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14 reviews for Antique Row
14 reviews in English
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Review from Sharee A.
Fontana, CA
2/12/2012
Big fan of antiques (kind of). I enjoy that odd piece and you can for sure find it here. My hubby took me here today for part of my vday gift day. With antiques you have to find that piece you can not live with out (we found 5 today).
Make sure you try to barter!!
DO not take kids!!
The thing I would advise is watch the air quality in the buildings - it is musty and by the end of the day I was feeling it.
I will forsure go back with my gf next time. -
Review from Jeremy G.
Humble, TX
8/7/2011
This short street in the heart of Pomona is the epitome of all that's wrong with the antiquing business today. Or rather, what little business remains. In its heyday, Antique Row was one of the premier vintage shopping destimations in SoCal; now, it's merely a shadow of its former self, with abandoned buildings and increasingly crappy merchandise. Of course, once again, the economy and eBay are to blame. Why pay premium prices in a store for what you can get cheaper online?
Nonetheless, I would recommend coming here, if only with tepid enthusiasm. There's still some good stuff here, including lots of vintage clothing and toys. But I can't help but feel depressed when I come, knowing it used to be far better. In my book, there are only two decent stores left, whereas I might have once said seven or eight.
There's street parking on both sides of the strip, but good luck getting one. You'll find a public parking lot at the corner of 3rd and Locust. (Wait, they named a street after a GRASSHOPPER?!?!? Well, at least they're supposed to be tasty when cooked....) -
Review from Agnes T.
Glendora, CA
7/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
If you love, love, love antiques, this is the place to be. A small boulevard showcasing antique stores on both sides of the street. You can spend one hour in one and four hours in another. Completely up to you. Browse, cruise, take in the art of gazing through the many trinkets, paintings, objects, etc.
Highly recommend an all day affair if visiting Antique Row. Well worth the drive and time. -
Review from Chris M.
10/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
Pickers Heaven!!!!
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Review from Michael W.
La Verne, CA
8/22/2010
Really a sad place.
Between the empty store fronts and the little shops all selling the same old crap trying to survive...not a very bright area.
They filmed the cat in the hat there and some of the old props are still around which just look creepy now -
Review from Tina L.
10/8/2008
I think it's fab that the I.E. has it's one spot place to shop for antiques.. it only blows that business is so bad in the area and rent can be notoriously high than it should be. Right across the Artist's district, and with nifty residential live/work lofts above businesses, this place buzzes with activity on the weekends.
But otherwise, it's deadsky. : / And sometimes I feel like their prices are a bit outrageous too. -
Review from david k.
Los Angeles, CA
4/26/2009
What a depressing place ... nothing is inspiring about visiting a failed commercial district. Its like zombie land over there ( great if into zombies ). All the stores sell the same vintage items ... overpriced. The same things you'd find in any Claim Jumpers wall.
The place is dead or on life support. -
Review from Lauren K.
Redlands, CA
4/29/2009
Great for antiquing and hanging out, Antique Row is always an entertaining gander! There's tons and tons of different antique and thrift-style stores on about three or so blacks. On the main strip, you'll also find The Glasshouse, which is a small, standing room music venue that frequently features some pretty impressive bands and musicians alike.
However, it is sometimes pretty quiet depending on what day you go, and can be a bit depressing at that.
No matter, the shops, the district's architecture, and feel mostly make up for the crowd-void. -
Review from BECKY L.
Baldwin Park, CA
5/1/2011 6 photos
I would have to add some useful information about the Pomona Antique Row . . . Although it's hidden and yes the business does suck a lot around there it is the oldest part of the I.E / L. A citrus area.The parking arrangement is in the small private lot on the right side entering the strip, or on the left side which would be behind the Angelo's Pizza, Street parking is also available, The movie the cat in the hat was filmed here a few years ago so you will find the last of the props which is one great big top hat on top of a shop next to the Subway, the moment you take A walk around the area will have you envision the Greatness of the small strip and the beauty of the old age / Victorian Architecture. Some people confuse the Antique Row & the Art Colony . . . The Antique Row is the East side of the 2nd street Block i.e From Angelo's Pizzeria and further down: There you will find a complete block with antique and vintage shops filled with items great for any collector or almost just about any theme you might have your little heart into.
Some shops are three stories which are all accessible, for shopping. Even if you don't want to spend a lot of money they are great spots for window shopping and even to just educate your self on older life living necessities. Here you will find A Chinese Antique shop, about seven or eight Regular "every thing" shops, One Great Toy and Collectible Store and an Army / Military store. If your into toys and books the shop to hit is"olde towne pomona antique mall" you'll find that on the South side of the strip.
The entire store is sub divided by several different sellers within, and most things are put in a glass display cases, but the friendly people who work there come around often asking if you need help with any thing in any of the cases. They have a great sci fi Room, filled from top to bottom, they have vendors who carry large collections of rat rods, and hot wheel cars, and there is one vendor who specializes with all types of Barbie's . . even the hard to find originals.
Another Great spot for shopping is the "Robbins Antique Mart" this shop is three levels of which basement consists of lots of furniture, the middle walking in area has several great "every thing" shops in which you will find one of the finest Vintage Costume Jewelry store's around . . . it's space # 32A. The top and final level you will find a variety of great vintage clothing and more antique and vintage furniture. one of my favorites is shop 6, here you will find the cutest clothes ever, and the display of this space makes you feel warm and happy, as if your right at home. The sales this space makes goes to a special non profit organization.
This is truly a very fun place to visit if you only open up your heart and give it a go. All shops have sells year round so once you check out you'll realize you made out like a bandit. Every one in the area are very nice and friendly people, the atmosphere is very laid back so it's great to have a " ME" moment. It's over all a fun place, if you get hungry you'll find great food at the Pizzeria, they have some soul food and mediterian, you will also find a Hooka bar, and your classic brew bar "Characters Bar". Most places take ATM and credit cards, if worst comes to worse, there is a Bank Of America around the corner.
Come early, with a few bucks in your pockets, and an open mind . . . you will definitely make a great day out of it, and who knows maybe if you bring some one with you, it can even end up being a great bonding experience. -
Review from Si O.
Los Angeles, CA
12/3/2010 1 Check-in Here
Not much to do out here, except go to the Glass house and the bar next door. On wednesdays, they have a small farmers market where you can pick up some fresh fruit and flowers. Other than that, kind of a dead spot.
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Review from Amy S.
8/31/2008
Cutest little strip of street I have ever seen! It looks like a storybook/dollhouse! So adorable! It's pretty much the diamond in the rough for the surrounding sketchy areas. Lined with restaurants, art galleries, music venues, antique stores, and more, this definitely has some old fashioned charm too it. And one of the locals told me that they filmed the Dr. Seuss movie set on that strip of street. Pretty cool!
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Review from Lizette P.
Chino Hills, CA
1/4/2009
Antique Row has many store for every type of person. They have toys, furnature, tea pots, dishes, vintage clothing, and much more. This place is heaven. For sure this is one of the best antique malls I have gone to. Weekends are best to go. There is no problems to find parking. The Antique mall is located on 2nd and Garey Ave, between the 10 freeway and the 60 freeway. If you like to treasure hunt this is the place.
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Review from Gina Q.
Pomona, CA
8/5/2007
This is a great place to go antiqueing. There are a lot of shops in just a several block strip so aptly named "Antique Row" on 2nd street between Garey and Gibbs. This old town portion of Pomona is a great little getaway from other more crowded antique shops in the larger towns in Southern Califorina. The shops line both sides of the street with eateries interspersed. Yeah, there are still a lot of buildings empty, but you can tell that Pomona is trying to revitalize it's old downtown area. Even the old Fox theater is in the process of getting restored. All the owners of the antique shops were quite friendly and some couldn't quit chatting even as I was trying to leave the store (literally I had one foot out the door and the guy was still yapping). But there were a lot of unique things to be found in these antique stores. I mean where else can you find those old drinking glasses (Looney Tunes, Charlie Brown, etc.) we all used to get at McDonalds or Burger King?
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Review from Natasha B.
Anaheim, CA
7/23/2010
This place is a hidden gem. Lots of antique stores up and down and I find myself spending at least 3-4 hours in Antique Row. I found all my childhood toys as well as ones I wished I had when I was little. They also have good prices on furniture, and all the shop owners are very friendly. My personal favorite antique stores are on the right side - Old Towne Pomona Antiques, Antique Mart, and Persnicky Antiquity.
