Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store & Donation Center - Chula Vista, California

Lexxi P.

Very high prices. Cashier and employees follow you around to see if you're stealing or if you're putting clothes in the "wrong" rack. One of them even told me the grey shirt doesn't go where I put it even though that's exactly where I grabbed it from. & afterward wouldn't let me try on a pair of jeans. No refunds but can't try on the clothes
Never coming back here.

Cassandra V.

A young female worker was blatantly following me around the store. I tried to ignore it but we eventually came face to face and she was staring me in the eyes as if I had done something wrong. Very weird vibes in this store. Sucks because it's so close to home. I felt really uncomfortable and targeted, I won't be back. Not to mention the steep prices.

Meg T. G.

I am not been to this place in almost 20 years and I want you to know it is cold in there yes if you are one of those warm blooded people this would be the spot for you but for me I thought about grabbing a sweater off the rack just so I can go shopping I settled for some hand mittens and then proceeded to look at all the wonderful things they had my goodness they are a lucky store or they are just really good donations here I would suggest going here first if you're going to the places in Chula Vista because this place is a gold mine! Very friendly staff and knowledgeable I appreciate that every time.

Vanessa

clean, not smelly, good amount of clothing and houseware, not a lot of furniture, the prices are higher than other places (~25% more) but the staff were nice. There was a fitting room too!

Matthew M.

I enjoy coming to this thrift store, the overall selection is not amazing but I have found some awesome items here.
3.5/5

Some things I enjoy about this location:
-At this location I have found quite a bit of Vans and Dickies pants, and some nice jackets.
-They have a good amount of sales which are normally quite generous
- I've seen this location sell niche items, like shoe stretchers

Some of the problems I've faced at this location:
-Personally, I found the selection of everything except Pants and Jackets to not be amazing
-The pricing of shoes at this location is not great, especially when down the street at goodwill they will sell shoes of the same quality with a wider selection at 1/4 of the price

Connie H.

Thank you Father Joe for your hard effort in helping people out, I’m very grateful for all you do. I have been in your store and it’s awesome and so are your prices especially because I know that all this is for a good cause, unfortunately there will be many customers that don’t see it the way I do. Your store is amazing and so are your prices!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

David F.

Was way overpriced and the customer service was beyond lacking. I usually never have a problem when I flash my military dependant I.D. or my DOD Cac card but it got rejected. It's just 10% but it is what it is. Usually people do not care enough to reject it. Usually it is okay for spouses or their dependents but I guess it's only for active duty members only and not their families.

Danny R.

Dude this place was way too pricy. As soon as we walked in a glass piece on display was $79.99!?! I still went in to give it a chance but NOPE. Just because things are still in the box or mad vintage don’t mean it has to be pricy.