It's a vibe.
Curated secondhand and vintage for everyone, with a speakeasy in the back.
A small thrift shop on 22nd, just off Market Street. Men's, women's, kids, dogs, outdoor, vintage, costumes. Come in, sit on the couch, and find the thing you'd never normally buy.
- Open seven daysWeekdays from noon, weekends from 11
- For everyoneAll genders, all ages, and clothes for your pets
- Now serving beerAnd coffee and kombucha, behind the Storage Room door
- Ballard since 2023On 22nd since May 2025
“Concentrated bangers.”
A customer said it, we're keeping it. We don't have a lot of stuff. We have really good stuff, hunted down one piece at a time, and the racks change every week.
Everyone's welcome
- Men'sSome of our best customers. Buy it without trying it on, we won't judge.
- Women'sDresses, tops, the jacket your friend shouts about across the aisle.
- KidsYup.
- DogsSweaters and costumes for the good boy.
- OutdoorFleece, rain shells, hiking layers, PNW-tested.
- VintageOne of a kind, gone by the weekend.
- EverydayGraphic tees, denim, basics.
- CostumesHalloween, theme parties, ugly sweater season.
Sit down. Have a drink. Stay a while.
More than just a store, we're a place to hang out. Lounge with a coffee while your friends try things on. Tell a stranger across the aisle they look good. Walk the runway. Leave with something you won't find anywhere else.
- Bring the friend who hates shopping. The couch is for them.
- Try it on. The fitting room is right there.
- Ask what came in this week. There's always something.
Seattle's only thrift store with a speakeasy.
As far as we know.There's more to us than meets the eye. Behind the door with the Storage Room sticker is a small bar we built with Elissa's dad. Shop with a drink in your hand, or rent the room for a private shopping night, a bachelorette, a book club, or a birthday. Who needs storage when you can have a speakeasy??
- On the menuRainier $5, IPA and pilsner $7, seltzer $6, kombucha $5, coffee $5, soda water $2.
- 21+ for the drinksThe shop is for everyone (the pours are not).
- WhenWhenever the shop is open. You have to know about the storage room to get in. Now you do, so ask at the counter.
- Rent the shopA private shopping experience for your group: birthdays, book clubs, your bachelorette. Ask us.
Kittens, swaps, and crawls.
Shop & Adopt every couple of months, clothing swaps, drives, movie nights, and the occasional crawl. Here's what's coming up:
- 27SepClothing swapBring a bag, leave with a bag. Free, and the speakeasy is open.Sat · 12 to 4pm
- 2-4OctBallard Vintage & Secondhand CrawlNine vintage and secondhand shops, three days. Pick up a passport, collect stamps, enjoy discounts, in-store activations and drink specials at the bars and cafes, and get entered in the prize drawing for a completed passport. Started by Thread Hunter and Simple & Just.Fri to Sun
- TBANovShop & AdoptA new batch of kittens looking for homes. Adopt, shop & sip.5 to 7pm
Best friends first.
Melissa and I started out as best friends, became sisters-in-law, and eventually became business partners. What began as a shared passion for thrifting and a fun hobby has grown into the business we're so proud to call Thread Hunter.
We started small, hunting for unique finds, reselling pieces online, and participating in pop-up markets. As our little hobby continued to grow, we began wondering if we could turn our love of secondhand clothing into something more.
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In 2023 we found the perfect place to take that next step: The Ballard Collective, a wonderful community of small businesses sharing one space. We spent two and a half years there, growing Thread Hunter, meeting amazing customers, and building a community of regulars who became such an important part of our journey.
With the support of our loyal customers, friends, and family, we were able to take another big leap and open our very own storefront in the heart of Ballard, the neighborhood we've proudly called home for more than a decade. Having a storefront of our own in our beloved Ballard community has truly been a dream come true. We're so grateful to everyone who has supported us along the way and helped Thread Hunter become what it is today.
Come by, say hello, and see what you can discover!
Care for your clothes like the good friends they are.
Questions we get on the phone.
Come find us.
Hours
open| Monday | 12 to 6 |
| Tuesday | 12 to 6 |
| Wednesday | 12 to 6 |
| Thursday | 12 to 6 |
| Friday | 12 to 6 |
| Saturday | 11 to 6 |
| Sunday | 11 to 5 |
