Chicken Alley Thrift Shop

Yolanda F

2023-10

Has high quality items. Beautiful and unique furniture and items. Fun shopping

Daniel JW

2023-12

I love this thrift store. When I went to the island, and found out they had a thrift store I was so exited. This store had so many amazing gems at great prices. I’ve thought about coming back to the island just to come to this store!

Bennett Graves

2023-05

Bruce is THE MAN!!! Went above and beyond to help me out with a chair in the pouring rain…prices here are great, employees are friendly, selection is quality. An island gem

Susan T

2022-05

Such friendly people, staff and other customers!Plus, great finds!All that is lacking is parking but the post office didn't tell me!

Jody Coker

2023-05

What a wonderful organization! The director, Jessica, and her amazing staff have taken a Vineyard staple and made it a successful fund raising arm of community services while maintaining the island vibe. A successful retail business, helping reuse and recycle all our stuff, and offering bargains for everyone. Always worth a visit

Ethan L

2023-05

Please, off-island visitors.Be civil and generous!And, DO NOT ABUSE the workers/volunteers at the counter. to haggle by changing price sticker of $2 to $1. That is being CHEAP!The staff here are really working for "the community" in mind, and, many of them are volunteers! And, we are proud of them and what they have done for years and decades.Please, be supportive, and, thankful.

Rochelle England

2023-05

Many people shop at thrift stores because they will not or can not pay retail prices. You would think that all people would be made to feel comfortable at Chicken Alley considering how they boast their community service.I was happy to find 5 lovely wine glasses priced $4 each on my last visit. I took them to the counter so I could continue to shop around. When I returned to pay, another customer (let’s call her Karen) told an employee that the glasses were worth more than they were marked. A employee took the glasses from me and they were held hostage in the back while a group of employees had a LENTGHY conversation, leaving me standing there. When the manager returned, I was told the if I wanted them, I had to pay $50 each! They had no issue with humiliating me loudly in front of other customers. When I suggested that they honored the price marked by their staff, I was presented with “Where does it say that?” And “this is a charity”, as well as, “We need volunteers, if you think you know better!”. I guess they lost sight that the “community” that they SERVE works for an income. Everyone doesn’t have the PRIVILEGE to volunteer or to be over charged in the name on charity. They never have been listed on their website like I was told they would be. Maybe someone will be toasting to MVCS with them tonight.I would skip this out of touch “charity” on your next trip to Martha’s Vineyard!

Alison N

2023-08

We love the thrill of not knowing what we’ll find when thrifting and this shop didn’t disappoint! Friendly staff, too! Just be ready for tricky parking.

doc proc

2022-05

Great, as always, to get to Chicken Alley - twice! - during a visit with family on the Vineyard last week. Bruce and staff very friendly and helpful. My primary interest is books. While the book section has been reduced in size over the years, I appreciate that you still do make some room for books. I came away with 40 or so. I do have one complaint: the color-marker prices on the spines. UGH! I've spoken to staff about this in the past, but here I'm going public. Use pencil! Put the price inside. Or use a no-tear sticker, as you did for many years. STOP WITH THE COLOR MARKERS ALREADY!

shirley wilbur

2023-06

Very poor parking. Granted 2 lots available a distance away. I have limited mobility at this time but don't qualify for handicap sticker. So I won't be shopping there anytime soon.

caleigh johnson

2024-04

Awesome finds here for decent prices!

Jay S

2021-05

Went to Martha's Vineyard for a vacation. This store is so epic. Bruce and his team make you feel like family. It was a must shop deal every day. Thanks again Bruce! I will see you again next Summer! All the best- Jay

Michaela Medis

2022-05

Staff was awful and extremely rude - yelled at us from the register to the door about wearing masks - staff outside greeted us warmly with no indication we needed to wear one until we were rudely yelled at from across the store. There is a way to go about asking people to wear a mask after the mask mandate is lifted and CDC recommendations have changed - not one other business on the Vineyard has required them since we’ve been here for the past 6 days. We weren't even offered a mask to wear - had to ask twice to be provided one and then they made my 16 year old PAY FOR THE MASK !!! Imagine. I get it if businesses want customers to mask even if we are all FULLY VACCINATED but there’s a way to go about treating other people in this climate and that’s not it. Would never go back and 1000% wouldn’t spend a penny there. It’s really too bad people think it’s ok to treat other people so poorly.

Annie Bryan

2021-05

This place is always Hoppin’! It’s a veritable treasure hunt every time you go. Don’t let the line deter you. It’s worth it. And while the prices may have increased a bit so have the needs of our island community. Recycle, renew and reuse. And love your neighbor.

Mary Jo Gertz

2018-05

What a Fantastic experience! We happen to not have our luggage delivered for 2 days and we needed some clothes to wear. Our Uber driver suggested this awesome thrift store and we had a ball here! The clothing was all top designer and for very low prices! Annie was the most helpful and made our lousy situation of no luggage seem not so bad. We even came back later with my husband for clothes. Fun experience all around!

Doug Ulwick

2022-05

At least once or twice a week you'll find me at Chicken Alley. I never have a shopping list because you never know what treasures will await you, but I certainly have gotten my share of treasures over the years. They've managed remarkably well and responsibly through the COVID crisis and they're bursting at the seams (actually they burst through the seams a long time ago) with more and more items.

Ava Maggi

2023-06

i’ve been going here since i was a child and even volunteered there for a little bit…all the staff is so kind and bruce always goes above and beyond!

erik kuiper

2020-05

Yeah, always on my "to Do "list is a visit on a Thrift Shop. I got some great goodies there. Realy love this one. Even one time before entering a lady in a car stoped, and said; youg man. please have a look before you go in. Perhaps I can make you happy with this. And she got me a small electric drill from her late father. I was so happy with it. A perfect gift. It made my day.

Alan Burnett

2023-05

This outlet has the habit of selling things that are either broken or corrupted, and refusing to refund. It has happened to me on several occasions; I no longer shop there!

R J Cardinale

2022-05

I purchased a Peter Millar sweater from this company that is way bigger than they posted ...it must be a XXL TALL MEN'S.....and they are refusing to let me return it. for a refund. Claiming that's not how POSHMARK WORKS...Whatever happened to customer service, supporting the products one sells and FAIRNESS. Shop at your own risk.Ralph j Cardinale

Bilal Motley

2019-05

Great thrift store with endless products. All for a great cause. Check it out.

Doris B. Arrington

2021-05

I have shopped at Alley many times. They have an assortment of nice items from clothes, furniture to bikes, and household items. I believe that their prices may have gone up this year.

Peter Fohlin

2017-05

Anything you could ever want, and some things you could never want. Quintessential thrift shop. Some things you won't find anywhere else. Enjoy.

Doug White

2018-05

Pretty rose covered staffer gave me a great deal on a wooden folding easel.

eric carlsen

2019-05

Great thrift shop, could be a little bigger, but overall some good finds.

Garrett

2018-05

Very nice selection of random things, helpful and friendly staff

Pamela Ray

2018-05

Everyone was so kind and helpful they had what I needed. Nice place

Anthony Mendes

2018-05

Excellent excellent I love this shop everybody that works there so kind

Jillian

2017-05

Who doesn't love Chicken Alley Thrift Shop?! I go here once and sometimes twice a week. The price is right!

Elio Silva

2018-05

Its great to come here and get books while helping the MVCS