Waterbury has some great restaurants, cute shops and one of the area's best bookstores. Nestled…read moredowntown just off Main Street with a nice parking lot, it looks like a cute and cozy home, beckoning you to enter. Inside is much larger and book displays are well designed and thought out, enticing and encouraging you to peruse for your next reading adventure. The owner works hard to curate books from every genre, staying on top of current best sellers, while also offering a great section of local Vermont authors (of both fiction and nonfiction) , games, cookbooks, stationary. There is something for everyone's tastes and preferences. The owner and employees are all very friendly and knowledgeable. They'll gladly order what you'd like if you can't find it in stock. She often hosts events, so follow their Facebook page to learn more. Prices are reasonable and it's always hard to walk out with "just one more book." The store is located next to a lovely coffee shop: perfect combination for a new book to take with you as you sip and dine. If you live local or just visiting, I encourage you to see all they have to offer. Supporting indie booksellers is so important and also rewarding. You won't be disappointed.

Love this bookstore. The selection of local authors is great and the kids section epic. Can't miss…read morebridge side books if coming through Waterbury or ...central VT really

The book selection is limited but they had a lot of games to choose from. The D&D miniatures…read moreselection was alphabetized which was much appreciated.

We were disappointed in this "book" store. Perhaps we were thrown off by the name. We thought it…read morewould offer a garden of books, but it just didn't seem to have all that many books on anything but a very few subjects. It seemed to be more geared toward games, toys, video games and graphic novels. We were in and out in no time, and we normally spend a good deal of time in bookstores. There was nothing in there of interest to anyone in our family. If you are into gaming or graphic novels, this is your place.

A heartfelt "shout out" to this wonderful store! Not only do they carry fun items that are not…read moreseen elsewhere, their customer service is AWESOME. On more than one occasion, I asked to be informed when a popular gift item was restocked. Notified ASAP and put aside for later pick-up. Customer care doesn't get better than this. If you are in the Waterbury/Stowe area and don't visit this sweet store, you are missing out! Joanne Crowley

I love this fun, quirky, friendly store. If you're seeking a unique gift and/or a non-Hallmark-y…read moregreeting card, look no further. They also have candles, lotions, fashion, jewelry, baby items (perfect shower gifts!), home decor, awesome christmas ornament selection ... the list goes on and on! I never walk out empty handed. Only thing is, I always go in to shop for someone else and ALWAYS always leave with more goodies for myself! ;) The couple who run the shop also own the women's clothing boutique next door called Ruelle. Definitely worth checking out as well. They bought Stowe Street Emporium from a sweet older couple several years back, and have done an amazing job maintaining its original homey charm, while reinventing it w/their unique brand of coolness, style and fun. Check it out! (Note- I found the photos from their website and posted here).

This store is very cute and has the best assortment of gifts, toys for kids, wedding gifts, house…read morewarming gifts. However the 2 owners are the rudest, most unfriendly people I have ever met. They have a little dog that growls at you constantly, I had a young child in there that I was watching like a hawk and they still found a way to yell at me for her being in there. I will never support their business again.

This is a great store with many items. I always have to buy something here from toys, cards , to…read morewreaths and lamps. I love the people that work there also. Great customer service and they will wrap your present if it is a gift.

Solid store for local Vermont goodies. It has a little bit of everything for all tastes. It is a…read moreone stop shop for Vermont souvenirs.

Great selection of Vermont "stuff". Bought a Bernie canvas bag, a VT t-shirt, a canvas purse/bag,…read moreand some fudge, so a decent haul and receipt. You know how you always say "I wish I'd said....."? I really wish I'd ask the person behind the counter if she/they were having problems. She/they were so incredibly unfriendly and almost flat out rude. I kept thanking her, when she really should have thanked me. Love Capitol Stationers but, three hours later and now home, and I'm still thinking about the absolutely poor customer service. A few minutes after that visit, I was in Roam, and had the absolute BEST time interacting with three staff members. Yes, I bought more than I should have, but the customer service was the best I've witnessed in a long time. Business owners: train your staff!!! And, if this staff member was an owner, shame on you.

What a wonderful bookshop! Great selection, good recommendations, friendly cashier, some comfy…read moreseats.... Loved it!

A pleasant, browsing-friendly bookshop with two of the most charming cats you'll ever want to meet…read moreand a solid (though not outstanding or adventurous) selection of books on topics of local interest, fiction, gardening, the outdoors. I think the stock could stand for some refreshing, but the place is certainly worth a stop and, in the ever-shrinking galaxy of small booksellers, worthy of support.

This store has everything for everyone. Books and quirky gifts for all ages and I mean ALL ages…read more Great kids selections of art,crafts, books and toys. Friendly owner and very helpful.

It's a bookstore, but only just barely. 90 percent of the store is kids toys and gifty items and…read morethe rest are books for small children. You won't find much of anything for anyone over the age of 8 and navigating it feels like a cluttered mess. The employees also leave a lot to be desired. I felt like I was bothering them just by being there and the responses to my questions were borderline rude. Simply put, it all left me with very little desire to go back...

DO NOT MISS THIS PLACE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. A truly enchanting shop for EVERYONE. I almost kept…read morewalking - I didn't need any Christmas decor, but I had some extra time & decided, 'what the heck? '. It was an absolutely delightful experience that bordered on Magical (& I'm not that kind of person). Don't breeze in & out; take a few minutes to chat with the sisters - they are spectacular.

This shop was the highlight of my recent trip to the area for a wedding. The sweetest women running…read morethe shop and beautiful artwork to pick from. There is something so special about buying a piece of art when you get to meet the artist. This wasn't just a store but an experience for me and I am so glad we found them! You don't want to miss out, definitely visit!