Basic Needs Thrift Shop
Address
Basic Needs thrift Shop, 6990 80th St S #200, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, 55016
Phone
+1 651-458-9786Website
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Basic Needs Thrift Shop in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is a unique and highly-rated thrift store that offers customers a "classy not pricey" shopping experience. The store has "amazing prices" and a "clean and organized" layout, with a "wonderful, friendly, [and] energetic" staff that is "always wanting to help you if needed."
One customer raved that the store is a "true secret gem," noting the "great prices" and "reasonable" pricing, especially compared to larger thrift store chains. Another appreciated the "daily/weekly discounts" and "flat rate" pricing structure for different clothing items, which allows shoppers to find "really great deals."
Many customers highlighted the welcoming and helpful atmosphere of the store, with one sharing that the staff member who assisted them greeted them by saying "welcome home" at the end of their purchase. Another had a similarly positive experience, noting that the staff was "friendly and helpful" during their visit.
The store seems to have cultivated a loyal customer base in the local community, with one mentioning the store's "yearly voucher program" as a "big help when needed," suggesting the store may offer additional community-focused initiatives.
Overall, Basic Needs Thrift Shop appears to be a hidden gem in Cottage Grove, providing customers with a friendly, affordable, and well-curated thrifting experience. As one customer succinctly stated, "It was a great shopping place."
50 reviews
Magdalena Lamere
A true secret gem of a thrift store.
Thank you Magdalena! We hope to see you regularly, but don't keep us a secret - spread the word :-)
John KLug
Good prices Friendly staff
Thanks John! We appreciate your continued support !
Precious Yonly
I love this place better than Goodwill . The price of things are very reasonable. Everyone that works there is very friendly and always wanting to help you if needed .
DRG Boxerfitness
The yearly voucher program is a big help when needed. Thanks for what you guys do and always being so nice when I come visit. 👊🏻😎 Love ❤️
Thanks so much, happy we could help !
Kaytie •
Had a great experience got some things for nice prices they’re not so ridiculously high price like most thrift stores are and the workers are friendly very helpful, there not very big but for the amount of things I got I’d say it’s still better then big brand thrifts
Thanks Kaytie! We appreciate your business and kind words ! Annette M. (mgr.)
Latoryia
It was a great shopping place basic needs thrift store.
Jessica Holmes
My 1st time at shop. Very nice and welcoming staff. Clean and organized shop. Amazing prices. Highly recommend this Thrift shop. Bought a very nice purse for a reasonable price.
Thanks Jessica! We are working extra hard to keep things clean and tidy and displayed attractively, while keeping our prices reasonable. Looking forward to you visiting us again - tell your friends !
Amy Kolstad
Great experience!! I was stopping by to drop some items for donation. The web site said two different times that they opened, and their signs listed another. Thought I would try calling. This wonderful, friendly, energetic woman said “yes” that I can donate even though they weren’t quite open. Her name is Annette. We had a great conversation while we unloaded too! It’s fun to give a great review! Great people work there and these great people are making a difference!!
Thanks Amy! It's nice to hear the good stuff so we know we are doing the right stuff for all the right reasons. Annette Murray (mgr)
Ava Bae
i love the daily/weekly discounts they do here by tag color... you can get some really great deals. i also love the "flat rate" prices for each type of clothing items. (short sleeved shirts, hoodies/jackets, etc.)
So good to hear! Hope to see you soon !
Stephanie Schwartz
Had stopped in the parking lot to go to the old family dollar only to realize it's non exsistance. But I said oh boy hunny to my bf! "A thrift store" all with him rolling his eyes. Signe out side said "classy not pricey!" I was sold then and there. Loved the people friendly and helpfull, pricing is a tad weird and confusing but sinage around. they participate on deals for certain enrollments. I was like wow what a great place. It was ment to be as an avid thrifter. And at the end of my purchase he greated me"welcome home". 10 stars:)