The 40 best gift baskets

From NYC bakery treats to luxury caviar and global snack boxes, these food gift baskets make standout gifts.

When you're looking for a gift for a total foodie, you can never go wrong with a gift basket filled to the brim with delicious goodies. Whether full of meats, sweets, or snacks, the best gift baskets are classic gifts for any occasion.

Below, you'll find a gift basket for every kind of foodie, whether they're into popular New York cookies or scorching hot sauces.

A premade charcuterie board with baked brie

Boarderie Charcuterie Board

Boarderie Oprah's Favorite Things Bundle (Large Board + 4 Baked Brie)

Boarderie ships premium, pre-made charcuterie boards right to your door. This bundle includes a large board and four pieces of frozen brie that bake in the oven within 20 minutes. Plus, your giftee can reuse the Acacia wooden board for future gatherings.

A tin of arguably the best chocolate chip cookies ever

A blue Levain cookie tin full of cookies.

Levain Signature Cookie Assortment

Levain arguably makes the best cookies in New York City, but the good news is anyone across the country can enjoy the chunky, chewy cookies thanks to Levain's nationwide shipping. The Signature Cookie Assortment is totally giftable, with eight cookies in a keepsake tin box. There are a variety of flavor options to choose from, including the Signature Assortment, Vegan & Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Walnut, Chocolate Lovers, Fall Chocolate Chunk, and more, so you can be sure to get a combination their taste buds will love most.

A bunch of unique chocolate bars

Eight Compartes chocolate bars.

Compartés Premium 8 Chocolate Bar Gift Set

Compartés is our favorite place to buy chocolate bars, thanks to its innovative, one-of-a-kind flavor combinations. This box showcases eight of its best flavors, including "Donuts & Coffee" and "Raspberry Rose."

All the noodles they can eat

Momofuku pantry starter pack, with noodles, sauces, and chili crunch

Momofuku Bestseller Pack

If they're always looking for ways to add new flavors to their meals, this starter pack is a great place to start. This set includes Korean BBQ sauces, soy sauce, chili crisp, and flavorful noodles.

A ton of tinned fish

A spread of veggies and breads next to tins of fish from Fishwife.

Fishwife The Starter Pack

Tinned fish is (still) having a moment, and Fishwife makes some of the most inventive interpretations of it out there. This starter pack comes with seven tins of the brand's unique flavors, including smoked trout with red chimichurri, sardines with preserved lemon, and smoked salmon with chili crisp.

A taste of Kansas City BBQ

A Z-Man from Joe's KC BBQ

Joe's Kansas City BBQ Z-Man Kit

In this writer's humble opinion, the best BBQ in the country comes from Kansas City, and no one does it better than Joe's. This kit comes with everything you need to make its iconic Z-Man sandwich right at home, including brisket, onion rings, kaiser rolls, barbecue sauce, and provolone cheese. If your recipient is a true fan, add in a Joe's trucker hat, too.

A luxe caviar sampler

The Caviar Co. variety pack, featuring a cooler and tins of caviar with spoons and blini.

The Caviar Co. Variety Flight

I can't think of a much more luxurious food basket than a sampler of caviar. This one ups the ante with a cooler, crème fraîche, tasting spoons, a tin key, blini, and three 1-ounce tins of caviar.

An assortment of preserves and marmalade

A gift box of Bonne Maman jars and a piece of toast covered in jelly.

Bonne Maman "Made for You" Gift Set

Brighten their breakfast with this collection from Bonne Maman. The colorful box is stuffed with the brand's best-selling flavors, including orange marmalade and wild cherry preserves. There's even a bonus mini-jar of honey.

A taste of New York at home

"Best of Magnolia Bakery" Sampler Pack of banana pudding and assorted cupcakes.

"Best of Magnolia Bakery" Sampler Pack

Gift a taste of this famous Big Apple bakery with this sweet gift. Magnolia Bakery, a New York City institution, has put together this selection of cupcakes and banana pudding that ships anywhere across the country.

An assortment of bite-size cupcakes

25 cupcakes from Baked by Melissa on a teal background.

Baked by Melissa Latest & Greatest Bite-Size Cupcakes

If you're shopping for someone with a major sweet tooth, look no further. This assortment of mini cupcakes from Baked by Melissa includes fan-favorite bestsellers alongside special seasonal and monthly flavors. You can choose from 25, 50, or 100 cupcakes.

An organic wine and cheese gift set

Plonk Wine Club Wine & Cheese Gift Set

Plonk Wine Club Organic Wine & Rogue Creamery Organic Cheese Gift Set

This set from Plonk Wine Club — the organic pick in our best wine club guide — includes four red, white, and rosé wines alongside cheddar cheese, blue cheese, crackers, and pear preserves. Both the wines and cheeses are organic.

Small batch pantry essentials from one of the coolest farm-to-table brands

A gift set display featuring Flamingo Estate products arranged on a marble surface. The scene includes stacked plates, bunches of garlic, and green decorative boxes. In the foreground are jars of spices, a tin of coffee, a bottle of olive oil, and a bottle of balsamic vinegar, creating a rustic, gourmet presentation.

Flamingo Estate Richard's Essentials Set

Flamingo Estate is one of the buzziest small-batch brands at the moment, curating bespoke garden and kitchen items from founder Richard Christiansen's California home. This gift set comes packaged in a beautiful ribbon-wrapped box and features Christiansen's faves, including California EVOO, persimmon vinegar, salsa macha, wildflower honey, and more.

A set of spicy, flavorful sauces and chili crisp

A set of Fly by Jing sauces and Chili Crisp in front of a red box.

Fly by Jing Jing's Favorites

Fly by Jing specializes in Sichuan flavors, from chili crisp to restaurant-quality noodles. This set features two bottles of sauces and four jars of chili crisp, including original, extra crunchy, sweet and spicy, and extra spicy.

A box of Japanese snacks they can't get in the US

Person pulling the lid off a Bokksu Japanese snacks gift box

Bokksu Gift Snack Box

Bokksu works directly with snack makers in Japan, so your recipient won't be able to find these unique and delicious treats here. Every month's box has a different theme and contains 20 to 25 snacks, as well as a tea pairing. Past themes include Harvest Luxury, Omakase Tasting Journey, and Pixel Pop.

A selection of ice cream with unique flavors

A selection of 5 salt & straw ice cream pints

Salt & Straw Bestseller Pint Pack

Salt & Straw's ice cream bundle comes with five of the brand's most popular flavors; sea salt with caramel, vanilla, mint chocolate chip, chocolate brownie, and salted chocolate chip cookie dough. There's also a dairy-free pack for vegans or the dairy-sensitive.

A carb-heavy box of pastries and bread

Harry & David Signature Bakery Tray

Harry & David Signature Bakery Tray

The tray of cookies, cakes, and other pastries will be a big hit for anyone who loves lingering in bakeries. Reviewers love the lemon poppyseed cake and raspberry galettes.

Treats for the ultimate sweet tooth

"The Sweet Spot" dessert gift basket, containing birthday cake truffles, assorted cookies, and a pie.

Milk Bar The Sweet Spot

It'll be hard to decide what to eat first from this trio of Milk Bar favorites — will it be the moist birthday cake truffles, buttery Milk Bar pie, or the chewy cookies in creative flavors like Cornflake Chocolate Chip Marshmallow?

A box of Swedish gummies

A large gift box from BonBon and a bag with swedish gummy candies.

BonBon Large Gift Box

For the person with the insatiable sweet tooth, we recommend this gift box from BonBon, a Swedish candy company based in New York. Choose from sweet, sour, sweet and sour, or gluten- and gelatin-free gummies.

A taste of Wisconsin cheese

A box of wisconsin cheese on a wooden platter

Cheese Brothers Ultimate Wisconsin Cheese Sampler Box

There's nothing quite like a good cheese made in the Midwest. This gift box includes fifteen different kinds of Wisconsin cheese, including scorpion pepper gouda and smoked mozzarella.

A box of tongue-numbing hot sauces

An assortment of hot sauces next to chicken wings and a bowl of ice cream.

Hot Ones Hot Sauce Challenge

If they watch "Hot Ones" and think I could do that, give them a chance to try with this set of 10 hot sauces. Ranging from mild to hotter-than-hot, and packaged in that order too, this set is ready to test their tongue-tingling tolerance. Once they complete the challenge, they can use the sauces to dress up eggs, tacos, chicken wings, or anything they're eating that needs a kick.

A new twist on the popcorn tin

Cheerie Lane Pro Popper Set

Cheerie Lane Pro Popper Set

Popcorn lovers will appreciate the boatload of popcorn they'll get from this set, which features bespoke popcorn brand Cheerie Lane's bestselling flavors. Plus, they'll get a cute oven mitt and your choice between a yellow-speckled bowl or glass microwave popper.

A trio of olive oils to zhuzh up their cooking

A trio of three Kosterina olive oils in white bottles

Kosterina Olive Oil Trio

This EVOO trio from Kosterina features three different flavorful options for versatile cooking. Your recipient will enjoy creating dishes with Greek herb and lemon, garlic, and original olive oils.

A tea and coffee pairing for warm-drink lovers

bean box tea + coffee pairing, including a cup of tea and a mug of coffee next to the products on a brown counter

Bean Box Perfectly Paired Coffee + Tea

This set from Bean Box pairs a coffee and a tea for a delightfully on-theme experience. Currently, you can choose the S'mores and Spice bundle, pairing a clove-filled black tea with a medium-roast coffee, or the Garden Party bundle, with notes of fresh flowers and peppermint.

A healthy variety of nuts and fruits

Oh! Nuts Holiday Nut & Dried Fruit Gift Basket.

Oh! Nuts Holiday Nut & Dried Fruit Gift Basket

There are a few out-of-the-ordinary fruits in this box: Dried summer plums, papaya, and pear. Pair them with crunchy nuts, meat, and cheese, or enjoy them on their own.This box is Kosher, gluten-free, and vegan.

A tour of French flavors

Tour de France Gift Crate with assorted French foods like smoked salmon, paté, trout roe, and triple-cream cheese.

Williams SonomaTour de France Gift Crate

Made in collaboration with European culinary experts, this wooden crate is stuffed to the brim with a selection of bites inspired by French haute cuisine like smoked salmon, paté, trout roe, and triple-cream cheese.

A trio of unique hot chocolates

A trio of Dandelion Chocolate hot chocolate mixes in front of a box with a bow.

Dandelion Chocolate Signature Hot Chocolate Trio

San Francisco-based Dandelion Chocolate is my favorite place to buy excellent chocolate, and the hot chocolate collection is a staple. It features three different hot chocolate mixes in reusable glass jars. The House blend is classic and creamy, while the Mission mix has a spicy kick inspired by San Francisco's Mission District. The Hojicha blend features Japanese green tea for an herbaceous, flavorful undertone.

A basket of breakfast goodies

Gift basket containing boxes of pancake and cinnamon roll mix, two jars of jam, coffee grounds, and maple syrup set on a table behind a plate of pancakes.

Stonewall Kitchen New England Breakfast Gift

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so treat someone with this basket full of morning meal goodies. This package includes maple syrup, pancake and waffle mix, two types of jam, and a tin of coffee.

A meat lover's dream

Piece of steak cut on a plate next to a salad and baked potato.

Omaha Steaks Custom Assortment with Free Dessert

Omaha Steaks has been in business for over a century, and anyone who enjoys a good cut of meat will appreciate this lavish gift. The Custom Assortment package allows the gifter to pick and choose from various cuts of meat, making the gift even more personalized.

A basket fit for your favorite home cook

A basket from Harry & David featuring pasta, jars of sauce, and olives.

Harry & David Grande Italian Fare Gift Box

With pasta, olives, sauce, and other ingredients, this massive basket will be an appreciated addition to any kitchen.

A feast from the best restaurants in New York City

An assortment of NY foods on a blue table.

Goldbelly "Taste of New York" Local Legends Box

The box from Goldbelly features iconic New York foods from some of the city's most beloved restaurants, including pizza from John's of Bleeker Street, pastrami from Eli Zabar, cheesecake from Junior's, bagels from Zucker's, and black-and-white cookies from William Greenberg Desserts.

Non-alcoholic spirits for sober parties

Three bottles of non-alcoholic spirits from Free Spirits.

When we tried the best non-alcoholic whiskeys, Free Spirits Bourbon was the clear winner. Now, you can get a gift set of non-alcoholic spirits, including tequila, bourbon, and gin. Whether you're mixing up mocktails or sipping neat, having a sober-friendly drink on hand is a party essential.

A gourmet spice cabinet restock

A set of six spice jars from Burlap & Barrel.

Burlap & Barrel Fundamentals Collection

A spice collection is essential for experienced chefs or new cooks. Burlap & Barrel sustainably sources all its spices and ensures maximum freshness in every jar. Having tried its spices ourselves, we can confidently say your giftee will never have had a spice cabinet like this.

Tropical fruits they've never tried before

Box of assorted tropical fruit from Miami Fruit.

Miami Fruit Variety Box

Treat your favorite adventurous eater to a box filled with tropical fruits they may have never tried, let alone even heard of, before. Miami Fruit harvests in-season tropical fruits from local farms in South Florida and ships them nationwide. You can't be sure exactly what they'll get in their shipment, and that's part of the fun, but each box usually contains bananas and other seasonal finds like soursop, sugar apple, guanabana, and more.

A luxury box of chocolates

La Maison du Chocolat gestures gift box on a marble surface

La Maison du Chocolat Gesture Gift Box, 16-piece

Our pick for gifting in our best chocolate guide is La Maison du Chocolat, thanks to its delectable confections and elegant packaging. All of its chocolates come in chic boxes wrapped in a branded brown ribbon. This set includes 16 ganache and praline chocolates.

Bottled cocktails from a fave NYC restaurant

A cocktail gift set displayed in warm lighting. The set includes two bottles of Via Carota craft cocktails, labeled "Signature Manhattan" and "Old Fashioned," along with two etched glass tumblers. Behind them is a cream-colored gift box tied with a brown ribbon that reads "Via Carota Simon Pearce."

Via Carota Craft Cocktails Simon Pearce Bourbon Set

New York's famed Via Carota is beloved by celebrities and one of the city's toughest reservations. Fortunately, you can bring them a taste of the Via Carota bar with one of the restaurant's gift sets. This one includes two bottles of bourbon-based cocktails and a pair of Simon Pearce glasses.

A selection of cheeses, paired with jam

williams sonoma jasper hill pairing is caring cheese bundle

Williams Sonoma Best of Cellars Jasper Hill Cheese Collection

Is there any gift better suited for a cheese connoisseur than a selection of artisanal cheeses? This set features popular picks from the cheesemakers at Jasper Hill, along with jams and preserves specifically picked to pair well with each cheese.

A variety of unique honeys

Six jars of honey in a gift box made to look like a children's book.

Savannah Bee Company Book of Honey

Make their life sweeter with this set of six jars of honey. A selection of Tupelo, Lavender, Wildflower, Acacia, Sourwood, Black Sage, and Orange Blossom honeys each bring a unique flavor profile for them to enjoy. The type of honey in each box depends on the season.

A complete spread from an iconic deli

Box on a countertop surrounded by assorted ingredients to make reubens and other sandwiches famous at Katz's Delicatessen.

Katz's Delicatessen Birthday Box

As the oldest deli in the city, Katz's Delicatessen is a New York City institution. Whether they've been wanting to try a Katz's sandwich ever since watching "When Harry Met Sally" or have been missing the deli's classics since moving far away, this box will be a welcomed gift that probably won't last long.

Inside, they'll find 1 lb. pastrami, 1 lb. corned beef, 1 lb. Swiss cheese, a half loaf of rye, 1 quart of half sours, 1 quart of full sours, 8 oz. mustard, 8 oz. reuben dressing, 8 oz. sauerkraut, and 1 package of black and white cookies. It's all the fixings they need to whip up reubens, pastrami sandwiches, and then some.

A bundle of meats straight from Spain

Bundle of meats including one pack each of Jamon 50% Iberico, Chorizo Iberico, Salchichon, and Lomo 50% Iberico.

Mercado Famous La Familia Bundle

Help them upgrade their next charcuterie board with a selection of cured meats from Mercado Famous. The brand is bringing the Spanish way of life to the states with its high-quality, organic meats made to savor. This specialty bundle includes one pack each of Jamon 50% Iberico, Jamon 100% Iberico, Chorizo Iberico, Salchichon, and Lomo Iberico.

A cheesy collection from a New York City institution

Plate with sliced cheese and cherries on top of a tiled surface.

Murray's Cheese Greatest Hits

If they crave a mild cheese, there's a manchego. For a sharper edge, try the cheddar. There's also aged gruyere and creamy mini brie. To go along with this sampler of Murray's Cheese's popular varieties, there are cherry preserves, crackers, and almonds in the box as well.

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