These Are the 10 Best Thrift Stores in Austin

Whether you're on the hunt for an eclectic piece to add to your living room or a vintage outfit to wear for a night out, your best bet will almost always be to hit a thrift store (or two, or three…), and Austin, Texas, has its fair share of these fun and sometimes crammed-to-the-ceiling stores.

From the neighborhood Goodwill to the family-owned thrift, the minute you step inside these stores you'll know whether you can find what you're looking for. Some thrift stores operate solely to provide funds for charity.

Whatever you're after, you're sure to find what you're looking for at one of these thrift stores in Austin. (After all that shopping, you're probably hungry so check out one of the Austin BBQ spots that made this list of the best BBQ restaurants in the U.S.)

There are a couple of Goodwill stores in Austin, and they provide the experience you'd expect. They are well organized, and when you walk in, you know exactly where to find the items that interest you. There's a massive area of clothing for men, women, and children of all ages. There's also the media section with books, DVDs, video games, and even VHS tapes. Kiddos will have several rows of toys to choose from. Adults have many rows of electronics to pursue and they also sell furniture in case you're looking to furnish a new Austin home for cheap.

When you buy items from Goodwill, you know you're getting a good deal on quality-checked items, and the money you give goes to a good cause.

You can buy and donate just about anything to Treasure City Thrift. You can pick up clothes, dishes, toys, art, and more. They just don't accept the items that are typically frowned upon, like mattresses, bedding, or broken items. Whether you live in Austin or you're just stopping by, give Treasure City Thrift a chance.

This is a very special thrift store in Austin. This is a great place that sells a little bit of everything, but the twist is that this location specializes in vintage items from the 1950s-1980s. It's a huge 3,500-square-foot space that has clothes, dishes, housewares, electronics, and more. There's also furniture, home decor, and more. There are even special vintage signs from back in the day. Check this one out if you're in the area.

The next of the best thrift stores in Austin is Texas Thrift. This is a company with stores in other cities, but this location is something special. There is a huge assortment of clothes, dishes, housewares, toys, media, including books and DVDs, and more. The great thing here is that the items that aren't sold are sent to developing countries where they're shared with the people. The thrift store also employs thousands of people around the country, and they make it so the clothes that would end up in a landfill are instead sold to people who can use them for years to come. This is a huge Austin store, and there's something for everyone.

There are several Uptown Cheapskate locations, and the one in Austin is worth the visit. They have a great selection. You can imagine all the great things you can buy by looking at their donation rules. They usually look for clothing that is modern, has a current style, and is in good repair. They sell clothes for men, women, and children. The owners like to sell items from name-brand companies, and they have a huge selection. The whole idea is that this is a more upscale thrift store where you could buy items you'd find in the best stores, just for a lower price. That's why if you sell your items to them, you can get a good price.

This is also a store that supports great causes. Any clothes they can't buy are often donated to the Purple Heart Foundation and Build On, a group that helps to build schools in underdeveloped countries.

This is one of the best thrift stores in Austin. It's another company that has numerous locations, but this one is very clean and there are a lot of items to choose from in a variety of categories. If you just walked into this place without seeing it's a thrift shop, you'd never recognize it. This is a huge store that's very well-organized, and the staff is super friendly.

In addition to the usual selection of electronics, toys, clothes, and housewares, there's also a massive selection of furniture. Everything from couches to chairs and bookcases, and more. It all looks like it's brand new, and you could furnish an entire house just by shopping at this store. This store is also unique because of its very large selection of dishes, crystalware, and other fragile but gorgeous china. The store also has a selection of gift cards in case you want to give the perfect gift to someone who loves to thrift.

This is another chain thrift store with a great location in Austin. It's a smaller store, but it's packed with clothing, housewares, and more. They focus on clothing and there are great options for men, women, and children. There is just about every category of clothing you can imagine, including:

• Plus sizes
• Menswear
• Shoes
• Vintage
• Jewelry
• Handbags
• Activewear
• Outerwear

It's just as fun to sell them items as it is to pick them out. When you're selling, be open-minded because they love unique styles. This store also sells gift cards for friends who love to thrift.

This is an incredible thrift store in Austin with a very unique twist. When you go into the store, you can choose between many different clothing and jewelry options. There's also a fair share of accessories, toys, various electronics, and media, including books and DVDs. This Austin location is their flagship store, and so it's very important to them. It's here where you'll find the best products at great prices.

The great thing about Austin Pets Alive! Thrift is that the money you spend on their awesome merchandise goes to helping animals find a home. There are adorable cats and dogs that need a nice place to live, and you can be a part of that. There are two other locations in Austin. One is on West Oltorf Street, and the other is at 1409 West Oltorf.

This is another great thrift store that has a little bit of everything. They've got dishes, homewares, and tons of different clothing options for men, women, and children. There are also vintage art, appliances, and musical instruments. This is a great store for buying items for yourself or gifts for others.

This is a great store that sells clothes, housewares, toys, and more. They are a 100% donation-driven thrift store. Much of the sales and money that comes in goes to hospice and recuperative care programs for people living with HIV. (If you're done with shopping and itching to hit the road, here are the most unique destinations in Texas.)