Antique Alley
Antique shop in Northeast Portland
Closed · opens tomorrow 11 am2000 NE 42nd Ave · map ↓
Antique Alley reviews
Basement antique mall with 70 to 100 vendors in the Hollywood district. Friendly staff, wide vintage and collectible variety, mixed views on pricing. Suits patient browsers.
268 written reviews · 69% five-star · 11% one or two stars · owner replies to 71% · 36 in the past year · reviewed since 2011
- 30Wide varietyCollectibles, costume jewelry, silver rings and vintage Levis across many vendors; something for everyone.
- 26Friendly staffStaff described as kind and helpful, glad to help shoppers find what they want.
- 18Dealer varietyRoughly 70 to 100 vendors, including vintage toys, with items changing often.
- 6Prices seen as highSome items called overpriced; pricing runs from steals to very expensive depending on the booth.
Selling or donating here
Its business listing doesn’t say whether it buys from the public, takes consignments or accepts donations. Ask before you bring anything in.
Call (503) 287-9848What shoppers mention
Themes from 268 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.
What they like
- Wide variety30 reviewsCollectibles, costume jewelry, silver rings and vintage Levis across many vendors; something for everyone.
- Friendly staff26 reviewsStaff described as kind and helpful, glad to help shoppers find what they want.
- Dealer variety18 reviewsRoughly 70 to 100 vendors, including vintage toys, with items changing often.
- Fun to browse9 reviewsShoppers almost always leave with something and enjoy an hour or more of browsing.
- Real antiques7 reviewsSome praise true vintage and genuine antiques; another says there are not many real antiques.
- One-of-a-kind finds5 reviewsOddities, vintage clothing and unusual items, found without spending too much.
Prices & deals
- Fair prices7 reviewsSeveral call prices reasonable or fair, though not cheap, and good value versus other Portland shops.
Shopping there
- Small store4 reviewsA few describe a quaint small shop upstairs with postal services, in contrast to the big basement.
- New stock often2 reviewsStock changes often, so a second pass through the store turns up new things.
Who comes here
- Worth a trip2 reviewsOut-of-town visitors dropped in during trips, one wishing they could buy more.
Getting there
- No public restroom2 reviewsSome say no bathroom, especially on Sundays; another reports clean restrooms upstairs.
Common gripes
- Prices seen as high6 reviewsSome items called overpriced; pricing runs from steals to very expensive depending on the booth.
- Rude staff2 reviewsOne shopper found new management disrespectful; another met one unfriendly employee.
Known for
- Vintage clothing, tees and accessories 4 shoppers
- Vintage toys and collectibles 3 shoppers
- Basement co-op of many individual vendors 3 shoppers
- Post office annex and shops in same building 2 shoppers
A good fit for
From written reviews on its business listing, up to 29 Sep 2026. We check every theme against the reviews before we show it.
How it compares in Portland
Each dot is one of 127 Portland stores with 20+ written reviews. The big dot is Antique Alley.
When shoppers are unhappy
We read all 17 of its one- and two-star written reviews since Oct 2023 and sorted them by reason. One review can give several.
- Rude or unhelpful staff1 in the last 12 months7
- Prices too high2 in the last 12 months3
- Dirty, smelly or cluttered store1 in the last 12 months2
- Consignment payout late, short or missingNone in the last 12 months2
- Lowballed or turned away when sellingNone in the last 12 months1
- Unclear or unfair store policies (bags, fees, minimums)None in the last 12 months1
What it sells
- Collectibles and toysShoppers mention it
- ClothingShoppers mention it
- Home decor and housewaresShoppers mention it
- Vintage clothingShoppers mention it
- GiftsShoppers mention it
- JewelryShoppers mention it
- FurnitureOn its business listing
Mixed views. Wool clogs $60, diner mugs and plates $2 each; many call prices fair, others find some items overpriced.
Hours & getting there
| Monday | 11 am–5 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Payment
- Credit cards and debit cards
- Access
- Accessible restroom
- At the store
- Restroom, LGBTQ+ friendly, Transgender safe space, Small business, Free parking lot, Free street parking
Good to know
- Browse the whole store twice; stock changes and new things appear. Tip from 2 shoppers
- No restroom access on Sundays, according to two visitors. Tip from 2 shoppers
- Parking can be difficult; a non-street lot and elevator exist. Tip from 2 shoppers
- Some items priced well above value, per several shoppers. Raised by 4 shoppers
- June 2025 reviews report vendors leaving amid management complaints; later shoppers say it improved. Raised by 5 shoppers
- Closed on Sundays. Listed hours
When it’s busy
Busiest on Saturdays around 1 pm. Quietest day: Tuesday. Weekends are noticeably busier than weekdays.
Typical visits by hour from its business listing, compared with the store’s own busiest hour.
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Questions
Does Antique Alley buy secondhand items?
Its business listing doesn’t say. Call (503) 287-9848 to ask. Nearby, Take It Or Leave It, RERUN and 2nd STREET Hawthorne buy from the public.
Does Antique Alley take donations?
Its business listing doesn’t say. Call (503) 287-9848 to ask. Nearby, Radical Abundance Thrift Shop, RERUN and Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette take donations.
What are Antique Alley’s opening hours?
Monday to Saturday 11 am–5 pm, closed Sunday (Portland time).
Sources and dates
Its business listing and written reviews · last updated 4 Oct 2026