Sweet Lorain
7105 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
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PRICE RANGE
Standard Store
STORE SIZE
Store Overview
Sweet Lorain is a vast warehouse-style vintage destination in Cleveland, Ohio, celebrating 33 years in business. This single-owner shop overflows with authentic vintage treasures including extensive clothing collections sorted by decade, ceramics, glassware, jewelry, furniture, records, and seasonal items like vintage Christmas decorations. The store is densely packed with inventory organized by type and color, creating a treasure-hunt shopping experience that demands time and patience. Named one of America's Five Best Vintage Stores by Details Magazine, it attracts serious collectors and casual browsers seeking one-of-a-kind finds spanning multiple eras.
STORE SIZE
Vast Warehouse
PRICE RANGE
$$$
STORE FORMAT
Single Owner Shop
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
Massive, ever-changing inventory with unique one-of-a-kind vintage pieces
62%
Organized categorization by era, type, and color despite overall density
66%
Authentic vintage experience and passionate owner/staff knowledge
72%
What Customers Love
Incredible selection and variety of vintage items across multiple categories
Authentic, genuine vintage finds not available elsewhere
Knowledgeable, passionate owner and helpful staff (when positive interactions occur)
Areas for Improvement
Extremely crowded and cluttered layout makes browsing difficult and potentially unsafe
Consistently high pricing compared to market value, with many items priced at eBay levels or higher
Inconsistent customer service - some staff very friendly and helpful, others reported as rude, dismissive, or condescending
Overall Customer Sentiment
Polarized - enthusiastic treasure hunters love the abundance and thrill of discovery, while others feel overwhelmed, frustrated by accessibility issues, and put off by pricing and service inconsistencies. Customers describe feeling 'amazed,' 'heaven,' and 'gem' versus 'uncomfortable,' 'suffocating,' and 'unwelcoming.'
Contact Information
Store Hours
Checking hours...
Monday
Closed