Pocket Monkey Vintage — Local services in Benicia

DO NOT SHOP HERE!! The owner discriminates against people with disabilities. Threw my friend out of his store when she entered with her service dog(not emotional support dog). Her dog was wearing her labeled Service Dog Vest, she had all the paper work to show she was not a pet, but in fact a medically necessary dog to help her have a normal life. After trying to educate him about her service dog, he flew into a rage, and called police. After both sides talked with police, the officer came to my friend and told her that the shop owner could not stop her dog from coming in, but could refuse service to her. What a crock..the owner discriminated 100% against a person with a disability. It got even worse when he posted on Instagram my friends photo and saying that she should be wearing the vest, not her dog..calling her a Karen. So rude and hurtful. there are multiple friends who took screenshots of his inappropriate behavior, and the ADA has been contacted. I hope the ADA hits him with every violation they can. My friend was beyond humiliated and sad that she was treated this way. the shop owner needs to close his business if he can’t behave any better. He should be ashamed. Just fair warning..he may also discriminate against people of color or anyone other person he wishes to pick on. Discrimination is wrong...

It's not often that you find a vintage shop or secondhand store that caters directly to men. Often times, stores of this nature will have a men's section, but they tend to be just a very small portion of the store.

This place is the opposite of that. Run by a local, who has been operating a vintage clothing operation for years, and located squarely in the middle of downtown Benicia. While some of the clothes in this store could be identified as unisex, male clothing is the focus and it doesn't go unappreciated by a frequent second-hand shopper that is male.

While this store is small, the space is used effectively and is filled with great finds from all eras. Out of all of the antique and vintage shops here, I would recommend this the highest if...

I love this place. Please don’t be discouraged by the tainted reviews by two members that are affiliated with one that was shoplifting, and the other that was taken away by the police that was claiming an ADA violation… Always two sides of the story. The gentleman that owns the shop is a true gentleman, and treats everyone with respect (law abiding)- I am frustrated that Google allows people to review this business, that our shoplifters and break the law and tell wild stories… (cowards behind a keyboard ) This is a wonderful business, and I...