Memory Den | Vintage Mall
Vintage clothing in Southeast Portland
Closed · opens 11 am today499 SE 2nd Ave · map ↓
Memory Den | Vintage Mall reviews
Huge three-floor vintage mall with many vendors, good for hours of browsing. Friendly staff and good vibes, though several shoppers find booth prices high.
575 written reviews · 80% five-star · 7% one or two stars · owner replies to 64% · 344 in the past year · reviewed since 2022
- 50Friendly staffCashiers and floor staff are kind, helpful, and point you to stalls or restrooms.
- 45Big storeThree floors per most shoppers; two say there is no wheelchair access without stairs.
- 40Wide varietySomething for everyone: furniture, clothing, vinyl, relics and art across many vendors.
- 15Prices seen as highMany booths called overpriced, especially antiques and VHS; vintage items said to be fairer.
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 (971) 461-6048What shoppers mention
Themes from 575 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.
What they like
- Friendly staff50 reviewsCashiers and floor staff are kind, helpful, and point you to stalls or restrooms.
- Big store45 reviewsThree floors per most shoppers; two say there is no wheelchair access without stairs.
- Wide variety40 reviewsSomething for everyone: furniture, clothing, vinyl, relics and art across many vendors.
- Dealer variety38 reviewsEach booth has its own vibe, and some vendors price much higher than others.
- One-of-a-kind finds13 reviewsOddities, rare items, an art gallery, and a stamp-map scavenger hunt with a prize.
- Well-chosen stock12 reviewsSelection varies by vendor; some tasteful pockets, but some fast-fashion items are mixed in.
Prices & deals
- Fair prices10 reviewsOthers find prices reasonable compared with other vintage malls, including fair Tupperware prices.
Shopping there
- Easy to lose hours4 reviewsEasy to spend hours or a whole day wandering, even five hours.
- New stock often2 reviewsOne shopper sees new things each visit; another is unsure how often booths rotate.
Who comes here
- Worth a trip5 reviewsVisitors enjoy it and plan to return; one advises leaving no time crunch.
Getting there
- Tricky parking3 reviewsTwo small lots fill fast; others found street parking easy or plenty of designated spots.
Common gripes
- Prices seen as high15 reviewsMany booths called overpriced, especially antiques and VHS; vintage items said to be fairer.
- Messy3 reviewsBooths range from intentional to chaotic; some feel more like a thrift store.
- Rude staff2 reviewsA few cashiers described as rude or snotty, especially when checking vendor prices.
Known for
- Three floors of vintage vendor booths 4 shoppers
- Stamp-map scavenger hunt with a prize 2 shoppers
- Vintage clothing and furniture 3 shoppers
- Oddity corner and local artist alley 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 Memory Den | Vintage Mall.
When shoppers are unhappy
We read all 34 of its one- and two-star written reviews since Oct 2023 and sorted them by reason. One review can give several.
- Prices too high7 in the last 12 months12
- Dirty, smelly or cluttered store7 in the last 12 months9
- Rude or unhelpful staff1 in the last 12 months8
- Parking or access problems4 in the last 12 months6
- Followed, watched or accused of stealing1 in the last 12 months4
- Unclear or unfair store policies (bags, fees, minimums)None in the last 12 months2
Selling & donating
- Booth rental
- Interested vendors apply through a vendor application
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, 11am-7pm
- Returns
- Online items only; no returns on sale items or gift cards
What it sells
- Home decor and housewaresShoppers mention it
- ClothingShoppers mention it
- Vintage clothingShoppers mention it
- FurnitureShoppers mention it · On its website
- Kids and babyShoppers mention it
- Books, records and mediaShoppers mention it
Mixed views. Split opinions: some find prices reasonable, others overpriced; stained garments seen at $50 or more, one shopper spent $340 happily.
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 |
- Access
- No wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good to know
- Two small lots fill fast; street parking or a lap around helps. Tip from 3 shoppers
- Set aside several hours; it is easy to spend a whole day. Tip from 3 shoppers
- Pick up the stamp map at the front for a prize. Tip from 2 shoppers
- Many booths priced high, especially antiques and fast-fashion style items Raised by 5 shoppers
- No wheelchair-accessible entry or ramp to the multi-floor building Raised by 3 shoppers
- Open Sundays, 11 am–7 pm. Listed hours
When it’s busy
Busiest on Saturdays around 3 pm. Quietest day: Tuesday. The first hour after opening is usually the calmest. Weekends are noticeably busier than weekdays.
Typical visits by hour from its business listing, compared with the store’s own busiest hour.
In its own words
Located on three floors of a 1937 warehouse in the Central Eastside Industrial neighborhood, Memory Den is the largest vintage mall in Portland, OR with over 232 local vendors. The mall has an array of vintage items, with a focus on furniture, home décor, and clothing. Memory Den is open 7 days a week from 11am-7pm.
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Questions
Does Memory Den | Vintage Mall buy secondhand items?
Its website and business listing don’t say. Call (971) 461-6048 to ask. Nearby, Thee Lucky Bastard Antiquities & Desirables, OURstore Vintage and Avalon Antiques buy from the public.
Does Memory Den | Vintage Mall take donations?
Its website and business listing don’t say. Call (971) 461-6048 to ask. Nearby, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette and Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette take donations.
What are Memory Den | Vintage Mall’s opening hours?
Monday to Sunday 11 am–7 pm (Portland time).
Sources and dates
Its business listing and written reviews · its website (memorydenpdx.com) · last updated 4 Oct 2026