Been here? Share your best finds and haul photos!
Community Thrift in San Francisco stands out as an independent spot that’s lived in and loved by the neighborhood for years. Unlike big chain thrift stores, this place has a personal touch — you can tell the folks running it really know their stuff when it comes to thrift shopping. It’s the kind of store where you can browse through racks of used clothing that have character, alongside shelves packed with books and housewares that feel like they’ve been pulled from genuine local homes.
Walking into Community Thrift, you’ll find a range of items that run the gamut from vintage jackets and tees to sturdy furniture pieces and decorative knickknacks. The selection shifts regularly, which means part of the fun is showing up and seeing what’s new on the floor that week. There’s a focus on quality here, so you won’t just find things thrown together; the clothing is sorted carefully, and the mix of vintage and everyday items makes it a smart stop for anyone interested in sustainable San Francisco thrift shopping.
This store feels like a reflection of San Francisco’s eclectic style, with an impressive array of secondhand goods that appeal to people who appreciate the hunt. If you enjoy flipping through old books, picking up quirky housewares, or tracking down durable used furniture, Community Thrift offers a down-to-earth shopping experience. It’s a spot where you can spend an afternoon digging through layers of history, fashion, and everyday finds — all while supporting a local San Francisco thrift store with a genuine community vibe.
Looking for more options? Explore other thrift stores in San Francisco or visit the Community Thrift website for details.
This place was right by my hotel, so I walked in randomly off the street. Huge book collection, decent sized record collection, I wish I had more time to see everything. I ended up getting a pretty fashionable necklace for only $12. It was nice to see some Halloween stuff out at this time of year too. Definitely worth the stop if you’re in the area!
School spot of live music.Maximum furniture toys, clothes big warehouse with old brick.Showing on the inside there was no place to be rock around with big book sections and posters of a big sign of guitar.Hanging up and lots of options for you to spend some time here.Hanging out five cool stuff at discount
I recently visited the Community Thrift Store in San Francisco’s Mission Area and was thoroughly impressed. This nonprofit second-hand store offers a wide variety of products, from clothing and books to home goods and unique treasures. The best part? Proceeds support numerous nonprofit organizations in the Bay Area. It’s a wonderful place to shop sustainably while giving back to the community. The staff is friendly and the prices are reasonable. I highly recommend checking it out!
Something I consider one of my most prized possessions, a certain CD, was bought in this very store a couple of years ago. I came back today to see what they had in store. A wide, messy variety of things, from furniture to toys to physical media and everything in between. A good amount of things were being sold at a bargain, but it seems like they wouldn't go any lower than .95 cents (aka a dollar) for anything, even stuff that was not much better than junk. I get it, they need to make their money somehow, but if they really wanted to get rid of the stuff they had quickly, they should consider lowering the price to what those items are really worth. There were thinks marked at .95 that I definitely would have bought if they were .50 or .25 instead, such as small scuffed toys and stickers. Other than that, I enjoyed browsing through all of their neat collections and the staff were alright. Maybe I'll return to this place someday. Overall, 3/5.
Extremely rude staff. You might or might not find what you want here but the cashier is incredibly rude. Going here can ruin your day. They ask you to finish your drink or leave it outside - which is fine but if you happen to be finishing your drink close to the entrance, they will ask you to leave in the most rude way possible. Edit - it is also equally obvious that no one is going to intentionally stand there and block people from entering a store.