food

The 53 Best Food Gifts You Can Order Online, Right This Minute

Consider your holiday shopping complete.

PureWow editors select every item that appears on this page, and the company may earn compensation through affiliate links within the story. All prices are accurate upon date of publish. You can learn more about the affiliate process here.

What’s the best kind of present? One you can eat, if you ask us. Whether it’s a limited-edition cake for your sister, a gourmet popcorn tin for your cinephile coworker or a pack of your best friend’s favorite cookies, surprising a loved one with something tasty (be it for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, back-to-school season, a birthday or a housewarming party) is always a good idea. But figuring out what to order is another level of tough.

Fear not: We’re here to guide you through the 53 absolute best food gifts—from baked treats to cheese spreads to subscription boxes—that anyone would be happy to receive.

The 73 Best Subscription Boxes to Gift for Every Interest


What Food Is Good for Gifting?

Nowadays, you can ship just about anything to anyone anywhere; the perfect gift all depends on what the giftee likes. For foodies, we love artisanal olive oils, spice sets and meal kits that will inspire them in the kitchen. Desserts, like giant cookies or Insta-worthy cupcakes, are an easy win for birthdays, potlucks and picky kids. For date night, we love extravagant steak deliveries, gourmet chocolates or even a surf-and-turf dinner. And there's no shortage of wine subscriptions, craft beer clubs and cocktail kits out there for amateur mixologists and sommeliers.

How We Chose the Best Food Gifts

We pooled our food team's expertise to round up some of the tastiest food and drink brands across all categories. We then asked our editors for their personal recommendations and scoured the internet for more highly reviewed products that are both special enough to gift and delicious enough that they're worth the spend.

The Top 10 Best Food Gifts at a Glance

Best Food Gift Overall

1. Levain Bakery Signature Cookie Assortment Gift Box

  • Known For: giant chocolate chip-walnut cookies of NYC fame
  • What We Like: nicely wrapped, ships well, fresh cookies, you can select an optimal delivery date
  • What We Don't Like: nothing
  • Delivery: all states except Alaska and Hawaii
  • Shipping Cost: from $12

Almost anyone with a sweet tooth will appreciate this cookie gift box, including our editor Abby Hepworth. "They make [ordering] incredibly easy and everything was packaged so beautifully. None of the cookies were crumbled or broken upon arrival."

Whether you go with a four-, eight- or 12-pack, your friend will get a taste of Levain Bakery's best-selling cookie flavors: chocolate chip walnut, dark chocolate chocolate chip, dark chocolate peanut butter chip and oatmeal raisin. The cookies come neatly packed in cellophane bags tied with blue ribbons.

Best for Steak Stans

2. Chicago Steak Company Best Seller Assortment

  • Known For: high quality steaks, frozen and shipped to your door
  • What We Like: USDA choice beef, hand-selected and cut by butchers with five generations of experience, a wide range of cuts to choose from
  • What We Don't Like: longer shipping time than some other steak delivery services
  • Delivery: all 50 states
  • Shipping Cost: from $20

We’re predicting a barbecue in someone’s future. With top sirloin, filet mignon, lobster tail, ribeye and boneless strip steaks, there’s a cut for every carnivore on your list in this box. All the steaks are aged for four to six weeks and graded top one-third USDA Choice or higher. Your family’s resident cookout host will be psyched.

Best for Charcuterie Lovers

3. Boarderie Arte Cheese & Charcuterie Board

  • Known For: pre-assembled charcuterie boards
  • What We Like: wide range of high-quality ingredients to choose from, convenient, no prep for the giftee, nice serving board that acts as a second gift
  • What We Don't Like: pricy for something you could make yourself
  • Delivery: all states except Alaska and Hawaii
  • Shipping Cost: free

Anything on Oprah's Favorite Things list is likely a solid gift idea, no? Boarderie is famous for its artisanal cheese boards that are chef-made and pre-assembled, so all your giftee will need to do is unwrap it and dig in. This pick is arranged with a whopping 37 ingredients (meat! cheese! nuts! chocolates! spreads!) for up to 10 people. The order also includes three boxes of crackers, a chic wooden serving board and bamboo cutlery kits for serving.

Best for Home Cooks

4. Graza Drizzle & Sizzle Extra-Virgin Olive Oils

  • Known for: Insta-worthy extra-virgin olive oil
  • What We Like: quality olive oils for multiple uses, fun packaging, affordable
  • What We Don't Like: nothing
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: $8

Graza's nutrient-dense oils are the result of cofounder Andrew Benin's three-year-long stay in Spain, where he admired the region's adoration for the ingredient. He then set out to create a product that was on par with what he tasted. Drizzle is a finishing oil meant to be used in raw applications. Sizzle is an all-purpose cooking oil designed to be implemented in recipes.

Both are delicious, irresistibly fresh and ideal for your foodie BFF looking to experiment with new pantry staples. "It's simple, sleek and fun to open. I also think it's worth the splurge for protected shipping (if your bottles are damaged before arrival, they’ll send a replacement), just to be safe," says editor Abby Hepworth.

Most Iconic Food Gift

5. Magnolia Bakery "Best of Magnolia Bakery" Baked Fresh Sampler Pack

  • Known for: cupcakes and banana pudding of NYC fame
  • What We Like: options between classic and variety banana puddings, comes with brownies and blondies as well
  • What We Don't Like: pricy, a lot to eat in a short period of time for a single giftee
  • Delivery: all states except Alaska and Hawaii
  • Shipping Cost: $19

Want to spice up your upcoming date night? Surprise your special someone with this best-selling sampler set from the beloved Magnolia Bakery. Anyone with a sweet tooth will be happy to indulge in a brownie and blondie combo, as well as a variety of the bakery's infamous banana puddings, including classic, red velvet and chocolate hazelnut. If you want to take things up a notch, pair it with a bottle of bubbly and toast to a beautiful night.

Best for Cheese Lovers

6. Murray’s Holiday Feast Deluxe

  • Known for: artisanal cheeses and accoutrements
  • What We Like: wide range of cheeses and accompaniments, feeds up to 14 people
  • What We Don't Like: pricy
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: from $7

Grazing board, anyone? Bust out the fancy cheese plate and dig into this mouthwatering spread. It includes three cheeses—Aged English Cheddar, Gruyère and Selles-Sur-Cher—plus tart cranberry orange preserves, sopressata, prosciutto, dried cherries, two types of crackers and Castelvetrano olives (whew!). Sure, it’s ideal for an aspiring cheesemonger, but also for a hostess who's ready to feast on some delicious fromage.

Best for Date Night

7. Luke's Lobster Surf & Turf Pack

  • Known for: lobster rolls and clam chowder
  • What We Like: free overnight carbon neutral shipping, impressive quality meal
  • What We Don't Like: still needs to be properly cooked, expensive
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free on all orders

We all know that one person who lives for seafood—shrimp, salmon and lobster are their favorite things to eat. For them, we suggest this surf and turf kit. Luke's Lobster partnered with Maine's Pineland Farms to curate the assortment, which includes two of the brand's sustainably sourced 5- to 6-ounce lobster tails and Pineland Farms' 6-ounce tenderloin steaks.

Best for Dinner Parties

8. Beatty's Chocolate Cake by Ina Garten

  • Known for: Goldbelly is a curator of shippable foods, meal kits and snacks from all over the country
  • What We Like: Ina Garten-approved, saves hostess/giftee time in the kitchen
  • What We Don't Like: expensive for only serving 6 to 8 people
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free for this item, varies by product

Admit it: You've wanted to taste the Barefoot Contessa's confections for years. Now you can, thanks to her partnership with Goldbelly. This crowd-pleaser boasts layers of rich chocolate cake spiked with coffee and decadent chocolate buttercream frosting, but there's also a coconut cake on the menu if that's more your speed.

Best for Ice Cream Lovers

9. Salt & Straw Pints Club: Seasonal Flavors

  • Known for: unexpected, boutique ice cream pints
  • What We Like: unique flavors you won't find anywhere else, quality ingredients, if your order arrives melted they'll replace it
  • What We Don't Like: expensive
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies, five-pint minimum

Salt & Straw is famous for its next-level, unconventional ice cream flavors. With this three-, six- or 12-month subscription, the scoop stan in your life will be hooked up with the brand's newest pints, from fresh berry flavors in July to holiday-inspired classics in December. Best of all, if your ice cream doesn't arrive in tip-top condition, Salt & Straw will send you a new shipment on the house.

Best for Trendsetters

10. Fishwife The Smoky Trio

  • Known for: tinned seafood
  • What We Like: cute packaging, approachable flavors, trendy item for foodies on the pulse, quality ingredients
  • What We Don't Like: nothing
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on orders over $100

Tinned fish is having a major moment, and if you ask us, it's about damn time. We're thinking this is just the ticket for that one friend who's always noshing on the latest food trend. Savor rainbow trout, Atlantic salmon and albacore tuna, all brined in sea salt, EVOO, brown sugar and garlic salt, then smoked in small batches and hand-packed.

"This multi-pack is a great gift for tinned fish newbies," says wellness director Sarah Stiefvater. "The tuna, salmon and trout are super tasty, but not so adventurous that they won't delight pickier eaters. And don't even get me started on Fishwife's branding—I would live inside these chic boxes if I could."

Most Affordable Food Gift

11. Tony's Chocolonely Rainbow Tasting Pack

  • Known for: Fair Trade Belgian chocolate
  • What We Like: affordable, pretty packaging, quality chocolate, sustainable brand
  • What We Don't Like: nothing
  • Delivery: all U.S. states through Target
  • Shipping Cost: free Target shipping on orders $35 and up

You can't go wrong with this six-pack of Belgian chocolate bars, which are just as pretty on the outside as they are tasty on the inside. "The colorful packaging stands out and the quality of the chocolate is really good for the price," says assistant editor Nakeisha Campbell. "Also, the fact that they're a sustainable brand is a huge bonus."

The giftee will get to sink their teeth into Tony's plain milk chocolate, milk chocolate caramel sea salt, milk chocolate nougat, dark chocolate almond sea salt, milk chocolate hazelnut and 70 percent dark chocolate varieties. Let's hope they're in a sharing mood.

Best Food Gift for Newbie Cooks

12. HelloFresh Subscription

  • Known for: portioned meal kits that are easy enough for cooks of all skill levels to prepare
  • What We Like: easy instructions, cheaper than some other meal kits on the market
  • What We Don't Like: you need to buy a gift card to make the kit giftable
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: $8

If you have a friend who loves to cook but doesn't have the time to on a weeknight, make her life easier with a meal kit from HelloFresh. She can choose from plans that include meat and veggies, just veggies, low-calorie and family-friendly options, then select the meals she wants to make based on the recipes offered that week. Whatever she decides, each HelloFresh recipe is tested 45 times before hitting the menu to ensure that anyone can tackle it.

Best for Cookie Dough Lovers

13. Deux Have It All Pack

  • Known for: functional cookie doughs that can be baked or eaten raw
  • What We Like: variety of dough flavors plus chocolate hazelnut dessert spread and two packs of glazed doughnuts, on sale, better-for-you dessert
  • What We Don't Like: tastes "healthy," so might not be the perfect gift for a dessert devotee
  • Delivery: all states except Alaska and Hawaii
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on purchases $38 and up

Does your friend secretly buy cookie dough just to eat it straight from the pack? If so, they'll love receiving a Deux delivery. We recommend going with the Have It All pack. It comes with three jars of the brand's best-selling cookie dough flavors—birthday cake, chocolate chip, brownie batter—two packs of glazed doughnuts and chocolate-hazelnut dessert butter. They'll have the option to eat them all straight from the jar or bake at 350°F.

Best for Meat Connoisseurs

14. Butcher Box

  • Known for: quality beef, poultry and seafood
  • What We Like: grass-fed and hormone-free meat, cut upgrades available
  • What We Don't Like: longer delivery time than some other steak delivery services
  • Delivery: all states except Alaska and Hawaii
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping

Whether they're all about steak or love cooking salmon, they'll be happy to receive Butcher Box in the mail. The delivery subscription service sources meats and seafood from top-tier partners to create curated boxes for individuals and families to enjoy. Inside, they'll find eight to 11 pounds of meat (which makes 24 meals), so they'll have enough to last them almost an entire month. Choose from 100 percent grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, humanely raised pork and wild-caught seafood.

Milk Bar

Best for Birthdays

15. Milk Bar’s The Sweet Spot

  • Known for: bakeries founded by chef Christina Tosi and unique confections, like Milk Bar Pie
  • What We Like: iconic desserts that were once only available in person, kid-friendly, you can schedule your delivery date
  • What We Don't Like: expensive for only six people
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: $18 to $30

This variety pack from Milk Bar comes with a dozen B’Day Truffles, six creative cookies (from blueberry cream to cornflake chocolate chip marshmallow) and the famous Milk Bar Pie. We’re pretty sure anyone would be happy to receive this in the mail, but it’s especially fitting for birthdays or a celebration you won’t be able to attend in person.

Best Dinner Party Gift

16. Flamingo Estate The Picnic Basket

  • Known for: L.A.-based candles and lifestyle products made with locally sourced ingredients
  • What We Like: ethically grown ingredients, good for alfresco dining or dinner parties, includes wine
  • What We Don't Like: pricy for what's included
  • Delivery: select U.S. states (due to wine being in the package)
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on orders $150 and up

Whether you're the hostess or the guest, no one will mind if this assortment makes an appearance at the dinner party. It includes a bottle of Night Bloom dessert wine, California extra-virgin olive oil, Mediterranean herb cocktail nuts, mini salsa macha and mini wildflower honey sourced from Southern California bees. All that's missing is a gingham blanket.

Best for Wine Lovers

17. Sampl Wine Tasting Kit

  • Known for: wine vial tasting kits
  • What We Like: you can taste multiple wines without committing to a full bottle, good variety
  • What We Don't Like: likely cheaper to buy the wines yourself
  • Delivery: most U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: from $20; free for subscribers

Your giftee can sip her way through a white blend, Grenache rosé, orange gewürztraminer, zinfandel, two red blends and a petite syrah without having to commit to a whole bottle that she may not enjoy. The wines also come with a coaster that allows the sipper to unlock digital notes with your smartphone that will guide her through each glass, sort of like a DIY wine tasting. It's a stellar addition to book club, girls' night or dinner.

Best for Midnight Snackers

18. Mouth’s All The Snacks Gift Box

  • Known for: small-batch snacks, drinks and gifts for foodies
  • What We Like: good variety of snacks, includes a cotton tote bag
  • What We Don't Like: expensive
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free for this product

Here’s a present for the serious snacker in your life, whether it’s your popcorn-obsessed partner or that one friend who always has a few munchies in her purse. It includes a whopping selection of 17 snacks, ranging from beer and caramel pretzel nuggets to sour cream and wild onion potato chips.

For the Hostess with the Mostest

19. Brightland The Essential Capsule

  • Known for: gourmet olive oils and vinegars from California
  • What We Like: eye-catching packaging, quality ingredients, versatile
  • What We Don't Like: pricy
  • Delivery: all states except Alaska and Hawaii
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on orders $100 and up

If your pal loves hosting and cooking for guests, they'll love a selection of olive oils and vinegars from Brightland. Crafted in California, the products are high quality and deliciously multipurpose. And they're worth the hype, says senior commerce editor Stephanie Maida. "I actually bought this set as a gift and then snagged one for myself. I couldn't resist trying the brand's oil and vinegar offerings, which are as flavorful as everyone says, and I love showing off the fancy bottles on my kitchen counter."

Choose from their menu of fruit-forward, custom-blended vinegars that will have your buddy's kitchen well stocked with products they'll want to use for every meal, or go with The Essentials Capsule, which includes two olive oils, raw balsamic vinegar and raw Champagne vinegar.

For the Vegan Who Loves Mexican Food

20. Somos Plant-Based Mexican Food

  • Known for: vegan, plant-based Mexican sides and mains
  • What We Like: options for vegans and gluten-free eaters, many options for condiments, sides and mains
  • What We Don't Like: pouch packaging might not feel "nice" enough for a gift
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on orders $40 and up

Taco Tuesday is a fail-safe way of keeping both adults' and kiddos' bellies full and happy. But if you subscribe to a meat-free diet, a night of Mexican food might mean resigning yourself to only munching on chips and salsa. Within Somos' products, however, you'll find plenty of vegan entrees and sides—including tacos and tostadas. Oh, and the dishes are also gluten-free and made in Mexico.

Best for Cinephiles

21. People's Choice Gourmet Popcorn Tin

  • Known for: gourmet gift baskets for every occasion
  • What We Like: three types of popcorn in one order, variety of tin sizes/price points, will keep for a long period of time
  • What We Don't Like: nothing
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies by item

You're about to upgrade your BFF's movie night, big time. While watching her favorite rom-com or thriller, she'll get to dig into a delicious assortment of flavors, from options like sweet caramel, cheesy cheddar and traditional kettle corn. She's going to be so excited to snuggle up on the couch and munch away. (All she'll need is a glass of wine and some fuzzy jammies, in case you feel like assembling a gift basket.)

Best for Breakfast Lovers

22. Magic Spoon The Anywhere Bundle

  • Known for: nostalgic, low-sugar cereals and cereal bars
  • What We Like: variety of most popular cereals and cereal bars, better-for-you ingredients in case your giftee is gluten-free or on a low-carb diet
  • What We Don't Like: pricy for what it is
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: from $6

This grain-free, high-protein, low-sugar cereal has a serious cult following—and for good reason. Magic Spoon's flavors are like grown-up versions of your favorite childhood cereals, and the nostalgia got even stronger when they launched cereal bars last year. This bundle includes four boxes of cereal (Fruity, Peanut Butter, Cocoa and Frosted) and 16 bars (S'mores, Cinnamon Roll, Cocoa Peanut Butter and Cookies & Cream), which are sure to make waking up a little easier for your giftee.

For the Grill Master

23. Crowd Cow Box

  • Known for: meat, poultry and seafood subscriptions
  • What We Like: organic grass-fed beef, gift wrapping available, quality meat at a fair price
  • What We Don't Like: some reviewers say the cuts are a bit thin
  • Delivery: all states except Alaska and Hawaii
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping for orders $149 and up

If your friend likes the meat freezer stocked, this subscription box is going to be their favorite gift of all time. Fill it with their favorite options, whether it's hickory smoked bacon, sirloin steak or wild caught shrimp, or select one of Crowd Cow's pre-planned sets instead. They'll be delighted to slip on their "kiss the cook" apron for you.

QVC

Best for Cheesecake Lovers

24. Junior's 7" Red Velvet Cheesecake

  • Known for: cheesecakes of NYC fame
  • What We Like: iconic brand, good for holidays and crowds, festive
  • What We Don't Like: pricy
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free for this item

Junior's is beloved beyond its NYC bakeries nowadays. Treat your friend (or a whole group) to this decadent confection that unites tender red velvet cake, rich cream cheese icing and decadent cheesecake in one dessert. It's finished with additional cake crumbs for good measure.

Best for Tough-to-Shop-For Giftees

25. Sugarwish Snack Box

  • Known for: personalized food gifts where the giftee decides what they get
  • What We Like: it's foolproof because the giftee chooses their own gift
  • What We Don't Like: although you're giving an actual gift, it's in the form of a gift card
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free

Not sure what to buy your boss, MIL or work wife? With Sugarwish, the gifter chooses the category and sets the giftee up with a personalized gift card. Once they have it, they choose their favorite item in that category (options include candy, popcorn, coffee and even candles; we're partial to the snacks). Then, it shows up in a cute gift box with a note from the gifter.

"I love that this company lets the giftee choose the food they actually want to receive," says commerce director Nicole Briese. "It still feels like you're receiving a gift and not a gift card, which feel be impersonal."

For the Spice Lover

26. Fly By Jing Core Four

  • Known for: cult-beloved chili crisp and Sichuan pantry staples
  • What We Like: long-lasting assortment of pantry staples, diverse components, popular brand
  • What We Don't Like: nothing
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: $7, free shipping on orders $65 and up

If you can always count on your brother asking for extra hot sauce on his food, Fly By Jing's Core Four is his tastebud's match made in heaven. The kit comes with some of Fly By Jing's tastiest (and spiciest) best-sellers, including the brand's mala spice mix and its cult-favorite Sichuan chili crisp, which can be used on *everything* (even ice cream). Your bro is sure to get a kick out of testing out each heat-filled treat.

Mouth

Most Unexpected

27. Mouth’s Peck Of Pickles

  • Known for: small-batch snacks, drinks and gifts for foodies
  • What We Like: trendy, unique components
  • What We Don't Like: expensive for five jars of pickles
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies by item

We all have that one pickle-obsessed friend, right? (If you don’t, you probably are that friend.) Lucky for them, this basket is fully loaded with five jars of artisanal, small-batch pickles. They’ll love snacking on sweet pickle chips, the unfiltered hoppy pickles, the classic garlic dills and more. All that’s missing? A sandwich.

Best for Full-Fledged Fruit Fans

28. Harry & David 3-Month Fruit of the Month Club

  • Known for: gourmet food baskets and gift deliveries
  • What We Like: unexpected gift, seasonally curated
  • What We Don't Like: pricy
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies

If you live in an area where produce is limited to whatever's at your supermarket, you may miss out on some trendy fruits. Think Cushman's HoneyBells (which are a hybrid of tangerine and grapefruit), cara cara oranges and the freshest pineapple you've ever tasted. With this subscription (whether you choose three, six, nine or 12 months), you can savor top-tier produce on the regular without even needing to leave the house.

For the World Traveler

29. Gourmet Oil Dipping Spice Kit

  • Known for: Uncommon Goods is known for unexpected gifts for kids and grown-ups alike
  • What We Like: large set with great variety, good for home cooks and foodies
  • What We Don't Like: you can find most of these spices at your local supermarket for less
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies by product

Take your friend on a trip around the world without them ever leaving the comfort of their own kitchen. This set comes with a variety of herbs and spices that’ll delight their senses and make them feel like they’re sitting at a Parisian cafe or in the Italian countryside. Stocked with herbs de Provence from France, Italian oregano, smoked paprika from Spain and more, each tin comes with recipes and bread pairings so they can get the full tasting experience. Just add extra-virgin olive oil to the gift box and they’re good to go.

For Those with a Sweet Tooth

30. Candy Club Gift Box

  • Known for: sweet and sour candy subscriptions
  • What We Like: unconventional, hard-to-find candies, subscription length options, pick your own subscription available
  • What We Don't Like: nothing
  • Delivery: all states except Alaska and Hawaii
  • Shipping Cost: $10, free shipping on orders $30 and up

Candy fanatics often belong to one of two camps: sweet or sour. This brand caters to both teams with rotating gift boxes (choose from Mostly Sweets or Mostly Sours) packed with six signature candies each. That can includes everything from Gummi Unicorns to Sour Pink Cadillacs to stackable cupcake gummies.

"I love sweets, so this is right up my alley," says operations director of branded content Rachel Gulmi. "The packaging is super cute and the candy is actually good, but it's kind of a lot, so it's good to share with other people….or hoard for yourself." If you have a sweet tooth that just won't quit, we wouldn't blame you for signing yourself up for a tailor-made subscription box.

Momofuku

Best for Noodle Lovers

31. Momofuku Bestseller Pack

  • Known for: dried noodles and Asian pantry staples
  • What We Like: trendy brand, popular product, long shelf life
  • What We Don't Like: nothing
  • Delivery: all states except Alaska and Hawaii
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on orders $45 and up

David Chang's brand is beloved by tons of foodies, whether they're flocking to the Momofuku online store for chili crisp, soy sauce or noodles. With this bundle, you can gift someone all three and then some. The set includes all three types of dried noodles (Soy & Scallion, Tingly Chili and Spicy Soy), soy sauce, chili crunch and savory seasoned salt.

Best for Busy Schedules

32. Snap Kitchen Meal Delivery Service

  • Known for: dietician-approved, heat-and-eat meal subscriptions
  • What We Like: no prep required, can accommodate many dietary preferences
  • What We Don't Like: pricy
  • Delivery: select U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free for weekly meal subscriptions

So many of us want to eat healthier but don’t have the time to cook tasty dinners every day. Enter Snap Kitchen, a meal delivery service that makes it as easy as opening a box and popping your food in the microwave. There are tons of dietary preferences to choose from, too (Paleo! low-carb! Whole30!). Chicken butternut macaroni, anyone?

Sun Basket

Best for Newbie Cooks

33. Sunbasket Subscription

  • Known for: organic meal kits and oven-ready dishes
  • What We Like: no prep required for some options, chef-crafted meals
  • What We Don't Like: you must give a gift card if you want the giftee to choose their own meals, pricy
  • Delivery: most U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on first delivery

Inspire a home cook with wholesome, chef-crafted meal kits from Sunbasket (or give a general gift card, so they can pick what they'd like). If the person you want to surprise would love nothing more than not having to make dinner, go the route of ready-to-heat dishes and snacks instead. FYI, $200 will cover two weeks of Sunbasket for two people (that's three recipes per week).

Best DIY Food Gift

34. Williams Sonoma The Chili Lab Homemade Hot Sauce Kit

  • Known for: Williams Sonoma is known for kitchenware and home decor products
  • What We Like: minimal prep, unexpected gift
  • What We Don't Like: takes a few days to taste the final product
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies by product

Help your spice-loving work wife go from a hot sauce collector to a sauce boss with this easy project. It comes with two distinct spice blends—one smoky and one citrusy—and all the tools she needs to ferment her own spicy blends. She brings the peppers, this kit will bring the heat.

Best for Kids' Parties

35. Capannari Ice Cream Ice Cream Party-in-a-Box

  • Known for: Goldbelly is a curator of shippable foods, meal kits and snacks from all over the country
  • What We Like: kid-friendly, good for crowds, customizable
  • What We Don't Like: pricy for what it is
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on this product

If we’re being honest, we think this might be the one gift that any person on your list would appreciate (including the gifter). The box comes with four different pints of your favorite creamy concoctions, plus hot fudge, sprinkles, Oreos, nuts and M&Ms. As for the flavor selection, we’re talking everything from malted butter fudge to vegan black raspberry, so you're bound to find something your friend will love.

Best for Budding Mixologists

36. Shaker & Spoon Cocktail Subscription Box

  • Known for: Cratejoy is known for its wide range of monthly subscription boxes for all interests
  • What We Like: surprise ingredients and recipes every month, includes all the tools you need to make them
  • What We Don't Like: the liquor isn't included
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies

You know that one friend who loves playing bartender every time you come over? Get them a Shaker & Spoon subscription and they'll be thanking you at every happy hour they host. It's one of the most reviewed cocktail boxes on Cratejoy and makes hosting a breeze. Each month's box focuses on a different liquor (not included) and everything you need to make 12 drinks from three unique recipes.

Best for Your Meat-Loving S.O.

37. Olympia Provisions Salami Bouquet

  • Known for: cured meats, pickles, deli meats and accoutrements
  • What We Like: unexpected, funny yet romantic
  • What We Don't Like: would need to also give cheese and crackers or bread to make it feel like a complete gift
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on orders $50 and up

While a bouquet of flowers is certainly thoughtful, your partner might just appreciate this kind of bouquet more. Choose from a bundle of three or six “stems” of pork, all wrapped in butcher paper and a bow. The bouquets feature a variety of meats, ranging from chorizo rioja to saucisson d'alsace. Even better, salami is technically shelf stable, so none of it will go to waste.

Uncommon Goods

Best for PB Lovers

38. Peanut Butter Sampler

  • Known for: Uncommon Goods is known for unexpected gifts for kids and grown-ups alike
  • What We Like: kid-friendly, unexpected flavors
  • What We Don't Like: pricy for peanut butter, but makes sense given the unique flavors
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies by product

If your best friend's favorite snack is peanut butter straight from the jar, they're going to love this assortment of their creamy treat of choice. With six options they can test out, including toffee, snickerdoodle and pretzel mix-ins, they're going to be delighted digging into each jar and spreading it on bread for a PB&J (or just spooning it straight into their mouth).

Best for Families

39. Williams Sonoma x Flour Shop Rainbow Explosion Cake Kit

  • Known for: Williams Sonoma is known for kitchenware and home decor products
  • What We Like: kid-friendly, the whole family can help make the cake, good for birthdays
  • What We Don't Like: expensive for a cake you need to make yourself
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies by product

You've seen this viral rainbow surprise cake all over your timeline. Now, you can take a crack at it yourself. It's the real deal, too—New York City’s Flour Shop was involved in crafting the kit, from the cake mix to the color gels to the frosting. It also includes polka dot and rainbow explosion sprinkles, but feel free to go rogue with whatever treats you find in your pantry.

Best for Brunch Babes

40. Stone Hollow Farmstead Farm-to-Table Bloody Mary Mix

  • Known for: Food52 is known for curated cookware, home decor, kitchen appliances and unique foods
  • What We Like: pretty labels, good for a Sunday brunch or alfresco meal
  • What We Don't Like: should be paired with glassware, accompaniments or liquor to feel like a complete gift
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on orders $199 and up

It’s time to upgrade their cocktail game from boring canned tomato juice. Each of these gourmet Bloody Mary mixes are prepared using fresh, local ingredients by a family-run farm outside Birmingham, Alabama. Choose from seven varieties (like spicy Scary Mary and peach-based Sweet Mary) and pair it with a bottle of vodka.

Best for Ex-New Yorkers

41. Liebman's Kosher Deli Complete Deli Dinner

  • Known for: Goldbelly is a curator of shippable foods, meal kits and snacks from all over the country
  • What We Like: authentic dishes that you can't get in many places around the U.S.
  • What We Don't Like: expensive for a two-person meal
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on this product

Nothing says NYC like a traditional deli dinner with classic dishes like pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, matzoh ball soup, knishes and house-made sour pickles. You won't need to worry about dessert, either—the kit also includes rugelach (cinnamon-raisin, chocolate or raspberry) for good measure.

Best for Avid Cooks

42. Burlap & Barrel Chef’s Choice Spice Collection

  • Known for: artisanal, single-origin spices
  • What We Like: fast shipping, long shelf life, versatile
  • What We Don't Like: nothing
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on orders $45 and up

We’ll let you in on a secret: We’re kind of obsessed with Burlap & Barrel’s single-origin spices, probably because they’re some the most flavorful seasonings we’ve ever tasted. Any foodie will appreciate the chef’s collection, which includes cobanero chili, wild mountain cumin, sun-dried tomato powder, ground black lime, cloud forest cardamom and Euphrates mint leaves.

Best for Aspiring Pastry Chefs

43. Williams Sonoma Pie Baker’s Dream Set

  • Known for: Williams Sonoma is known for kitchenware and home decor products
  • What We Like: all-inclusive kit for pie baking
  • What We Don't Like: likely cheaper if you bought all the pieces separately
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies by product

This gift set will elevate anyone’s pastry game to new heights. It includes an Emile Henry ruffle-edged pie dish, a rolling pin, pastry cutter, pastry blender, pastry mat and pie weights (aka everything they’ll need to whip up a pro-level dessert). Gift it with a copy of Erin McDowell’s The Book on Pie for major bonus points.

Best for Chocolate Lovers

44. The Caker Flourless Dark Chocolate Gold Leaf Cake Kit

  • Known for: cake kits and cookbooks crafted by The Caker, aka Jordan Rondel
  • What We Like: affordable, impressive
  • What We Don't Like: the giftee will still need to make the cake; consider if they'd be happier with a pre-baked cake
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on orders $80 and up

A chic shortcut for your favorite sweet tooth? Sounds like an ingenious idea to us. These cake mixes—from New Zealand-based cake company The Caker—arrive with everything you need to create a gorgeous confection from, well…you can just say it’s from scratch because it looks and tastes that good. The included gold leaf accent is just the cherry on top.

Best for Natural Wine Lovers

45. Tinto Amorio Natural Wine Sampler

  • Known for: bottled natural wines and canned wine cocktails
  • What We Like: good for dinner parties and hostess gifts, organic, vegan, low in sulfites
  • What We Don't Like: pricy for three bottles of wine
  • Delivery: most U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free with purchase of six bottles or more

Heading to a cookie swap or potluck? This is a stellar way to thank the host. Tinto Amorio is famous for its selection of natural wines and spritzes. This three-pack includes one bottle each of semi-carbonic Glou Glou red wine, 24-day skin-contact Orange Wine and Monje Orange Wine.

Best for Charcuterie Stans

46. Harry & David Charcuterie and Cheese Assortment

  • Known for: gourmet food baskets and gift deliveries
  • What We Like: artisanal varieties of cured meats and cheeses, good for holidays and charcuterie
  • What We Don't Like: pricy for just meat and cheese, crackers and wine would make the gift feel more complete
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies by item

Featuring three types of Italian salami and three types of cheese, this Harry & David delivery will make your girl dinner queen a very happy camper. Just make sure she has crackers on hand when it arrives, since she'll probably want to start cutting into it right away.

Most Versatile

47. Godiva Assorted Chocolate Gold 36-Piece Gift Box

  • Known for: gourmet boxes of chocolate truffles
  • What We Like: a good gift for just about anyone, many varieties in one box, not terribly expensive
  • What We Don't Like: nothing
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free 2-hour delivery on orders $150 and up with Prime

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t want to be surprised with a little chocolate, so this pick likely works for everyone on your list. Gift them more than a little with this extravagant 36-piece box of assorted Godiva chocolates. Don’t worry: There are milk, dark and white varieties to please any recipient (and all sorts of fillings, too).

Best for Beer Nerds

48. Craft Beer Club Subscription

  • Known for: monthly craft beer subscriptions
  • What We Like: on the cheaper side for beverage subscriptions, gives giftee access to beers from all over the country
  • What We Don't Like: long shipping time
  • Delivery: most U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free

Whether they’re always ordering IPAs or “really into sour beer right now,” a Craft Beer Club subscription is sure to please the brew-lover in your life. Each box contains four different styles from two different small-production breweries across the U.S., and the offerings change each month. It also includes tasting notes for each beer, as well as beer trivia (because why the heck not?).

For the Milk Tea Lover

49. Bubble Tea Kit

  • Known for: Uncommon Goods is known for unexpected gifts for kids and grown-ups alike
  • What We Like: all-inclusive kit, kid-friendly, trendy
  • What We Don't Like: nothing
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies by product

If your bud would rather go on a bubble tea run instead of grabbing coffee, this kit is for them. In addition to the chewy tapioca pearls, it comes with two different flavors of tea (classic black and rooibos chai), so your friend can make their favorite Taiwanese-inspired drinks at home. It even includes two reusable straws that are the perfect size to suck up the boba. All they need to do is add their favorite kind of milk.

Uncommon Goods

Best for Kids

50. DIY Mochi Donut Kit

  • Known for: Uncommon Goods is known for unexpected gifts for kids and grown-ups alike
  • What We Like: trendy, backed by a famous chef, gluten-free
  • What We Don't Like: can only make six doughnuts at a time
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies by product

This kit is a collaboration between entrepreneur and foodie Carley Sheehy and chef Masaharu Morimoto, so you know it's a step above the rest. Kids will have a blast decorating all 18 of these chewy, fluffy baked donuts, which are naturally gluten free. Glazes include earthy matcha, decadent chocolate and sweet strawberry.

For Those Who Prefer Sweet over Salty

51. Harry & David Truffles and Dessert Wine Gift

  • Known for: gourmet food baskets and gift deliveries
  • What We Like: good gift for anyone you aren't sure how to shop for, romantic gift, good for dinner dates and parties
  • What We Don't Like: pricy
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies by product

Gift your mom this delectable collection of treats just because and finally secure your spot as her favorite child. The dark, milk and white chocolates harmoniously pair with the coffee, nut and fruit fillings, so this box creamy, melt-in-your-mouth goodness will make your taste buds sing. And because all good things come in twos, this assortment arrives with Harry & David's Royal Crest red blend.

Best for Adventurous Home Cooks

52. Omsom’s The Omsom Bundle

  • Known for: Asian-inspired meal starters and pantry ingredients
  • What We Like: versatile, long shelf life, can make more than 36 meals, quality ingredients, pretty packaging
  • What We Don't Like: nothing
  • Delivery: all U.S. states except Alaska and Hawaii
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on orders $49 and up

Gift your fave cook one the most flavorful meals of their gosh darn life, courtesy of Omsom. Founded by sisters Kim and Vanessa Pham, the company is all about making flavorful, authentic meal starters for home cooks to use when preparing Asian meals. It's great for those who might not have Eastern spices on hand or access to harder-to-source ingredients. This bundle includes the full East Asian (Japanese Yuzu Miso Glaze, Korean Spicy Bulgogi and Chinese Spicy Mala Sauce) and Southeast Asian lines (Vietnamese Lemongrass BBQ, Thai Larb and Filipino Sisig).

Best for Homesick Midwesterners

53. Portillo's Italian Beef Kit

  • Known for: Chicago delicacies, shipped to your door
  • What We Like: you only need to heat and assemble
  • What We Don't Like: pricy
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: included for this product

If you've spent any time in Chicago, you know Portillo's is the place to go for an Italian beef sandwich. Now, you can play out your The Bear fantasies IRL, thanks to this kit that includes Portillo's beef, gravy, Italian rolls, sweet peppers and hot giardiniera. You can even add Lou's deep-dish pizza to your order if you feel so inclined.

45 Unique Gifts Your Best Friend Will Totally Love


Want to know which buzzy products are *really* worth buying? Sign up for our shopping newsletter to uncover our favorite finds.

Taryn Pire is PureWow’s associate food editor. A former bartender and barista, she’s been writing about all things delicious since 2016, developing recipes, reviewing restaurants and investigating food trends at Food52, New Jersey Family Magazine and Taste Talks. When she isn’t testing TikTok’s latest viral recipe, she’s having popcorn for dinner and posting about it on Instagram @cookingwithpire.

PureWow is the best friend you never had when it comes to finding the best, most useful lifestyle products online. Founded in 2010, our company’s editors and writers have spent more than a decade shopping online, digging through sales and putting our home goods, beauty finds, wellness picks and more through the wringer—all to help you determine which ones are actually worth your hard-earned cash. From our PureWow100 series, which sees each and every item we test being ranked on a 100-point scale of awesomeness, to the painstakingly curated lists our fashion, beauty, cooking, home and family editors create as vertical experts, you can trust that our recommendations include some of the greatest items you’ll find on the internet. Whether you're looking for travel-size hair dryers you can take on-the-go or women’s walking shoes that won’t hurt your feet, we’ve got you covered.


Taryn Pire

Food Editor

Taryn Pire is PureWow’s food editor and has been writing about all things delicious since 2016. She’s developed recipes, reviewed restaurants and investigated food trends at...
read full bio

Why You Should Trust Us

PureWow's editors and writers have spent more than a decade shopping online, digging through sales and putting our home goods, beauty finds, wellness picks and more through the wringer—all to help you determine which are actually worth your hard-earned cash. From our PureWow100 series (where we rank items on a 100-point scale) to our painstakingly curated lists of fashion, beauty, cooking, home and family picks, you can trust that our recommendations have been thoroughly vetted for function, aesthetics and innovation. Whether you're looking for travel-size hair dryers you can take on-the-go or women’s walking shoes that won’t hurt your feet, we’ve got you covered.