The humble gift basket is a wonderful opportunity to show someone you love just how much they mean to you. A single gift will rarely say it all, but when done right, a well-curated gift basket can (and will). They're not all created equally, which is exactly why I've done the hard work for you and rounded up a list of the best gift baskets — some are stuffed to the brim with sweet and savory foods, others are packed with cozy essentials. The brands below, including favorites like Harry & David and Olive & Cocoa, have gift baskets down to a science. Not only are they full of delicious treats and self-care goodies, but they arrive at his or her doorstep packaged and ready to be unwrapped — with fairly little effort on your part.
There's a gift basket for every want and need. Looking for a thoughtful birthday or anniversary gift? An assortment of Levain cookies will certainly do the trick, but you can always go with a spa gift box from Uncommon Goods if you want to steer clear of food.
You know what's even better than all the treats tucked inside these baskets? The fact that you won't have to deal with the hassle of gift-wrapping and delivery.
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Update, Feb. 25, 2025: We checked all product prices and availability. Our picks for the best gift baskets remain unchanged.
Best food gift baskets
Unboxme Gifts
Consider this a hug in a box. It comes stocked with everything they need for a cozy night at home — fuzzy socks, tea, honey, cinnamon sticks and a ceramic mug. Short on time? Score next-day delivery with Prime!
Harry & David
Get a bunch of sweet and savory Harry & David's favorites in one box. Inside you'll find all the fixings for a charcuterie board, plus six gold-foiled pears and a bag of Moose Munch popcorn.
Jeni’s
Five of Jeni’s most popular ice cream flavors — Darkest Chocolate, Brown Butter Almond Brittle, Brambleberry Crisp, Salted Peanut Butter with Salted Flecks, and Salty Caramel — are packaged in this sweet gift box. It'll be shipped in an insulated box, so you don't have to worry about a melted mess upon arrival.
CRAVEBOX
On the hunt for a care package to send to a college student? Look no further. This box is filled with 50 (!) individually-wrapped snacks, everything from Famous Amos cookies to Welch's fruit snacks.
Olive & Cocoa
This wooden crate is packed with flavor. The petite version ($54) comes with chocolate almond bark, mixed nuts, tortilla chips, salsa and white chocolate pretzels, but you can double (or triple) up on snacks by opting for the medium ($98) or large ($158) crates.
Goldbelly
A New York bagel can't be beat. Seriously, there's something in the water that makes them taste so good. Send a dozen of New York City's finest straight to the door. You get to choose from 13 bagel flavors, including pumpernickel, everything, and whole wheat.
Levain Bakery
You don't have to take a trip to New York City to get a taste of these coveted cookies. Get a box of four, eight or 12 six-ounce cookies (starting at $30 for four) sent straight to your door, no matter where you live. Each box comes with a mix of chocolate chip walnut, dark chocolate chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and dark chocolate peanut butter cup cookies, along with reheating instructions so you can serve them just like they do in the bakery.
Gourmet Gift Baskets
It'll be a happy birthday indeed — as long as they have these brownies, cookies and cakes to munch on. Send this striped, sweet-filled tower in celebration of their birthday, retirement, new job, new home or another happy milestone.
Hickory Farms
It's not just about the cheeses, sausages, mustards and mixed nuts (although there's plenty to go around). With every purchase of this gift box, Hickory Farms will donate $5 to No Kid Hungry, an organization aiming to end childhood hunger in America.
ManCrates
Enter the perfect gift box for anyone who considers bacon to be its own food group. The flavored jerky, bacon seasoning, bacon peanut brittle and bacon hot pepper jam in this crate prove it's more than just a breakfast staple. (Psst, some reviewers say the wooden crate is tough to open, so make sure the recipient has a hammer on standby.)
Stonewall Kitchen
Stonewall Kitchen knows a thing or two about breakfast. The Nantucket-style basket is a gift in itself, but it's what's on the inside that really counts: three pancake and waffle mixes, two types of jam, maple syrup and a tea towel in the brand's signature red.
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit
Because sometimes you want to spread the love like butter — Callie's Hot Little Biscuit's words, not mine. Each box comes with 16 freshly-baked biscuits — six buttermilk, six cinnamon and six cheese and chive — and a tub of traditional pimento cheese. Just pop the biscuits into the freezer upon arrival and reheat as needed.
eku Box
Mix the pesto, olive oil and dried herbs in the two olive wood bowls, then dip away. It's perfect for the hostess with the mostest!
Chamberlain Coffee
Whether they're new to Matcha or a longtime lover, this four-piece bundle has just what they need to stay caffeinated, including a mason jar, stainless steel straw pack and electric whisk. Choose between the original, mango, vanilla or chocolate flavor.
Best spa gift baskets
Unboxme Gifts
Need to remind someone that brighter days are ahead? This self-care bundle will do the trick. It has just what they need for some quality R&R: a mug with herbal tea to sip on, a calming candle to set the mood, a sheet mask and bath bomb for a night of pampering, and more. The best part? You can score one-day shipping with Prime!
Uncommon Goods
The name says it all: This gift box comes with all the necessary supplies for a spa night at home. I'm talking a shower steamer, bar of soap, soy candle body oil and lip balm — all of which mix the calming scent of lavender with a touch of citrus.
Honest
The greatest gift you can give a new mom? Some me-time. She'll get all of that (and more) with this box, which comes with body oil, cleansing oil, body lotion and nip balm.
Ulta
Sensing a theme here? Rest and relaxation are always welcome. This lavender-scented soap, body lotion and shower gel will soothe the body from the outside in.
Most unique gift baskets
Lula’s Garden
Anyone with a green thumb will appreciate this set from Lula’s Garden, which comes with a bamboo tree in its own ceramic pot and a small candle to add to the ambience.
1800flowers.com
Perhaps one of the more niche gift basket ideas, this stationery gift set is perfect for someone who moved away or just loves to journal. It comes with everything they need to write to their heart's content: note cards, scratch pads, envelopes, a pen, tea and a cute mug.
Sculpd
It doesn’t matter if your loved one is a crafting beginner or expert. This easy-to-follow kit lets you create three DIY floral vases. You get a comprehensive step-by-step guide and video tutorials, plus clay, dried flowers, paint and painting tools.
Uncommon Goods
Food is the way to the heart — but that doesn't necessarily mean you have to settle for food-filled gift baskets. This one is made with grill masters (or masters-in-training) in mind. Instead of meats and grill rubs, they'll get flavor-infusing grilling wraps, mesh grill bags and Himalayan salt skewers.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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