Retro-Metro

socks with swear words. quirky home décor. bacon.everything.
if you’re in downtown Fredrick, this place is absolutely worth a visit. it’s bigger on the inside than it looks from outside and if you don’t find thing that make you laugh, you’re probably in a bad mood. it’s one of those stores that, if you are in the market for that unique gift for that friend or relative who can be tough to shop for, this is place to check out. a lot of the items fit in the motif of the name. pseudo-​1950s styled items with a modern flair. it’s kitschy. it’s fun. and you will want to take things home with you.

Shop small! This place is my go to whenever I need a funky or unique gift. Cute little shop, with items you wouldn’t find anywhere else. Definitely worth checking out next time you are in downtown Frederick.

If I have enough time to walk through downtown Frederick, I always stop by Retro Metro. Some of the stuff can be a little pricey, but these are really nice novelties and not really common, so it’s usually really worth it. If nothing else, it’s worth a look to see what they have. I usually pick through their cards or magnets. I’m not in love with the place, but I can’t think of a reason to give them any less than five stars.

Spunky goods for spunky people! Retro-​Metro is one of my favorite places in Downtown Frederick. Shopping local has never been so fun! Packed full with everything from knickknacks and gag gifts to children toys and jewelry, I can always find something unique and worth buying. There is something here for everybody.

This is the perfect place for small gifts or large. There’s plenty of home décor if you’re looking for a house-​warming gift and a lot of smaller things if you’re just there to find something that says «this reminded me of you.» It’s also the perfect place to shop on a budget, or for a secret Santa with a price limit. There is really something for everybody here and I can almost guarantee that you won’t find any of it anywhere else.

THIS STORE IS SO AWESOME!!!
everyone is very helpful and its the best place to find unique and humorous gifts!
great store to shop in!

Fun shop with quirky things you won’t find anywhere else in town.
Love to stop in everytime I go downtown. Really, do not pass this by. Make the trip up the street to find it and go in. It is so much fun!

This place is awesome! Always finding neat things and gifts, every time! Like ice cubes shaped as flying saucers and bacon frosting, can’t beat it.

Lots of cool stuff to look at, but there was only one person on duty when I wanted to buy something. I had to wait in line, and so did several other people, for a few minutes before anyone even showed up at the counter.
Otherwise, great.

Retro-​Metro is an incredibly fun little gift shop — the perfect place to go when you’re in need of a fun, funky gift for a girlfriend or a little accessory for your house. Sales representatives are not too, entirely helpful, but luckily, help is not needed in order to wander for hours in this awesome store!

If you need a cute and unique gift for a friend, this is the place to go. They have a great selection of novelty items that you won’t find anywhere else. Plenty of small kitchen supplies.

As the name indicates, this place is both Retropolitan and Metropolitan.
There is inconceivable amounts of nicks AND nacks from wall to wall. Fred merchandise galore and even art grace these wonderful pillars of hope for a generation of quirky consumers.
There are kids toys and adult toys alike. And by adult toys I don’t mean dildos. I mean a plastic pickle you can use to cork your wine bottle! Okay, that still sounds like a dildo. But for real you’ll love the creative merch in this joint.
It’s true that you could spend a half hour in here and love everything so much yet not buy one product, but it’s a great place to peruse.
I’d write more but my friend wants to watch Breaking Bad now. Go here and buy mustache erasers!

This is the place where they kindly kick my friend and I out because we didn’t realize they were closing after we made our purchases and got sucked in to more fun stuff we missed on one wall…
Want a fun, random gift? Looking for salt n’ pepper shakers that look like magic wants or gum that tastes like a pickle? Looking for fancy Pandora jewelry or tasteful furniture? Here’s the spot.

Brick and mortar store for all the cool Etsy stuff you’d find online.
Snagged a floor sample table discounted to $ 99. The owner was super sweet and gave me another discount since there was a minor scratch on the glass tabletop.
Of all the shops I perused that day, this one was my favorite.

A really cool little store with prices that are a little too high for me. This is a hipster type place where I see things that I think I should be able to make for a lot cheaper but don’t. I like this store, I just think the prices are a little high for some of the items. It is a cool place to stop in and check out.

Super cute contemporary hipster faddy goods that appeal to the über trendster within me.
Bacon toothpaste, mustache candy, UFO ice cube trays… if it’s a trend, you can find it here.
And yes, while I hate all things so blatantly hipster… I can not deny… this store sucks me in EVERY TIME. Dammit. Just super cute stuff that I am not strong enough to say «no» to.
However, if any weeboos should shop here and if I hear a single «KAWAIIIIII» shouted out by any non-Japanese…I will slap you so hard on your head that your brain will fall out. Just giving everyone fair warning.

Also one of the better stores for gifts in Frederick. I think what sets this one apart is that it sells furniture.
Purses
Cutting Boards
Mugs
Magnets
Jewelry
Coasters
Napkins
Wall art
Stationary
Greeting cards
Plenty of fun stuff.

Such a great little store! Great birthday gifts– always my go-​to place when looking for a fun little gift for friends or family. I love their furniture too, but it’s very expensive… but they do have a lot of sales and I’ve seen some great pieces in there for a great prices.
The kids section towards the back is adorable and I just love all the silly little things in there.

What do contemporary stylish furniture, artisan candles, and bathroom reader books have in common? They can all be found at Retro-​Metro.
That’s not all.
How about ice cube trays in the shape of Space Invaders monsters (yeah, you remember that ancient arcade game?), random jewelry pieces, and an extensive gift selection offering something cute, or something classy, for even people who have everything?
To top it all off, the staff is super helpful. Case in point: I came in looking for a very specific item on behalf of a friend, and couldn’t locate it. The lady at the register went out of her way to call the other shop to see if it was in stock, then offered to take down my address and phone number so that they could ship it to me when it was back in stock.
Later, just after we left, upon discovering that it there was one last item sitting on the counter behind her, she ran after us to tell me she’d found it. –That-​, my friends, is taking care of your customers.

Adorable shop just across the street from Volt Restaurant. A few Unilocalers and I stopped in after lunch to check it out.
It’s a great store to find gifts for others — shot glasses, martini glasses, wine/​cheese accessories, coasters, kids items, etc.
I was able to find a cute birthday gift for my roommate — will post what it is after her birthday because she reads my Unilocal reviews sometimes.