Bridgeside Books

We LOVE this bookstore. It's so comfy and inviting and the curating of the selections convinces one of the experience the owner brings to the shop. Connected is the Stowe Street Cafe; the perfect place to enjoy lunch or tea and a scone. Here there are high quality, local artist's wares: so fun to explore.

I came with a gift card I received from my employer (Thank you @RedHenBaking!). What a gem, including owner Katya who I had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with. Beats Amazon EVERY DAY! I ordered a couple of books and picked up a few as well.

Great little shop in a perfect location to pick up a novel or a book for the kids while away from home. Close to other area interests. Quality books, local authors, greeting cards and games for families! FRIENDLY KNOWLEDGABLE STAFF!

Great selection of books for all ages. The bookstore also has a good selection of teas and gifts as well..Excellent mulled cider tea samples as well.

They really know how to make books look tempting. I love all the personal recommendations planted all over the store. It is a small but mighty book store

Lots of local authors. Clean, with a nice selection. T shirts and small gifts.

Katya & crew are wonderful! Bridgeside Books is a cozy escape for your literary excursions.

A small but wonderful independent bookstore in Waterbury. The owner Katya is delightful to speak with and is happy to order you any book you choose. The bookstore is adjacent to a great cafe, so you can purchase a book and have a leisurely lunch or coffee in the same building!

Very nice little book store, cozy and the love for reading and books was well felt

A great bookstore to visit with cool book designs and good selection, knowledge able keepers

Super cute bookshop! Mostly fiction novels and nice kids section!

Adorable bookstore with an interesting selection of books, games and other gifts, and an antique phonograph. Employees are friendly and helpful.

Loved the board game rental ($6 for 1 week). We had so much fun playing Ticket to Ride. Staff was incredibly friendly and inviting. We purchased books as well.

Super cute store with a great selection of kids, young adult, and adult books. We also found a great new board game and puzzle! The owners work the store and they are incredibly nice and welcoming. They will also get just about any book for you even if they don’t carry it in their store.

Was here in 2020 when she opened and was back today to visit June 2nd 2023 Katya was very nice and the book store is amazing place.

This place was delightful! I loved the decor and homey feeling it had while still having tons of relevant books. I couldn't find anything that super grabbed my attention, but the woman working was happy to help after I told her what I normally like. I would 100% come back here, as the staff are friendly, it's cozy, and it has a wide selection of books!

Such a cute little book store! There selection is curated so well for such a small shop

The staff is extremely helpful and the store is absolutely adorable 😍

I love this book store, owner gave me a tour because I was actually looking for the Vermont Tea Co. Which is located within the book store. This is the main store with there Anne store being located in the same plaza as Cabot cheese in Waterbury. Lots of good reads, stationary, children's items and books, giftware, antiques & vintage, odds-n-ends, good lace to get books, poke around and though they are separated from the restaurant next door the doors are left open so you can walk through to go eat. Is wheelchair accessible and has a public restroom...now my favorite book store!

If you're looking for a great local bookstore, you've found it. If you're looking for more than that, you've also found it. Not only can you find both popular and more obscure titles, but you can also browse board games and puzzles, and grab a mug and some tea to enjoy alongside! Whether your shopping for yourself or for someone else, you're bound to walk out with more than you planned on, and you won't even regret it!