Free Oakland UP

This is a very cool place for the community. There is a plethora of random freebies outside, and inside is a curated shop of hidden vintage treasures and beautiful plants for sale. I love the concept of both inside and out! Outside you have to dig and that is so fun, and I especially like finding bits and bobs for my many art projects. Inside I have found beautiful plants and some really nice decor at a reasonable price. I always enjoy chatting with the owner and she will give you good tips on how to care for your plant.

It's like getting into a treasure room. Jocelyn's (the owner) goal is and always was to have a free store, but she needs to pay the store's rent so she does plant sales. I don't know anybody more knowledgeable about plants than her, I got mine from her ages ago and they're thriving. Free UP is open only on Sundays now from 12pm to 3pm. Definitely one of my favorite places.

This is SUCH an amazing shop and concept! Ive been coming to Free Oakland Up since the beginning and it is a treasure. I read a review from last weekend and need to respond as the woman and her partner both left bad reviews and I was there when their *bad* experience happened and saw what really went down. The woman and her partner took advantage of the free offerings, bought one plant, and when they over watered it (and killed it) - brought it back to return. The owner is an amazing horticultural expert. She offers exceptional items for free and sells plants as fundraisers to keep her free shop going. Please support her efforts to create a free economy by donating and enjoying the experience of finding treasures here - no purchase necessary! I swear every time I go there I hear someone say - I was looking for something just like this! It's a magical spot and full of beautiful, special plants. Not a spot to be missed!!

Operated by a nice lady Great plant selection Found some items I needed too

This is a very different kind of store. The first item is free. They are open on Sundays: noon to three. I went there yesterday and the items available to take were on the outside of the building. There were plants on sale inside the building. Jocelyn, the owner, said I could go in and in tothe plant area. There was a nice display of plants. I ended up getting a bouquet/cluster of air plants. She had some that were flowering, and her assistant showed me where my plant was getting ready to flower, and how to take care of it. This is a fun place to check out. I will definitely come here again.

Great concept, amazing treasures

Great finds!

very nice just wish it wasn't so cold today...ill be back...owner gave me a free gift I gave her a donation

Best Thrift Store ever! Except for a few fundraising items and the succulents, everything is FREE! But you can only take one piece per visit. Oh, the torture of having to make a choice. You can always come back tomorrow for another piece. Or create your own work of art with the help of one of the artists in residence. Leave a donation on your way out to keep this gem open.

It's like a little treasure hunt with no map. You never know what you'll find, but it's almost always good.