Bambino Thrift Shop
Thrift store4.3(35 Google reviews)Bambino Thrift Shop is a thrift store in Oakland, CA. You’ll find it at 5290 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618. It’s one of 25 secondhand and resale shops we track in Oakland.
The store keeps hours 5 days a week and is closed on Sunday, staying open as late as 4 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 4.3 out of 5 on Google across 35 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
- 5290 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
- Hours
- Monday: ClosedTuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMWednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMThursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMFriday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMSaturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMSunday: ClosedHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +15106587473
- Website
- bambinothriftshop.org
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.
- It’s closed on Sunday — plan the visit for another day.
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The Wardrobe Project
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Crossroads Resale Fashion
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Vanishing Point Thrift Shop
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bambino Thrift Shop located?
Bambino Thrift Shop is located at 5290 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618.
What are Bambino Thrift Shop’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday: Closed. Hours can change — call ahead at +15106587473 to confirm.
Is Bambino Thrift Shop open on Sunday?
No — Bambino Thrift Shop is closed on Sunday according to its posted hours.
What kind of store is Bambino Thrift Shop?
Bambino Thrift Shop is a thrift store in Oakland, CA.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Bambino Thrift Shop?
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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