Tower Thrift Shop — Local services in Highland Park

The good: Prices here are unbeatable. You hardly ever pay more than a couple of bucks for any clothing item, and books are so cheap they practically give them away. And the staff are generally nice. The bad: The store is only open until noon on weekdays and 1pm on Saturday, making it difficult to schedule a trip. Also, the place is a mess. The room is so full it's difficult to get around even if you're the only person in the store, and almost impossible if there are multiple shoppers. Clothes are vaguely sorted by type and size, but the staff can't keep up with the organizational scheme, so items end up in random piles on the table, the rack, even the floor. The ugly: There is no proper dressing room, just a restroom, and even that isn't always available. And if you manage to find something you like and try it on to confirm it fits, you may have to hunt all over the shop looking for someone to take your money. Bottom line: There are occasional great values here, but trying to find them can be really...

I love to donate here because they are such good people with good works . The thrift store serves a few purposes. It is to give a good value to folks and to recycle. I do know they sell only a few categories as I am sure they don't have room for more types of items. They mainly sell books and clothing and dinnerware and some odds and ends. Always a good value and friendly peaceful atmosphere. I am grateful for this place and...

Always a great bargain! You never know what you’ll find here. I wish the hours were a bit longer but other than that it’s one of my favorite spots to thrift at! I’d love if someone contacted me if they needed help with organizing. It’s one of my favorite pastimes and I definitely wouldn’t mind helping out with all the good they do for the...