This guide is a little different—it’s not just a roundup of stores, it’s a living list built from real community recommendations. After spending time thrifting around Atlanta and the surrounding cities, I realized something: even though I’ve found some great pieces over the years, I still haven’t felt wowed by the overall experience. I’ll be the first to admit, I haven’t exactly ventured out much in the last five years—life changes, pivots, and shifting priorities (but that’s a conversation for another day).

So, I turned to my Threads community and asked: Where are the thrift and vintage spots you find your best gems? And y’all delivered. So far, I’ve received over 25 recommendations! To give some weight to each suggestion, I tallied how many times each location came up—you’ll see the count listed next to each store.

This year, I’m committed to checking them all out, one by one, pairing each thrifting adventure with a food outing for my new series: When Vintage Met Vegan. 

If you want to join me on future thrift trips or meet-ups, sign up for my newsletter or follow along at @VintageVegan78 for all things secondhand, sustainable, and delicious.

 

Why This Isn’t Just a Thrift List—It’s a Reciprocity System

Thrifting isn’t about accumulating stuff just because it’s cheap or convenient. It’s about being part of a larger cycle—where what we give and what we receive holds equal value. Every time you buy secondhand, you’re giving new life to something old, keeping waste out of landfills, and supporting a more mindful system. But it doesn't stop there.

✔ Give as much as you get. Got pieces collecting dust? Release them. Let someone else fall in love with them.
✔ Curate, don’t collect. Everything in your closet should reflect you, not just fill space.
✔ Shop with intention. Sustainable style starts with knowing why you're buying, not just where.

This is about showing up authentically—even in what you wear.

 

Atlanta’s Community-Recommended Thrift & Vintage Spots

Every store listed below came from my Threads community, and each recommendation has been tallied so you can see how often it popped up. Over time, I’ll share my personal experiences with each as I explore them (and share where I grab a bite afterward—because you know food and fashion go hand in hand here).

List is in alphabetical order

 

1. Store: Assistance League Attic Treasures

Votes: 1111

Location: 3534 Broad St. Atlanta, GA

Reopen March 13 with Spring Items, Thrift Non- Profit

2. Store: Cathedral Thrift House 

Vote: 1

Location: Piedmont/Cheshire Bridge 

 

3. Store: City Thrift

Votes: 1

Location: Marietta, Lilburn, Mableton

I have found some great finds at the Marietta location

4. Store: The Drake Closet

Vote: 1

Location: 408 S Atlanta St. Ste 157, Roswell (other possible locations - Sandy Springs and Alpharetta)

Benefits women and families in distress at the Drake house. Clothing for women for job interviews. 

5. Store: Furkids

Votes: 111

Location: 4015 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Suite 400, Peachtree Corners, GA (Norcross)

6. Store: Goodwill - Buckhead Location 

Votes: 1111

Location: 3906 Rosewell Rd, NE, Atlanta, GA

7. Goodwill Various Locations 

Votes: 1

Locations: Goodwill is everywhere, LITERALLY

8. Store: Junkman's Daughter 

Votes: 1

Location: Little Five Points

9. Store: Labels Resale Boutique

Votes:11

Location: 3208 Paces Ferry Pl NW; 4199 Paces Ferry Rd, SE, Atlanta

Consignment $$

I have purchased and sold this business. They also have an outlet location for their main location 

10. Store: Last Chance 

Vote: 1

Location: 2935 North Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA 

11. Store: Lost and Found by Lindbergh

Vote: 1 

Location: by Lindbergh (couldn’t locate an accurate address)

12. Store: Mostly Mutts Market

Vote: 1

Location: 5505 Bells Ferry Rd, Acworth, GA

 

13. Store: North Fulton Charities Thrift Store 

Vote: 1

Location 11270 Elkins Rd, Roswell  (address needs to be double checked)

14. Store: Park Ave

Votes: 11

Location: Lawrenceville. Marietta, Woodstock, Lawrenceville (outlet), Duluth

 

15. Store: Plato’s Closet 

Votes:11

Location: All Over. I recommend the Douglasville location. Yes, I know that’s not in Atlanta, but you have several to choose from through Google Search

Consignment but Thrift prices 

16. Store: Ragorama 

Votes:1

Location: Little Five Points 

Resale Store/ Consignment

17. Store: Revive 

Votes: 1 

Location: Smyrna, Woodstock - 9425 Highway 92, GA 30188

Consignment

18. Store: Second Life in Avondale Estates 

Votes:111111

Location: 1 N. Clarendon Ave, Avondale Estates, GA

Thrift

Profits go to local Animal Resources

 

19. Store: Southern Thrift 

Votes: 11

Location: 5775 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross, GA 30071

I have been here and loved loved loved this place - Wednesdays 50% off  and 2 levels 

20. Store: Sweet Repeats 

Vote: 1 

Location: 800 Miami Circle, NE, Ste 120

Consignment

 

21. Store: Value Village 

Votes:11

Location: Tucker, Conyers, Riverdale, Forest Park 

 

22. Store: 2W Thrift 

Votes: 11

Location: 300 Wharton Cir SW, Atlanta, GA

Vintage 

23. Store: Ecologie

Votes: 1

Location: 2615 George Busbee Pkwy, NW, Kennesaw

April 13th Event 100 Vendors

Vintage

24. Store: Everythang Dope

Votes:1

Location: Ponce City Market 

Vintage 

I have purchased several items from this business and they have so many dope finds. Black and Woman-owned

25. Store: Vintage Land Atl

Votes: 1

Location: 1083 Euclid Ave, NE, Atlanta

Black and Woman Owned 

 

26. Store: Westside Market

Votes:1

Location: 1530 Elswrth Blvd, NW, Atlanta, GA

27. Store: Divas Treasure Closet 

Vote: 1

Location: Toco Hill Westside Market, Suite 306

New Vintage added every Tuesday

Specialty

28. Store: Scraplanta Creative Reuse

Votes:1

Location: 2130 Henderson Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30345

Art and Craft Supply

 

Want to Thrift & Dine With Me?

If thrifting, plant-based eats, and sustainable living are your vibe, come along! I'll be organizing thrift shopping get-togethers and vintage trips as part of my When Vintage Met Vegan series.

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Let’s shop with intention, eat mindfully, and live authentically—from the closet to the kitchen and everywhere in between. ♻️✨