When it comes to second hand shopping, the Fox River Valley has SO many places to choose from. We LOVE our second hand shops in Batavia, and we have such a great variety of shops from thrift stores, to antique shops and consignment stores. Keep reading to take a look at some of the best second hand shops the Fox River Valley has to offer!
A thrift store by definition is a store that sells secondhand clothing, home decor and home items often run for charitable purposes. When shopping at thrift stores you can expect to find items from all eras, and most of the items in the store are typically donated. As a result, thrift stores often have more affordable prices and a higher turn over of items.
A vintage store sells curated pre-owned or sometimes new items from past eras, typically at least 20 years old or less than 50 years old. Typically the owner curates the items in the store by a unique category, a type of craftsmanship or a specific style/era.
Antique stores traditionally have items that are at least 100 years old but can sometimes vary ranging from the 60’s and earlier.
A consignment shop is a store that sells secondhand items on behalf of their owners. The owners receive a percentage of the sale price after the item is sold the shop handles the sale but the ownership of the goods remains with the original owner until the sale is made. Typically the items sold are curated by the owners of the shop.
There are tons of Thrift, Vintage and Consignment shops throughout Batavia Illinois, and they are for the most part condensed to our downtown space! Whether you're shopping for your own home or for a holiday gift, there are SO many places to shop second hand.
715 Vintage Shop in Batavia, Illinois sits just on the edge of downtown Batavia and is filled with vintage booths curated by many different vendors.
Arlo.Hendrix is a children's clothing boutique located in the Wilson Street Mercantile in Batavia! They offer a mix of new as well as curated, consigned children's clothing.
A Multiple Vendor Vintage and antique mall opening up in downtown Batavia in fall of 2025! Warehouse 55 is a collection of vintage and antique items curated by multiple vendors from throughout the area.
Paula’s Couture Consignment in downtown Batavia has been a staple to the community for many years. Paula’s is a woman's consignment shop that takes your high end name brands from the last 2 to 3 years, this includes purses, gently sprayed perfumes, tasteful clothing, and jewelry.
The Red Hive is a storefront that's home to many small businesses from the Batavia area. It's also home to Kane County Vintage, a curated vintage booth with vintage books, comics, paper goods, post cards and much more. Be sure to check out all the vendors when popping in for Kane County Vintage!
Bee-Attitude Antiques and Collectibles is a multi-dealer shop featuring an eclectic mix of Victorian, French, and Cottage Chic. You could get lost in all of the rooms filled with so many treasures.
Downtown Geneva is home to SO many spaces to shop second hand. Here are a few of the many shops throughout the downtown.
Neighborsgrid is a vintage shop that was a part of our Batavia Boardwalk program in 2024. A curated vintage clothing store, Neighborsgrid features sports clothing from the 90’s with quality and affordability in mind.
The Gathering Geneva - Antique
Stitch Switch - Mens Consignment
Always in Style - Womens Consignment
Anew Consignment - Womens Consignment
Always Growing - Childrens Consignment
Jane Pabon - Womens Consignment Boutique
Deja Vu St Vincent De Paul - Thrift
St. Charles has a few second hand stores scattered throughout the town that definitely make it worth swinging through!
Double Take Consignment - Clothing and Home Goods Consignment
The last stops on our list of thrift stores throughout the Fox River Valley call Aurora, Illinois their home. Aurora is filled to the brim with thrift stores within it's downtown and scattered throughout the rest of the town.
Community Thrift - True Thrift
New Uses - Home Decor and Household Goods
Deja Vu Furniture and Bargain Basement - Thrift
Thrift and Dollar - A cross between a thrift and antiques
Out of the Attic Antiques - Antique Store
Offbeat Vintage - Curated Vintage
As you can see, the Fox River Valley is filled to the brim with endless opportunities to shop second hand! If you want to check more of our shops in downtown Batavia check out our Batavia shopping guide here!
