River Market Antiques
115 W 5th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
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PRICE RANGE
Standard Store
STORE SIZE
Store Overview
River Market Antiques is a massive 30,000 sq ft antique mall in Kansas City's historic River Market district, housing 160+ quality dealers across 4 floors. Established in 1994 with the mission to 'recycle the past, one life at a time,' this well-organized destination features extensive vintage furniture, collectibles, decorative items, and a dedicated vintage clothing floor. Customers consistently spend 2-3+ hours browsing the vast selection, praising the friendly staff and curated vendor booths. While prices run higher than typical thrift stores, the quality and variety make it a must-visit for serious antique collectors and casual browsers alike.
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
8.5/10
Satisfaction Drivers
Sheer volume and variety of inventory across multiple floors
77%
Quality of vendor curation and organization
81%
Friendly, welcoming staff and customer service
87%
What Customers Love
Massive selection and variety - customers repeatedly mention 'so much to see,' 'huge,' 'MASSIVE'
Friendly, helpful, attentive staff - multiple reviews praise staff going out of their way to assist
Well-organized layout with multiple floors - customers appreciate the organization and dedicated sections (clothing floor, basement)
Areas for Improvement
High prices - multiple reviews mention items are 'overpriced,' 'ridiculously too pricey,' prices higher than other antique stores
Purse/bag policy concerns - several negative reviews about being required to lock up purses while others were allowed bags, perceived as discriminatory targeting
Overall Customer Sentiment
Overwhelmingly positive and enthusiastic. Customers use exclamation marks frequently, describe experiences as 'amazing,' 'treasure trove,' 'adventure,' and express genuine excitement about returning. Some frustration about pricing and security policies, but overall tone is nostalgic and delighted.
Contact Information
ADDRESS
115 W 5th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
PHONE
Store Hours
Checking hours...
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM