Island Thrift — Attraction in Satellite Beach

We were on our way to Daytona for the race when we lost our water pump and we're desperately trying to limp out way to a parts store at best and home at worst. Unfortunately home was more than 100 miles away. We stopped in Island Thrift to escape the heat while our car cooled down for the next shot at getting closer to help. The owner (I assume, in our distress I really didn't catch a name) was kind to us, letting us sit in the AC and offering kindness in our moment of trouble. I think she even stayed open a bit longer so we could rest a little more in the cool air. I hope if you are thinking about shopping here you do, this woman offered kindness when she wasn't required to and that's not something in abundance today. If you get to read this and remember us I want you to know we made it to our hotel safe and sound. We're heading back home to Polk county as we speak. I hope you are blessed with an abundance of business and next year we'll stop in to see you and thank you once again for your kindness. If you could also pass along our thanks and good news to the customer who offered to follow us to the parts store we would...

This thrift store is honestly amazing. Everyone there is so kind and welcoming—it really feels like they care about the community, not just about selling stuff. Cathy was especially helpful and just super sweet. I found some great things and had such a good experience overall. I’ll 100% be coming back, and if you haven’t checked it out yet, you...

Another nice thrift store. There's a $10 minimum for using debit/credit cards but I was told I could use one for a $5 purchase and she would charge me an extra dollar. I found out after the fact that she also charged me an additional fee for using the card. Would have been nice to know...