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This is a great local candy shop that makes its own pralines, taffy, divinity, and other treats. They also sell a wide range of more standard commercial candies but the real treat is, of course, the home-made stuff.
There is a competitor, a very similar shop, called River Street Sweets, which is every bit as good, just in slightly different ways. They are on the same street only a short distance from each other. I suggest trying some candy from each one if you haven't been to them before. Reasonable people can easily differ on which is better and I think they are about equal, since I slightly prefer each one on different things.
What to buy: Their pralines are great, as is their divinity. They make great vanilla taffy and other flavours, too. Try to get fresh taffy! It's incredible when it's just been made.
What to pay: It depends.
Written May 26, 2006
Address: 225 East River St.
Phone: 1-800-443-7884
Website: http://www.savannahcandy.com/
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Even if you don't like candles, you MUST visit this store. It offers beautiful decorative candles. It smells soooooo good there!
Also, you can watch a candlemaker at work.
What to buy: Candles, of course.
I bought a "pie candle" -- crafted fruits are arranged in the crystal dish and covered by transparent wax. My friends at home thought it was a real pie. They are not stupid, either. It really looks like a pie until you literally stick your nose into it.
Many craft stores are offering pie candles. This store offers truly realistic "pies."
Written Jul 1, 2004
Address: 15 E. River Street
Phone: 912-323-7323
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This store offers a variety of souvenirs, crafts, books, jewelry, etc.
What to buy: I bought two books about Savannah -- Low Country Cookbook and Savannah Trivia.
What to pay: Depends what you want to buy. The prices are above average, but still OK -- you are in the tourist district, after all.
Written Jul 1, 2004
Address: 301 E. River Street
Phone: 912-443-0272
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The Oglethorpe mall and another shopping area out that way just aren't as good as they could be. If you are looking for something that you can usually find at a mall, perhaps you could go here, but I would try the downtown shops first. They are more fun and it's always good to support local merchants
What to buy: There is a great place on River Street where you can watch people make incredible candles. Also, I believe it's called the Savannah Candy Kitchen also on River Street...they have wonderful things to choose from.
What to pay: less than you would in most major cities
Written Jan 13, 2004
Address: Oglethorpe Mall--on Abercorn
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The largest shopping centre in Savannah and, I daresay, between Charleston, SC and Jacksonville, FL. Every one of the abovementioned categories rents space by the month at Oglethorpe Mall.
What to buy: Of course you can get anything under the sun here, but I would concentrate on buying uniquely Southern things (cookbooks, postcards, etc.), especially if you're from out of the area.
What to pay: It depends on what you're looking for. If it's not too terribly upscale, not too many U.S. dollars will leave your wallet.
Updated Dec 13, 2003
Address: 7804 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31406
Website: http://www.oglethorpemall.com
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Savannah's most original "Main Street,"
Broughton Street has undergone extensive renovations in recent years and has been restored to its former glory as the epicenter of shopping in downtown Savannah.
What to buy: Broughton Street offers a wide range of shopping options for Savannah residents and visitors alike.
Historic buildings house an array of shops featuring gifts, fine art, clothing, antiques, collectibles and much more.
Spend the day on Broughton Street, you'll discover an ideal shopping destination with something for everyone on your shopping list.
ELECTIBLES Savannah's most unique Gift Shop.
Written May 19, 2003
Address: 10 W. Broughton Street. Savannah, Georgia.
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From distinctive gift shops to charming
boutiques, River Street offers an array of shopping options. You'll discover Savannah souvenirs, Civil War memorablia, original paintings, fashionable clothing and more along this historic street. Whether you're searching for a special Savannah cookbook or original art by area artists, you'll find just what you're looking for on River Street.
Savannah Candy Kichen: Handmade Southern confections, cakes and candies including pecan pralines, divinty, gophers, gift baskets, pecan pies and much more.
What to buy: Once a popular part for exporting cotton, lumber and other goods, River Streeet teemed with maritime activity in the eighteen and nineteenth centuries. Today more than 70 shops, restaurants and business call River Street home.
Updated May 19, 2003
Address: 225 E. River Street
Phone: 800-443-7884
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A small but fully stocked independent bookstore, including local titles. It reminds you of how bookstores used to be before the mega-chains appeared.
Written Sep 2, 2008
Address: 326 Bull Street
Phone: 912-234-7257
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THE CAT HOUSE is a shop those who love
felines.Unique variety of collectibles and gifts that are PURR fect all your two legged and four legged friends.
Updated May 21, 2003
Address: 310 W. St. Julian St. Savannah, Georgia.
Phone: 912-233-2643
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1000,000 designs to choose from, for all your piercing needs!
Savannah tradition since 1976
What to buy: Piercing
What to pay: The best any reasonable price
Written May 19, 2003
Address: 23 East DeRenne Avenue, Savannag, Georgia.
Phone: 912-352-8288
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