Antique store · Painesville, Ohio

Shops By The Lake

1871 N Ridge Rd, Painesville, OH 44077

41.7500° N 81.2102° W

Shops By The Lake is an antique store at 1871 N Ridge Rd, Painesville, OH 44077.

About the shop

Shops By The Lake is a massive indoor antique mall in Painesville, Ohio, featuring 150+ vendors with constantly changing inventory of vintage furniture, collectibles, and home decor. Customers describe it as a half-day destination where you can easily spend 2-3+ hours browsing diverse booths filled with retro items, cast iron cookware, nostalgic 70s-80s pieces, and unique finds. The store emphasizes affordable pricing with mid-range items, friendly staff, and special promotions including monthly treasure hunts, senior discounts (Fridays), and veteran discounts. Perfect for casual browsing or serious treasure hunting.

From directory research

Before you go

Mentioned in public reviews: Auctions. Confirm with the shop.

What you'll find

FurnitureVintage CollectiblesHome Decor

Compiled by AntiqueStoresNearby from public listings and reviews

The particulars

Shop format
Multi-Vendor MallFrom directory research
Shop size
Vast WarehouseFrom directory research
Price range
$$From directory research
Typical visit
Half-Day DestinationFrom directory research
Multiple dealers
YesFrom directory research

What reviewers mention

Largely positive

Praised

  • Huge variety and selection across 150+ vendor booths
  • Affordable prices and good deals/bargains
  • Friendly, helpful staff and customer service

Keeps people coming back

  • Vast selection and variety across multiple vendor booths
  • Reasonable prices and good value for money
  • Friendly, attentive staff and helpful service

Worth knowing

  • Some vendors display merchandise poorly or cluttered, making booths difficult to navigate
  • Inconsistent pricing practices (some vendors mark up then claim discounts)
  • Limited store hours (Thursday-Sunday only)

Our analysis of public reviews — a summary of what people wrote, not a star rating. Tone: Enthusiastic and positive overall. Customers express genuine enjoyment and describe it as a 'fun place' and 'favorite destination.' Many mention taking vacation days or visiting monthly. Some nostalgia and appreciation for the experience..

Make a day of it

Sketch map centered on Shops By The Lake, showing 6 nearby antique shops within 12 miles and Cleveland, OH4.0 mi8.0 mi12 miNCleveland, OH30 mi, beyond this map123456
Nearby antique destinationCleveland, OH30 mi
  1. 1The Gravel Pit1968 N Ridge Rd, Painesville, OH 440770.3 mi
  2. 2Miscellaneous Barn190 Mantle Rd, Painesville, OH 440770.9 mi
  3. 3Our Treasures LLC50 W Erie St, Painesville, OH 440772.6 mi
  4. 4Treasures at the Langshaw4179 Main St, Perry, OH 440813.7 mi
  5. 5East End Attic1440 Mentor Ave, Painesville, OH 440774.7 mi
  6. 6Antiques on the Square101 Main St, Chardon, OH 4402412 mi

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