Cascade Union
Independent thrift in North Portland
Closed · opens 12 pm today5515 N Albina Ave · map ↓
Cascade Union reviews
Relaxed neighborhood thrift with a huge vintage clothing selection, $5 bins and friendly staff. Best for vintage tee and denim hunters.
18 written reviews · 72% five-star · 17% one or two stars · 3 in the past year · reviewed since 2023
- 2Friendly staffStaff are sweet and have remembered returning customers across months of visits.
- 2Wide varietyHuge vintage clothing selection with reasonable prices.
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.
What shoppers mention
Themes from 18 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.
What they like
- Friendly staff2 reviewsStaff are sweet and have remembered returning customers across months of visits.
- Wide variety2 reviewsHuge vintage clothing selection with reasonable prices.
Known for
- Huge vintage clothing selection 3 shoppers
- $5 bargain bins 3 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.
When shoppers are unhappy
We read all 2 of its one- and two-star written reviews since Oct 2023 and sorted them by reason. One review can give several.
- Price changed at the register or items unpricedNone in the last 12 months1
- Item broken, dirty or not as describedNone in the last 12 months1
What it sells
- Vintage clothingShoppers mention it
- ClothingShoppers mention it
What shoppers paid. Bins are $5 and shirts are called reasonable; one shopper paid almost $30 for a sweater.
Hours & getting there
| Monday | 12 pm–6 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12 pm–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm–6 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm–6 pm |
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good to know
- Open Sundays, 12 pm–6 pm. Listed hours
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Questions
Does Cascade Union buy secondhand items?
Its business listing doesn’t say. Ask in the store. Nearby, Circle Round, Rerun and Give & Take Resale buy from the public.
Does Cascade Union take donations?
Its business listing doesn’t say. Ask in the store. Nearby, ReClaim It, Estate Store at Community Warehouse and Rerun take donations.
What are Cascade Union’s opening hours?
Monday to Wednesday 12 pm–6 pm, Thursday to Saturday 11 am–7 pm, Sunday 12 pm–6 pm (Portland time).
Sources and dates
Its business listing and written reviews · last updated 4 Oct 2026