Retro Wanderlust

The owner was friendly and sweet, but it was to cluttery for me and I did not want to pay $70 for a lime green bean bag from the 70s.

Karen, the shop owner, has a big personality and is always fun to visit and have a chat with. She knows her stuff, has a skilled eye, and wants to help you find what you're looking for. Today I visited the new location that opened TODAY 3/3/22 (3006 Texas Ave S, St Louis Park) -- great luck!! There's plenty of parking and the space is laid out beautifully. You can really see all the items and everywhere you turn, there's something new. My mom and I like to frequent this shop to see what's new, and I think we'll come even more now that there's a new location! Be sure to follow the owners Instagram (@retrowanderlust) to keep up with any sales she has or if she has changes to her schedule. I believe she's planning on doing a bit of e-commerce, so that will be fun to see as well!We've bought some dresser drawers from RW before, and today my mom picked up a beautiful large blue tablecloth for only $28. She also bought a concrete candle for $14. I'd say pieces are priced fairly -- sturdy and unique antiques are an investment! That said, I think there's something in this store for any budget, there's a wide range of pricing. I definitely recommend going to Retro Wanderlust, and now, even better -- it's in a fun part of St Louis Park. Make a fun day of it or just go to browse the fun collection and go home. I'll be back. Thanks Karen!

As a mid century modern collector, this place has some very cool items. It's full and they had a nice sale going today, found a couple bargains. It's a little hard to navigate around the store, but that's because it's packed with stuff.

I've been here a few times since I moved here. It's your typical "warehouse" retro items. Most items are in OK shape. Those that are in great shape have a hefty price tag especially for non-name brands. Most items are overpriced for what they are but sometimes you'll find something small that is unique.There was a glass set of four and on the bottom of a few there was a Goodwill price tag for $0.59 and she was selling the set for $25. Probably should take the original tags off. It's not bad to take a look around but don't expect to find a super deal.

This store has some amazing retro finds. They have a great eye for some fantastic stuff. My home is mostly made up of my retro finds (as a "picker" myself). When I find that I don't have the time to go picking for stuff, I find myself in stores like this to get my fix.To echo what some above have said, the store does not smell. My biggest and only complaint is that the stuff is WAY over priced. Not just a little, but WAY! I've seen stuff there that I've bought myself at thrift stores or estate sales that I have bought for a fraction of the price. Granted, I am super jealous that they have the resource to sell their stuff like this, and I guess there are people out there that are willing to pay such inflated prices for this stuff. But, for people such as myself that know better, it's more of a place to sneak in and take a peak and drool over the beautiful items in the store.

An absolutely amazing store. The diversity and quality of the products is outstanding. Karen has a keen eye and has the ability to point out 'things you didn't even think you needed' Bought a beautiful couch at more than reasonable price. i love wondering around getting lost in the beauty of the atmosphere. By far my favourite vintage store in Minnesota!!

Walking out of Retro Wanderlust without having an item make your heart flutter is a rare occurrence. There is a wide array of items, including but not limited to: furniture, barware, clothing, lamps, and knick knacks. If I had the time to hit up estate sales, garage sales, and thrift shops on a consistent basis to find vintage gems...I would. Unfortunately I don't, so I am willing to pay for treasures from someone who has done the leg work.Retro Wanderlust pricing and quality of items compared to other antique/vintage stores in and around the Twin Cities is sometimes questionable. However, Karen is approachable, and if you have questions she is willing to answer them. Trying to move amongst everything can be precarious at times, due to volume of items displayed throughout the store. I appreciate the various nooks set up to give you ideas how to incorporate the items and combination of items into your living space.

I absolutely LOVE this shop and find a unique treasure nearly every time I stop in. If you appreciate vintage pieces and know their value, you will find items in this shop to be reasonably priced. I am happy to be able to support this small business. It's my favorite shop!

I have been here multiple times. The very first time I was in (about 1 1/2 years ago) the owner asked a friend and myself to help her hang a MASSIVE light installation. Ok. Fine. I find a few things that I like and ask her to come down in price. Nope. Interesting being I just assisted with hanging an item for you to sell. Then she told us we should go and give her a good Yelp review being she has some bad ones. She continuted to complain about clients and how they can be so picky and not understand retro designers and her high prices. Brings me to my next point. Prices are insanely high!!! I have found maybe 2 good finds, other than that, it's not worth it. The last time I was in, she ignored me and was extremely pleasant to a designer who was in buying for a client. At that moment I decided I would never return again.

The store has a very strong musty odor, like a moldy basement. Cute vintage items, but expensive and no way was I going to take a risk bringing that smell home. They have some paintings with a $900 price tag in a stinky, kind of dirty store. When I went to the store's Facebook page to ask about the smell, the owner banned me from the page and deleted my comment. I don't think I will be going back.Edit 2/13The owner sent me a nasty email, accusing me of trying to ruin her business and saying that posting my review here is despicable. I will report this business to Yelp if I receive any more such communications. I realize that it is difficult to receive negative feedback, but this reaction is way over the top, and childlessly aggressive. When I posted on her Facebook page all she had to do was say that she would look into the smell, perhaps something came in by accident? But no, she immediately deleted the comment and banned me from her page. Social media 101, people don't like their comments deleted, responding to a negitive comment shows you are listening to customers and are responsive. I am not sure what she is getting out of this by attacking someone from her target market? It only ensures I am never going back, am going to tell more people about my negitave experience and post it on a more public forum, that she can't delete. Also, amazingly so, a new 5 star review popped up on the page. If that isn't a obvious plant, I don't know what is. Be careful, as Yelp will start to delete your positive reviews if they suspect they are fake.