Guidebook for Savannah
Essentials
Local store that is in the HV (Habersham Village). Great for last minute supplies - save your produce shopping for the weekend Farmer's Market though.
9 locals recommend
Red & White Food Store
4607 Habersham StLocal store that is in the HV (Habersham Village). Great for last minute supplies - save your produce shopping for the weekend Farmer's Market though.
Fresh produce, prepared foods, juice bar, and all the healthy / green / non GMO you can handle!
176 locals recommend
Brighter Day Natural Foods
1102 Bull StFresh produce, prepared foods, juice bar, and all the healthy / green / non GMO you can handle!
Cheesecake, Wine, Gourmet-to-Go! Seriously addicting food - great for pick up if you feel like staying in. They are famous for their cheesecake so make sure to try at LEAST two flavors....
FORM...Cheesecake-Wine-Gourmet
1801 Habersham StCheesecake, Wine, Gourmet-to-Go! Seriously addicting food - great for pick up if you feel like staying in. They are famous for their cheesecake so make sure to try at LEAST two flavors....
Sightseeing
Savannah's main urban park - lots of festivals are held here and this is where I get my weekly produce from the Farmer's Market.
400 locals recommend
Forsyth Park
2 W Gaston StSavannah's main urban park - lots of festivals are held here and this is where I get my weekly produce from the Farmer's Market.
Historic Savannah Foundation owns the Davenport House. It is known as one of the finest house museums in the South. There are lectures and events periodically so make sure to check the HSF site.
31 locals recommend
Davenport House Museum
323 E State StHistoric Savannah Foundation owns the Davenport House. It is known as one of the finest house museums in the South. There are lectures and events periodically so make sure to check the HSF site.
Savannah's famous Juliette Gordon Low's birthplace is the stop of gazillions of Girl Scouts each year. Beautiful gardens - well worth a visit.
39 locals recommend
Juliette Gordon Low's Birthplace
10 E Oglethorpe AveSavannah's famous Juliette Gordon Low's birthplace is the stop of gazillions of Girl Scouts each year. Beautiful gardens - well worth a visit.
Large urban park - 1.5 miles from the Castle Cottage. Great place to run, play tennis, catch a Sand Gnats baseball game, or just enjoy a picnic.
13 locals recommend
Daffin Pool
1301 E Victory DrLarge urban park - 1.5 miles from the Castle Cottage. Great place to run, play tennis, catch a Sand Gnats baseball game, or just enjoy a picnic.
Love this spot - palm trees line Atlantic Ave from Baldwin Park to the old Savannah High (now the Sav Arts Academy). Sunny spot - great people-watching among Ardsley Park's most beautiful homes.
Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic AvenueLove this spot - palm trees line Atlantic Ave from Baldwin Park to the old Savannah High (now the Sav Arts Academy). Sunny spot - great people-watching among Ardsley Park's most beautiful homes.
Shopping
Closest spot to pick up a bottle of wine, your fave IPA, or some booze. Across from the Red & White. Very convenient, even on a bike!
18 locals recommend
Habersham Beverage Warehouse
7927 Abercorn StClosest spot to pick up a bottle of wine, your fave IPA, or some booze. Across from the Red & White. Very convenient, even on a bike!
Just in case you need anything....the Rite Aid is right in the center of HV (Habersham Village).
Rite Aid Pharmacy
4600 Habersham StJust in case you need anything....the Rite Aid is right in the center of HV (Habersham Village).
Lots of vintage fun in this new addition to Bull Street. Watch for their auctions as well.
10 locals recommend
Two Women and A Warehouse
2819 Bull StLots of vintage fun in this new addition to Bull Street. Watch for their auctions as well.
Great spot to browse countless antique booths - finds for me have included vintage jewelry, furniture, art, and even Louis Vuitton luggage!
37th @ Abercorn Antiques & Design
201 East 37th StreetGreat spot to browse countless antique booths - finds for me have included vintage jewelry, furniture, art, and even Louis Vuitton luggage!
Great place to nosh and be nostalgic. Watch cookies being made, order a custom milkshake with your choice of cookie add-in, then shop the beautiful home goods in the store.
Byrd's Famous Cookies - Waters Flagship
6710 Waters AveGreat place to nosh and be nostalgic. Watch cookies being made, order a custom milkshake with your choice of cookie add-in, then shop the beautiful home goods in the store.
This old butcher / meat house still has original hooks hanging from the ceiling! Happy hunting grounds for mid priced furniture and decorative pieces. Great selection of lamp accessories.
9 locals recommend
Habersham Antiques
2502 Habersham StThis old butcher / meat house still has original hooks hanging from the ceiling! Happy hunting grounds for mid priced furniture and decorative pieces. Great selection of lamp accessories.
Wonderful leather (and faux if you are against animal products) accessories including clutches, diaper bags, and coozies! As seen in Garden & Gun.
16 locals recommend
Satchel
4 E LibertyWonderful leather (and faux if you are against animal products) accessories including clutches, diaper bags, and coozies! As seen in Garden & Gun.
Say hi to Thu and the gals at Red Clover. Great trendy pieces that will not break the bank.
23 locals recommend
Red Clover Boutique
244 Bull StSay hi to Thu and the gals at Red Clover. Great trendy pieces that will not break the bank.
For the GUYS: J Parker has everything you could need for a Savannah trip including belts, ties, button downs, and khakis. Oh so Southern!
8 locals recommend
J Parker Ltd
20 W Broughton StFor the GUYS: J Parker has everything you could need for a Savannah trip including belts, ties, button downs, and khakis. Oh so Southern!
Love the selection of Cole Hahn / NikeAir flats -- they are perfect for navigating downtown's uneven cobblestones! Good selection for men and women including Frye Boots.
6 locals recommend
Globe Shoe Company
17 E Broughton StLove the selection of Cole Hahn / NikeAir flats -- they are perfect for navigating downtown's uneven cobblestones! Good selection for men and women including Frye Boots.
This lighting source is the mecca! Go across the street to the annex for sale items and one-of-a-kind pieces.
7 locals recommend
Circa Lighting Savannah Showroom
405 Whitaker StThis lighting source is the mecca! Go across the street to the annex for sale items and one-of-a-kind pieces.
Everything Else
Love it here- serene - great reasonable services PLUS you get to use their pool and fitness room while you are there!
12 locals recommend
Poseidon Spa
700 Drayton StLove it here- serene - great reasonable services PLUS you get to use their pool and fitness room while you are there!
Two studios - beginner to advanced classes. Great lectures, teacher training courses, and even potluck and music special events!
12 locals recommend
Savannah Yoga Center
509 Bull StTwo studios - beginner to advanced classes. Great lectures, teacher training courses, and even potluck and music special events!
Just in case you need to go - right around the corner.
7 locals recommend
Memorial Health University Medical Center
4700 Waters AveJust in case you need to go - right around the corner.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local meeting place - happy hour drink specials - fun tapas-style food. Reasonable pricing. Sit outside if its nice out.
9 locals recommend
Bar Food
4523 Habersham StLocal meeting place - happy hour drink specials - fun tapas-style food. Reasonable pricing. Sit outside if its nice out.
Old neighborhood grocery store turned bar / restaurant AGAIN. A Savannah institution. Tons of memorabilia on the walls.
146 locals recommend
Crystal Beer Parlor
301 W Jones StOld neighborhood grocery store turned bar / restaurant AGAIN. A Savannah institution. Tons of memorabilia on the walls.
My favorite spot to belly up to the bar with an extra dirty martini w blue-cheese stuffed olives!
Great ambiance, live music, and two large fireplaces keep things cozy!
239 locals recommend
The Olde Pink House
23 Abercorn StMy favorite spot to belly up to the bar with an extra dirty martini w blue-cheese stuffed olives!
Great ambiance, live music, and two large fireplaces keep things cozy!
Great little local spot for happy hour. Tell Martha hello!
36 locals recommend
17Hundred90 Inn and Restaurant
307 E President StGreat little local spot for happy hour. Tell Martha hello!
My fave spot - nostalgic and classy. French fare next door if you get hungry.
92 locals recommend
Circa 1875
48 Whitaker StMy fave spot - nostalgic and classy. French fare next door if you get hungry.
Pub 29
Great spot to pop in for one of their two happy hours! Fast pizza, too!
My go to place for fish n chips and a Guiness!
Live music at this Irish pub is great - just make sure not to talk over the singer b/c you WILL be reprimanded!
15 locals recommend
Kevin Barry's Irish Pub
117 W River StMy go to place for fish n chips and a Guiness!
Live music at this Irish pub is great - just make sure not to talk over the singer b/c you WILL be reprimanded!
Great end of the day spot to watch the sun go down over the Savannah bridge. Food is not so hot -- go downstairs for their ultimate burger!
78 locals recommend
Rocks on the Roof
102 W Bay StGreat end of the day spot to watch the sun go down over the Savannah bridge. Food is not so hot -- go downstairs for their ultimate burger!
Jazz'd Tapas Bar
52 Barnard StFun night spot - great tapas and lively music scene!
Food Scene
Now with a fancy bar next door - check out their website for some of their beer pairing suppers and fabulous risotto specials.
CLOSED FOR BUSINESS
5002 Paulsen StNow with a fancy bar next door - check out their website for some of their beer pairing suppers and fabulous risotto specials.
Ogeechee River Coffee
4517 Habersham StLocal HV spot - their Queen Bee latte made with honey is my fave.
Bella's Italian Cafe
4420 Habersham StRide your bike to Bella's for their fab pizza!
Next to Brighter Day at the south border of Forsyth Park. Great veggie and vegan options pus a mean soy latte! They sell beans to go & offer community-focused movie and music nights.
180 locals recommend
The Sentient Bean
13 E Park AveNext to Brighter Day at the south border of Forsyth Park. Great veggie and vegan options pus a mean soy latte! They sell beans to go & offer community-focused movie and music nights.
Courtyard! The best soy latte - they use Barista Grade soy milk so its extra creamy! Lots of creative tacos - nosh here with the SCAD kids on a vegan OR bacon brownie and other creative fare.
209 locals recommend
Foxy Loxy Cafe
1919 Bull StCourtyard! The best soy latte - they use Barista Grade soy milk so its extra creamy! Lots of creative tacos - nosh here with the SCAD kids on a vegan OR bacon brownie and other creative fare.
Three words: Butter Cream Frosting. BITDB is known for their cupcakes and for good reason! Also a great spot to pick up fresh bread or get some vintage inspiration!
129 locals recommend
Back In The Day Bakery
2403 Bull StThree words: Butter Cream Frosting. BITDB is known for their cupcakes and for good reason! Also a great spot to pick up fresh bread or get some vintage inspiration!
Historic setting on Bay Street for when you find yourself downtown. Walk off your eggs been down on River Street! Great breakfast.
69 locals recommend
B. Matthew's Eatery
325 East Bay StreetHistoric setting on Bay Street for when you find yourself downtown. Walk off your eggs been down on River Street! Great breakfast.
No reservations - great greasy spoon made famous in Midnight n the Garden of Good & Evil.
75 locals recommend
Clary's Cafe
404 Abercorn StNo reservations - great greasy spoon made famous in Midnight n the Garden of Good & Evil.
On Troup Squre. Sit outside & people watch - service is slow but there's a great view.
21 locals recommend
Firefly
321 Habersham StreetOn Troup Squre. Sit outside & people watch - service is slow but there's a great view.
Don't let the tiny outside fool you, this food is the real deal! The restaurant is run by two cousins -- homemade and fabulous! No website but they are on Yelp and Urbanspoon.
6 locals recommend
Cafe Florie
1715 Barnard StreetDon't let the tiny outside fool you, this food is the real deal! The restaurant is run by two cousins -- homemade and fabulous! No website but they are on Yelp and Urbanspoon.
Savannah's grass fed burger joint - great selection of beers and wine, too! Homemade ketchup throws some folks off but their homemade ranch is to die for!
180 locals recommend
Green Truck Neighborhood Pub
2430 Habersham StSavannah's grass fed burger joint - great selection of beers and wine, too! Homemade ketchup throws some folks off but their homemade ranch is to die for!
French and Fast is the mantra at this Broughton Street cafe run by a husband and wife duo. Not your typical bistro experience - guests order at counter.
7 locals recommend
Papillote
218 West Broughton StreetFrench and Fast is the mantra at this Broughton Street cafe run by a husband and wife duo. Not your typical bistro experience - guests order at counter.
SCAD run tea room with great lunch and outside seating (inside is SO much prettier). Gorgeous food and priced well.
51 locals recommend
Gryphon
337 Bull StSCAD run tea room with great lunch and outside seating (inside is SO much prettier). Gorgeous food and priced well.
Lowcountry fare with some Cajun flare! Book ahead to enjoy their chef's table in the kitchen or order the chef's tasting and sit out by the fire.
63 locals recommend
Alligator Soul Restaurant
114 Barnard StLowcountry fare with some Cajun flare! Book ahead to enjoy their chef's table in the kitchen or order the chef's tasting and sit out by the fire.
Leoci's Trattoria
606 Abercorn StreetFabulous Italian options. Bocce ball courts!
Longest running high-end restaurant in Savannah. Best service in Savannah as well. New take on traditional Southern dishes. Highly recommend a reservation.
101 locals recommend
Elizabeth's on 37th
105 E 37th StLongest running high-end restaurant in Savannah. Best service in Savannah as well. New take on traditional Southern dishes. Highly recommend a reservation.
Great spot - insane Thai vegan tomato soup and their salads are the best!
54 locals recommend
The Starland Cafe
11 E 41st StGreat spot - insane Thai vegan tomato soup and their salads are the best!
LOVE the veggie burger here-- can be made vegan w/o cheese and mayo. Sit in the 1940's styled restaurant booth or get it to go and eat next door at the Legion.
91 locals recommend
Betty Bombers
1108 Bull StLOVE the veggie burger here-- can be made vegan w/o cheese and mayo. Sit in the 1940's styled restaurant booth or get it to go and eat next door at the Legion.
You will probably get lost trying to find this spot but its worth it! Only open Friday and Saturday.
12 locals recommend
Wall's Bar B Que Restaurant
515 E York LnYou will probably get lost trying to find this spot but its worth it! Only open Friday and Saturday.
Arts & Culture
The Jepson is a part of the Telfair Museum and is a modern architectural marvel. The Jepson plays host to traveling exhibits, lectures, and events like the Savannah Book Festival.
86 locals recommend
Jepson Center for the Arts
207 W York StThe Jepson is a part of the Telfair Museum and is a modern architectural marvel. The Jepson plays host to traveling exhibits, lectures, and events like the Savannah Book Festival.