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Eva B
Category: Shopping Fashion Used, Vintage & Consignment Used, Vintage & Consignment [Edit]
2013, Boul St-LaurentMontreal, QC H2X 2T3
(514) 849-8246
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11 am - 9 pm
Sun 12 pm - 8 pm
- Price Range:
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$
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
9 reviews for Eva B
8 reviews in English
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Review from Andrew J.
Montreal-Ouest, QC
2/10/2012
It's true - the clothes pile is a lot of fun. My girlfriend found a pair of pants she told me were worth over $150 CAD... for $1. Needless to say that we will be going back next time we're in the neighbourhood.
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Review from Christal Y.
1/7/2012
Four stars for being the epitome of thrift shopping in all the sensory experiences. The only thing I wouldn't touch is the food (although I heard it's good) simply because I'm paranoid about places covered in dust that serve samosas that lie out in the same place people flick their dirty clothes about.
Other than that though, Eva B is the place to go - just to say you went! The prices are decent for the items, I saw a lovely yellow trench coat, lined, winter-worthy and all for $40. It was really a rare yellow color - mustard and lemon mix. Bras hang from the ceiling (wouldn't buy those though), and this insane $1 pile where all you do is take off your shoes and DIG. I'm sure that if you find something there it would be worth it, just depends if you have the time to scrounge through.
It's definitely more of a feminine feel through out the place. But you can see the mind of pop culture genius working throughout the decor. When I went for Christmas, they had a naivety scene with Harry Potter as Jesus, Hitler as the fther, a Bratz doll as Mary and naked Barbies as the Three Kings. GOODNESS! Outside the store... dun dun dun Michael Jackson holding his precious baby.
The store is a general mess. I'd set aside more than half a day to look for something, and even then Value Village is probably cheaper - but the experience is half the go. I've never seen a store like it in my life. -
Review from Katherine W.
Montréal, QC
8/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
I've heard people talk about a "shopping experience" but I'm not sure I had one until I went here. This place is extremely interesting. After I worked up the nerve to venture past the exterior, which makes it look like all they have in there is junk, I discovered a fascinating store.
It's a little like going down a rabbit hole (there are even rabbits--check for the cage in the back). There's stuff everywhere. Literally everywhere. I found some William Blake tossed in a plastic bucket full of foam wig stands and a bucket of mini parasols. The floors are uneven, so be careful, but the staff is very friendly. They brought us shots of lemonade, which was pretty awesome. We wandered for a little while, but neither of us worked ourselves up to dive into the $1 bucket. Maybe a shot of vodka to go with that lemonade beforehand... or at least I'll have to wear a dress that's not quite so short next time I go shopping here.
The only complaint that I might have about this place is that they were playing a live version of Leonard Cohen's Tower of Song on repeat the entire time we were there. This added to the whole rabbit-hole illusion, but eventually I felt like I was on a bad trip where everything looks and sounds the same and there's no escape. Then again, I'm not even sure I should complain about that, because I feel like that was the point. Anyways, check it out, because that place is awesome. Even if you don't buy anything, it's worth a trip. Watch your step on the floors, and if you're over 5' tall, watch your head. -
Review from May N.
10/21/2010
I enjoy sifting through thrift stores so this was a must-do. The place is decorated kitchily on the outside, so not hard to find. Once you step inside, it's a madhouse of stuff everywhere. Now, they must be decorated somewhat for Halloween, but I can't imagine it's much different from their usual look.
It's mostly women's clothes, jeans, shoes. They have a few dressing rooms with mirrors on the outside of the doors across from a mess of handbags. I found a polka dotted Le Chateau blouse, but cut way too deep to wear to work. I found a pair of awesome flared jeans for $7, but the waist was too big and I didn't like the empty backside without anything including pockets. I found a pair of tough black wedge combat boots for $15 CND, but not sure whether I could really pull off the girly dress/tough boots combo at my professional conservative workplace so I left them alone. In the back is a men's corner where my partner found 2 shirts for less than $18 CND and I ogled over the bunnies. There are lots of jewelry - mostly plastic, loud necklaces, rings. There was a bin of hats, too.
Off to the right of the store is the notorious $1 bin. It really is like a giant ball room., about 10 ft x 8 ft, except filled with clothes. With the recent bed bug scare in NYC and BOS, I was not stepping in, just in case.
I saw samosas at the counter for $1, yum! So it's a thrift store-cafe, they buy clothes ("You look better naked"), accepts credit cards, sales people generally leave you be. You have to come prepared to dig. Pop an allergy med before walking in because it's dusty. And bring some hand sanitizer. If you don't like digging through thrift, this is not your store. -
Review from Giselle g.
Toronto, ON
8/10/2010
Notes on the store: Eva B
-I think this has been a used clothing store for at least 12 years. I remember it from past visits to Mtl. I never knew it had a name.
-It seems to have gotten crazier. Now there is a giant box of $1 clothes you can dive into. Kind of like the ball room at IKEA for adult thrift junkies.
-While shopping I was offered some raspberry iced tea in a vintage glass. It was tasty and much appreciated.
-There was an old guy with a white beard cooking something in the front window. I think corn on the cob
-In the men's section there is a pet bunny
-if you go out the back there is some sort of overgrown garden
-The prices are very reasonable and they sell both vintage and new clothes
-there is an anarchist bookstore in the same block, and a vacant lot where I saw what I thought was a squirrel, but it turned out to be a rat! -
Review from Melissa C.
11/17/2010
Here's why three stars. Cause it may not be what you think.
1 star for the cute little coffee shop INSIDE the vintage store. That's awesome.
1 star because of the haphazard costume shop decor. Pretty neat.
1 star because everything seemed pretty fairly priced.
BUT I didn't see much, if any, vintage. Everything seemed to be about as good as a mediocre salvation army, which was tragic for such a beautiful shopping experience otherwise. Not much point in a fine shopping experience if there's not much worth buying. -
Review from Dave P.
8/15/2010 1 Check-in Here
Sensory overload and overwhelming array of stuff that made it very difficult to find anything. A huge area filled chest high with clothes all at $1. If you can find anything. Take your shoes off and wade in. Find a gem if you can. I personally doubt it.
Everything else was overpriced which is typical for a trendy store. I'll stick to thrifting thanks. Same stuff for 1/4 the price. -
Review from Dorise G.
7/7/2009
my new favorite store! it's one of the hippest used/vintage/consignment stores i've ever seen. the best part is swimming through the sea of hanging bras, or perhaps just finding cool unique but still totally affordable clothing you can't find anywhere else. they also took my US $$ and didn't charge me tax on my adorable $5 top, they pour complimentary lemonade and iced tea to beat the heat, and the lady was pretty darn cool. my favorite store in montreal by far!
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