Sometimes you just need to curl up with a good book. While we’re sure avid readers have a spot at home, sometimes you need a change of scenery.
Outdoors
Falls Park, 601 S. Main St. | You know we had to. There are plenty of things to occupy you at Falls Park, but if you need to disconnect, you’re sure to find a quiet spot to dive into a book.
Rock Quarry Garden, No exact address, but 200 McDaniel Ave. is pretty close | This spot is a little off the beaten path, but its waterfall, flora, and general fairy-core atmosphere makes for a perfect literary escape.
NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Ste. 500 | Sometimes, you just need to do a little people watching to get you in the reading mood.
Camperdown Plaza, 20 E. Broad St. | Where can you read a book + grab a drink, a cookie, ice cream, or a burger? Answer: Camperdown Plaza.
Drinks + Food
A20 Market Coffee Shop, 26 Augusta St. | This coffee shop + boutique is the perfect place to tuck yourself into a corner and read while you enjoy a snack.
Greenville Beer Exchange, 7 S. Laurens St., Ste. A | Now that the tasting room is open, grab a pint of your favorite brew and pick a cozy spot. Pro tip: If you need a reading break, you can play on one of the vintage arcade machines.
Spill the Beans, 531 S. Main St. | We could have added this to our “outdoors” section because of the patio, but this spot gives you the best of both worlds. Sit inside and grab a coffee or a scoop of ice cream, or sit outside and enjoy the day.
Mountain Goat, 120 Shaw St. | At Mountain Goat, you can sip on a coffee or tea while you read and know your money is going to a good cause. Mountain Goat donates 100% of its proceeds to a non-profit called GOAT, which gives kids from under-served communities the opportunity to “take in the wonder of nature and expand their horizons.”
City Editor Stephanie’s picks
Grateful Brew, 501 S. Pleasantburg Dr. | The vibes at Grateful Brew are immaculate. You feel right at home in the comfy, plant-filled inside, or you can soak up some sun on the patio. Plus, you can stay there all day and switch from coffee to beer.
Wine House, 75 Haywood Rd., Ste. 8 | There’s something very fancy about grabbing your book and enjoying a glass (or three) of wine at Wine House. If you go, tell Sarah that I sent you.
City Editor Danielle’s picks
The Grand Bohemian Lodge, 44 E. Camperdown Way | Sitting on the deck overlooking the falls, enjoying a cocktail at Spirit and Bower by the fire, or getting cozy in the library, you can’t go wrong with reading at The Lodge.
Greenville County Libraries, multiple locations | Call me old fashioned, but there’s something special about checking out a book + you can find me browsing at the Five Forks branch and reading a sample before I head home.
We know there are an endless number of places to read in Greenville, and we’ve just highlighted a few. If your favorite spot didn’t make the list, let us know.
