# El Thrift Store: Thrift Store in New Haven, CT

> El Thrift Store is a thrift store in New Haven, CT.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/ct/new-haven/el-thrift-store/

This thrift store at 218 Main St in New Haven, Connecticut sells secondhand clothing, accessories, home goods, movies, and other used goods at discounted prices. Open Wednesday through Sunday, it accepts credit and debit cards and offers on-site, wheelchair accessible parking. The small business is women-owned and LGBTQ+ friendly. Reviewers mention a relaxed atmosphere, friendly owner and staff, jewelry, and a shop dog.

> Selling second hand items like clothing, accessories, home goods, movies, and more at a discounted price.
>
> — From the store’s Google listing

## Details

- Type: Thrift Store
- Address: 218 Main St, New Haven, CT 06512
- Phone: +1860-876-4884
- Google rating: 4.7 from 31 reviews
- County: New Haven County
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.277174599999995,-72.8703488
- Last verified: 2026-09-19
- Star breakdown: 5★ 27, 4★ 2, 3★ 0, 2★ 0, 1★ 2

## Features

- Buying and donating: Sells used goods
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible parking
- Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards
- About the business: Small business, Women-owned, LGBTQ+ friendly
- Parking: On-site parking

## What reviewers mention

friendly owner (9), relaxed atmosphere (7), friendly staff (4), jewelry (3), cute spot (3), thrift spot (3), shop dog (2), cute store (2)

## Hours

- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- 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: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

## Nearby thrift stores

- [Goodwill Branford Store and Donation Center](https://thriftnearby.com/ct/branford/goodwill-branford-store-and-donation-center/): Thrift Store · 249 W Main St, Branford, CT 06405 · 4★ (183 reviews) · +1203-481-7777 · 1.4 km away
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- [Softwear New Haven](https://thriftnearby.com/ct/new-haven/softwear-new-haven/): Vintage Clothing Store · 742 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06510 · 4.8★ (43 reviews) · 5.4 km away

## More

- [All thrift stores in New Haven, CT](https://thriftnearby.com/ct/new-haven/)

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