House of Vintage
Vintage clothing in Southeast Portland
Closed · opens 11 am today3315 SE Hawthorne Blvd · map ↓
House of Vintage reviews
Huge Hawthorne warehouse of roughly 50 vendors, great for long treasure hunts and varied finds; shoppers split sharply on prices, messy racks and staff friendliness.
468 written reviews · 35% five-star · 28% one or two stars · owner replies to 6% · 33 in the past year · reviewed since 2010
- 59Wide varietyHuge range: clothing, jackets, furs, lingerie and household items.
- 14Friendly staffSome shoppers found staff kind, helpful and always cleaning or ready for questions.
- 14Big storeFeels like several connected warehouses, with racks spilling onto the sidewalk.
- 88Prices seen as highMany call items overpriced, including worn goods and ordinary Levi's.
Selling or donating here
Its website and business listing don’t say whether it buys from the public, takes consignments or accepts donations. Ask before you bring anything in.
Call (503) 236-1991What shoppers mention
Themes from 468 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.
What they like
- Wide variety59 reviewsHuge range: clothing, jackets, furs, lingerie and household items.
- Friendly staff14 reviewsSome shoppers found staff kind, helpful and always cleaning or ready for questions.
- Big store14 reviewsFeels like several connected warehouses, with racks spilling onto the sidewalk.
- Fun to browse11 reviewsShoppers say digging reliably turns up something special, though it can tire you out.
- Well-chosen stock10 reviewsIndividual vendors choose what goes in their own spaces; some find the whole well chosen, others not.
- Dealer variety10 reviewsAround 50 vendors set their own prices; quality is hit or miss.
Prices & deals
- Fair prices9 reviewsOthers find prices decent, especially for Portland and for a local shop.
Shopping there
- Easy to lose hours4 reviewsA maze of racks where it is easy to lose an hour.
- Fitting rooms3 reviewsFitting rooms are available, though trying things on elsewhere in the store draws pushback.
Who comes here
- Regular stop2 reviewsVisitors make a point of stopping in when in Portland.
Getting there
- No public restroom3 reviewsThere are no customer restrooms.
Common gripes
- Prices seen as high88 reviewsMany call items overpriced, including worn goods and ordinary Levi's.
- Rude staff9 reviewsReports of eye-rolling, attitude, unhelpfulness and being told they were unwelcome.
- High for secondhand8 reviewsShoppers say prices exceed what they expect from a thrift or secondhand shop.
- Cluttered aisles5 reviewsRacks and rooms are packed to the brim with clothes.
- Messy5 reviewsDisorganized racks; some enjoy the mess, others tie it to high prices.
Known for
- Giant multi-vendor warehouse of vintage 3 shoppers
- Around 50 individual local vendors 3 shoppers
- Vintage clothes alongside furniture, art and oddities 2 shoppers
- Levi's and Carhartt pieces 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 House of Vintage.
When shoppers are unhappy
We read all 46 of its one- and two-star written reviews since Oct 2023 and sorted them by reason. One review can give several.
- Prices too high11 in the last 12 months36
- Item broken, dirty or not as described8 in the last 12 months19
- Rude or unhelpful staff5 in the last 12 months10
- Dirty, smelly or cluttered store2 in the last 12 months7
- Unclear or unfair store policies (bags, fees, minimums)2 in the last 12 months6
- Refused a return, refund or exchange3 in the last 12 months3
Selling & donating
- Delivery
- Free standard shipping across the USA on every order
What it sells
- ClothingShoppers mention it
- Vintage clothingShoppers mention it · Listed as a vintage clothing store
- Books, records and mediaShoppers mention it
- Home decor and housewaresShoppers mention it
- JewelryShoppers mention it
Seen as high. Complaints cite $30-50 used basics and a $64 sweatshirt; others call prices fair for Portland.
Hours & getting there
| Monday | 11 am–7 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–7 pm |
- Payment
- Credit cards, debit cards and contactless
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- At the store
- Fitting room, LGBTQ+ friendly, Transgender safe space, Small business
Good to know
- Bags must be left at the front; safety is not guaranteed. Tip from 3 shoppers
- Check tags and your receipt; two shoppers were charged far more than expected. Tip from 2 shoppers
- Street parking is limited; you may park a couple blocks away. Tip from 2 shoppers
- Allow a few hours; the store is huge and maze-like. Tip from 3 shoppers
- Staff described as rude, dismissive and eye-rolling when asked for help Raised by 4 shoppers
- High prices for worn, stained or not truly vintage items Raised by 3 shoppers
- Open Sundays, 11 am–7 pm. Listed hours
In its own words
Women's clothing retailer on SE Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, offering curated women's fashion including jackets, dresses and jumpsuits.
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Questions
Does House of Vintage buy secondhand items?
Its website and business listing don’t say. Call (503) 236-1991 to ask. Nearby, Revive Athletics, Buffalo Exchange and 2nd STREET Hawthorne buy from the public.
Does House of Vintage take donations?
Its website and business listing don’t say. Call (503) 236-1991 to ask. Nearby, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette, Radical Abundance Thrift Shop and Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette take donations.
What are House of Vintage’s opening hours?
Monday to Sunday 11 am–7 pm (Portland time).
Sources and dates
Its business listing and written reviews · its website (houseofvintagepnw.com) · last updated 4 Oct 2026