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

Such a cute little bookstore. They have a great mix of books, modern books to classics to…read morespeciality and unique books, so it's easy to walk out with something you didn't expect to pick up. The shop also carries a little bit of local merch and some fun extra gifts. One thing I really appreciated was the affordable postcards, which is important to note because they are up-charged at some surrounding stores. I ended up grabbing a few, plus a fun magnet, and they also had a couple local art prints. The inside is super charming, a cozy, feel-good stop whether you're looking for a new read or just a small souvenir.

Loved this store. It is above another store and sort of feels like one big business full of stores…read more It was fun to check out.

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.

Cute little shop in the heart of VT. They have a nice collection of eclectic gifts. Not a lot of…read morelocal stuff, but I still enjoyed it as did my kids. They did go out of their way by finding a tube for a poster for my daughter bc we were flying and they wrapped a book very impressively.

My son and I stopped in to hand in his form for the Phoenix Summer Camp challenge, I appreciate…read morethat they're supporting kids reading over the summer. He was thrilled to use his gift card to buy the game Trouble, and we had fun picking out books as gifts for my niece as well. One stop for everyone!

I love Phoenix books--independent/locally owned. It is a great alternative to Barne's and Noble…read more I am continually please by the selection which is quite impressive for a smaller (smaller than the massive box bookstores). I think they do a great job with buying. On the few occasions I've had a specific (and obscure) book on my list that I haven't found, they've offered to order it for me. They've got a great little cafe as well. And the staff is really helpful and sweet. It is my go to place for gift certificates for teachers or folks that I need to get a gift for that I don't know well. This place is a gem! Definitely check it out.

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.

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).

Family run toy store with 6 rooms featuring a variety of toys, books, and gifts for children…read more Friendly service. If you are traveling in the area with a young child, it's a recommend stop.

Ironically, even with having 2 young grandchildren, I don't usually have the occasion to enter a…read moretoy store. I typically make online purchases, but with ONCE UPON A TIME TOYS, how could I avoid it? I love the store name, and it was right there in front of me in quaint, charming Stowe, VT, so I went in. There were a great many unique toys, games and children's gift ideas at this store, but it was overwhelming to me. The sales associate was very friendly, so I asked her what she'd recommend for a 1 year old girl and something "Spiderman" for my 4 year old grandson. She immediately presented me with a cloth doll, and a little boat with Spiderman in it that when wound up in water (like in a bathtub), it would zoom across the water. I took them both !! My granddaughter was interested for a few minutes and moved on to something else because she's only 1. I'm quite certain the little doll will have greater appeal to her as she gets older. My grandson was soooooooo taken with his Spiderman boat that he broke it before getting to test it out in the actual water. He's 4, and listening to directions is not part of his skill set yet, lol. Regardless, if we're ever back up in Stowe, VT, I'm sure we'd return to this store to see what else we could find for my grandchildren !! Great little store with lots of unique toys for kids !!

The owners were so sweet and engaging my children loved talking and playing with her as she showed…read morethem some of the options. They have a wonderful selection of different toys!