monday-Saturday, 9:45 am - 4:30 pm CLOSED Sunday”. Thrift Stores - Whosoever Gospel Mission, checked October 24, 2026.
Thrift store · 6515 Rising Sun Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111
Hours: Tue to Sat 9:45 AM to 4:30 PM
This shop is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Sources and quotes (3)
The Lighthouse Thrift Shop is at 6515 Rising Sun Ave. in Philadelphia. The page says “6515 Rising Sun Ave”. Thrift Stores - Whosoever Gospel Mission, checked October 24, 2026.
The Lighthouse Thrift Shop is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9:45 am to 4:30 pm. The page says “Tues-Sat, 9:45 am - 4:30 pm”. Thrift Stores - Whosoever Gospel Mission, checked October 24, 2026.
Each market sets its own days, so check the schedule before you go.
Renninger's Antique Market, Adamstown area
Market · 2500 North Reading Road, Denver, PA 17517
Hours: Sundays 7:30 AM to 4 PM
The operator's page is old or incomplete, so call ahead before you go.
Sources and quotes (2)
The Renninger's Adamstown page lists Sunday hours of 7:30 AM to 4 PM. The page did not state a season or admission price. The page says “Sunday: 7:30 AM”. Renninger's Antique Market, checked October 8, 2026.
The Renninger's home page prints this street address under the Adamstown market. The page says “2500 North Reading Road”. Welcome To Renninger's Marketplaces!, checked October 8, 2026.
Phila Flea Markets at Franklin Mills
Market · 90 Franklin Mills Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19154
Hours: Sundays 8 AM to 4 PM, through November 1
This outdoor market runs every Sunday from April through November.
Sources and quotes (3)
The Franklin Mills flea market is at 90 Franklin Mills Blvd in Philadelphia. The page says “90 Franklin Mills Blvd”. Franklin Mills - Welcome to Phila Flea Markets, checked October 24, 2026.
The market is open every Sunday from 8AM to 4PM through November 1st. The page says “Open Every Sunday, Now Thru Sun, Nov 1st, 8AM - 4PM”. Franklin Mills - Welcome to Phila Flea Markets, checked October 24, 2026.
This outdoor market runs every Sunday from April through November. The page says “We are also every Sunday April thru November outdoors at Franklin Mills”. Franklin Mills - Welcome to Phila Flea Markets, checked October 24, 2026.
Phila Flea Markets at Headhouse Square
Market · 400 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
This market runs rain or shine, since it is undercover.
Each state sets its own sales tax and resale certificate rules. Our Pennsylvania guide sums up what the state's own pages say, and the state sales tax overview covers the rest.
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