The Brown Elephant

The Brown Elephant is a vintage and thrift store Andersonville Chicago located in United States.

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    (773) 271-9382

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    Vintage and Thrift Store

Address

5404 N Clark St (btwn Balmoral & Rascher) Chicago , IL 60640 United States

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4 the Luv of Crafts

cool little place... one of my fav thrift spots. great vinyl . good place to find some hidden treasures .

Broidy

Men's clothing selection is no longer what it used to be, but the book section is still going strong, esp on self help, fitness, and health books . Free condoms at the counter!

Melissa Sands

The Brown Elephant has the good, it's excellent thrifting experience and a staple vendor at the Vintage Garage !

Chris Steele

Business in front, donations in the back. Go early on a Saturday to get the best selection.

Sharon Howerton

probably a good time to shop at this time of day-early afternoon-not crowded-open every day and donations benefitothers.

Johnny Bruder

Good quality second hand items although the best pieces can often be priced as if new.

Jen

So many hidden treasures in this resale shop. Feels good shopping for a cause since profits help the Howard Brown Health Center.

Connor G

Not a huge selection of clothes anymore, but they always have quality furniture and inexpensive books

Jen Kiper

Tons of great stuff and every purchase supports a great cause

Gil Shepherd

It’s a good place to donate items that you don’t use or wear.

Travis Life

Take the time to go through the CD collection. There is usually at least one gem!

Dawn Gildenmeister

Great cause to donate . Good selection of furniture . Get there early!

Sidney White

Always,Always,Always check if there is actually a CD in the case when you buy one. :|

Peggysue Real

Great new fine goods destination on the west end of the shop.

Darek Lane

Best time to come is at the end of college semesters.

Eddy Gonzalez

Lots of vintage furniture , not that much clothing though.

Kate Stranberg

great furniture selection!

Ross Guthrie

You never know what you will find here. Food luck!

Jeffrey Sumber

Had a bunch of beautiful flowers from the Farmers Market and stopped in for a $1 vase! Perfect.

Erin

Good cause, can find good stuff

Thomas Hillard

They don't accept wire hangers! So don't bother. Everyone is really helpful, I stop by regularly incase any cool stuff has been dropped off!

Donnie Young

This is where my old Apple product go to find a new home.

peter panic

The "staff " takes all your good stuff that you donate and price it for themselves, the shelves are filled with crap. Save your time, donate elsewhere.

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