A rainy August weekend was ok by me if it meant I could get a brief respite from Florida. Savannah is usually a relaxing getaway where you don’t have to plan too much; you wander with a few reservations made in advance and take in the historic sites, picturesque parks, and buildings. Our usual spots include checking out the SCAD Art Museum, visiting some of our favorite shops on Broughton, and dinners at new and old places, but in truth, we stay out of the historic downtown area for much of what we enjoy. Below is how we fill a three-day weekend in Savannah without getting too touristy.

Day 1 Breakfast

The Laundry Diner

I had seen this new spot pop up in a lot of my food research—a new diner near the Starlandia area. I do think social media influencers hyped this one up a bit much, but it wasn’t bad. Pretty simple breakfasts, and while the waffles were ok, the cereal sprinkling on top felt more like they were there for a viral showcase. The space inside what used to be a laundromat (hence the name) felt very now, like every newer restaurant seems to look. Less of an identity, more of a checklist of design details - pendant lighting check, bright color scheme check. However, for a decent breakfast with quick service, I wasn’t mad about it; I just wasn’t wowed either.

Total bill before tip: $35.81

Origin Coffee

Origin was by far the best coffee of the trip, and it has now become my go-to for trips to Savannah. The space is located off Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and is simple but pretty, without being too sterile. I got one of their seasonals, and unfortunately, I don’t remember the flavor, but it was rich and not overly sweet; you could really taste the espresso. The plain latte was also good. Note, the parking in this area is awful. We had to park blocks away and walk so know that.

Savannah Shops

Planet Fun, located at 127 E Broughton St, Savannah, is a great retro shop filled with video games, collectibles, figures, toys, and more. The prices are pretty reasonable for the most part, and they have a great selection.
Pop Vault, located at 128 E Broughton St, Savannah, is a retro video game store. They have a good selection of titles from different game systems. On top of that, they have some popular merchandise, including Pokémon, Nintendo, Labubu, and others, if you aren’t into video games.
Nerdheim, located at 106 E Broughton St, Savannah has blind boxes galore, trading cards, and a variety of pop culture merchandise. The second area you walk into has comics, games, figures, shirts, and some arcade machines.
Starlandia Art Supply, located at 2438 Bull St, Savannah, is a local art supply store. If you are looking for art supplies, even gently used ones, this is a great spot to check out.

Dinner Day 1

Common Threads

Still thinking about this one. This meal had zero misses, from excellent service to amazing dishes. The menu is sourced from a local farm owned by the founding partners. Through that farm came a restaurant in Bluffton, South Carolina, and then a new sister concept in Savannah. As if that weren’t special enough, Common Threads is housed in a very historic and beautiful multi-level home. Everything about the meal feels special and elevated without being stuffy. From Bluefin tuna, Summer Tomatoes, Pork and Peaches, to Richard’s Chicken (from a local farm of the same name), the meal was so full of joy at the risk of sounding cheesy. It’s not a cheap meal, but it's truly worth the splurge.

Day 2 Breakfast

Sixby

We drove right by Sixby and didn’t notice it until we double-backed. Set back a little bit from a road that has both residential and commercial spots, Sixby sits there in a tiny brick building without any fanfare or murals. Just some yellow lettering lets you know, yes, this is the spot. They make their own bread, which is what they are probably best known for locally, but you can also grab a seat inside or on the patio for breakfast sandwiches and coffee (weekends feature a larger menu). Our breakfast sandwiches were perfect and exactly the fuel we needed for the day. The sandwiches were between $8-$10 and the bread was so fluffy and moist. The lattes were actually good as well (I was skeptical). I enjoyed our quick meal here more than I at the Laundry if I’m being honest. The vibe was more our style and speed.

More Shops

The Attic

I LOVED this shop so much. If you are into vintage and retro items, please make sure to visit this local shop at 3936 Waters Ave. She had a great mix of items from housewares to clothing and I nabbed a vintage Strawberry Shortcake blanket for $25.

Graveface Records & Curiosities

Part music store, part curiosities shop, Graveface is one of the coolest spots to shop for vinyl.

Glory Days

This right here is why TikTok is essential when traveling. I had no idea this store existed. I used TikTok while lying in our Airbnb bed to see if there was perhaps something I missed in Savannah, and up popped Glory Days, A shop inside the back of another shop. Turns out the shop was inside a shop we had walked by several times, but it was a clothing store where everything looked like size 0 underwear, so we never went in. Thanks to TikTok, I was redirected to go back and find the hidden shop within!

Filled with vintage and nostalgia from the 80s and beyond this spot was a gem where I found quite a few items at reasonable prices.

East & Up

East & Up is another vintage shop I found, with many drool-worthy items. However, their prices were a little rich for me. I did find some accessories to grab tho.

Knack Studio - Pottery Studio

Since we’ve been to Savannah several times, we were looking for more activities to do besides just walking around and eating. This turned out to be a great idea since our weekend was quite rainy. We had double checked that a local pottery studio would be open on Friday for us to come in and paint (they offer classes, but none at the times we were there). We had a lovely hour and a half or so with a studio all to ourselves, painting pottery we picked out. The staff/owners were so helpful and kind, and even shipped our finished products to us a few weeks later (we paid shipping). We loved the final results when we received them, and I would absolutely recommend adding one of their classes or open studio times to anyone visiting Savannah looking to add an activity to their itinerary.

Eden Supper Club

Another satisfying dinner this time at the Eden Supper Club. It’s an intimate space with a menu consisting of small plates. It reminded me of Coro in that aspect, but with a more moody vibe. We had the Hush Puppies, Panzanella, Red Snapper collar, and Summer Vegetables. Each dish was fresh, allowing us to enjoy a contrast of flavors and textures that was so enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend this spot for dinner while in Savannah.

Day 3 Breakfast

Flora & Fauna

We went to Flora & Fauna for a casual Sunday breakfast, and the place was packed. We hovered for a while after ordering, waiting for a table to free up, while we watched an employee in a branded shirt eat alone at a four-top, which was weird. We did evetually snatch a table and ate our treats. Their pastries were really good, and while the breakfast sandwich was just okay, it was still good enough for morning fuel. I would go and grab a latte and pastries and keep treking on my next visit.

SCAD Museum of Art

I don’t think I’ve ever been to Savannah without visiting the SCAD Museum. The standard non-discounted admission is $10, and while it’s not a huge museum, they always seem to have amazing exhibitions in various formats. Highly recommend.

Sobremesa

Sobremesa was supposed to be a Happy Hour pit stop before a light dinner. Their menu of small plates looked really good and was recommended by our server at Eden Supper Club. However, when we got there, we were informed we couldn’t order off the Kitchen Menu at that time, only the Happy Hour menu, which didn’t have much on it. We were bummed, so we just ordered the cheese board and a cocktail each and left. What we had was good, don’t get me wrong, but we really wanted to try some of their small plates. So be forewarned if you are an early eater like we are, your options will be very limited. Our server was excellent, tho, not knowing how the place worked was totally on us.

Late Air

Hungrier than we planned, we went to one of my favorite spots in Savannah, Late Air. The plan was to get a cocktail, bread (which comes from Sixby), and their hearty Caesar salad that they added to the menu. But because we had only grazed on some cheese at Sobramesa, we went full in on the Hunter Cattle New York strip with sauce nogada. Late Air is predominantly a wine bar, but if you aren’t big into wine, don’t let that stop you. The food is excellent, and if wine isn’t your thing, they’ve added a limited selection of other options, including beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and two cocktails.