ENIG in velp caters to lovers of retro, vintage and brocante - an atmospheric store filled with curios, tableware, tablecloths and small pieces of furniture. Their mission: to give everything a second chance and "make your house a home. This cozy barn on Poortstraat feels like you're in the French countryside, who wouldn't want that during their thrift store tour!
Atmosphere & assortment
You will find mainly Curiosa, Retro, vintage and brocante stuff including various small furniture, antique-like items, textiles and crockery. For visitors who love authentic and worn objects that give character to interiors. Enig in Velp is a place for relaxed discovery - not a big store, but with attention to special, carefully selected items.
Ratings from Google reviews
With an average Google rating of about 4 out of 5 (at about 2 reviews):
"Friendly owner. Nice old shed. Not very big. Vintage and old stuff."
- A. Anders (4 / 5 stars)
"Delightful browse shop with lots of variety of beautiful goodies and the selection changes often so it's worth stopping in regularly."
- Els Bronkhorst (5 / 5 stars)
"What a great atmospheric place to look around by Christmas. Two barns full of brocante with a fun Christmas market in the attic at that time."
- Yvonne van Gink (5/ 5 stars)
Our own review
Enig in Velp has fun and Unique location with matching stuff. In this well-stocked barn you can find both Curiosa, Retro, vintage and brocante stuff and is therefore recommended for almost everyone. The prices of these items are higher than at the average thrift store. This is mainly because the owners carefully select these items (abroad). You can therefore assume that the quality is also higher than at the average thrift store. A visit to Enig! in Velp takes an average of 15 to 25 minutes. Don't forget to take a peek in the attic!
"Unique location with unique Curiosa, Retro, vintage and brocante stuff. A bit on the smaller side though so definitely take a moment combine with surrounding thrift stores“
- Tamar de Kroon (4/5 stars)
Summary
Plus points:
- Authentic character: genuine vintage and brocant treasures - not polished mass production.
- Small-scale & atmospheric: ideal place to browse and explore quietly.
- Event circulation: enriching participation during the Velper Sneup Days.
Minuses:
- Limited opening: only open friday and saturday (+ appointment).
- Purchasing surprise: small store, sometimes limited selection - those who return regularly are rewarded with variety.
Who is In & Out suitable for?
ENIG! is a perfect stop for lovers of authentic, second-hand finds in Velp. Do you love brocante, vintage crockery or surprising curiosities and want to store at a quieter pace? Then ENIG! is your gem in the Velp thrift store scene.
