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| - Walking in to Eva B is like walking into a lunatic's head. That being said, it's FANTASTIC! Wacky stuff everywhere you look! I stopped in recently and noticed that they've expanded and are still mid-renovations, and I was with a friend who was in a hurry, so I didn't have time to check out all the new space. Must go back!
The first time I discovered Eva B, I couldn't even believe such a place existed. Hanging out of the upstairs window was a Michael Jackson mannequin looking about to drop a baby onto the street below. Everything you could ever want is here. Wigs, costumes, CLOTHES CLOTHES CLOTHES - vintage, gently used, rare items, jewelry, handmade stuff, antique knick knacks, leather for days, shoes, bags, weird things you never knew you could want until you see them. It's a thrifter's dream.
I didn't notice if it was still there, but the first time I went there was one room with a clothing mountain, that you had to climb up on with a ladder and you could dig and dig through the mountain and select as much as you wanted, with everything just at $1.
It's also a café, with free tasters of apple cider or whatever they have on that day (tea, lemonade, etc) and free popcorn, plus all kinds of treats to buy. I haven't tried the coffee yet.
The manner of display is to cram as much as possible into one space, but it's done so creatively and interestingly that you want to spend the time to dig through it all. Plan at least a few hours to be here. I'm pretty sure they hold music gigs here once in a while, too, with part of the space designated as a theatre-type setting.
Remember what I said about it being like walking into a lunatic's head? Well, said lunatic is often around - the owner is hilarious, snarky, and definitely a character to experience. I think he liked me, but I wasn't completely sure! Haha! This is an experience of a lifetime in Montreal. Just GO and see for yourself.
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