'Tis the season of giving, and what better way to spread joy than by supporting the heart of your community—local small businesses! Rhode Island, with its charming towns and close-knit communities, is a treasure trove of unique stores waiting to be explored. In this blog post, we've curated a list of 50 small businesses across the state that promise to make your holiday shopping experience not only memorable but also filled with the spirit of local craftsmanship and warmth.
Little Chateau, 13 Touro St. Newport, An elevated boutique, co-owned by a mother/daughter team offering gifts, women’s clothing, and more.
Nitro Bar, various locations across Rhode Island, Nitro Bar has become a Rhode Island staple, packed with locals lining up to get their hands on their craft lattes and breakfast sandwiches.
Breakwater Surf Co, 438 Thames St. Newport, Bringing the latest trends in surf, skate and fashion for everyone.
Little Bird Wellbeing, 27 Second St. Newport, Sarah is a massage therapist and the founder of little bird wellbeing. With over ten years of collective experience, Sarah has developed her own style and technique with bodywork, based on mindful awareness and intuition.
Athalia of Newport, 26 Franklin St. Newport, Beautiful handcrafted gallery in the heart of Newport, featuring Athalia Originals jewelry.
Newport Sea Salt Co, located across Rhode Island in local shops and online, Small veteran owned artisanal sea salt company follows the traditional and unhurried process of crafting small batches of 100% pure and natural sea salt.
Bar 12, 12 Broadway. Newport, A craft cocktail and wine bar offering creative drinks. curated wines and a diverse selection of small plates and appetizers.
Pulse Gym Newport, 5 Merton Rd. Newport, A 7,000 square foot gym offering HIIT, barre, bootcamp, and interval style classes, babysitting, personal training and open gym.
The House of Kitty Dunbar, 559 Thames St. Newport, Offering expert makeup artistry, flawless airbrush tanning, and pitch-perfect hairstyling for weddings, events, and editorial photo shoots.
Wald & Sea, 107 Spring St. Newport, A curation of gorgeous global finds for the home and unique little somethings for the perfect gift.
Shore Soap Company, 302 Thames St. Newport, A handcrafted bath and body brand, inspired by the sea to create quality products.
Newport Skin Therapy, 54 Broadway. Newport, Proud to offer the most effective result driven acne healing treatments available through Face Reality Skin Care.
Sardella’s Italian Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd. Newport, Traditional, hearty Italian dishes served in a series of warm, inviting rooms & a stone courtyard.
Corner Cafe, 110 Broadway. Newport, The home of casual elegance and creative, eclectic breakfast and lunch fare.
Beaucoup Cafe, 580 Thames St. Newport, New case serving custom blend coffee & fresh pastries, as well as home decor.
Perro Salado, 19 Charles St. Newport, Locally inspired Mexican dishes, from gourmet tacos to moles, & tequila flights in a festive space.
O'Briens, 501 Thames St. Newport, Whether you're coming for a cold beer, a Reuben or a Lobster Roll, O'Brien's Pub is the perfect place for kids, adults, even your dog!
Curl Up & Dye, 445 Broadway. Newport, With master stylists and colorists on staff, Curl Up & Dye is one of the area's premiere hair salons.
Jose's Chop Shop, 310 Broadway. Newport, Barber, Jose Rios had a vision of bringing Newport, Rhode Island residents & visitors traditional barbering services.
Folk Vintage Co, 446 Thames St. Newport, Owner, Sydney Gordon always valued sustainability and the art of vintage fashion. Folk carries hand selected vintage pieces curated by Sydney.
Cru Cafe, 1 Casino Ter. Newport, A purveyor of craft dining utilizing all fresh and local ingredients when possible.
Jeys Detailing, 1 Washington St. Newport, We use the very finest auto detailing cleaners, degreasers, dressing, polishes and sealants. Time is spent detailing your vehicle using only the best waxes, compounds, dressing, cleaner shampoos and polishers.
Jason & Co, 57 America’s Cup Ave. Newport, Whether you’re looking for a classic, refined piece of jewelry or a one of a kind showstopper, this store truly has something for everyone.
The Bungalow a Facial Studio, 1 Casino Ter. Newport, Offer luxury facials, Hydrafacial, and top tier clinical and professional skincare products.
Empire Tea & Coffee, various locations across Rhode Island, Empire Tea & Coffee is the largest coffee shop in Rhode Island. Offering specialty coffees and teas, as well as delicious breakfast and lunch options.
Curiosity and Co, 14 Narragansett Ave. Jamestown, An imagination company designing flourishing futures. A place where we celebrate literary and culinary experiences.
Grapes & Gourmet, 9 E Ferry Wharf. Jamestown, A fun place to buy wine, spirits, beer, and cheese.
Domina’s Agway, 1348 E Main Rd. Portsmouth, Enduring farmer-owned cooperative retailer providing agricultural, garden, home & pet supplies.
Ragged Island Brewing, 54 Bristol Ferry Rd. Portsmouth, Ragged Island Brewing Company was born as an idea among good friends that had a shared passion for craft beer, the outdoors, and entrepreneurship. In March of 2017 we opened our doors as a 1 bbl brewery before quickly upgrading to a 3.5 bbl system by July of 2017.
Revive Aesthetics & Wellness, 175 Main St. East Greenwich, As a leading aesthetics and wellness center, we combine results-proven technology and science-based care to personalize your experience.
Besos Tapas & Wine Bar, 378 Main St. East Greenwich, A romantic, upscale restaurant serving locally sourced New American fare & craft cocktails.
Felicia’s Coffee, 5757 Post Rd. East Greenwich, Offers the highest quality coffees, teas, juices and baked goods around.
Wild Harvest Bakery & Cafe, 1675 S County Trl. East Greenwich, Carries a broad range of products that are easy to shop for and use. From mealtime to snack time, keeping your pets happy and healthy, and even a cleaner home, our products are made with carefully selected ingredients that the whole family can feel good about.
Seacraft, 113 Ocean Rd. Narragansett, A waterfront restaurant offering specialty seafood and outdoor seating.
Gansett Goods, 142 Boon St. Narragansett, Destination for unique gifts, clothing and local art.
Golf Lessons: Todd Campbell out of Cranston Country Club, 69 Burlingame Rd. Cranston, A PGA Golf Professional who offers customized Golf Lessons and will work with you to create a winning strategy for your golf game.
Groundswell Cafe & Bakery, 3883 Main Rd. Tiverton, Organic, locally roasted coffee, gourmet food & uncommon goods for your garden + home offering a unique experience.
Ida's Restaurant, 21 Valley Rd. Middletown, Italian & American meals like lasagna & pot pie served in a cozy space with simple, modern decor.
Power of Juice, 698 Aquidneck Ave Unit B. Middletown, 100% organic juices, nut milks, and vegan snacks.
Archbeauty Skin Care Salon & Boutique, 333 Valley Rd Suite 3. Middletown, Providing all things skin and waxing to Aquidneck Island for over the past decade.
Studio Barre, 692 Aquidneck Ave. Middletown, Specialized barre class that focuses on building core strength, improving posture and creating a dancer-like body.
Bobbles & Lace Providence, 100 Mathewson St. Providence, Offering high end fashion at affordable prices, you will leave looking fabulous and feeling great. We offer hands-on, personal styling services in order to help you rework your wardrobe or just find that one great piece to revamp your look.
Calvitto's Pizza & Bakery, 285 Park Ave. Cranston, Family owned traditional Italian bakery. Est 1985. We are a Pizzeria & Bakery with a wide variety!
Innovation Fitness, 926 Oaklawn Ave. Cranston, the leading supplier of sports nutrition and health supplements.
Tomaselli's at Rosario, 17 Rosario Dr. Providence, Family owned, Italian American Grill, offering dine in, take out, catering, and daily specials.
Anthony’s Jewelers, 1525 Mineral Spring Ave. North Providence, A consortium of experts from various successful diamond businesses. Anthony’s Jewelers was formed for the sole purpose of buying the finest diamonds on the world market and reselling them to the general public through global internet access, at a greater value than any known competitor.
Green River Silver Co, 83 Brown St. North Kingstown, One of Rhode Island's largest importers of fine sterling jewelry from around the world.
Wickford Gourmet, 21 W Main St. North Kingstown, A unique combination of deli, cafe, and souvenir store. Select from their fresh-cooked entrees and other deli items or their vast array of cheeses. In the back you can pick up cups of coffee, tea and delicious pastries or candies to take away or sip upstairs in the dining area.
Brittney Medeiros Photography, Independent Contractor, A newborn & wedding photographer for the madly in love couple at heart. I fell in love with photography when I realized it was a way to make others happy. I am addicted to candids, baby cuddles and sweet love notes. I couldn't imagine doing anything else.
Civil Skateboard & Surf Shop, various locations across Rhode Island, Southern New England's premier skateboard, snowboard, and surf retailer.
Brewology Cafe & Lounge, various locations in Smithfield, Rhode Island, Specialty coffee shop by day, lounge by night where you can enjoy coffee cocktails and live music.