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Chico's Best Thrift Store

Voted the #1 Thrift Shop in Butte County

(Chico Enterprise-Record - Reader's Choice Awards)
The Discovery Shoppe is a charming thrift store in downtown Chico, California, operated entirely by dedicated volunteers. We have been in continuous operation since 1959 when a group of community women opened the shop with one mission in mind...
giving back to local charities.

Come In and Discover Our Treasures

Stop by for a little treasure hunt at the shop where your purchases and donations make a real difference! Our friendly team of volunteers is here to assist with all your needs.

Open 4 Days/Week:
Wednesday-Friday: 10AM-4PM
Saturday: 10AM-1PM

We are located at 315 Flume St., downtown between 3rd St. and 4th St.

Street parking is available in front of the store and in surrounding areas.

We Give Back Locally

We understand the continuing need for funding for local charities.

The Discovery Shoppe operates entirely by volunteers and all proceeds go back into the community. Your dollars spent and items donated make a REAL difference.

Over the past 30 years, The Discovery Shoppe has awarded more than $1 million to local groups and charities!

Click below to learn more about some of our charitable awards.

The Discovery Shoppe has made over $1.25 million in charitable awards!

How Do We Give Back?

Habitat for Humanity, Butte County

We donated to support two projects underway, Chico Boucher and the Habitat Rebuilds in Paradise projects.

Disco, BCSO Canine Unit

We donated to assist in the purchase of Disco, a Fentanyl detection canine, for the Butte County Sheriff.

Butte College Roadrunner Hub

We donated to The Hub’s Basic Needs Resource Center, which serves over 14,000 students annually.

Shop & Drop Off Where You Will Make a REAL Difference