Merry Go Round Antique Mall
1407 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
$$
PRICE RANGE
Standard Store
STORE SIZE
Store Overview
Merry Go Round Antique Mall is a sprawling three-floor antique mall in downtown Bakersfield featuring multiple vendors with constantly changing inventory. Shoppers discover antique furniture, vintage clothing in the basement, collectible toys, old Christmas decorations, records, books, and DVDs across numerous vendor booths. The mall includes a retro candy shop selling vintage sodas and unique treats. With its maze-like layout, interesting architectural features, and diverse vendor selection, visitors often spend 2+ hours exploring. Fair to mid-range pricing with frequent sales throughout vendor areas. Note: No public restrooms available.
STORE SIZE
Vast Warehouse
PRICE RANGE
$$
STORE FORMAT
Multi-Vendor Mall
TYPICAL VISIT
Half-Day Destination
What Makes This Store Special
Store Features
Multiple Floors
Multi-Vendor
Auctions
Delivery Service
Shipping Available
Historic Building
Customer Insights
7/10
Satisfaction Drivers
Large selection and variety across multiple floors
62%
Reasonable prices and frequent sales
66%
Unique finds and treasure-hunting experience
72%
What Customers Love
Massive size with lots to explore and discover
Diverse vendor selection with unique items and good prices
Fun, interesting experience with multiple floors and basement
Areas for Improvement
Staff profiling and following customers, particularly people of color and young people
No public restroom access
Inconsistent inventory quality (some visits have fewer antiques, more crafted items)
Overall Customer Sentiment
Enthusiastic and fun for most visitors, but marred by serious customer service concerns regarding discriminatory staff behavior. Many customers express joy at discovery and variety, while others report feeling uncomfortable and targeted.
Store Hours
Checking hours...
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM