Pack Rats

Pack Rats is a charming antique store located in the heart of downtown Monroe, North Carolina. Established in 1995, this is the store's third and "best" location, situated in a historic Victorian house alongside Alice Jules coffee shop.

According to the store's Facebook page, Pack Rats specializes in "Quality Primitive Furniture" including "farm tables, jelly cupboards, washstands, benches, hand made twig and log furniture, oak furniture, [and] vintage wicker." Reviewers consistently praise the store's "unique" and "wonderful" selection of antiques and vintage pieces that they can't find anywhere else.

One customer, Wanda S. Horton, shares that she has been shopping at Pack Rats for many years, drawn to the store's ability to help her "personalize our home" with antique and vintage finds. Horton notes that store owner Carolyn "always has something unique" and makes her "feel warm and welcome" during her visits.

Similarly, reviewer Jennifer describes her experience meeting the "nicest lady" who owns the shop, praising her extensive knowledge and "very good prices." Other customers echo these sentiments, with Lisa Moretz calling it a "great shopping experience" where she "always find[s] a treasure," and Lori Livingston describing it as a "must stop in a beautiful location."

Several reviewers highlight the charming atmosphere Carolyn has created, with Sky Broome describing it as a "cozy environment filled with an assortment of lovely pieces" that meet Carolyn's high "quality control" standards. Lindsay LaMoureaux simply calls it a "sweet" and "beautiful shop."

With a focus on quality, unique vintage and antique furnishings, Pack Rats has clearly earned a loyal following of customers who appreciate Carolyn's expertise and the store's warm, welcoming ambiance.