Best Thrift Stores around STL: All in Jeff Co.
I LOVE thrifting. I have spent years trying out the thrift stores in different parts of STL. I occasionally hit the Goodwill bins in Bridgeton. I like St. Vincent Depaul in general. Nothing can fill the hole in my heart that once was U-Nique on the Rock Road, or Red Racks on Olive.
Despite my thrifting savvy, nothing prepared me for how utterly amazing it was, thrifting in Jefferson County. And here I am, sharing my secrets with you.
SIX OF THE BEST THRIFT STORES AROUND— AND YOU CAN HIT ALL IN 48 minutes of drive time
1) Feed My People
3295 Ottomeyer Road
High Ridge, MO 63049
Favorite find(s):
Duncan Amberina serving bowl, $2. I use it to hold pretty rocks.
Duncan Amberina serving bowl
2) Stuff N More
4694 Gravois Rd
House Springs, MO 63051
Favorite find(s):
Pennsylvania Dutch Good Luck “Hex” Design suncatcher, $8. It hangs in my porch.
Pennsylvania Dutch Good Luck “Hex” Design suncatcher
3) R & L Thrift
4656 Gravois Rd
House Springs, MO 63051
Check their Facebook page for their monthly 50% off sale.
I am embarrassed to say that despite having a loyalty punch card here, I can’t think of any examples right now. Don’t skip it just because I’m drawing a blank— it’s a good one. And it is right next door to #2 on this list.
4) The Peace Pantry
8100 S Industrial Dr
Cedar Hill, MO 63016
Favorite find:
Chalkware reproduction of Karl Sterrer relief, $2.
Chalkware reproduction of Karl Sterrer relief
5) Encore Thrift Store
4 Meramec Heights Shopping Center
Arnold, MO 63010
Favorite find:
Hand carved wooden panel, one of 12. From a set of 12 different ways to resuscitate people throughout history. It used to hang in a hospital which is now closed.
$7. Resale: Priceless.
Hand-carved wooden panel on resuscitation methods
The original of “blowing smoke up the ass” aka Dutch fumigation
6) Arnold Food Pantry and Thrift Store
2024 Key West Drive
Arnold, MO 63010
Favorite find:
Three way touch lamp from the 80s that matches my kitchen perfectly. $12
Three way touch lamp from the 80s
