Submitted by Grand_Profession_207 t3_xw7831 in RhodeIsland
I stopped by Ure Outfitters in Hope Valley, my go to spot for outdoor gear (not affiliated) and I got to thinking, what other physical retail small businesses are sprinkled throughout the state?
This could be handy going into the holidays if everyone follows a similar format: Hope Valley, Ure Outfitters, Outdoor Gear/Camping/Hunting
I really love Craft Land on Westminster. A lot of local art, little trinkets, jewelry, etc.
I went by Ure Outfitter for the first time a couple weeks ago. What a gem! Super cool place.
Providence, 2 locations: Frog and Toad “selling stuff you don’t need but gotta have since 2001”
awesome little shop, selection can be a bit sparse but great prices and really nice people
S’Om- Store on Main St. in Wakefield. It was the All That Matters store, under new ownership. Lots of cool and local art, gifts, trinkets, clothes, some yoga stuff too.
Edit: forgot jewelry!
This! And Frog & Toad are the best for local stuff.
Grasmere in Bristol is a fun shop to browse through for mostly ladies items including jewelry and clothing, but also has lots of fun trinkets, restored antique lamps, local artwork and gift items.
The owner, Jon, is a great guy too. Sometimes I just stop in to say hello and see how he's doing if I'm in the area, he's always great to chat with.
The Fantastic Umbrella Factory in Charlestown. Trippy cool place that's worth the drive if that's your vibe.
We Be Jammin'
Jams and Jellies
Frog and Toad for the sole fact they do so much community work -- public beach access, bike lanes, speaking up for the disadvantaged, etc
The time capsule in cranston is great for vintage games, music and collectibles.
Are there surf stores around that aren't a "small business"? I'm partial to Matunuck myself, but I haven't been to one I wouldn't recommend!
Smithfield, Providence Brick Exchange. Tons of Lego & things you probably can’t find in the Lego store currently
*so, so many just in Providence alone*
Homestyle, Queen of Hearts/Modern Love, Craftland, Civil, and the Vault Collective are all on Westminster in downtown.
J Marcel on Hope Street.
Lola on North Main.
Lore on Brook Street.
Frog and Toad because of so many reasons.
New Harvest Coffee at 10 Sims Avenue in PVD roasts really good coffee and has a bar/cafe along with the coffee sales. Their classes there are fun, too, and they go out to farmer's markets on the weekend.
The staff are super nice, and the owner is a good guy.
newharvestcoffee.com
URE is a great store, highly recommend checking it out if you're in/near the area and need any outdoor gear. Their prices are pretty good for most stuff as well.
Not really...some have gripes about Warmwinds but its 6 of 1, 1/2 doz of a debate for shop preference. Speaking of solely surf shops, theres like 5 alone between westerly and gansett. Gansett Juice, Vikani, Warm Winds, DRIFT, Matunuck Surf Shop. Aside from that is a handful of many local shapers and repair dudes.
Different Drummer in Wickford is one of my favorites. They just moved a couple doors down so they have a bigger space now.
Most main street areas of smaller towns in smaller cities are mainly small business. Main street wakefield is all small businesses, main street EG (moreso restaurants) Wickford main, Wickenden Street Providence...easier thing to do is say where small businesses arent: Providence Place Mall and Bald Hill Road!
Good Ole trust fund Asher, he'll be running for office soon
Love grabbing gifts here!
Is it in north Smithfield?
I absolutely love spectrum India on Thayer
I had a birthday party at the Middletown location once upon a time
I think so? Right up the road from the drive in
Continental Bait and Tackle on Park in Cranston. Really friendly and helpful family runs the place. Everything you need to start fishing and they also sell guns too.
Reality A Games in West Warwick. Collectible shops with the usual TCGs, tabletop, and board game stuff you'd expect, but also have a huge selection of retro games.
Someone should wiki this!
Yes! And The Matchbox across the street as well.
On Lower Thames in Newport there is Newport Originals, which sells a lot of cool t-shirts, some food stuff like hot sauces from places around the state, and a bunch of stuff from local artists. I think like half of the t-shirts I wear are from there (the other half are the free ones I get from donating at the Rhode Island Blood Center).
Clean, well lit, great staff. I’ve met many of my good friends there.
Gayas cradle in east Providence is a newer game store, small but great owners and community.
On the opposite end of that spectrum is hobby haven, great selection of Gundam model kits and stuff but I refuse to go in anymore because the owner is the textbook definition of toxic nerd.
Second this. Awesome place, great selection with fun deals all the time
Westerly has The Savoy Bookshop and Cafe, a gorgeous book and coffee shop and The United Theatre, a newly restored movie and entertainment theater with their beautiful restaurant & bar, The Cafe right next door.
Other independent downtown Westerly gems are Herbwise Naturals, an old school wellness, herb and health shop and Pompelmo Gelato shop.
Basically every bait and tackle shop in the country is like this salty ole man just chilling giving advice
Never been to the one in Cranston but their seekonk location is great
been to that one too, cranston one has more stuff generally.
Adler’s Hardware on Wickenden
Stedman's Bike Shop inWakefield. 102 years old and still going strong.
Foxfire Trading Company, Coventry, all handmade decor and jewelry, lots of upcycled stuff. Also Coventry, Popcorn's Dream candy shop, lots of retro candies.
Also Coventry, Krafty Sisters, candles and decor. Crystals and Brews, homemade teas, gift ideas, wiccan stuff (if you're into that).
Another vote for Frog and Toad! I love that place
Wickford, Beauty & the Bath, amazing bath bombs, robes, slippers, silly gag gifts!
Grand_Profession_207 OP t1_ir4vcgu wrote
Another one!
Westerly, Rhode Island Surf Co, Surf equipment/Art/Clothes