49 Best Places to Shop in Savannah, Georgia

Created to provide an elegant and approachable atmosphere for fine and custom jewelry, this store is both beautiful and welcoming. Jeweler Chad Crawford, who himself has created a collection for The Met, showcases his own designs from his Andrew Hamilton Crawford line as well as pieces from the studios of jewelry artists from around the world. The store recently opened a second location at Plant Riverside District on West River Street, so you can take a peek inside regardless of which side of town you're on.

Founded in 1924, this internationally renowned family-owned and -operated gourmet food company specializes in benne (sesame seed) wafers, trademark Savannah cookies (notably key lime), and other house-made sweets and crackers, all sold in decorative tins. Although you'll find locations around the city, the Waters Avenue flagship Byrd's Famous Cookies store sells picture tins of Savannah and the entire line of Byrd's gourmet foodstuffs, including condiments and dressings. Free cookie and cracker samples come with every visit.

Among the city’s most beloved bookshops, E. Shaver, Bookseller is the go-to spot for bibliophiles and book-clubbers, considering they have groups meeting monthly for fans of Jane Austen, social justice and culture reads, graphic novels, and much more. Among other services, staff can curate a book collection to fit the customer’s taste, ranging in size from a few feet of shelves to an entire library.

This longtime anchor of Starland is a huge part of the area's enticingly artsy, bizarre reputation. Vinyl heads will love digging through the bins of old and new records, some freshly pressed by the Graveface record label. There's also the wicked apparel and delightfully creepy taxidermy exhibits—yes, stuffed animals, and not the cuddly kind—that make this a must for any visit to the neighborhood.

 A haven for lovers of architectural salvage, vintage treasures, mid-century furniture, and antique decor, Picker Joe's offers 10,000 square feet of discovery. A consistent receiver of local awards, the shop's many booths are carefully tended and offer a true variety of quality finds for pickers of all walks of life.

This artisanal-leather studio and shop is owned by Elizabeth Seeger, a New Orleans native and graduate of SCAD. The store specializes in custom leather clutches, handbags, travel bags, and accessories and offers a wide selection of leathers to choose from, including python and alligator. At lower price points are the sharp and handy beverage cozies, cuff bracelets, and wallets.

Ted Dennard's Savannah Bee Company has been featured in such national magazines as O, Vogue, InStyle, and Newsweek, and with good reason—the whimsical shop features locally cultivated honey and bath products that are simply wonderful. You can sample and buy multiple varieties of honey and even raw honeycombs, and there's an entire bar dedicated to mead, a delicate honey wine; enjoy a tasting for a sweet experience. Children enjoy the life-size beehive.

Inside historic Poetter Hall, the Savannah College of Art and Design's shop is filled with handcrafted items guaranteed to be one of a kind. Handmade and hand-dyed silk accessories are cutting-edge, as are original fashion pieces and experimental purses by design students. Just remember that these originals are often truly unique and may not come cheap.

The electric purple facade on the corner greets visitors as they enter on Bull Street from Victory Drive, signifying you've found the funkiest, artsiest neighborhood in Savannah. Inside, you'll find all manner of craft supplies, paints, canvases, markers, fabric swatches, tools, books, local art for sale, and fabulous treasures you never knew you needed.

High fashion meets affordability at this colorful showroom featuring original, unique pieces from up-and-coming designers, some fresh from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Many lines are produced in-house, offering something for every wardrobe that is sure to turn heads.

Located on the garden level of a Liberty Street row house, the Book Lady stocks around 50,000 new, used, and vintage books spanning 40 genres. The friendly staff is always available for a lively literary discussion, and the shop hosts the occasional book signing by noted authors.

Savannah's "main street" has long served as an indicator of the city's changing economic and demographic trends. The first of Savannah's department stores, Adler's and Levy's, emerged on Broughton, followed by the post-WWII introduction of national chains Sears & Roebuck, JCPenney, and Kress. During the 1950s, ladies donning white gloves and heels did their shopping, while kids gathered at the soda counter or caught the matinee. Downtown's decline began in the late 1950s and continued through the '70s, when boarded-up storefronts were the norm rather than the exception. Today, Broughton is again thriving, not only with local boutiques and world-class shops, but with theaters, restaurants, and coffeehouses.

With a clever name inspired by a Jane Austen novel, this consignment shop vends fine furniture and unique antiques. Find an evolving assortment of mid-century movables, original artwork, and timeless tchotchkes in their showroom.

Local chocolatier Adam Turoni has two shops, but the biggest has a wide range of his delightful chocolates and many other treats for sale in the world's most delicious-looking living room, "where Marie Antoinette meets Alice in Wonderland." You'll find his creations at other coffee shops and upscale boutiques, but the widest selection can be found here.

This gallery gives under-exhibited artists well-deserved honorariums along with a platform to showcase their artworks, which range from painting and sculpture to video and installation. With five major exhibitions each year, there’s always something fresh on view here, and visitors can enjoy artist talks with local makers nearly every Saturday.

Venture to this Broughton Street mainstay for women's clothing and footwear that is, as they say, "curated with the Southern eye." You'll find seasonal looks by Michael Stars, BB Dakota, and Citizens of Humanity, as well as shoes and accessories by Rebecca Minkoff, Vince Camuto, and Sam Edelman.

Stock up on crystals, runes, candles, incense, and other magical supplies for your sacred space at this celestial haven tucked away near the railroad tracks. You can also schedule astrological and tarot readings, chakra cleansings, and Reiki sessions with gifted professionals, or just gab with like-minded souls as you fill your basket.

This quaint corner shop has stylish statement pieces that are locally and sustainably sourced and sure to turn heads. Clothing, shoes, jewelry and charming gifts and housewares can be found at the boutique, which has an eclectic, bohemian vibe.

Known for its array of fine antiques shops, galleries, lighting showrooms, and interior design boutiques, the Downtown Design District is worth a visit. Stop in some of Savannah's trendier fashion stores, many of them housed in charming historic storefronts. Nearby are the famed Mercer Williams House and the landmark Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room, known for some of the area's best family-style Southern food. The picturesque surrounding neighborhoods are also enjoyable for a nice afternoon stroll.

Gallery Espresso is Savannah's oldest coffee shop and has a new show every couple of weeks focusing on work by local artists. The house-made desserts complement the heavy dose of caffeine and art. The location at the foot of lush Chippewa Square is ideal for enjoying your beverage on the brick sidewalk and watching the world go by under the live oak canopy.

Hands down Savannah's best shoe store, Globe has served both well-heeled women and well-soled men since 1892. There's an expansive storefront display, so it's easy to window shop for the perfect pair. It features footwear and accessories by Stuart Weitzman, Donald Pliner, Cole Haan, Sam Edelman, VanElli, Thierry Rabotin, Gentle Souls, and Jeffrey Campbell, to name a few.

Harper Boutique is a bright storefront overlooking Wright Square, offering a well-curated selection of ladies' fashion and accessories. Its elegant window displays will draw any shopper to peruse the shop's casual but sophisticated collection of dresses, tops, bottoms, jewelry, and bags by such brands as FRNCH and Hutch.

This is where savvy Savannah gentlemen have been suiting up since 1972. Look for outerwear, sportswear, and dresswear by top men's designers like Filson, Southern Tide, High Cotton, and Mountain Khakis. If you need a seersucker suit on short notice, this is your best bet.

Tucked in a storefront in the Historic District, this shop has brought a touch of glamour to the city. Featured here is apparel designed by James Hogan himself, as well as upscale women's fashions from well-regarded American and European designers.

Between the bustling hubs of Broughton Street and City Market sits the city's foremost cooperative art gallery. Near Ellis Square, the tasteful space is teeming with fine art across countless mediums. Noteworthy are industrial-style jewelry by Danielle Hughes Rose, the colorful landscapes of Dana Richardson, and Dicky Stone's intricate woodworking.