# Out of the Closet - Berkeley: Thrift Store in Berkeley, CA

> Out of the Closet - Berkeley is a thrift store in Berkeley, CA.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/ca/berkeley/out-of-the-closet-berkeley/

This thrift store on University Avenue sells used clothing, books, and housewares, with profits supporting the AIDS Healthcare Foundation. Reviewers note the book and clothing selections, changing rooms, discounted items, professional blazers, appliances, and home goods. The store accepts clothing donations and recycling and is open seven days a week. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance, free parking, credit and mobile payments, and is LGBTQ+ friendly.

> Thrift store selling clothing, books & housewares; profits go to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
>
> — From the store’s Google listing

## Details

- Type: Thrift Store
- Address: 1600 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
- Phone: +1510-841-2088
- Website: https://outofthecloset.org/
- Google rating: 4.1 from 213 reviews
- County: Alameda County
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=37.8704821,-122.2795651
- Last verified: 2026-09-20
- Star breakdown: 5★ 110, 4★ 47, 3★ 34, 2★ 15, 1★ 7

## Features

- Buying and donating: Sells used goods, Accepts clothing for recycling or donation
- Service options: In-store shopping
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking
- Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
- About the business: LGBTQ+ friendly
- Parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking

## What reviewers mention

book selection (14), clothing selection (12), changing rooms (4), professional blazers (2), book section (2), discounted items (2), appliances (2), home goods (2)

## Hours

- Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- 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: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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