The air inside Zaborski Emporium smells faintly of old metal and floor wax, with shafts of daylight flashing off stained glass and battered brass. Four full warehouse stories creak beneath each step, piled with relics and raw salvage from buildings long gone.
What to Expect:
🗝️ Rows of antique doors, windows, and hardware from eras past
⚙️ Whole rooms of reclaimed lighting, radiators, sinks, tubs, and millwork
🪵 Unfiltered picker energy—inventory stacked high, little staging
🪟 Occasional architectural oddities: mantels, signage, tile, shutters
🪚 Staff ready to dig up obscure parts and help with loading
Important Information:
✔ Inventory sourced from estate teardowns, demolition, and local salvage
✔ Wheelchair accessible entrance; interior aisles packed and uneven
✔ No fitting rooms; buyers may want gloves/closed shoes
✔ Shipping not offered; large items cash-and-carry or local pickup
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
Local Insights
🕰️ Restock Rhythm: Estate hauls typically arrive after major holidays and start of building season; new stock appears with little notice.
🚪 Ask the Counter: If you’re searching for something specific, the folks up front usually know where to start your hunt or may have extras off-site.
🧤 Rough Terrain: Wear work clothes and bring gloves—floors can be slick and sharp edges are everywhere.
❄️ Winter Note: Dress warm in cold months; warehouse has little heat and exposed floors.
What folks are saying
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Visitors call Zaborski's an adventure—thousands of real salvage pieces stacked four floors high, from clawfoot tubs to odd cabinet pulls. Pricing is described as unpredictable, sometimes steep (expect negotiation), but the inventory is unmatched if you’re after authentic building materials. Staff at the front counter are knowledgeable about location and history, though some guests report guarded service and uneven communication. The dense, uncurated layout feels like a true picker experience: not for dawdlers or those who need clear labels. Inventory shifts with demolition cycles, so no two trips are the same, but finding a bargain may require patience and digging.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
Best TimeS TO visit
Mornings Wed–Fri offer the quietest scavenging; Saturday gets busy after noon with out-of-towners. Right after big estate hauls, selection is deepest. In winter, bundle up.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance, but aisles inside are narrow, crowded, and sometimes blocked. Multiple uneven floor transitions and occasional debris; little seating. Limited heat in winter.
