Best of Times

I just moved from the Bay Area in Northern California little over a year ago and I finally got a chance to explore Burbank. I’m not really an antique kinda guy but the outside of the store caught my eye and I was equally as happy when I stepped inside. I could spend hours in this shop. The owner was really cool and helpful. I’ll be going back on my next Burbank exploration.

Best of times really has a wonderful selection of antiques, framed art, lighting, linens, jewelry, and much more…
I love the lady who runs this store. She has all of her items priced to sell and wonderfully displayed. If you are looking for a unique item stop in at the best of times.

I love this store! Laree is very nice. I try to make it in at least once a week or A few times a month. There’s always something new that I didn’t see before! Wonderful selection of jewelry and unique pieces. Her prices are very reasonable and she almost always will give you a deal. Unbelievably she usually knows if she has something in one of the cabinets, so if you don’t see something definitely ask her because your treasure may be hidden somewhere you can’t see it. Bring cash if you plan on spending under $ 30…but for a kid in a candy store that might be hard!
For the people that say that the owners follow them around, you’re coming into a store with ALOT of things things that are hard or impossible to replace and a lot of hidden corners. You’re literally asking someone to completely trust a stranger with their livelihood. If it were my store I’d do the same thing. People steal. I’m not saying by any means those people would, I just wouldn’t take a chance either.

Laree is amazing and sweet I love coming in here and shopping around such cute items and unique things and if you need help she’s always happy to help and knows so much about the products she has. She’s the tall light brown hair if you’re looking for her but I’m sure coming here again and again. I believe she is the owner as well. :)

I had high hopes for this shop as it looked so inviting from the outside, however the experience once we entered the shop was anything but hospitable.
We were greeted by a woman who I can only describe as Bea Arthur’s long lost sister, with Dorothy Zbornak’s fashion sense (hey there, Golden Girls fans) …
I was trailed like a thief in the night, through the entire visit, I couldn’t even enjoy looking at the merchandise, which is reminiscent to every decade before 1990… pottery, brickabrac, paintings, clothing, shoes, mirrors… prices are on the high side.
My friends were busy having a private conversation in the corner, as I strolled through the shop and walked right out the door… and Bea followed me outside, I didn’t even touch an item on a shelf, let alone pick anything up, so I have no idea how she thought I stole anything.
Needless to say there are many other antique, vintage stores on Magnolia Blvd that have friendly service, reasonable prices, and let the shoppers… actually shop in peace.

Been another since rating. Must say I’m still in love with this Antique store. In the year since I rated, I purchased the following items from here, Antiques ornate picture frames, sterling jewelry, dishes, silver plated serving ware, birthday, wedding and anniversary jewelry, movie props for a military and apocalyptic film, garden ornaments and lace. Very awesome, lots of beautiful cases full of jewelry for men and women! Might stop by for that special birthday, anniversary, or Valentines or Christmas gift. I have purchased in the past a very large vintage museum quality chandelier that I drove up to our place in Oregon. Yes it is that amazing! We have a 30 foot ceiling! Wow. She has fabric, vintage dresses, hats, furs, China, silverware, you name it! I always have to go through the store at least twice to really see everything. Go check it out. Oh and there is an amazing garden/​yard in the rear. Lots of goodies in there as well. I usually spend an hour when I have time. Eye candy on Magnolia Blvd. Enjoy! I only plug places that I really enjoy! The owner is very knowledgeable also if you have questions. That really helps when you are not sure about something.

Wow I’ve driven by this a thousand times and always wanted to go inside. Well today I did. The cashier/​owner was very friendly. Said hello and offered to open any cases if I was interested.
Oh hell yea I’m interested. Holy cow, there are so many amazing items inside. Lots of everything, especially jewelry and tea cups. Nice.
I didn’t find what I was looking for today but I will certainly be back!

My wife and I love this place! The owner is really sweet, patient and dog friendly. They have tons of all sorts of different treasures. Could easily spend all day here. You should definitely check it out!

I’ve been wanting to wander into this delightful corner shop. The windows are garnished with many beautiful things. It captivates you as you walk by. I was lucky enough to have the shop owner let me wander and goof off so to speak after the shop had closed. I found so many wonderful treasures. It was like living inside an ISpy book. Each case had something different. There were clothes, porcelain, furniture, and wall hangings. Not to mention TONS and tons of jewelry.
There’s just too much to see and not enough time in one day to look at every little piece. I highly recommend coming with a full wallet and a pocket full of time to check out this location.
Now these are vintage items so the price is a little high. But that’s why they are called antiques. All items look like they have been in the upmost care. I’d say it’s well worth the purchase.
The lady working the shop knows what kind of items belong in the store. It’s not your average vintage resale location. Yes you may have an antique your willing to part with but that doesn’t mean they’ll take it. If you’re looking to resale make sure it’s up to standards. Because this store is literally the «Best of Times».

Best of Times has the most helpful and friendly staff I have come across in my antiquity shopping years. Working in the film business has me frequenting random shops every day of the week and Best of Times is always my first stop when it comes to small goodies. More often than not I am always able to find some gem, have a nice light conversation with the owners, and pet the cute in-​house doggies.

WOW! Best of Times Antiques is a veritable cornucopia of DELIGHT! The owner Laree is the sweetest gal in the biz and will help you find just the right gift for that special someone! Every time I go there I come home with something AMAZING! She also has a heart of gold for our four legged friends and is active in animal rescue.

This shop and owner, Laree, are amazing!!! They have TONS of amazing vintage and antique items… I always walk away with something. They also are very knowledgeable as to what they have in the store… just the other day I was in need of a vintage nail file as a film prop and what do you know? They had one! Laree was a life-​saver and gave me an amazing deal… FREE! (She had just discovered it that day and when I came in to ask for it, she said it was «meant to be» and wanted me to take it!) So sweet and really knows her vintage… can’t recommend enough! THANK YOU!!!

Great place, excellent people.
I went in thinking mayyyybe they miiiiight have something. Anytime you’re shopping for antiques it’s a long shot. Also I was looking for antique jewelry to give as a gift. So this was a tough mission from the start. But the tall beautiful woman (mentioned in prior comments) diligently looked through all their treasures patiently and asked all the right questions to find the perfect antique ring for my wife. I cannot say enough good things about the place. When you get there, instead of browsing, simply tell her what you are looking for. She will probably find it. Also, go out back and relax in the garden for a moment, you’re welcome to eat your meal there.
Stop by and have a visit.

Awwwww! :)
Hubby and I were watching a bunch of TV shows over the span of a week, all dealing with finding old things. Now, while the value of antiques can be pretty cool, we like it more for the look. Love that steampunk style!
Anyways, hubby had to go up to the Burbank area to deal with some work, and, as it was the weekend, I tagged along with him. Once he finished his job task, we were on our way to this old town-​ish Burbank (it’s near Portos!). He had bookmarked this shop, and was very adamant coming here (I didn’t check the reviews before I came in), so we parked behind a church (yes, it said we could park there on a Saturday for 2 hours), and walked on over.
The store is, of course, chock full of different items ranging from furniture to jewelry to little odds and ends. It’s a good size store, and found a lot of porcelain and China pieces that I would have happily taken home, but I don’t have any room for those. There were cigar boxes that hubby was interested in, and lots of vintage clothing available. There is some general organization going on, but, for the most part, you just have to search the store for whatever you’re hoping to find. Everything’s pretty clean. Maybe a layer of dust here and there, but, overall, it’s not a gross shop. Very cool.
Now, one of the things that I LOVE about this place is how the owner is a proponent of pet love! You will see pictures of dogs posted towards the front of the store, asking people to either adopt, foster, or donate for the well being of these dogs. And, the pictures are informative, providing contact info, and where the pup is at.
My favorite part? I was greeted by one of the pups! Extremely well-​behaved, the pup basically went around the store, checking who was around, accepting pats on the head, and just making sure that everything was in order. Then the pup went out to the little patio area, laid down, and took a nap. Squee! I love dogs!
So, yes, this will be a place that hubby and I will go to. My vote has mostly been swayed because of the pups, but, truly, it’s hard to find good, clean antique shops. Prices weren’t bad, and there are a lot of other shops in the area to check out.

Have enjoyed this place since finding it many years ago with my mom. I still come back again and again as the owner is always bringing in new items to keep the place fresh with magical finds and treasures! One of the nice things with the store is that the owner, Laree, is usually there — so you will always get tip-​top attention from someone who can tell you all about the items and what may be coming down the road. She has her finger on the pulse of the place, and we have enjoyed talking antiques many afternoons. She has a wealth of information to offer — just ask.
As for the store — the place is kept in really great shape. It is obviously a labor of love as it is never lacking for new displays, seasonal items and a nice charm. I have found great gifts for the holidays, props for movie production, and gifts for special occasions (and for myself!!). Always nice to have so many options.
I have to say if you love people who love pets, you have a friend in Laree, the owner. She fosters pets and is always going out of her way to assist others in finding homes for available abandoned pets. I enjoy seeing her current poochies who sweetly roam and greet visitors. So fun. (I’ll post a pic of one of them).
Finally, an idea that we have enjoyed — grab a coffee from the place down the way and bring it back to enjoy in the lovely garden patio behind the store. It is usually shaded and quiet, and makes for a nice place to relax and enjoy your drinks instead of the laptop-​heavy coffee shops you are used to. It just might inspire you to take one of the garden treasures home as well!

Best of Times is a cute, overflowing antique store filled with fun goodies and the owners’ dogs roaming the aisles.
This is a great place to roam and look at the things of yesteryear. They had so many gemstones, tea sets, antique hairbrushes, jewelry, and photos. I wanted to buy it all! This is one of the funnest antique shops I’ve been to! And such a great location on Magnolia, near a bunch of other fun shops to roam.
Definitely coming back to drool and buy things again!

BEST of TIMES is truly a gem! The owner is this tall beautiful kind lady that helps you out and opens countless cabinets filled with treasures!!! She gets new and amazing things all the time… I have fallen in love with the charm and care that has gone into that place… Some of my favorite and I MEAN favorite Native American pieces have come from best of times. I will post a few to give you an idea of the quality. The owner is always smiling and telling jokes to make you feel at home. I highly recommend stopping by… You might just get lost in there for a while… A very good kind of lost! Lol…

I love going to the Magnolia Park area to shop for antiques. This store is one of my must-​stop-​shops!
The store has such a wide variety of items (my favorite: the vintage jewelry) and is very clean & well organized. The overall atmosphere of the shop is open and inviting.
The prices are great, I find myself being tempted to buy items I had not originally intended to; just because it’s a great deal!
The lady who runs the store is always helpful, polite and pleasant to talk to. There is also a super sweet dog who loves to be pet!
I recommend it to anyone who is looking for great antiques or unique vintage items at an awesome price!

I have been going to this store for years, and it gets better every time. I always go in telling myself I’m not going to buy anything, and leave with multiple necessities.
The business owner is soooo sweet, and always helps with whatever I need. Today she so kindly opened multiple jewelry cases for my friend, and I to look through, and brought us chairs so we would be comfortable while shopping! This is by far one of my favorite vintage shops, and the customer service is always so welcoming. I feel right at home while shopping here.
If you’re visiting LA, or a local its a must see!

This is a neat antique store to browse full of dolls, picture frames, found photos, memorabilia, jewelry– essentially a bit of everything. I’ve never purchased anything here, but it’s worth popping inside if you’re on Magnolia Blvd. scouring for vintage finds. Their prices seem pretty reasonable and the items seem genuinely old– not cheap reproductions or things you see everywhere. They will usually ask if you need any help and will leave you alone to browse in peace. There’s also a cute black doggie that’s usually there napping!