Maybe it’s because we’re all about food over here at Cool Mom Eats, but in our opinion the best gifts are food gifts. These are things people don’t usually request on their list, but they always love them. We’re talking high-end coffee, fun liqueurs, baked goods, candies, and even some great kitchenware items to help you enjoy and make more food. Yum!
We’ve rounded up our favorites here, so you can relax by the fire, place a few orders, and have these items shipped directly to your loved ones, co-workers, kids’ teachers, and more to enjoy. You’re welcome!
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2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Our favorite food (and food-related) gifts for everyone on your list
If they’re like us, they’ve probably been dying try the Mud\wtr coffee alternative. Take the plunge for them by gifting one of Mud\wtr’s gift packs, like this pumpkin spice latte kit.
I’ve had a box of Sugar Bowl Bakery’s Madelines and Duet Bites (half-Madeline, half-brownie) in the house lately, and it has been dangerous. These tiny little desserts have been the perfect sweet bite after dinner. They’re moist and not-too-sweet. My favorite is the Duet Bite (at top), with that little bit of chocolate thrown in. Perfect add-on to a teacher gift this Christmas.
A quality insulated cup is always a good idea, and you can show off your team pride with the collegiate line from Tervis. Don’t worry, Tervis has almost every collegiate team you could imagine–plus all the pro sports, Disney, Peanuts, Star Wars, and even Friends and Game of Thrones…plus so many more. These are great stocking-stuffer options for teens or lovely hostess gifts, too!
A nice bottle of festive spirits makes a great gift for hostesses, extended family, or even the right teacher (haha). We love how chic and Christmas-y this bottle of Chateau St. Nicholas peppermint liqueur is at Total Wine. It makes a real statement.
Don’t forget that King Arthur Baking sells way more than just flour and sugar. We have found great deals on high-quality bakeware here over the years, like this incredible deal on a Staub 4-quart dutch oven — on sale for $149, regular price $369. I received this a couple years ago, and it’s been one of my most-used, favorite gifts ever.
Tea makes such a lovely gift for teachers, hostesses, girlfriends, or mothers-in-law, right? The Art of Tea has really nice, high-end teas and some special gift sets too, like this beautiful ceremonial matcha tea bundle.
The water bottle trend is still going really strong, and these special edition metallic green Owalas (also red, gold, and rose gold) at Target are a must-have for the teens and tweens on your list.
Do you have a wine lover in your life? This collection of 18 bottles of red wine from Splash makes a stunning, impressive gift. Or, you could keep it and split them up between hostesses, colleagues, brothers-in-law, etc.
For the person in your life who loves their morning cup of coffee more than anything, check out the gifts at Stumptown Coffee Roasters. From a la carte bags of gourmet coffee to subscriptions to last them the whole year long, they’ve got coffee covered.
When it’s cold outside, I crave a warm cup of Sleepytime Tea before I go to bed. An electric tea kettle, like this one from Kohl’s, is a great gift for people like me (hint, hint).
Hear me out: Suja Organics is something we grab on the regular at the grocery, but that doesn’t mean it won’t make a great stocking stuffer this year. Add a few of these wellness shots to your teens’ and young adults’ stockings (and, ahem, your own), and see how well they go over.
Treat the baker in your life to the new cookbook Sally’s Baking 101, from Sally McKenney from one of our favorite sites, Sally’s Baking Addiction. Add a nice cookbook stand with it for a really thoughtful gift.
My own kids geeked out when we had a chance to try Universal Yums a few years ago, and it’s still a favorite gift box for its rare and unusual treats from around the world. You should really try it out.
For an international snack experience that feels a little more high-end, try Bokksu. These Japanese food gifts are elegant and filled with delicious local Japanese specialties, many of whom don’t sell overseas. You can gift a one-time box, or set them up with a subscription.
For your friends with a sweet tooth, we love NYC icon Dylan’s Candy Bar. They have everything from gummy bears to chocolate-peanut butter cups, but their holiday candy collection is definitely worth checking out this time of year.
Dull knives aren’t just annoying; they’re dangerous. So treat the chef in your home to a new set of knives. This 15-piece knife set from Walmart is regularly $199, but it’s on sale now for just $31.99. (And no, there’s not a 1 missing from that price. It’s a whopping $168 off.)
If you like to add a little chocolate to your family’s stockings, up your game this year with Ghiradelli’s Dubai style chocolates. Yummmm.
You can get an incredible gift for the price at Gourmet Gift Baskets. We’re talking packed-to-the-brim boxes filled with delicious premium food gifts. These would make a lovely appreciation gift for teachers, employees, family who are hosting you over the holidays, and so much more.
