# Local Lore: Thrift Store in Union City, NJ

> Local Lore is a thrift store in Union City, NJ.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/nj/union-city/local-lore/

A thrift store at 502 New York Ave in Union City, New Jersey, Local Lore is permanently closed as of January 2026. It sold handmade, vintage, curio, and used items, including one-of-a-kind goods curated by Originelle, plus astrology readings. The women-owned, LGBTQ+ friendly shop accepted donations by email and offered in-store shopping and delivery. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments were accepted, and free street parking was available.

> PERMANENTLY CLOSED AS OF JAN 2026 \* Handmade, vintage, curio, & thrifty gifty shop featuring new, used, vintage, handmade and one of a kind/hard to find items. All items curated by Originelle. ALL THINGS LORE - past present and future (including astrology readings!) with a special whimsy for weird. NO BAD VIBES ALLOWED! THIS IS A SAFE SPACE! \*Donations accepted, please send an email to the.originelle.lote@gmail.com for more info. LOCAL LORE is a former Micro-Boutique born inside Twilight JSQ.
>
> — From the store’s Google listing

## Details

- Type: Thrift Store
- Address: 502 New York Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
- Website: https://depop.com/local_lore
- Google rating: 5 from 7 reviews
- County: Hudson County
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.7549558,-74.03881679999999
- Last verified: 2026-09-20
- Star breakdown: 5★ 7, 4★ 0, 3★ 0, 2★ 0, 1★ 0

## Features

- Buying and donating: Sells used goods
- Service options: In-store shopping, Delivery
- Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
- About the business: Small business, Women-owned, LGBTQ+ friendly
- Parking: Free street parking

## What reviewers mention

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