Savoy Bookshop & Cafe

Savoy Bookshop & Cafe opened in 2016 in a beautifully restored railroad building in downtown Westerly, instantly becoming one of the most acclaimed independent bookstores in New England. The soaring ceilings, exposed brick, and original industrial details create a space that is both grand and intimate, the kind of room that makes you want to linger for hours. The fiction selection is superlative, reflecting the taste of a staff that genuinely loves books and takes pride in hand-selling titles to customers. The architecture and design section is a pleasant surprise, stocked with monographs and theory that attract design professionals from across southern New England and the Connecticut border. A full-service cafe occupies one end of the open floor plan, serving excellent coffee, wine, and a menu of light meals that make it easy to spend an entire afternoon. The events programming punches well above Westerly's weight class, regularly attracting bestselling and prize-winning authors who are drawn to the store's warm atmosphere and engaged audience.