Where to Find the Best Brooklyn-Themed Gift Baskets: Supporting Local Businesses and Makers

With the holidays approaching, it’s time to start thinking about gifts, and we love championing Brooklyn merchants whenever possible.

Our borough has long been a hub for craftsmanship and innovation, from Young and Smiley’s 1845 licorice venture (which later became Twizzlers in 1929) to the launch of Gretsch musical instruments in 1883, Bazooka Bubble Gum in 1947 and the Brooklyn Flea debut in 2008. While local streetscapes have evolved with a heavier footprint of corporate chains, independent operators still continue doing what they do best on their own terms.

Here are some of the coolest Brooklyn-themed gift baskets and sets that support small businesses, whether you are shopping for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa or any holiday.

Savory Selections: Meat, Cheese and More

Brooklyn Cured

Chef and culinary instructor Scott Bridi founded Brookyln Cured back in 2010 in Industry City, where he worked alongside two colleagues making all products by hand. By 2014, they moved to a larger USDA facility to accommodate larger retailers across NYC and the tri-state area.

Their gift sets are a great way to sample a few meats at a time.

Gifts For: Meat lovers, chefs, home cooks, hosts

Where to Shop: Online at brooklyncured.com or in various stores

BKLYN Larder

Having opened in 2009, BKLYN Larder was in danger of closing by 2017, but, luckily, current owner Mandy Wynn stepped in to keep the sought-after Park Slope shop alive. Since then, they’ve been nourishing us with delightful cheeses, sandwiches, charcuterie and other specialty provisions.

Their gift baskets include different cheeses and cheese boards, sweet and savory snacks, cake, fondue and other specialty selections.

Gifts For: Picnic lovers, home cooks, hosts, cheese lovers

Where to Shop: Online at bklynlarder.com and at their Park Slope location:

BKLYN Larder
228 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Michael’s of Brooklyn

The Cacace family has owned and operated Michael’s of Brooklyn since 1964, and you can still head to their Marine Park restaurant today for their homemade pasta, lobster dishes, antipasti, desserts and famous sauce, which is available in jars nationwide.

Their gift sets include different sauces and pastas, along with wooden spoons.

Gifts For: Home cooks, chefs, Italian food lovers

Where to Shop: Online at michaelsofbrooklyn.com or at their restaurant:

Michael’s of Brooklyn
2929 Avenue R
Brookyln, NY 11229

Eastern District NYC

With storefronts in Greenpoint, Park Slope and Bedford, Eastern District NYC offers a wide selection of cheeses, sandwiches, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as catering.

They have the cutest gift boxes with different themes including Valentine’s, date night and “Made in Brooklyn.”

Gifts For: Foodies, home cooks, chefs, couples, friends, snack lovers

Where to Shop: Online at easterndistrictny.com or at their shops:

Eastern District Greenpoint
1053 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11222

Park Slope location
90 5th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Bedford location
370 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11249

Sahadi’s

The origins of Sahadi’s date back to 1895, when the Lebanese family opened their first shop in Manhattan’s Little Syria. They moved to Brooklyn in 1948 and have been gracing us with their presence since. Inside their Atlantic Avenue shop, you will find ancient grains, spices, freshly roasted nuts, imported olives, smoked fish, and at their Industry City location you can sample delectable deli and bakery creations.

Their gift boxes feature dried nuts and fruit, assortments of Lebanese favorites, Italian delights, breakfast items and there’s even a build-your-own option.

Gifts For: Lebanese food lovers, foodies in general, chefs, home cooks

Where to Shop: Online at sahadis.com or at their shops:

Atlantic Avenue location
187 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Industry city location
52 35th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11232

Sweet Treats: Candies, Cookies and Pastries

Fine & Raw

What began in a Williamsburg artist loft in 2007 has blossomed into a popular organic, sustainable, plant-based, bean-to-bar chocolate company, Fine & Raw, which now operates a factory near East Williamsburg and Bushwick.

Their beautifully branded gift sets include a sampling of truffles, bars and spreads.

Gifts For: Chocolate lovers, vegans, those of us with a sweet tooth, friends who prioritize sustainability

Where to Shop: Online at fineandraw.com or at their factory:

Fine & Raw
70 Scott Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237

The Chocolate Room

Filling a dessert void they noticed at the time, Naomi Josepher and Jon Payson opened The Chocolate Room in Park Slope back in 2005. Though they eventually moved to Cobble Hill, they’re still selling their gourmet chocolates and desserts today.

Their gift boxes provide a sampling of different chocolate bars, cake pops, chocolate popcorn and brownies.

Gifts For: Chocolate lovers, people who like dessert

Where to Shop: Online at thechocolateroombrooklyn.com or at their shop:

The Chocolate Room
269 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231

Mansoura

The Mansoura family’s ancestors got their start baking in Syria around 1780, and founder Abraham Mansoura honed his own skills in Egypt in 1910. After Abraham’s son Isaac moved the company to New York City in 1961, the Gravesend, Brooklyn, footprint began to take shape, serving a variety of pastries, confections, chocolates and cookies.

Their gift sets include baklava platters, cookie tins, and almond nougat boxes.

Gifts For: Anyone with a sweet tooth, friends looking for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern treats

Where to Shop: Online at mansoura.com or at their shop:

Mansoura
515 Kings Highway
Brooklyn, NY 11223

Little Red Kitchen Bake Shop

In 2014, Susan Palmer indulged her passion for cookie baking by opening Little Red Kitchen Bake Shop as an online shop. As business grew, she expanded in 2024 with a full Park Slope bakery, where you can treat yourself to cookies, hot chocolate, cinnamon buns, lemon bars and other baked goods.

Their gift sets include one focused on hot chocolate, a monthly cookie subscription, signature cookie boxes and one for chocolate lovers.

Gifts For: Cookie fans, anyone with a sweet tooth, chocolate aficionados

Where to Shop: Online at littleredkitchenbakeshop.com or at the bakery:

Little Red Kitchen Bakeshop
603 4th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Mixed Bag: A Little Something for Everyone

Brooklyn Made

An initiative by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Brooklyn Made is a shop that promotes the diversity of our borough through product lines by local designers, makers and entrepreneurs, most of whom are from communities of color.

Their gift sets scream Brooklyn Love, with options including tote duos, t-shirt bundles, hot sauces, a pizza making kit, coffee box, stationery set and happy hour bundle.

Gifts For: Brooklyn lovers, foodies, people who prioritize supporting makers of color

Where to Shop: Online at brooklynmadestore.com or at one of their two shops:

Industry City location
Building 5, Ground Floor
51 35th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11232

City Point location
City Point, Ground Floor
445 Albee Square West
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Yours Truly, Brooklyn

Founded in 2018 by Jessica Stockton-Bagnulo, who also owns Greenlight Bookstore, Yours Truly, Brooklyn, is a stationery, gift store and community space in Fort Greene.

Their essentials gift basket features curated notebooks, pens, stickers and even a mini zen garden.

Gifts For: Writers, stationery lovers, creatives

Where to Shop: Online at yourstrulybrooklyn.com or at the storefront:

Yours Truly, Brooklyn
680 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Brooklyn Haberdashery

An online shop owned by Brooklyn residents Kristin Axtman and Anthony Francis, Brooklyn Haberdashery curates crafting tools, supplies and gifts focused on fair trade, natural materials and sustainability.

Their unique gift sets include a sewing kit in a cookie tin, an adorable hedgehog sewing box, a darning supply kit, denim repair kit and thread box set.

Gifts For: Crafters, DIY friends

Where to Shop: Online at brooklynhaberdashery.com

Rider

Park Slope resident Alma Lacour opened Rider in a former dry cleaner back in 2022 and has since expanded to a second location. The shops specialize in women-owned and independent-made home goods, pantry staples, accessories and other curated goods.

Their gift sets range from pantry items to self-care and pizza-making.

Gifts For: Hosts, home cooks, stationery lovers, friends who appreciate supporting independent businesses

Where to Shop: Online at ridergifts.com or at their shops:

8th Avenue location
1016 8th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215

5th Avenue location
347 5th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215

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Whether you’re new to Brooklyn or a lifelong resident, there’s a world of independent shops to discover. Garfield Realty has been operating out of our Park Slope office since the ’90s, and we know the neighborhood well.

If you’re looking to sell, buy or rent a Brooklyn home, or would just like some more small business recommendations, don’t hesitate to reach out.