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The 5 Best Thrift & Vintage Stores in Royal Oak, MI

Last updated September 30, 2026 · ranked from 478 Google reviews · How we rank

These five thrift and vintage stores are all in Royal Oak, MI, keeping every stop on this list within the city. Leah's Closet takes the top spot with a 4.8 Google rating from 34 reviews, followed by Vintage Freakazoid with a 4.7 rating from 31 reviews. New To You Thrift Shop ranks third, with a 4.4 rating from 30 reviews. Mulligan's Vintage comes fourth and has a 5.0 rating from four reviews. The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center rounds out the five with a 3.6 rating and 379 reviews, the largest Google review count among the stores listed here.

Top picks at a glance

  1. 1Leah's ClosetLeah's Closet offers vintage pieces, casual and formal clothing, and accessories, with reviewers praising help finding a well-fitting dress.
  2. 2Vintage FreakazoidVintage Freakazoid specializes in 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s clothing, with reviewers praising its selection and reasonable prices.
  3. 3New To You Thrift ShopNew To You Thrift Shop sells clothing, jewelry, and household goods, with proceeds supporting church and community outreach.
  1. Leah's Closet in Royal Oak1

    Leah's Closet

    4.8(34)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 34 reviews (Google rating)

    Vintage clothing store

    Own this business? Claim it freeClosed · opens 12:00 PM

    Help finding a well-fitting dress for a business reception is one concrete reason Leah's Closet earns the top spot. Reviews also praise its vintage pieces, casual and formal clothing, and accessories, alongside friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere. This small business at 722 W Eleven Mile Rd in Royal Oak, MI holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 34 reviews. Open Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m., it also lists wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, and a restroom.

    • Vintage clothing and accessories
    • Helpful dress selection
    • Relaxed shopping atmosphere
    “One of a kind shop with fabulous finds!!”
    — MacKenzie Q, 2025-10-23 · google

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  2. Vintage Freakazoid in Royal Oak2

    Vintage Freakazoid

    4.7(31)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 31 reviews (Google rating)

    Vintage clothing store

    Own this business? Claim it freeClosed · opens 12:00 PM

    A focus on 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s clothing gives Vintage Freakazoid a clear identity at 514 S Washington Ave in Royal Oak, MI. It earns the No. 2 spot with that defined specialty and reviews praising a well-curated selection, helpful staff, and reasonable prices. One repeat shopper notes a fresh selection on each visit, while another highlights the team’s knowledge. Its 4.7 Google rating across 31 reviews adds support, and Friday and Saturday hours run until 7 p.m.

    • Three-era vintage focus
    • Review-praised reasonable prices
    • Helpful, knowledgeable staff
    “Amazing my son is obsessed with the movie TAXI DRIVER best find ever supper reasonable prices”
    — sniperwoods, 2026-04-19 · google

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  3. New To You Thrift Shop in Royal Oak3

    New To You Thrift Shop

    4.4(30)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 30 reviews (Google rating)

    Thrift store

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    Low-cost finds and community outreach put New To You Thrift Shop at No. 3. Established in 1980 inside St. John's Episcopal Church in Royal Oak, MI, it sells a changing selection of clothing, jewelry, linens, glassware, collectibles and small appliances. Proceeds support church and wider-community outreach programs and charities. Reviewers repeatedly praise the clean, organized shop, friendly staff and reasonable prices, with one noting that items are in good condition. Its Google rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 30 reviews.

    • Low-cost used goods
    • Clean, organized shop
    • Supports community outreach
    “Consistently good shopping at this great little shop!”
    — Nancy Hauser, 2025-03-28 · google

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  4. Mulligan's Vintage in Royal Oak4

    Mulligan's Vintage

    5.0(4)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (Google rating)

    Vintage clothing store · Downtown Royal Oak

    Own this business? Claim it freeOpen now · closes 7:00 PM

    Vintage clothing and streetwear give Mulligan's Vintage its focus, while both supplied review excerpts praise the friendly staff. That combination earns it the No. 4 spot, backed by a 5-star Google rating from four reviews and one reviewer’s praise for the shop’s pieces. Located at 202 W Eleven Mile Rd in Royal Oak, MI, it’s listed as suitable for a quick visit. Hours run noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, with wheelchair-accessible parking and card or mobile payments available.

    • Vintage and streetwear
    • Friendly staff
    • Noon–7 p.m. hours
    “Always great experience. Super friendly staff. Best clothing store in the area.”
    — Aidan, 2026-05-12 · google

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  5. The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center in Royal Oak5

    The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center

    3.6(379)· Google3.6 out of 5 from 379 reviews (Google rating)

    Vintage clothing store

    Own this business? Claim it freeOpen now · closes 9:00 PM

    Secondhand shopping, clothing recycling and an on-site donation center earn The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center its No. 5 spot. Located at 114 E 4th St in Royal Oak, MI, it sells used goods and is listed as suitable for a quick visit. Practical features include credit and debit card payments, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and accessible parking. Donations are accepted Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Its Google rating is 3.6 out of 5 from 379 reviews.

    • Used goods
    • Clothing recycling
    • On-site donation center
    “I was very disrespected by a man named Bill. Who works there, i’ve been coming here for seven years so I can tell he’s new. He’s definitely not fit to work over there . I’ve been coming here for seven years so I can tell he’s new. He’s …”
    — Nana, 2026-09-17 · google

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Compare at a glance

Comparison of the best Thrift & Vintage Stores in Royal Oak, MI
#PlaceGoogle ratingPriceGoogle reviewsNeighborhoodPhoneOpen now
1Leah's Closet4.8(34)4.8 out of 5 from 34 reviews (Google rating)—34—+1248-629-9659Closed
2Vintage Freakazoid4.7(31)4.7 out of 5 from 31 reviews (Google rating)—31——Closed
3New To You Thrift Shop4.4(30)4.4 out of 5 from 30 reviews (Google rating)—30—+1947-234-0730—
4Mulligan's Vintage5.0(4)5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (Google rating)—4Downtown Royal Oak+1248-790-1877Open
5The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center3.6(379)3.6 out of 5 from 379 reviews (Google rating)—379—+1248-399-0701Open

Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.

How we ranked this list

Each thrift & vintage store is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Royal Oak category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.

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Thrift & Vintage Stores in Royal Oak, MI: common questions

Where can I shop for vintage clothing in Royal Oak, MI?
Vintage Freakazoid at 514 S Washington Ave focuses on 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s nostalgia. Mulligan’s Vintage at 202 W Eleven Mile Rd specializes in vintage clothing and streetwear. Reviewers of Leah’s Closet at 722 W Eleven Mile Rd highlight vintage pieces, casual and formal clothing, and accessories.
Which stores have Sunday shopping hours?
In Royal Oak, MI, Mulligan’s Vintage lists Sunday hours of noon–7 p.m., Vintage Freakazoid noon–6 p.m., and Everything Home Upscale Resale noon–5 p.m. Outside Royal Oak, MI, Regeneration in Pleasant Ridge lists noon–5 p.m., and Value World Thrift in Warren lists noon–6 p.m.
Where can I donate items in Royal Oak, MI?
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center at 114 E 4th St accepts donations Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Donation service is closed Mondays and Sundays. Keep this donation schedule separate from the store’s listed shopping hours of 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Where can I find secondhand household goods and furniture?
Everything Home Upscale Resale at 29862 Woodward Ave in Royal Oak, MI focuses on high-end furniture and home decor and lists delivery, including same-day delivery. New To You Thrift Shop, inside St. John’s Episcopal Church at 26998 Woodward Ave in Royal Oak, MI, offers household items, linens, glassware, small appliances, and clothing. Its posted summer-closure notice gives September 8, 2026, as the reopening date.
Which thrift shops offer free parking?
New To You Thrift Shop in Royal Oak, MI lists free onsite lot parking. Value World Thrift at 2001 E 11 Mile Rd in Warren also lists a free parking lot. By comparison, The Salvation Army at 114 E 4th St in Royal Oak, MI lists paid lot and street parking. All three list wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking.

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