The Minnehaha Mile is the treasure trove in the neighborhood if you’re looking to find unique, vintage items of almost any kind. From cookware to toys, to apparel – the Minnehaha Mile truly has it all, all while supporting local businesses in the process.

This article will serve as your guide to the Minnehaha Mile, including what each store has to offer, and what the staff thinks makes the store worth a visit. This will also include things such as addresses, hours of operation, and more so you’re able to plan your trip with ease.

This bookstore is two stores that have combined, including “Uncle Hugo’s Science Fiction Bookstore” and “Uncle Edgar’s Mystery Bookstore”, also known as “The Uncles.” This shop specializes in sci-fi, fantasy, and mystery books, with a little horror mixed into their collection. They sell only books, and have shelves and stacks all around the store, so there are many titles to look through.

I spoke with a staff member named John, and when asked what he thought made the store special, he said it is interesting that they specify in specific genres and have a wide selection of books within them.

He also mentioned their adorable shop dogs, named Frodo and Echo. The dogs are in the store frequently and are a delight to see as soon as you walk in. They both gave me a warm welcome before I started to explore the store, which gave me the impression of a homey atmosphere.

Address:

2716 E 31st St, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Hours:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Thursday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 12 – 5 PM

E’s Emporium

This store was quite an adventure to look through. They have a wide selection of home decor, furniture, kitchenware, art, hats, shoes, knick-knacks, and more. Their selection is extremely eclectic, and it’s arranged throughout their building in color/style-coded rooms and sections, making for a very aesthetically pleasing shopping experience. The store had a cozy, local vibe, and you could tell everything was arranged with love and care.

I spoke to a staff member, Natalie, about her take on what makes the store special. She said that 10% of their profits go to local people in need and that the organization changes every year, a past one has included black lives matter. She also was proud of the fact that they don’t buy anything new to practice reusing and reselling what is already made.

Address:

3911 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Hours:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Turquoise Vintage

If you’re into “Pyrex”, the vintage cookware brand, then this is somewhere you’ll want to stop to add to your collection. There are many Pyrex brand items and other vintage cookware here, and the fact that it is curated and organized makes it easy to look through. Tony, the owner, has been collecting Pyrex for over thirty years and it is what she built the store around. Along with this specialty, there are also oodles of other eclectically chosen items, such as clothing, furniture, CDs, records, magazines, knick-knacks, and more.

Tony said that what makes the store specifical is the fact that customers have been delighted and surprised that many pieces of Pyrex are all in one place. Another fun thing is that the store hosts the “Minneapolis Annual Pyrex Swap”, a large flea market and shopping post specializing in cookware (mainly Pyrex) but has other fun things to look at as well. It falls on the third Sunday in September.

Address:

3869 Minnehaha Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota

Hours:

Monday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Paris Antiques

If you’re searching for vintage jewelry, then Paris Antiques has plenty to offer you. They specialize in vintage costume jewelry and have cases upon cases to search through within the store. Along with this, they also sell home decor (especially lamps), vintage kitchenware, art, glass figurines, clothing, and unique bric-a-brac, and they have a small section of CDs and movies. The store is lightly Paris-themed, including Eiffel Tower and french motifs and imagery.

I spoke with Mary, the Owner, as well as a staff member named John who has worked with her for decades. Mary said something that makes the store special is their specialty being costume jewelry, and their unique trinkets scattered throughout the store. John said that something that makes the store special along with their wide jewelry selection is the fact that they’ve been on the block for 23 years, and were here when the Minnehaha mile started. They’re the oldest on the mile and have seen stores come and go.

Address:

3721 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Hours:

Monday through Thursday: Closed
Friday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

*They’re also available for appointments. Contact them via phone (612 729- 3110) if you’re interested.

Repair Lair

This store specializes in repairing outdoor clothing and camping equipment in-house. They also have a small selection of outdoor clothing for sale, including hats, gloves, t-shirts, jackets, and more (lots of it vintage).

I spoke with a staff member named Lily, who said in response to my asking what makes the store special, that it’s unique that they both repair and sell second-hand clothing. Along with this, a lot of the second hand clothing they’ve received they’ve saved by fixing it themselves, and therefore keeps more clothing out of the landfill.

Address:

4153 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Hours:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Time Bomb Vintage

Time Bomb Vintage has a huge variety of items around the store, with lots of things to explore, there’s plenty of different niches for everyone’s interests. They sell things like vintage dishes, magazines, comic books, jewelry, toys, movies, records, cassettes, CDs, home decor, knick-knacks, and more. They have a huge clothing section as well, with many different pieces, styles, and targeted age groups.

I spoke to two staff members named Jennifer and Chuck, and they said that something that makes the store special is the fact that the owner used to be a DJ full time, so their music selection is special and curated for those interested. They also said that the store carries items from many different vendors from different backgrounds, various ages, and differing tastes; so there’s a wide selection of items instead of everything coming from one source.

Address:

3543 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Hours:

Monday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

ReStore outlet (Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore)

This is a home improvement store and donation center. Their niche is home improvement items, meaning they sell used cabinets, appliances, furniture, windows, doors, lighting, tools, and more. They have a wide selection of items and it’s a great stop for anyone looking to do home renovations or improvements, DIY projects, and more.

The special thing about this store is that the sales generated from the store support the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate, making this store a non-profit. Habitat for Humanity aims to build affordable housing and advance racial equity in housing within the community, so your purchases are going towards an excellent cause.

Address:

2700 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Hours:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10am – 6pm
Wednesday: 10am – 6pm
Thursday: 10am – 6pm
Friday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: Closed

Bonus:

Tropes and Trifles

Tropes and Trifles is a pop-up bookstore specializing in romance books. Their location is here until the end of the year (December 31st). If all goes well, then it is a possibility that a permanent location will be added.

They have a small reading area and multiple tables and shelves of romance titles to check out. Besides books, they also sell stickers, bookmarks, book sleeves, and other little book-themed accessories

Address:

2709 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Hours:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 11 – 6
Friday: 11 – 6
Saturday: 11 – 6
Sunday: 11 – 5

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