Garret Thrift Shop of John Muir Medical Center

Wow talk about thrift haul. Prices as thrift stores should be $ 3 – 18 for «high end» stuff. High quality $ 75 antique quality (and real antiques) furniture.
Super clean. Doesn’t smell. Happy staff. High qualify like-​new merchandise.

I came by to check out this place. Lots of great finds if you have time to browse. I found some great things for my garden!

I’m in love!!! The store is very neatly organized. The clothes are actually arranged by size!!! They have some of the cutest items for the home. And the staff are all so very polite and helpful. Love it! Love it! Looovvee it!!! Till we meet again.

Great thrift store, lots of floor space, extremely clean and well organized. The blonde lady who I think manages the place is incredibly nice.
The Youth Homes Auxiliary Thrift Shop is within driving distance so make sure to check them out too if you’re out thrifting.
Be careful making a left out of the parking lot, it can be a little dangerous, both because of the dip and because of all the business parking lots that empty right there.

I’m pretty addicted to this place and most of the staff seem to recognize me now — I’ve been in there that many times in the past few months. :-)
The prices in this little store are more than reasonable and they have so many different sale options (a different color tag is more discounted each week) and every Friday there are racks and bins from which you can fill a bag for a buck! There isn’t much of what I would call really «vintage» clothing, per se, but the overall quality of goods that seems to be donated there is quite good. It isn’t at all unusual to come across items that still have their original store price tag intact.
They take the time to test any electronics so that isn’t a concern. All of the staff there — particularly the volunteers — are so nice and helpful.
Part of me was hesitant to place this review as I kind of like to think it is my own little secret gem, but it really should be on anyone’s shopping path if they like a great bargain! :-)

What a great shopping experience! A great treasure-​hunt shopping experience, that is! The prices were really quite reasonable, too! I didn’t know this place existed until a couple of days ago when someone told me about it. And I had to go check them out today. Well, it is just a stone’s throw away from where I live, which is another plus.
So glad I know about this place now. The store was clean, organized, well-​lit and their staff (all volunteers) were all so wonderful, friendly, helpful and accommodating. And there was free-​parking, too! Whoohoo! I ended up leaving with an amazing vintage (more like in new/​never worn condition) long black wool coat for just $ 8, a $ 5 wood art frame and this billowy and long hoop skirt that I was planning on getting on eBay but found it there for less. What for you may ask? Well, it’s going to be for a Venetian/​Victorian/​Steampunk Era Holiday Masquerade Ball. Perfect! :-)
Wishing you more success, Garret Thrift Store! You are doing a wonderful job for a wonderful and worthy cause. I sure will be coming back for more! Keep those great deals coming!

I agree with one of the other reviewers that this is the best thrift store in Walnut Creek. They have not followed Goodwill or some of the other thrift shops that charge ridiculous high prices. The prices at Garret are low and the people who work there are super sweet. I bought a beautiful crystal decanter that was ½ off for $ 6. It was half off because it didn’t have the stopper up top. Because I don’t drink, I was planning on using the decanter as a vase anyway. The woman who rang me up asked me to wait just a minute so she could go in the back to see if the stopper (not sure what you call it) was somewhere in the back. Just very sweet and thoughtful. The clothing section is not the largest, but I was able to find a few nicer label items. The woman behind the counter mentioned that many of the items are put out on the floor Tuesdays and Thursdays, so you might want to stop by one of those days. Just like any thrift store, it is hit or miss. I have been there four times and three times I walked out with awesome items, and all below $ 10.
Update: since this review, purchased a china cabinet and some china. I love this store. The manager and all of the volunteers are so awesome! They offer a 10% discount on Tuesdays, and I believe on Thursdays they give seniors a 10% discount.

I really like this place, I was able to find many old vintage items that were reasonable in price. The staff were so friendly which made it comfortable to ask questions and just chat.

CAN WE GO THRIFT SHOPPING?
My great-​grandmother used to volunteer at this store. I remember coming in here a lot since it wasn’t far from my parent’s home in Walnut Creek. My Mom would bring my sister and me to see her and pick out a game. There are still games in the back, though not as many as I remember.
The clothing is arrived in two long, straight lines, plus a couple circular racks. Several small appliances sit on shelves near the fitting rooms. Up front is jewelry displayed in glass cases, as well as books and other knick knacks throughout. It’s a smaller store (well, smaller than Good Will but larger than Rainbow’s End). Well-​organized, clean, and staffed with friendly volunteers.

Loved this place. Visiting the area and went because of some good Unilocal reviews and it was amazing. Clean, spacious and I found a cute little Evan Piccone dress for 15 bucks. I’d definitely go again if I lived nearby.

This is the BEST thrift shop in Contra Costa County and beyond!!! The volunteers are always friendly and helpful and you can always find great bargains. They have the best prices on their clothes, books, shoes and more!!! If you haven’t visited the Garret Thrift Shop I suggest that you go check it out. You won’t be disappointed!!!

If you are a bargain shopper, this place rocks. They have tons of nice lamps, furniture, frames, decorative pieces, even some dressers and tables and couches! I got two artistic lamps for $ 7 each. Really incredible! And the shoes are all $ 3 per pair. There were definitely some cheap shoes there but there were also some steals! I wish my boyfriend had been a size 11 shoe because there were gorgeous brown men’s shoes for $ 3 and I bought a pair of 7 women’s guess blue leather short boots for $ 3 even though I’m a size 9 because it was too good of a deal to pass up!
This is not the place to come if you are looking for all name brand stuff. But, you will definitely find some gems!
Also, to put the cherry on top. The ladies at the front are so incredibly nice. One lady offered me a piece of cake when I said I was hungry! Really really nice place.

The crazy cat lady cleaned her house and donated some stuff to the Garret Thrift Shop. It’s true. The place has a lot of old embroidery patterns, crystal vases and dishes, and silver plated things. I didn’t like their selection of clothes or dishes, but perhaps it was just the day I went. The stuff was dated, but not vintage or cute. It is well organized and the items are clean. They have very little furniture and it is overpriced. They do have certain days with discounts, like Saturdays. Clothing is a bargain, though. I only bought a skirt and it was $ 2 after the discount.
Parking is easy and free in their lot. Staff was super friendly and grandmotherly.

I like this little store. It has some really nice things, very upscale. Pricier than most thrift stores, but I found some lovely vintage linens for $ 1 each and a vintage teacup for $ 3 Also bought a 1940’s kimono made of metallic brocade for $ 10 that I took apart and made into christmas stockings with vintage fabrics. Books are cheap, lots of bric a brac and linens, but again, all better quality. No junk here. If you go on the 2^nd weekend of the month, make sure you check out A room With A Past down the street, which also has cool vintage stuff and is only open 4 days a month.

Wow what a little gem of a find! It’s been there for like 50 years and has thus far earned nearly 4 million dollars to benefit John Muir hospital. Every Saturday they have many items ½ off the already ridiculously low prices.
Staffed by friendly volunteers, they have lots of clothes, books, some furniture, Tchotchkie/​nick-​nacks (many old and out-​of-​date), CDs VHS tapes, some jewelery, lots of other stuff to name here.
Wanna know were some As-​Seen-​On-​TV stuff goes?
They have some real deals if you are willing to find them. Hard cover books for $ 1, I got a almost new Columbia sports jacket for $ 2.50, a solid brass lamp for $ 10, and other bargains.
I really didn’t think I’d find anything there I would want but I did! I am very willing to go back and help donate some of my stuff to their shop now.