The Worthy Pause
Thrift store4.6(73 Google reviews)The Worthy Pause is a thrift store in Bayside, NY. You’ll find it at 40-08 Corporal Kennedy St, Bayside, NY 11361. It’s the only secondhand shop we currently track in Bayside, so the nearby list below reaches into neighboring towns.
The store keeps hours 5 days a week and is closed on Sunday, staying open as late as 5:30 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 4.6 out of 5 on Google across 73 reviews. 6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
Store information
- Address
- 40-08 Corporal Kennedy St, Bayside, NY 11361
- Hours
- Monday: ClosedTuesday: 12:30 PM – 5:30 PMWednesday: 12:30 PM – 5:30 PMThursday: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PMFriday: 12:30 PM – 5:30 PMSaturday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PMSunday: ClosedHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +17182798191
- Website
- theworthypause.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.
Thrift & secondhand stores near Bayside
Old Hat Vintage
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Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
Antiques 16
Antique store147-16 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY2.2 mi
Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed
Bayside Thrift Shop
Thrift store144-02 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY2.5 mi
Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Qiuquezhai Antique Shop
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Flushing Antiques
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Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Art Collection
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Worthy Pause located?
The Worthy Pause is located at 40-08 Corporal Kennedy St, Bayside, NY 11361.
What are The Worthy Pause’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM; Wednesday: 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM; Thursday: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM; Friday: 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: Closed. Hours can change — call ahead at +17182798191 to confirm.
Is The Worthy Pause open on Sunday?
No — The Worthy Pause is closed on Sunday according to its posted hours.
What kind of store is The Worthy Pause?
The Worthy Pause is a thrift store in Bayside, NY.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near The Worthy Pause?
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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