5 Berlin Thrift Shops Where Locals Actually Buy Their Clothes


Sing Blackbird
This Neukölln spot combines a vintage shop with a café, which sounds gimmicky until you realize the coffee gives you stamina for serious digging. The white-walled space stocks handpicked 90s and Y2K pieces—think crop tops, low-rise denim, and graphic tees sorted by color. Prices run €15-40 for most items, which is fair for curated vintage in Berlin's trendiest neighborhood.
The shop opens 2-8pm Monday through Saturday at Sanderstraße 11, right in the heart of Neukölln's vintage corridor. Unlike some Weserstraße shops that price like they're selling museum pieces, Sing Blackbird's owners actually want you to buy things. The café serves vegan snacks if you need fuel between trying on 90s windbreakers.

Pick'n'Weight
Four locations across Berlin use the same concept: pay by weight. A colored tag on each item tells you the price per kilo—light silk blouses cost less than leather jackets. The Bergmannstraße location in Kreuzberg tends to have better stock than the tourist-heavy Mitte branches.
Expect to spend €6-25 depending on what you're buying. The stores play old rock music and organize clothes by color and style, making the hunt easier than typical thrift chaos. Stock rotates constantly, sourced from Europe, the US, and Japan according to staff.

OFT - Ohne Frage Toll
"Without Question Cool" lives up to its name with 140 square meters of 30s-80s fashion, furniture, and accessories spread across two Mitte/Prenzlauer Berg locations. Owner Marita prioritizes condition and originality over designer labels, so you'll find mint-condition pieces from eras when clothes were built to last.
The shop caters to film crews and stylists, offering rentals alongside purchases. This means items are photographed and catalogued—you're not just grabbing random stuff off racks. Prices vary widely based on rarity, but basics start around €20-30.

Paul's Boutique
Four chaotic shops scattered around Berlin channel 90s skate culture. The Oderbergerstraße location is the main hub, stuffed with Adidas tracksuits, Converse, and Carhartt jackets. One location doubles as a guitar repair shop; another (called Goo) focuses on designer brands.
The organized chaos is part of the appeal—Chewbacca and E.T. figures watch you shop while 90s alt-rock plays. Prices are reasonable for branded streetwear (€15-50), making it popular with actual Berliners, not just vintage tourists.

ffaro vintage
This Charlottenburg shop at Bleibtreustrasse 49 near Savignyplatz operates in historic territory west of the usual Kreuzberg-Neukölln vintage circuit. The location alone filters out budget backpackers, but prices remain more reasonable than you'd expect for this neighborhood.
Stock leans toward classic pieces rather than trendy fast-turnover items. Check their Instagram (@ffarovintage) before visiting, as hours can be inconsistent.







