American Thrift Store
Thrift store3.9(1026 Google reviews)American Thrift Store is a thrift store in Fort Lauderdale, FL. You’ll find it at 5051 N University Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351. It’s one of 29 secondhand and resale shops we track in Fort Lauderdale.
The store keeps hours seven days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 8 PM on its longest days. Thrift hours change seasonally and around holidays, so a quick call before a long drive is worth it.
As a thrift store, its inventory is donated and priced for fast turnover: stock changes daily, sizes and styles are unpredictable, and the best finds go to shoppers who come back often rather than those who come once.
Shoppers rate it 3.9 out of 5 on Google across 1026 reviews. 6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
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Store information
- Address
- 5051 N University Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
- Hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PMTuesday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PMWednesday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PMThursday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PMFriday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PMSaturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PMSunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +19545721080
Getting there
American Thrift Store is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Get directions26.18888, -80.25263
Before you go
- Ask at the register which tag color is on sale this week and which is newest — the sale racks are cheap, the newest racks are where fresh donations land.
- Check garments under good light for stains and test every zipper; most thrift sales are final.
- Bring a tape measure and your key measurements — sizes vary wildly across eras and brands.
- Sunday hours are on file (10 AM – 7 PM), so it fits a weekend circuit.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is American Thrift Store located?
American Thrift Store is located at 5051 N University Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351.
What are American Thrift Store’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM; Thursday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at +19545721080 to confirm.
Is American Thrift Store open on Sunday?
Yes — American Thrift Store lists Sunday hours of 10 AM – 7 PM.
What kind of store is American Thrift Store?
American Thrift Store is a thrift store in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near American Thrift Store?
Yes — we list 6 other secondhand, thrift, consignment, vintage, or antique stores within about 50 miles. See the nearby stores section on this page.
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